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Sermons on Luke (281)

Luke 7:36-50 - The Mutual Love of Jesus and Sinners

This article is an exposition of Luke 7:36-50. It shows that knowing Jesus’ love is the only way our love for him can be strengthened.

Luke 18:1-19:10 - "Sell Everything You Have and Give to the Poor": The Old Testament Prophetic Theme of Justice as the Connecting Motif

In this article Hays argues that the theme of justice is the central theme and motif of Luke 18:1 to Luke 19:10. Hays notices Luke's use of the Old Testament prophets and the theme of justice to be found in the prophets as it is connected to the coming messianic era. He then notices the socio-economic context of the first-century Palestine. Finally, Hays demonstrates how the theme of justice runs through Luke 18 to 19.

Luke 15:11-32 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son

This article is a Bible study on Luke 15:11-32.

Luke 15:11-32 - Who Dies for a Lost Son?

This article is about Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the lost son. True repentance is also examined.

Luke 16:8-9 – How Do We Handle Our Finances?

This article considers Luke 16:8-9 and the matter of finances.

Luke 16:29 - The All Sufficient Word of God

This article on Luke 16:29 is about the Word of God and the way to salvation.

Luke 17:34 – "On That Night"

This article's thesis is that Luke 17:34-35 is about the sudden coming of the kingdom. Its concentrates on this coming as an occasion when some people are irrevocably separated from others without any apparent warning. The patterns of Lot and Noah and the exodus form the background for understanding this sudden and final separation and judgment.

Luke 17:26-30 - As in the Days of Noah

This article on Luke 17:26-30 is about the signs of the return of Christ.

Luke 17:32 – Don't Look Back

This article on Luke 17:32 is about salvation and judgment, double-minded and radical repentance, and the desires of the world.

Luke 18:18-25 – The Rich Young Ruler

This article is concerned with the lessons on finances derived from Luke 18:18-25.

The Healing of Malchus’s Ear

This article is a Bible study on John 18:10-11 and Luke 22:49-51.

Luke 18:10-14 - The Pharisee and the Publican Jesus’ Teaching on Justification by Faith Alone

This article looks at Luke 18:10-14 and Jesus' teaching of justification by faith alone.

Luke 18:1-8 - The Unjust Judge (Part 2)

This is the second of two articles on Luke 18:1-8 and the parable of the unjust judge. These articles encourage the Christian in fighting against depression and discouragement. The focus here is on the love of God and His patience as source of encouragement for our faith. We can cling to Him in prayer.

Luke 18:1-8 - The Unjust Judge (Part 1)

This is the first of two articles on Luke 18:1-8 and the parable of the unjust judge. These articles encourage the Christian in fighting against depression and discouragement. The focus here is on the contrast between the unjust judge and God, who is sovereign and gracious. The author also speaks about the confidence we can have in prayer.

Luke 19:41-42 – Christ Weeping over Jerusalem

This article is an exposition and application of Christ weeping over Jerusalem, recorded Luke 19:41-42.

Luke 19:11-28 - Trading With the Pound

This article on Luke 19:11-28 is about the Word of God as a gift to us and how we work with the Word of God.

Luke 19:41 – Jesus Weeping over the Holy City

This article on Luke 19:41 is about the tears of Jesus for the salvation of the lost.

Luke 22:29-30 and the Time Frame for Dining and Ruling

What was the timeframe anticipated by Jesus for the fulfillment of the promises in Luke 22:29-30? This article argues that on the basis of verbal, grammatical, contextual, logical, and other factors, it is the eschaton that is in view. The author explains further that neither the differences between Luke 22:29-30 and Matthew 19:28 nor the limited thematic likeness between Luke 22:29-30 and apostolic activity in Acts count against his conclusion.

Blood, Sweat, and Fear: Did Jesus Sweat Blood?

This article lays out the discussion surrounding the question of whether or not the Lord Jesus sweat blood in the garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22:44).

Luke 22:44 – The High Point in Christ’s Low Point Christ’s Passion in Luke 22:44

This article is an exposition of Luke 22:44.

Luke 22:44 - Sweat as Blood

This article on Luke 22:44 is about the great agony of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Luke 22:29 - The Covenanted Kingdom

This article on Luke 22:29 is about the covenant between the Father and Jesus Christ and the covenant between Jesus Christ and his people. The relation of covenant and kingdom of God is also discussed.

Luke 22:57 - Jesus Excommunicated

This article on Luke 22:57 is about Peter's denial of Jesus Christ.

Luke 22:44 - Bloody Sweat

This article on Luke 22:44 is about the blood of Christ.

Luke 23:39-43 – The Repentant Criminal Received into the House of the Father

This article is an exposition of Luke 23:39-43, about the repentant criminal on the cross.

"Certainly This Man Was Righteous": Highlighting a Messianic Reading of the Centurion's Confession in Luke 23:47

This paper offers an exegesis of Luke 23:47. The main focus is on the identification of Jesus Christ as "righteous" or "innocent."

Luke 23:39-43 – The Dying Thieves

This article is an exposition of Luke 23:39-43.

Luke 23:34 - Christ Prays for a Reprieve

This article on Luke 23:34 looks at Jesus Christ’s willingness to forgive our sins.

Luke 23:32-43 - Three Speeches From Three Crosses

This article on Luke 23:32-43 looks at the three speeches given by the two criminals and Jesus.

Luke 23:49 - Jesus' Acquaintances at the Cross

The people who loved Jesus did not really know him, and still he stayed on the cross for them. This article is about the reaction of the people in Jesus' life at the cross (Luke 23:49).

Luke 23:28 - Mere Sentimentalism

This article on Luke 23:28 is about the emotions and the suffering of Christ, and the importance of knowledge of Christ for true repentance.

Luke 23:1 - Christ Led to Pilate

This article on Luke 23:1 is about Christ before the world powers.

Luke 23:26 - Forced Assistance

This article on Luke 23:26 is about how we should see the help Simon of Cyrene gave by carrying the cross, and the suffering of Jesus Christ.

Luke 23:56 – The Final Sabbath

This article on Luke 23:56 is about the rest for the people of God and the unrest in the world. The author also looks at the relation of Sabbath and Sunday.

Christ and the Scriptures The Sermon Preached at the 181st Annual General Meeting

This article expounds on Luke 24:32, showing that Christ is in all of Scripture.

The Resurrection of Jesus in Luke

The purpose of this essay is to discover the historical basis that lies behind Luke's account of the resurrection of Jesus. The focus is on solving the historical question through an attempt to set down the historical evidence Luke supplies.

Luke 24:50-53 - Christ's Last Earthly Ministry to His Church

This article is an exposition of Luke 24:50-53, where Christ at his ascension gives his church his priestly blessing.

Luke 24:25-35 – Emmaus

This article considers the resurrection appearance of Christ to the two men on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24:25-35).

Luke 24:5-6 - Coming to the Empty Tomb

This article on Luke 24:5-6 is about the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Luke 24:50-52 - The Ascended Lord Blessing His Church

This article on Luke 24:50-52 is about the ascension of Jesus Christ and his blessing for this earth.

Luke 24:5-6 - Enjoying the Blessed Knowledge of the Risen Christ

This article on Luke 24:5-6 is about faith and joy in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Luke 24:28-29 – Prelude to Glory

This article on Luke 24:28-29 is about the care of Jesus Christ for his people.

Luke 24:41 – Easter Joy Sealed

This article about Luke 24:41 is about the joy of Easter.

Luke 1 – Christ Announced for His Messianic Ministry

This article considers the background of the Gospel of Luke, and is an exposition of Luke 1. It also contains discussion questions on the material.

Luke 1:1-4 and Traditionsgeschichte

This article reflects on how Luke 1:1-4 helps interpreters of the Bible to understand the way tradition functioned in the writing of the Gospels.

Luke 1:26-27 - Protection of the Unborn Child: A Meditation on the Incarnation of Our Lord

This article on Luke 1:26-27 is about the great miracle of the incarnation of Jesus Christ and the place of Mary in this miracle from God.

Luke 2 – Christ Accepts His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 2, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 2:1-7 – God's Sovereign Power Manifest in the Birth of Jesus Christ

This article is an exposition of Luke 2:1-7, the birth narrative of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 2:1-2 - Josephus Misdated the Census of Quirinius

The Gospel of Luke (Luke 2:1-2) and the first-century Jewish historian Josephus differ on the date for the census of Quirinius. In this study, the author argues that Josephus's account of the census and the revolt by Judas the Galilean is actually a mistaken duplication of events that occurred much earlier.

Luke 2:1 - God’s Timetable

This article on Luke 2:1 is about God's timing in sending His Redeemer.

Luke 2:1 - God's Plan in Jesus' Birth

This article on Luke 2:1 looks at the relation of church history and world history, and the salvation that God gives in this world.

The Census and Quirinius

Quirinius was the governor of Syria at the time of the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 2:1-2). Many questions have arisen in connection with the census mentioned in Luke 2. This paper wants to take a fresh look at the problem.

Luke 2:7 – The True History of the Birth of Jesus Christ

This article is an exposition of Luke 2:7, part of the birth narrative of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 2:8-9 - The Shepherds who First Heard the Good News

In this article on Luke 2:8-9, the author discusses salvation and grace, especially grace for sinners and despised people.

Luke 2:8-9 - The Shepherds who First Heard the Good News

In this article on Luke 2:8-9, the author discusses salvation and grace, especially grace for sinners and despised people.

Luke 2:8 - The Shepherds near Bethlehem

In this article on Luke 2:8 the author focuses on the question why the Lord chose shepherds to witness about the birth of Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:9b – The Glory of the Lord in Ephrathah's Fields

This article is an exposition of Luke 2:9, about the glory of the Lord shining around the shepherds when Christ was born.

Luke 2:9b - The Glory of the Lord in Ephrathah’s Fields

This article on Luke 2:9 is about the glory of God and light of God as it was revealed to the shepherds, but also as we see it through the whole of Scripture.

Luke 2:14b - Eudokia

This article on Luke 2:14 is about the meaning of eudokia (the favour of God or pleasure of God) and to whom it is promised here in Luke 2.

Luke 2:18-20 – The Reaction to the First Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

This article is an exposition of Luke 2:18-20, the reaction to the first proclamation of the birth of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 2:21 - Studies in the Life of Christ: Christ Circumcised and Presented to the Lord

Jesus Christ was circumcised and presented to the Lord as we read in Luke 2:21. This article considers whether this circumcision was necessary.

Luke 2:21 - "He was called Jesus"

This article on Luke 2:21 is about Jesus Christ as Saviour. The passive obedience and the active obedience of Jesus Christ is also discussed, as well as the circumcision of Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:21 – From Law to Gospel

This article on Luke 2:21 looks at the relation of law and gospel, circumcision and baptism, and the name Jesus.

Luke 2:22-38 - Meet the Best Supporting Actor and Actress in the Bible Story

The article describes two devout persons in the Bible, Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:22-38). Simeon is seen by the Lord as a righteous and devout man till he was old. Anna was an elderly widow who worshipped the Lord unceasingly. Both these Christians provide an example of faith in Christ for us.

Luke 2:22 – The Purification of Baby Jesus

This article on Luke 2:22 is about the laws of purification and Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:25 - Waiting for the Consolation

This article on Luke 2:25 is about Jesus Christ as the final consolation.

Luke 2:36-38 – Anna of Asher

This article considers the identity of Anna the prophetess as revealed in Luke 2:36-38.

Luke 2:41-52 - Jesus: His Childhood and Yours

What do we know about the childhood of Jesus? In Luke 2:41-52 we are given a glimpse.

Luke 2:49 - The Boy Jesus

In this article on Luke 2:49, the author shows the bond Jesus Christ had with his Father from a young age.

Luke 3 – Christ Identified for His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 3, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 3:1-2 – The Messianic Program of Jesus Christ

This article is an exposition of Luke 3:1-2.

Luke 3:1-2 - The Beginning of the Fulfillment of Christmas

This article on Luke 3:1-2 is about the work of John the Baptist.

Luke 3:3 - Prepare the Way

This article on Luke 3:3 is about the work of John the Baptist.

Luke 3:19-21 - The Jailing of John and the Baptism of Jesus

The author reflects on John the Baptist's encounter with Herod Antipas in Luke 3:19-21, and its relationship to the baptism of Jesus.

Luke 3:36 - The Apparent Cainan: Contradiction

The Cainan contradiction refers to the difference in the genealogy records of Luke 3:36, Genesis 10:24, Genesis 11:12, and 1 Chronicles 1:18. Is there a contradiction? This article says there is none.

Luke 4 – Jesus Christ Tested for His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 4, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 4:39 – Getting on Top of a Demon

The significance of Jesus' behavior as depicted in Luke 4:39 is often overlooked. This article explores the implications of Jesus standing above the person from whom a demon is removed. The theological significance of purity, impurity, and verticality is explored.

Luke 5 – Christ and the Expansion of His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 5, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 5:1-11 – Faith Like a Fisherman

This article exposits the call narrative in Luke 5:1-11.

Luke 5:1-11 -The Great Catch of Fish

This article is a Bible study on Luke 5:1-11.

Luke 5:12-15 - The Miracles of Christ: The Cleansing of the Leper

This article is a Bible study on Luke 5:12-15.

The Healing of the Paralytic

This is a Bible study on Luke 5:17-26.

Luke 5:17 – Messianic Power

This article on Luke 5:17 is about the relation of Jesus Christ and God the Father, the power of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ as Lord.

Luke 6 – Christ in the Crisis of His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 6, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 6:43-45 – The Lord Jesus Proclaims the Inability of Man

This article exposits Luke 6:43-45, and discusses at length the inability of man.

Luke 7 – Christ and the Continuing Evidence of His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 7, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 7:11-17 - The Miracle at the Gate of Nain

This article is a Bible study on Luke 7:11-17.

Luke 7:12 - Widow's Tears Dried

This article on Luke 7:12 is about how Jesus is touched and affected by our pain and distress, and wants to be our Saviour.

Luke 7:18-23 – John the Baptist and His Doubts

This article unfolds the difficult passage in Luke 7:18-23 where John the Baptist sends some of his disciples to question Jesus on his ministry.

Luke 7:20-22 - The Heart of the Gospel

This article on Luke 7:20-22 is about how Jesus came to save the helpless and hopeless.

Luke 8 – Christ and the Growth of His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 8, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 8:1-3 – Joanna: A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Joanna the wife of Cuza was a true disciple of Jesus Christ. From Luke 8:1-3 this article traces this woman’s journey of faith in Christ.

Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10 - The Achilles Heel of Theistic Evolutionism

Looking at the faith of the centurion as recorded in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10, this article demonstrates how this story can help one believe that God created through the Word, and that Christians have to demonstrate the same faith in the power of God's Word, and deny theistic evolution.

Luke 8:38-39 – Mutual Praise

This article on Luke 8:38-39 is about Jesus Christ as God, and the relation of Jesus Christ and the God the Father.

Luke 9 – Christ and the Confession of His Messianic Ministry

This article is an exposition of Luke 9, and concludes with discussion questions on the material.

Luke 9:51-19:44 - Point of View in the Central Section of Luke

The central section of the Gospel of Luke poses a problem as far as its purpose is concerned. The thesis of this article is that Luke 9:51-Luke 19:44 presents in sharp relief two conflicting ideological points of view—the view of Jesus and the view opposed to his. Luke 14:14-33 is selected as a test case to prove the thesis.