Scripture: Luke 10:25-37;Luke 17:11-19; John 4; John 8:48; 1 Kings 11; 1 Kings 12:1-26; 2 Kings 17; Ezra 4; Nehemiah 4; Acts 1:8;Acts 8:1-25, Both Old and New Testament Bible passages are examined that explain how differences between the Samaritans and Jews came about and what Jesus had to say about the Samaritans, especially why the Gospel must come to the Samaritans through the Apostles. This teaching reveals the breadth and scope of the Gospel that includes Samaritans (and all peoples) in God's plan for salvation.

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35 Psalm 24 Isaiah 49:6 Isaiah 49:2 Leviticus 12, Jesus is presented at the Temple when He is 40 days old as required by the Old Testament Law. Simeon, who had awaited this moment to see the Messiah, holds Jesus and prophesied that He is the light to be revealed to all the world, including the Gentiles.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Jesus, the Lamb of God, is born in Bethlehem. This lesson expands our understanding of the many significant circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ.

Scripture: Mark 4:11; Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 6:9, Common elements, bread and wine, converted by Jesus into holy elements by His spoken words are given back to us in the Lord's Supper. We receive these elements passively as His gifts to us. These spoken words by Jesus (Matthew 26:26-28) are the heart of Christianity. This eating in the Lord's Supper is for the sustenance of His people.

Scripture: Luke 1 Genesis 3:15, Good recap of Luke chapter 1 where we see the humility of God working through two poor Jewish families to accomplish the most important work of the world. Pastor Rhode develops an interesting view of the 8th Day in both the Old and New Testaments.