Tag: Luke

[:en]Temptations of Jesus: (vs. 1-12) Satan:  “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread” (v. 3)              Jesus :  “It is written:  Man does not live on bread alone” (v. 4) Satan:  “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 4[:]

[:en]John the Baptist prepared the way preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.  When people were wondering if he might possible be Christ, he said: “I baptize you with water but one more powerful than I will come.  The thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.  He will baptize… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]

[:en]Characters behind the birth of Jesus: Angels – appeared to the shepherds bringing good news of great joy (v. 10) Shepherds – they went to find Jesus and spread the word, glorifying and praising God (vs. 17, 20) Simon – a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem whom the Holy Spirit revealed that he would… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]

[:en]Angel Gabriel appeared to Zachariah and Elizabeth and foretold the birth of John the Baptist.  After 6 months, angel Gabriel also went to Nazareth in Galilee and foretold the birth of Jesus by virgin Mary. Response: Zachariah -“How can I be sure of this?  I am an old man and my wife is well along… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 1[:]

[:en]Jesus was resurrected on the third day.  He appeared to two men on the road to Emmaus.  He also appeared to his disciples and said to them “Peace be with you” (v. 36).    He led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, lifted his hands and blessed them (v. 50).  He ascended to heaven… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 24[:]

[:en]Pilate found no basis to charge Jesus, so he sent him to king Herod in an attempt to restore his relationship with Herod.  Herod wanted Jesus to perform miracles but Jesus did no miracle and spoke no words.  They released Barabbas and condemned Jesus to death.  The thief exercised great faith in his last moment… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 23[:]

[:en]Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus: Controlled by Satan, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus with 30 pieces of silver.  He was with Jesus during the Last Supper.  Later, he led the crowd to arrest Jesus with a kiss. The Last Supper: “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (v. 19) “This… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]

[:en]Zacchaeus, the Tax Collector: Zacchaeus was a wealthy chief tax collector who wanted to see Jesus.  But his height hindered him, so he ran and climbed a sycamore fig tree to see Him.  Jesus saw him and said: “Zacchaeus, come down immediately.  I must stay at your house today” (v. 5)  “Today, salvation has come… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 19[:]

[:en]The Parable of the Persistent Widow: A widow kept coming to the unjust judge to grant her justice.  She finally got justice because of her persistence, *If you constantly come to our Heavenly Father and present your pleadings, He will meet your needs and fulfill His promise* The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18[:]

[:en]”If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.  If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, “I repent, forgive him”  (v. 3-4) “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]