Studies in the Gospel of Luke

This series from 2001 offers a thoughtful journey through the Gospel of Luke, highlighting its unique emphasis on compassion, priesthood, and salvation. Each class draws out Luke’s distinctive details and themes, showing how this Gospel paints a vivid portrait of the son of man who came to seek and to save the lost. Listeners are invited to explore Luke’s narrative with fresh eyes, discovering lessons of mercy, repentance, and hope that still resonate today. (Class 1 in the series is not available at this time.)

The Story of Luke the Gospel Writer

The second class introduces Luke himself, the careful historian and companion of Paul. It explores why Luke was the right man to write this Gospel, how his exact approach preserved the compassion of Christ with unique clarity, and how his two-volume work—including Acts—was addressed to Theophilus, demonstrating God’s providence in selecting the instruments of His word.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

This class examines one of Luke’s signature stories, where a despised Samaritan shows true neighborly love. The lesson highlights the danger of legalistic thinking and the call to compassion, reminding us that discipleship is not about status or ritual but about practical mercy toward those in need.

The Parables of the Lost

Here the focus turns to Luke 15, with the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons. Together, these stories show the joy of heaven over repentance and the urgency of seeking the lost. The class explores how Christ revealed the Father’s heart of compassion through these memorable and deeply personal illustrations.

The Story of Zacchaeus

This lesson tells of Zacchaeus, the wealthy publican who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. It reveals the transformation of a man once known for corruption into one purified by grace. The study emphasizes determination, humility, and the joy of welcoming the Lord into one’s house and heart.

The Story of the Penitent Thief

The series concludes at the cross, where Luke alone records the prayer of forgiveness and the hope offered to the penitent thief. This final class underscores Christ’s role as the compassionate priest, interceding even in his last moments, and extending salvation to one who turned to him in faith at the very end.

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