Simeon and Anna, Lk 2:25-39

Simeon and Anna In Lk 2:25-39 we read about two people who saw Jesus in the temple when Jospeh and Mary came to “present him to the Lord”, Lk 2:22.  These two people are Simeon and Anna. Simeon His character, Lk 2:25: Just – he was morally upright, a man of faith Hab 2:4 Devout […]

Jesus’s Birth, Lk 2:1-24

Jesus’s Birth Remarkable Circumstances in Jesus’s Birth Caesar’s Tax Joseph and Mary were from Nazareth, Lk 2:4, 1:26.  Ordinarily, they would have stayed in Nazareth for Jesus’s birth because Mary was already so far along in her pregnancy, Lk 2:5. Yet, Jesus was not supposed to be born in Nazareth.  Rather, he was prophesied to […]

John’s Birth, Lk 1:57-80

John’s Birth In this lesson, we’ll study the birth of John the Baptist and the prophesies that Zacharias prophesied after he could speak again. John’s Birth, Lk 1:57-58 When John was born, Elisabeth’s cousins and neighbors rejoiced with her, since the Lord had shown her mercy, in giving her a son in her old age. […]

Mary With Gabriel and Elisabeth, Lk 1:26-56

Mary with Gabriel and Elisabeth We’re studying about Mary with Gabriel and Elisabeth in this lesson from Lk 1:26-56.  Before appearing to Mary, Gabriel had appeared to Zacharias earlier.  At this time, Elisabeth is six months pregnant, v. 26, 36.  In Lk 1:26-38, Gabriel is sent to Mary in Nazareth of Galilee. v.26. Mary’s Virginity […]

The Prophecy of John, Lk 1:1-25

The Prophecy of John the Baptist Introduction to the Gospel of Luke, Lk 1:1-4 Luke wrote to Theophilus, the same person to whom he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, Acts 1:1.  He wrote “those things which are most surely believed among us”, v.1.  That is, what he wrote in his gospel are reliable and […]

The End of Paul’s Ministry II Tim. 4: 6-13

The End of Paul’s Ministry II Tim. 4: 6-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s ministry he addressed his present circumstance, his past accomplishments and his future reward [2 Tim 4:6-8].  Then he asked Timothy to come to him since he was alone with Luke [2 Tim 4:9-12].  He wanted Timothy to bring […]

Nevertheless Obedience Luke 5:1-11

Nevertheless Obedience Luke 5:1-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Introduction: Whenever you read your Bible make sure to pray and ask God to show you something that you made need that day. I have learned to ask God to show me a Principle, some fact or doctrine. Always around that Principle you will find a Promise, what […]

To Simply Stay Put

To Simply Stay Put Luke 15 11-32 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon from the Prodigal Son encourages teens to stay put and quit thinking in terms of leaving home the moment they turn 18.  You will grow spiritually much stronger if you remain at home rather than traveling away to college.  There are two good schools right […]

The Mother of Jesus

Luke 1: 26- 47 The Mother of Jesus Christ. CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What sort of woman did God choose to be the mother of his Son?  Be that kind of mother if you want to be the best you can be.  She was: A Virgin – v.27 – she kept herself for her husband – […]