Week of February 16 through 22

Luke 7:18-30

SUMMARY: 

John the Baptist sends his disciple to ask Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?” Jesus replies with examples of his ministry to confirm he is sent by God. Jesus continues speaking to the crowd around him that John was sent before Jesus to prepare the people for Jesus’ coming.

THE POINT:

Jesus is the Messiah, who proclaims God’s kingdom as John did.

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Week of February 9 through 15

Luke 7:1-17

SUMMARY:

Jesus heals two people. The first person Jesus heals is the worker of a centurion, who was a commander in the Roman army. The second is the son of a widow; he had died, and Jesus raises him to life. Both of these people were outsiders, but Jesus provided healing and welcome to them.

THE POINT:

Jesus brings life to outsiders, just as he brings life to us all.

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Week of February 2 through 8

Luke 6:1-12

SUMMARY:

Jesus is challenged by religious leaders twice about Sabbath rules. His disciples are chastised for picking grain to eat on Sabbath. Jesus refers to King David acting in a time of need. Jesus is chastised for healing a man on Sabbath. Jesus says one should do good by healing on the Sabbath because doing nothing causes further harm.

THE POINT:

The Sabbath is for rest and helping others.

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Week of January 26 through February 1

Luke 5:1-11

SUMMARY:

Jesus teaches a large crowd by the lake. After he finishes speaking to the crowd, Jesus instructs a fisherman—Simon Peter—to drop his nets into the water. The nets are filled with fish, causing Simon Peter to recognize that Jesus is the Lord. Jesus tells Simon Peter, James, and John that it is time for them to put down their fishing nets. From now on, their job will be to catch people.

THE POINT:

The fishermen see and hear Jesus as Lord and follow him as disciples.

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Week of January 19 through 25

Luke 4:14-22

SUMMARY:

Jesus began teaching in the synagogue of his hometown, Nazareth. He reads from the prophet Isaiah about how God cares for those who are oppressed and marginalized by society. Jesus tells those gathered that he is the fulfillment of the Scripture. The Nazarenes are upset by Jesus’ declaration and drive him out of town. Jesus walks through the angry crowd and continues on his way.

THE POINT:

Jesus brings good news for those in need.

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Week of December 22 through 28

Luke 1:26-45

SUMMARY:

The angel Gabriel visits Mary to let her know that she would have a baby and that she should name him Jesus. Gabriel also said that Mary’s relative Elizabeth was going to have a son even in her old age. When Mary visited Elizabeth, Elizabeth’s baby leaped for joy, and Elizabeth knew that Mary was carrying the Son of God.

THE POINT:

Jesus is the Messiah.

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Week of December 15 through 21

Isaiah 61:1-11

SUMMARY:

The prophet Isaiah proclaims a message of good news to the oppressed: God will provide justice, comfort, and hope to the people of Israel.

THE POINT:

God will bring justice and peace.

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Week of December 8 through 14

Joel 2:12-13, 28-29

SUMMARY:

Even though the people of Judah have turned away from God, Joel speaks hope in the coming Day of the Lord. Joel calls the people to repent, promising that God is merciful, gracious, and loving.

THE POINT:

God patiently and lovingly calls us to repent.

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Week of December 1 through 7

Daniel 6:6-27

SUMMARY:

King Darius of Persia was pressured by his officials to declare that anyone caught worshiping anyone other than the king would be thrown into a den of lions. Daniel trusted in the God of Israel and continued to worship God in defiance of the law. He was thrown into the den of lions as punishment, but God sent an angel to protect Daniel.

THE POINT:

We can trust in God’s faithfulness.

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Week of November 24 through 30

Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34

SUMMARY:

Jeremiah receives a message from God which is written on a scroll. The scroll is read aloud in the temple, but when it is read for the king, but the king burns it. Jeremiah is instructed to create a new scroll. Even though the people broke the last covenant to worship and obey God alone, God promised to create a new covenant with the people and forgive their sins.

THE POINT:

No matter what we do, God promises a renewed relationship with us.

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