Luke

Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:67-80, which includes Zacharias’ prophecy about the coming of the Messiah and the role of John the Baptist. The Pastors analyze the text and its significance in connecting the Old and New Testaments, and they discuss the prophetic nature of John’s words and the importance of understanding why the early […]

Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:57-66, which tells the story of the birth of John the Baptist. They discuss the significance of John’s birth and his role as a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. They also note the importance of the name John, which was given by God, which emphasizes the foreshadowing of […]

Today the Pastors discuss Luke 1:39-56, which includes Mary’s song of praise. They discuss the many different themes of the passage, including the idea of the great reversal, the importance of gratitude and praise, and the diversity of writing styles and genres used by Luke. They also note Luke’s emphasis on the lowly and the […]

Today, Mary responds with faith to the angel and her entire life (in fact, the life of the entire world) changes. The Pastors reflect on the theological implications of this story, including the role of the Holy Spirit and the significance of the women involved. They also emphasize the importance of approaching the text with […]

Today the Pastors reflect on Mary’s response to the news of her being chosen for the role of being the mother of Jesus. They touch on some of the theological debates surrounding Mary’s role in Christianity but also emphasize how Mary should continue to be a role model of faith for Christians of every faith […]

Today’s study of Luke 1:18-25 describes Zachariah’s encounter with an angel who tells him that he and his wife will bear a child. Zachariah expresses doubt and is punished by being unable to speak until the prophecy is fulfilled. The Pastors explore themes of doubt, faith, and the response to God’s work in one’s life. […]

Today, Luke begins Jesus’s story in a surprising place, not with the story of Mary and Joseph but with the story of Zechariah. Join the Pastors for a conversation about the priesthood, what it means, how it connects Jesus with the Old Testament prophets, and much more! Thank you for joining us, we sincerely help […]

When beginning the story of Jesus, Luke begins with a story that sounds a great deal like the stories of Genesis. We are invited into the struggle of a righteous couple who cannot conceive. Elizabeth and Zachariah will become recipients of God’s powerful restoration and their son will become one of the most important figures […]

Today we begin studying the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. These first few verses, reveal how important witnesses are to Luke in his telling of the story and how integrally connected this story is with the book of Acts. Thank you for joining us, we sincerely help that this study encourages you in […]

Today we introduce the Gospel of Luke, its author, and its themes. The Pastors describe Luke as a historian who seeks to record the story of Jesus and the church, with a particular focus on the marginalized and the down-and-out. They also note Luke’s emphasis on geography and his use of sophisticated language. In the […]