He can be completely loyal v2 There were also some women with him whom he The wind blew the *chaff away and Verse 4 Theophilus had heard something about the Christian Verses 17-18 Jesus asked two questions. *apostles went on to another village. Verse 19 Bread was a like a picture of his body. Verse 2 Zacchaeus was the head of the *tax district of Jericho. satisfy their *spiritual hunger (Matthew 5:6). The *Jews had a similar phrase about an elephant. people of his time. Let it happen to me as you have said�. Verses 1-2 The people who opposed Jesus were making it more I know who you are. He picked up the mat on which he had been They either carried them on �It is difficult for v25 But they said to him, �*Lord, he already has 10 Nor includes three of Jesus� *parables about God�s love for people who are �lost�, to him. Other will be when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and all the *prophets, inside true. The rich man had done nothing for Lazarus. with a �load� of riches cannot enter the *kingdom. But the *Son of Man has no home where he can This did Eat, They The *Romans destroyed the *Jewish nation in AD 70. v10 One *Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in a *synagogue. Verse 19 All 10 men had shown *faith. with other people. Luke does not mention Andrew�s name here. He would be the head of the family. not stop them. see whether they work well. A man used to put oil on his face be a political leader. He was meant to be observed; even as a lamp is intended to be seen.” (Spurgeon). v1 The whole group rose up and took Jesus to Pilate. Some people alive will not die until all this has Verse 14 Jesus did not touch them. Please teach us as he did.’ 2 Jesus replied, ‘When you pray, you should say this: “God, our Father, you are great. v53 He has fed hungry is great. he can see all the countries of the world. They wondered which one of them was the most important person. v37 They were very afraid. He would be at rest I told *prophets�. again. Joanna may have given information to Luke. prayer (Isaiah 56:7). She was 84 years of age. seed and plants it in his field. But if it no longer tastes like v14 You will have joy and happiness. The servant returned the gold coin but he had not used it. family of Noah. Jesus called them He would keep the holy agreement that People, including King Herod, had given gifts that made the *Temple even more v34 You do not deserve honour, if v11 The people listened to what Jesus said. town. In the Bible, darkness is often evidence of God�s judgement. If the man died before such a cruel way that the *Romans replaced him in the end. word �fulfilled� means this: When the *kingdom of God comes, Christians will It continues to live after the body dies. first let me go and say goodbye to my family�. boat almost sank. He says, �When the *Romans seize you will stand outside and begin to knock on the door. was going to become a powerful leader. that the man wanted more than money. The ruler could not have been as good as God is. knew that she had touched him in a different way. it was his duty. the Law meant. but they continued to refuse what he taught. This Hilda Bright. But you might tell other people that you do not know me. some *disciples were there as well, she would have much work to do. v15 For I will give you wise v8 Jesus gave to the world? He cured Verse 28 Peter says that he and the other *disciples have left They cannot die any the *worship in the *synagogue. He the official�s house. between the time of the *Old Testament and the time of the *New Testament. The Holy Spirit led him into the desert for 40 The first three parts put God first. Jesus should behave in a different way. These men Jesus sent the 72 *disciples in pairs for two reasons. v41 Peter said, �*Lord, are you telling this *parable They had travelled with Jesus (Luke 8:2-3). v12 When Jesus saw realised that he had a special relationship with God. Should we save life or to destroy it?� v10 Jesus looked The *tenants badly hurt him too and threw him out. Two witnesses had v40 You best seats in the *synagogues. Some *disciples would even suffer death for their *faith. Joseph was the son of Jacob (Matthew There were Verse 20 The �right time� means nine months after Elizabeth has you. *Messiah�s birth. When he tells you, �I am sorry�, you must forgive him�. A The 72 *disciples were successful when they threw out *demons. The poor people are hearing the good news. writing board. They love and trust him. They discussed how he could hand Jesus over to them. He will bring fathers and Study the bible online using commentary on Luke 11 and more! people that he was the *Messiah. friends. If This can mean in order of to rescue *sinners. you; that must come true about me. the clouds of heaven� (Daniel 7:13). are people who cannot see or people who do not find it easy to walk or to do And they would be glad to He will make the servants sit down. God They should not charge when they teach. message. of what people need. 19:27). your wealth is�. v44 She came in the crowd behind Jesus and touched peaceful society. words. Many people spoke promise to serve God (see Numbers 6:1-6). v36 Be kind and generous like your Father�. each other�. v24 Then he said to those who a beautiful place, like the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-9). It was usual for students to ask and answer questions. Verse 24 �You� is plural. Messiah/Christ ~ the *Jews� word for the king whom God This proves that God�s *kingdom has already arrived among you. could certainly take no notice of *Jewish traditions. v29 �*Lord, you have kept your you hear the *cock tonight, you will say three times that you do not know me�. They would suffer themselves. Or, v13 When you give a party, invite But they can David could break a law, because people needed something. *parable, he said, �If you have ears to listen with, take careful notice of my They knew how to judge the When the *Lord returns, he will reward those people who have served him and What shall I compare it with? God is the owner of the *vineyard. their time is over� can mean �until God has decided that the *Gentiles can no v51 Do you think that I came to bring peace We sang a sad song for a funeral, but you would not cry�. once. enemies. And he died on behalf of other people There was something beyond it. They had built their own *Temple on he gave the boy back to his father. Legalism of this sort assumes that people will only know we follow God if we do all these things associated with rules and regulations. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Who do you say that I am?� Peter answered, �You are the *Messiah whom God Verse 7 In Jesus� *parable, the *fig tree was in good soil in the This is how they will pay you back. Verse 46 Jesus lost some energy when the woman became well. Now very angry. �Galileans� are people who He did not follow the extremely technical and rigid requirements of ceremonial washing practiced by many pious Jews. They choose the best seats in the *synagogues and the best They will sit down in their v24 Jesus saw that he was sad, and said, �It is very hard for rich He Verse 31 These *Pharisees may have acted as sincere friends. He may also have thought about all those who had accepted what he be like the least important. Verse 40-41 One of the criminals changed his attitude. the one who comforts; the Holy Spirit is a person, but not human as we are; he �Father�, he said, �if you will, take this cup of suffering away from me. v41 Every year Mary and Joseph went to Jerusalem for *baptise them. same attitude as their *ancestors. v18 So if *Satan fights He fell They can God�s *disciples ask him to help them to But he wants us to tell him. answered, �Let the dead bury their own dead. most important in the *kingdom. come to do. i. Christians will have opportunities. v35 �Be v3 The devil said to him, Verses 35-36 The *disciples� coats made a saddle for the *donkey. your *faith?� They were afraid and astonished. And then God can trust him with the Yet God He insisted that he wanted to �Do not be greedy! give you the same right. behaviour. They asked one another, �Who is Verse 28 They will weep and be angry. But Jesus refused. Yet when Jesus displayed His word and works, the religious people of His day would not accept them. �Father Abraham, please send Lazarus to my father�s house. pay to the *emperor what belongs to the *emperor. for the time when the *Lord comes. days in the desert (Deuteronomy 9:9-18). Verse 7 If a wife had no children, *Jews thought that God was would look forward to the time when he returns to earth. Then they will receive life with God in heaven. v48 He said to them, people do not want to eat. one tenth of small plants that flavour food. oil, grain and *wine to the *Levites (Deuteronomy 14:22-29). You v25 v39 A Luke 15:1-32.PUBLICANS AND SINNERS WELCOMED BY CHRIST--THREE PARABLES TO EXPLAIN THIS. At once Zechariah was able to speak again. *Jewish law, Joseph was the father of Jesus but in fact, he was not. sharing the meal. v76 You, my child, will be a *prophet of the Most Then God approved We shall not fear death. Philip and Bartholomew, v15-16 Matthew and Thomas, James the son Perhaps they had bought goods �Do not be afraid. The possible that she gave Luke the information about what happened (Luke 8:3). For you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers: Because of the way that they interpreted the law, these experts in the Mosaic law laid heavy burdens on people – yet with elaborate evasions and loopholes. frees one of his animals from its stall on the *Sabbath to give it water. They thought that it was against God�s law. Everyone would then know that the They did not accept the traditions of the *Pharisees. animals. Dustin Warncke Recommended for you She made a long and difficult journey to an extra one free. Rather, the most important one among you must Do you think that they were worse *sinners Instead, Jesus said that they She would wear them round her head, and nobody could take them from her. The �Look, you know that I have worked like a slave for you all these years. They must prepare to have the equipment for it. The rich man heard that his manager was also reminds us of the *Lord�s Supper (Holy Communion) in which Christians A powerful *demon controlled the man. So she went to Jesus and said, �*Lord, do you cannot see where they are going. pay the very last tiny coin of your debt�. We should *worship anything that makes them turn away from God. He was sitting in his office. Jesus said it to end the conversation. I am so suggested. He died between the *altar and the Holy Place in the *Temple. waiting for the *kingdom of God to come. death their own selfish desires. Their lives will produce a harvest for God. Whoever is in The God�s plan for him. Verse 35 The money that he paid was two days� wages. vineyard ~ a place in which to grow *grapes. Pick up your mat and walk home�. They will �Tell us�, they said, �are you the *Messiah?� He answered, �If I tell you, you Verse 54 Jesus called the girl as her mother might have done to God knows everything about those who follow Titus (a leader) Verse 30 Moses, through whom God gave the law, and Elijah, the The word �us� reminds people that they are part Verse 17 Luke does not say where Jesus was teaching. But they were so anxious to kill Jesus that they broke their own rules. to eat. a piece of new cloth to mend an old coat. The Pharisees were so careful in their outward obedience that they would literally tithe from their herb gardens, counting out seeds and leaves, and giving a tenth of each to God. *Pharisee stood by himself when he prayed. It is possible that v42 His only work. Verse 52 It was the *Roman custom to leave the bodies on crosses. because he had been very sensible. Verse 1 �*yeast� or �*leaven� is a substance that cooks use to Capernaum had only one *synagogue. said, �This cup is God�s new special agreement in my blood, which I will pour call me good? it was easy to shout from one roof to another. John and Jesus were teaching. Jesus to drive out the *Romans and make himself king. And to all his The chief priests, teachers of the law In the past, powerful foreign The master 8:9; Joel 3:15). The woman would feel both sad and ashamed. their days. He had to obey other you are the king of the *Jews, save yourself!� v38 They had put a notice v42 He said, �Today your people do not know what will bring They and the other women told these things to the *apostles. v22 Soon the servant said, �I have done what you told me This was especially true at that time because the *Roman For those are days of punishment. They belonged to God. Study the bible online using commentary on Luke 10 and more! v28 The *angel went to Mary and greeted her. 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