Luke

A blind beggar crying out desperately by the side of the road, an immoral woman despised as dirty by polite society, a corrupt government employee hated by all – how could any of these people from society’s fringes hope to connect with a holy God? Based on insights from the book of Luke in the Africa Study Bible, follow Jesus as he bridges the gap between God and the marginalized.

Following Jesus Our Mediator

The season of Easter is widely celebrated by Christians around the world. The gospel of Luke gives us a detailed account of the events we remember at Easter: Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. These events are at the heart of the Christian faith.

Jesus' Suffering, Death and Resurrection

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book. May covers the first half of Luke. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or more questions, then try the engagement practice.

New Testament in a Year: May

Year after year, millions of people do their best to make the excitement and festivities of Christmas Day match the anticipation that precedes it. But what about the first Christmas? Why did it happen? And was anyone disappointed? This plan focuses on the wonder, mystery, and purpose of the first Christmas—challenging us to praise God for His goodness as we receive and remember His gift of salvation.

The Wonder and Mystery of Christmas

He Shall Reign is a two week Advent study from New Life Church of Arkansas. Throughout this plan, we look at the anticipation of Christ's birth and how He came to establish His kingdom on earth. Our prayer is that this study would remind you of the unshakable reign of our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. 

He Shall Reign

This plan centers around three individuals about to take their final breath. A theme that appears unattractive until eight words changed everything. Words that gave "The Promise of Heaven." Taken and adapted from "The Promise" by P. J. Meduri (Taking the Field Ministries), this promise is still available today. A promise from the God who loves you, created you in his image, and desires to have a relationship with you.

The Promise of Heaven

If ever you wondered if Jesus is really human, study Luke’s Gospel. As a doctor, Luke revealed the down-to-earth compassion that pervaded Jesus’ life, revealing Him as God in the flesh. Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, leads us in seeing how Jesus is the Son of God, our great High Priest, touched with the feelings of our weaknesses, able to extend help, mercy, and love to us. 

Thru the Bible -- Gospel of Luke

We’ve all wondered, is Christianity worth it? If we go all-in following Jesus, are we are missing out? But what makes us ask these questions? Why are we so tempted by a life outside of God’s will? Jesus addressed these questions through the parable of the prodigal son. Pastor Matt Carter walks through the parable, showing that true life is always found in the love of our Father.

The Prodigal Son by Matt Carter

Jesus taught us to pray, starting with these words: "Our Father." The Lord's Prayer guides us in ways that still matter today, thousands of years after Jesus first spoke the words to his closest friends. 
