Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Honor; Shame; Blessed / Luke 6:20-26; Numbers 6:22-27; Acts 7:51-52; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Acts 2:41-47

Jesus teaches his new disciples that in his upside down Kingdom, the concepts of what brings honor and shame are not what they think. 

Luke 6:12-19

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Sabbath and Rest; Health and Healing; Defense / Luke 6:1-11; Luke 4:18-21; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 23:25; 1 Samuel 21:6; Mark 2:27-28 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Evangelism; Paradigm / Luke 5:33-39; Romans 10:14-17; Acts 8:26-38 

Jesus is comparing the old way with the new. He challenges his listeners to release their old, dead religion, and embrace the new work that God is doing. We are challenged to release our old paradigms in order to embrace every believers call to proclaim the gospel. 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus /Forgiveness; Repentance / Luke 5:27-32; John 3:16-21; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Ezekiel 18:21-22; 1 Timothy 1:12-16 

Jesus' presence reveals sin and calls us to repentance. The love, grace, and mercy of Jesus draws people of all kinds. 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 5:12-16; Leviticus 13:1-8; Leviticus 13:45-46; Matthew 7:28-8:2

Luke tells the story of a man that has been ostracized by the world because of a skin disease. Jesus brings social, emotional, and physical healing. Though this act, the crowd and the religious leaders learn that Jesus has the power and authority to heal.

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 5:1-11; Mark 3:9; Mark 5:24-31; Isaiah 6:5; Ezekiel 1:28-2:2; Revelation 1:17; Job 42:5-6; 1 John 4:7 

A glimpse into the Kingdom of God changes the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. Jesus calls all of us to be active participants in His Kingdom. 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 4:31-44; Matthew 11:23; John 7:37-52

Luke sets the stage for his readers by showing the different responses that people have to his ministry. Luke shows that many trusted Jesus as the experienced the God exclusive activity in their lives

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 4:14-30; Matthew 4:23; Luke 23:39; Matthew 11:23-24