Introduction We're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking large chunks at a time. Last week we studied the whole of chapter 17 and the first eight verses of chapter 18. And that passage included the parable of the unworthy servant, the healing of ten lepers, some teaching about Christ's second coming, and … Continue reading Luke 18(09)–19(10) →

Introduction Last week we spent our time on Luke 16 and the parables of the shrewd manager and the rich man and Lazarus. And both were about our duty to use what we have for the good of others and especially for the poor and needy. Just as the wise manager used his master's money … Continue reading Luke 17(01)–18(08) →

Introduction We spent our time last week on Luke 15 and the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost younger son, and the lost elder son. There was a lot to get through, but remember: we're working our way through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace, taking roughly a chapter at a … Continue reading Luke 16 →

Introduction We come this evening to Luke 15 which is perhaps one of the best known chapters in Luke's gospel, because it contains four well-known parables. Notice that I said that there are four parables, because there's the parable of the lost sheep and there's the parable of the lost coin and there's the parable … Continue reading Luke 15 →

Introduction On Sunday evenings, we're going through Luke's gospel at a brisk pace. So, instead of taking short passages each Sunday and studying them in depth, we're taking big chunks and we're trying to pick out themes. Last week we studied verses 10 to 35 of chapter 13 and the big theme was the kingdom … Continue reading Luke 14 →

Introduction We spent our time last week on the passage which runs from verse 35 of chapter 12 to verse 9 of chapter 13. And those verses were all about the coming of the Lord and what it means for us. And, of course, there was his first coming, when he came into the world … Continue reading Luke 13(10–35) →

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the first thirty-four verses of Luke 12 which were all about fear and worry. The Lord told the people who were listening to him not to be afraid of those who can kill the body, but who can do no more to us. In other words, don't … Continue reading Luke 12(35)–13(09) →

Introduction It's been almost a month since we were studying Luke's gospel together. Since then we've had Easter and I was on holiday and then last week we had the PW service. So, it's been a while, but now we're back in Luke. And I've said before that we're going through it at a brisk … Continue reading Luke 12(01–34) →

Introduction We're flying through Luke's gospel, taking a chapter at a time. And so, last week we were on chapter 10 which began with the Lord sending seventy-two others ahead of him. And then we had the parable of the Good Samaritan. And the chapter ended with the story of the Lord in the home … Continue reading Luke 11 →