As we begin Luke 6, the Pharisees become the predominate focus of the scripture.  Today, Lord willing, I want to piggyback our discussions with the truths we learned about discipleship just a few lessons ago.  If we’re not careful to possess a balanced Christian life, as we previously discussed, I’m afraid our spiritual lives begin to resemble the Pharisees more than what God intended for us to be.  So with that in mind, let’s examine these Pharisees.

Last time together, we briefly (and I mean ever so briefly) discussed the biblical truth that Jesus is the bridegroom.  What exactly does that mean?  Well, the Bible has much to say regarding this topic so open to Luke 5 and let’s study the word of God.

Many biblical truths unfold before our eyes in the final verses of Luke 5.  Here we find three different groups of disciples presented; therefore, one of those truths is discipleship.  So, just what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?  Well, let’s study the word of God and see what the New Testament teaches us.

Jesus progresses with His earthly ministry, and here in Luke 5 we find several instances of healing for the citizens of Israel.  We also learn that their physical need for healing is directly connected to their spiritual condition.  So, today, the truths of the Old Testament come directly into view as we learn what these healings have to teach us.  Let’s get started.

Today, in Luke 5, Peter along with James and John Zebedee are called to follow Christ in the most peculiar way.  As a result, they forsake all and follow Him.  So, just what does it mean to forsake all?  Well, let’s turn to Luke 5 and study the word of God together.

Today we close out Luke 4 and the idea of ministering is the prevalent topic throughout the final verses of this chapter.  In fact, four “ministers” can be found in this chapter so what do they have to tell us?  Well, open your Bibles and let’s find out.

We’re in chapter 4 of Luke, and we find Jesus returning to Nazareth from the wilderness where he visits the Synagogue and announces to all those present who He really is.  Who is He according to this chapter?  He’s the fulfillment of Isaiah 61.  So, let’s contextually examine this entire passage to receive a blessing in the truths it holds. 

Jesus has now been baptized, and His earthly ministry has officially begun.  What’s the first thing on the agenda for Him?  He must be tempted and proved.  This is a biblical principle for all those in “spiritual leadership” … they must first be proved (1 Timothy 3:10).  So, open your Bibles and let’s examine Jesus’ temptation by the devil.

We close out Luke 3 by examining genealogies throughout the word of God, and answer questions like the following … Why did God present a genealogy of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, and why are they different?  Why did God see fit to include all these names and their ancestral connections throughout the Bible?  Stick around and prepare to take notes because the answers should be a blessing to your heart.  Furthermore, if you are interested, our podcast website:  TheUnsearchableRiches.podbean.com provides some additional notes concerning genealogies that we do not cover on today’s episode.

As promised, this is a prior recording from a separate study dealing with the book of Mark.  But it details the 7 baptisms found in the word of God and directly relates to our current study in Luke.  So, open your Bibles along with your notebooks and let’s study God’s word together.