In this section, Jesus relays several parables in response to those who questioned His authority and mission, and as a way of teaching His disciples on the unseen reality of the Kingdom of God.

Now that Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He is met with stiff opposition from the Pharisees and Priests who question both His teachings and legitimacy to teach.

Mike reviews Paul's teaching in I Corinthians that establishes the difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world when it comes to death and dying.

Luke turns his attention to Jesus' preparation for His journey south to Jerusalem and the opposition that awaits Him there.

Mike reviews past initiatives that have brought the congregation to this point and what will be needed to maintain our growth and development into the future.

In this final part of Jesus' ministry in Galilee, Luke continues to describe Jesus' miracles but adds a section explaining how He prepared and sent out disciples on their first missionary journey.

This section continues the description of the rise of Jesus' ministry with amazing miracles and includes the Lord's commendation of John the Baptist and his work now completed.

Luke describes the many miracles and teaching sessions by Jesus performed in and around his home town and neighboring area.

This lesson reviews the section in Luke that provides information on John the Baptist, Jesus' early life and the beginning of His ministry in Galilee.

Mike begins with a critical review of all four gospels in order to prepare for a focused study of the Book of Luke.