John’s Baptism, Lk 3:1-22 – Aug 4, 2024
John’s Baptism The Time of John’s Baptism There were four tetrarchs (a tetrarchy is government by four persons ruling jointly) in the region of Israel during the reign of Tiberius Caesar. They were: Also, while these four were ruling in their regions, Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. Annas was Caiaphas’s father-in-law, Jn 18:13. […]
Jesus in Adolescence, Lk 2:40-52 – July 28, 2024
Jesus in Adolescence He was twelve years old, v.42. As he grew physically, v.40, 52: He waxed strong in spirit – he kept the balance physically and spiritually. He was filled with wisdom – godly wisdom from the fear of God, Heb 5:7. The grace of God was upon him – grace and truth came […]
Simeon and Anna, Lk 2:25-39 – July 21, 2024
Simeon and Anna In Lk 2:25-39, we read about two people who saw Jesus in the temple when Joseph 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 – July 14, 2024
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 – July 7, 2024
John’s Birth In this lesson, we’ll study the birth of John the Baptist and the prophesies 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. John’s […]
Mary With Gabriel and Elisabeth, Lk 1:26-56 – June 30, 2024
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 – June 9, 2024
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 […]