The Book of Luke

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Luke 1

The angel Gabriel announces the miraculous births of John the Baptist and Jesus to Zechariah and Mary, respectively, ...

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Luke 2

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the visit of the shepherds, and Jesus' presentation at the temple all fulfill p...

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Luke 3

John the Baptist prepares the way for the Messiah by preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, l...

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Luke 4

Jesus is tempted by the devil in the wilderness, but He overcomes temptation by using Scripture. He then begins His m...

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Luke 5

Jesus calls his first disciples, performs miracles demonstrating his authority, and challenges the religious leaders ...

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Luke 6

Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath, chooses His twelve apostles, and preaches the Sermon on the Plain, comman...

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Luke 7

Jesus demonstrates his power and compassion through healing and raising the dead, which leads to questions about his ...

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Luke 8

Jesus demonstrates his power and authority over nature, demons, sickness, and death, revealing his divine identity an...

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Luke 9

Jesus commissions his disciples, affirms his identity as the Christ, teaches about discipleship, and demonstrates his...

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Luke 10

Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to prepare the way for Him, emphasizing service, urgency, and dependence on God...

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Luke 11

This chapter emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer, teaches about the power and source of Jesus' author...

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Luke 12

Jesus warns against hypocrisy, covetousness, and anxiety, urging his followers to be watchful, faithful stewards awai...

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Luke 13

Jesus calls for repentance, warns of judgment, and expresses his deep desire to gather his people, illustrated throug...

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Luke 14

Jesus teaches about humility, true discipleship, and the cost of following Him.

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Luke 15

God rejoices over the repentance of sinners, as illustrated in the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and prodiga...

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Luke 16

Jesus teaches about wise stewardship, the proper use of wealth, and the eternal consequences of our choices.

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Luke 17

Jesus teaches about faith, service, gratitude, and the coming of the Kingdom of God.

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Luke 18

Jesus teaches on persistent prayer, humility in justification, the value of children, the danger of wealth, and heals...

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Luke 19

Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and cleansing of the temple reveal His messianic identity and authority, while the ...

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Luke 20

Jesus's authority is challenged, but He skillfully answers His challengers, teaching about paying taxes to Caesa...

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Luke 21

Jesus foretells the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem, warns against deception, instructs His followers to pers...

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Luke 22

This chapter covers the plot to kill Jesus, the preparation and celebration of the Passover, the institution of the L...

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Luke 23

Jesus is unjustly condemned, crucified, dies, and is buried.

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Luke 24

Jesus rises from the dead, appears to his disciples, and ascends into heaven.

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