This is the reading from Luke 10 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Luke 10 reminds us of the priorities in following Jesus. The seventy’s mission shows the urgency of sharing the gospel and the joy of knowing our salvation is secure. The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges us to love selflessly and act mercifully, reflecting God’s grace to those in need. Mary’s example teaches us the value of sitting at Jesus’s feet and living in relationship with Him. During Advent, let us embrace the call to share Christ’s love, demonstrate His compassion, and focus on His presence as we prepare to celebrate His coming.

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This is the reading from Luke 9 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Luke 9 challenges us to examine the cost of following Jesus. Discipleship requires humility, dependence on God, and a willingness to sacrifice. The Transfiguration reminds us that Jesus is God, while the feeding of the five thousand shows His power to provide for every need. As we prepare our hearts during Advent, may we reflect on what it means to take up our cross daily and follow the One who is both Savior and King. Let us trust in His sufficiency and walk in faith and obedience.

Luke 9:51 is an important verse in Luke’s narrative because it shows that Jesus never wavered in His purpose for being on earth. While it seems like Jerusalem and His crucifixion are a long way off at this point in Luke, we see here that Jesus “set His face” to go there. From this point to Luke 19, the cross was set in Jesus’s gaze and was not only where He was headed but where He purposefully headed toward. As we journey there with Him over these next weeks, let us set our face toward Him.

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This is the reading from Luke 8 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Luke 8 highlights the transformative power of God’s Word and the necessity of faith. Jesus shows His authority over nature, demons, sickness, and death, calling us to trust Him in all circumstances. As Advent draws near, let us cultivate hearts like good soil—ready to receive God’s Word, bear fruit, and live by faith. May this season remind us that Jesus brings hope, healing, and new life to all who believe.

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This is the reading from Luke 7 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In Luke 7, Jesus reveals His compassion, power, and authority. He heals, raises the dead, and forgives sins, affirming His identity as the Messiah. His reassurance to John the Baptist reminds us to trust God’s plan even in uncertain times. The sinful woman’s story shows that faith in Jesus transforms hearts and leads to love and worship. This Advent, may we open our hearts to His grace, trusting Him as our Savior and Redeemer.

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This is the reading from Luke 6 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As we meditate on Luke 6 during Advent, we see Jesus calling us to a discipleship marked by love, humility, and obedience to God’s will. He challenges us to embrace the values of God’s Kingdom rather than the world’s. The Pharisees’ legalism contrasts sharply with Jesus' message of grace and compassion. This Advent season, may we embrace the call to follow Jesus, not as a moral teacher, but as the Lord who fulfills the law with love.

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This is the reading from Luke 5 in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In Luke 5, we see Jesus demonstrating His divine authority through miraculous acts, healing the sick, and calling sinners to repentance. As we prepare for Advent, we are reminded that Jesus came not only to heal our bodies but to forgive our sins and transform our lives. His call to follow Him invites us to leave behind our old ways – our old selves, just as the disciples and Levi did, and embrace the new life He offers. Let us prepare our hearts to receive the Savior who brings healing, forgiveness, and a new way of life.

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This is the reading from Luke 4 in our ⁠⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠⁠.

As we reflect on Luke 4 during Advent, we see Jesus beginning His public ministry with victory over temptation, the proclamation of the gospel, and the healing of the broken. The temptation in the wilderness reminds us that Jesus, fully God yet fully human, understands our struggles and yet remains sinless. His rejection in Nazareth reveals how His message often challenges our expectations and calls us to a deeper understanding of God's grace, extending even to those we might consider outsiders. Finally, His healing ministry reminds us that the Kingdom of God is not only about spiritual transformation, but that God genuinely cares for us in all aspects of our lives. Let us prepare our hearts to receive Jesus, not just as a Savior, but as the King who reigns with authority, grace, and compassion.

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This is the reading from Luke 3 in our ⁠⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠⁠.

In Luke 3, we see John’s message of repentance reminds us to prepare our hearts for Jesus and our need for Him as Savior. Jesus’s baptism reveals His humility and obedience, while the genealogy affirms that Jesus is the Savior of the world. During Advent, let us reflect on how Jesus fulfills every promise and calls us to live as His faithful followers.

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This is the reading from Luke 2 in our ⁠Good News of Great Joy reading guide⁠.

Luke 2 invites us to glorify God for His mercy in sending Jesus. Whether through the angelic announcement, the worship of Simeon and Anna, or the wonder of the shepherds, Christ’s birth is a moment of praise, joy, and transformation. Let us respond by teaching His truth, treasuring His promises, and telling of His glory this Advent season.

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This is the reading from Luke 1 in our Good News of Great Joy reading guide.

Luke 1 sets the stage for the arrival of Jesus, showing God’s faithfulness to His promises. The angelic announcements and prophetic songs highlight God’s plan to bring salvation to His people through Christ. During Advent, we can join Mary and Zechariah in raising God for His mercy and preparing our hearts to receive the light of Christ.

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