Category: Luke

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man – The Power of Faith in Action Faith. It’s a word we hear often as Christians—but how often do we live it out? Jesus tells us in Matthew 17:20 that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains: “And He said to them, ‘Because of your meager […]

Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy – A Lesson in Faith and Healing I’m writing this during a time when the world is still feeling the effects of COVID-19. While we no longer shout “unclean” like people did in Jesus’ time, we’ve become familiar with social distancing, face masks, and quarantine. Sound familiar? No, I’m […]

Jesus Helps the Fishermen – A Luke Bible Lesson about The Big Catch Have you ever gone fishing and caught more than you could carry home? If you ask a few fishermen, you might hear a story or two about *the one that got away!* 😄 To be honest, I’ve never been much of a […]

Jesus Heals and Preaches in Galilee – A Luke Bible Lesson After Jesus was rejected in Nazareth, He continued His ministry in Galilee—teaching, healing, and bringing hope to the hurting. During His short time on earth, Jesus performed many miracles. But one of the most frequent and personal acts of compassion was healing the sick. […]

Jesus Teaches with Authority – A Luke Bible Lesson on Power, Truth, and Faith Ever wonder what real authority looks like? Not the kind that pressures you into doing something against your will—like in those old psychology studies—but the kind that brings truth, healing, and freedom. In this Luke Bible lesson, we’ll see how Jesus […]

Thomas Wolfe once wrote: “You can’t go home again.” What did this mean? Wolfe elaborated a bit when he said: “You can’t go back home to your family, back home to your childhood, back home to a young man’s dreams of glory and of fame back home to places in the country, back home to […]

From Luke 1, Scripture continues with the Christmas Story. When Mary visits Elizabeth, the baby (John the Baptist) leaps in Elizabeth’s womb. Today, let’s take pause and remember why we celebrate Christmas. It’s not the presents; nor the family meals and gatherings although these things bring happiness for those attending. No, it’s the birth of […]

Christmas: The season for joy and peace. But, does joy and peace come to all when the celebration begins? Personally, I’ve already seen prequels to “Black Friday”, advertising the hundreds of sales and bargains to come. But, these verses from Luke 1 tell a different story — the story of the promise concerning the amazing […]

Yes, you’ve most likely heard this story before. The Christmas story is shared in Matthew, Mark, John, and of course, Luke. But, this “greatest story ever told” is worth telling from each of the disciple’s perspectives. So, I want to take a moment to present the promise of the birth of John the Baptist which […]

First, a strange question; Was Jesus ever tempted? The answer is a simple yes. According to the Bible, Luke chapter 4 makes it very clear that Satan is a real being. And, he raises his ugly head to tempt and discourage those who make an effort to follow Christ. So, how do we overcome Satan […]

A quick question: Have you ever prejudged a person solely on appearance? Well, if you believe outward looks tell what a person is on the inside, you might want to read this Luke Bible study lesson about how John the Baptist, a loner from the desert, preaches repentance and the coming of Jesus Christ. Now, […]