42 Outline of Luke

I. The Purpose and Method of Luke's Gospel 1:1-4

Luk 1:4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

II. The Events Preceding Christ's Birth............................. 1:5-56

A. John the Baptist's Birth Is Foretold... 1:5-25

1.      Zacharias Ministers in the Temple   1:5-10

Luk 1:9 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

2.      An Angel Announces the Birth of John the Baptist............... 1:11-17

Luk 1:11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Luk 1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

3.      Zacharias Is Unable to Speak    1:18-25

Luk 1:20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

B. Jesus the Christ's Birth Is Foretold . . 1:26-56

1.      Gabriel Announces Christ's Birth    1:26-33

Luk 1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

Luk 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

2.      Mary Miraculously Conceives    1:34-38

Luk 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

3.      Mary Visits Elisabeth    1:39-56

Luk 1:39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

Luk 1:40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

Luk 1:56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

III. The Events Accompanying Christ's Birth........................ 1:57-2:38

A. The Birth of John the Baptist     1:57-80

1.     Elisabeth Gives Birth to John    1:57-66

Luk 1:57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

2.     Zacharias Prophesies of John's Ministry............... 1:67-80

Luk 1:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Luk 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

Luk 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

B. The Birth of Jesus the Christ     2:1-38

1. Christ Is Born. .                    . . 2:1-7

Luk 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Luk 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

2. The Angels Announce Jesus to the Shepherds............... 2:8-14

Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

3.  The Shepherds Visit Jesus    2:15-20

Luk 2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

4.  Christ Is Presented at the Temple 2:21-38

a.   Christ Is Circumcised   2:21-24

Luk 2:21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

b.   Simeon's Prophecy     2:25-35

Luk 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Luk 2:27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Luk 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Luk 2:35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

c.   Anna's Testimony   2:36-38

Luk 2:39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

IV. The Events During Christ's Childhood.. 2:39-52

A. Jesus Returns to Nazareth     2:39, 40

Luk 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Luk 2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

B. Jesus Celebrates the Passover     2:41-50

Luk 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Luk 2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

C. Jesus Grows in Wisdom     2:51, 52

Luk 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

V. The Events Preceding Christ's Presentation . . . . 3:1-4:13

A. The Ministry of John the Baptist     3:1-20

Luk 3:2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

Luk 3:4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

B. The Baptism of Christ     3:21, 22

Luk 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Luk 3:22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

C. The Genealogy of Christ Through Mary................... 3:23-38

Luk 3:23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,

D. The Temptation of Christ     4:1-13

Luk 4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

Luk 4:2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

Luk 4:12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

I. The Presentation of Christ............................ 4:14-30

A. Acceptance Throughout Galilee 4:14, 15

Luk 4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

B. Rejection at Nazareth 4:16-30

Luk 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Luk 4:28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

II. The Demonstration of Christ's Powers........................ 4:31-5:28

A. Demons Are Cast Out     4:31-37

Luk 4:33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,

Luk 4:35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

B. Peter's Mother in Law Is Healed     4:38, 39

Luk 4:39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

C. Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee . . 4:40-44

Luk 4:40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.

D. The First Disciples Are Called     5:1-11

Luk 5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

Luk 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

E. A Leper Is Cleansed     5:12-15

Luk 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Luk 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

F. A Paralytic Is Healed     5:16-26

Luk 5:18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

Luk 5:25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

G. Matthew Is Called     5:27, 28

Luk 5:27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

Luk 5:28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him.

III. The Explanation of Christ's Program 5:29-6:49

A. Jesus Teaches the Pharisees     5:29-6:11

1.      Jesus Eats with Sinners    5:29-32

Luk 5:29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Luk 5:30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

2.      Jesus Teaches About Fasting    5:33-35

Luk 5:33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

3.      Parable of the Cloth and Wine Bottles............... 5:36-39

Luk 5:36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

Luk 5:37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.

4.      Jesus Works on the Sabbath    6:1-5

Luk 6:1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

5.      Jesus Heals on the Sabbath    6:6-11

Luk 6:7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

B. Jesus Teaches the Disciples     6:12-49

1.      Selection of the Twelve Apostles.. 6:12-19

Luk 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

Luk 6:13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

2.      The Beatitudes    6:20-26

Luk 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

3.      Rules of Kingdom Life    6:27-38

Luk 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

4.     Parable of the Blind Leading the Blind............... 6:39-45

Luk 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

Luk 6:40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

5.     Parable of the Two Foundations .. 6:46-49

Luk 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

Luk 6:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

IV. The Expansion of Christ's Program ... 7:1-9:50

A. A Centurion's Servant Is Healed     7:1-10

Luk 7:10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

B.   A Widow's Son Is Raised     7:11-16

Luk 7:14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

Luk 7:15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

C. Christ Comments on John the Baptist 7:17-35

1.     John's Questions Are Answered. . . 7:17-23

Luk 7:22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

Luk 7:23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

2.     Jesus Praises John    7:24-30

Luk 7:24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Luk 7:28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

3.     Jesus Criticizes His Generation . . . 7:31-35

Luk 7:31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Luk 7:32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

D. Christ Dines at a Pharisee's Home. . . 7:36-50

1.      A Woman Anoints Jesus' Feet    7:36-39

Luk 7:37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

Luk 7:38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

2.      The Parable of the Two Debtors.. 7:40-50

Luk 7:40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

Luk 7:41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

E. Certain Women Minister to Christ     8:1-3

Luk 8:2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Luk 8:3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

F. Parable of the Sower and Soils     8:4-15

Luk 8:4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:

Luk 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

G.  Parable of the Lamp     8:16-18

Luk 8:16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

H. Christ's True Brethren........................ 8:19-21

Luk 8:21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

I.   The Storm Is Stilled........................ 8:22-25

Luk 8:24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

J.   Devils Are Cast into Swine......................... 8:26-40

Luk 8:33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

K. A Woman Is Healed........................ 8:41-48

Luk 8:43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

Luk 8:44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

L. Jairus' Daughter Is Raised........................ 8:49-56

Luk 8:54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

Luk 8:55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

M. Twelve Are Sent to Preach........................ 9:1-11

Luk 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Luk 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

N. Five Thousand Are Fed........................ 9:12-17

Luk 9:16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

O. Peter's Confession of Faith........................ 9:18-22

Luk 9:20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

P.  True Cost of Discipleship........................ 9:23-26

Luk 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Q. The Transfiguration........................ 9:27-36

Luk 9:28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

Luk 9:29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

Luk 9:35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

R. Demoniac Son Is Healed........................ 9:37-42

Luk 9:42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

S.   Christ Prophesies His Coming Death 9:43-45

Luk 9:43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Luk 9:44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

T. True Greatness . .                         . . 9:46-50

Luk 9:48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

I. The Increasing Opposition to Christ........................... 9:51-11:54

1.      How to Inherit Eternal Life    10:25-28

Luk 10:27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

2.      Parable of the Good Samaritan .. 10:29-37

Luk 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

Luk 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Luk 10:33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

E. Mary and Martha Are Contrasted .. 10:38-42

Luk 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Luk 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

F. Christ Teaches on Prayer     11:1-13

1.     The Lord's Prayer    11:1-4

Luk 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

2.     Parable of the Persistent Friend .. 11:5-10

Luk 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

3.     Parable of the Good Father    11:11-13

Luk 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

G. Christ Is Rejected by the Religious Leaders                           11:14-36

1.      Christ Heals the Demoniac    11:14

Luk 11:14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

2.      Christ's Power Not from Satan .. 11:15-28

Luk 11:15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.

3.      Christ's Only Sign Is Jonah    11:29-32

Luk 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

4.      Parable of the Lighted Candle... 11:33-36

Luk 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

H. Religious Leaders Are Rejected by Christ.......................... 11:37-54

1. "Woes" on the Pharisees 11:37-44

Luk 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

2. "Woes" on the Lawyers .... 11:45-54

Luk 11:45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.

Luk 11:46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

II. The Instruction in View of Christ's Rejection............................... 12:1-19:27

A. Christ Warns About Hypocrisy     12:1-12

Luk 12:1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

B.   Christ Warns About Covetousness .. 12:13-34

1.     Parable of the Rich Fool    12:13-21

Luk 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Luk 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

2.     Seek the Kingdom of God    12:22-34

Luk 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Luk 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

C.   Christ Warns About the Second Coming......................... 12:35-48

1. Parable of the Expectant Steward..................... 12:35-40

Luk 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

Luk 12:36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

2. Parable of the Faithful Steward.. 12:41-48

Luk 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

Luk 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

Luk 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

D. Christ Warns of the Costs of Discipleship......................... 12:49-53

Luk 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

E. Christ Warns of Not Discerning the Times......................... 12:54-59

Luk 12:56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

F. Christ Teaches on Repentance     13:1-9

Luk 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

G.   Christ Heals the Crippled Woman.. 13:10-17

1.      A Woman Glorifies Christ    13:10-13

Luk 13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

Luk 13:12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

Luk 13:13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

2.      The Rulers Criticize Christ    13:14-17

Luk 13:14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

H. Christ Teaches on the Kingdom of Heaven......................... 13:18-30

1.      Parable of the Mustard Seed    13:18, 19

Luk 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

Luk 13:19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

2.      Parable of the Leaven    13:20, 21

Luk 13:20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

Luk 13:21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

3.      The Way into the Kingdom    13:22-30

Luk 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

Luk 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

I.   Christ Mourns over Jerusalem............................... 13:31-35

Luk 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

J.   Christ Teaches the Pharisees............................... 14:1-24

1.      Instruction on the Sabbath    14:1-6

Luk 14:5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?

2.      Parable of the Ambitious Guest... 14:7-14

Luk 14:7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,

Luk 14:8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

3.      Parable of the Great Supper    14:15-24

Luk 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

Luk 14:16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

Luk 14:17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

K. Christ Teaches on Discipleship............................... 14:25-35

1.     Cost of Discipleship    14:25-27

Luk 14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

Luk 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

2.     Parable of the Tower    14:28-30

Luk 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

3.     Parable of the King Contemplating War..................... 14:31-33

Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

4.    Parable of the Savourless Salt ... 14:34, 35

Luk 14:34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

L. Christ Teaches on Repentance         15:1-32

1.      Parable of the Lost Sheep    15:1-7

Luk 15:2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

Luk 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

Luk 15:4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

2.      Parable of the Lost Coin    15:8-10

Luk 15:8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

3.      Parable of the Lost Son    15:11-32

Luk 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons:

Luk 15:12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

Luk 15:24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

M. Christ Teaches on Stewardship.............................. 16:1-31

1.      Parable of the Unjust Servant    16:1-13

Luk 16:1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

2.      Christ Warns the Pharisees    16:14-17

Luk 16:14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

Luk 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

3.      Christ Teaches on Divorce    16:18

Luk 16:18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.

4.      Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus..................... 16:19-31

Luk 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Luk 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

N. Christ Teaches on Offences.............................. 17:1-10

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

Luk 17:2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

O. Christ Cleanses Ten Lepers.............................. 17:11-19

Luk 17:12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

Luk 17:14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

P. Christ Teaches on the Second Coming......................... 17:20-37

Luk 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

Q. Christ Teaches on Prayer.............................. 18:1-14

1. Parable of the Woman and the Judge..................... 18:1-8

Luk 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Luk 18:2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

Luk 18:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

2. Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican..................... 18:9-14

Luk 18:9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Luk 18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

R. Christ Blesses the Children.............................. 18:15-17

Luk 18:15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

Luk 18:16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Luk 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

S.  Christ Teaches on Sacrifice.............................. 18:18-30

1.      Rich Young Ruler    18:18-27

Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Luk 18:22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

2.      Christ Will Reward Sacrifice    18:28-30

Luk 18:28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

Luk 18:29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

Luk 18:30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

T. Christ Foretells His Death and Resurrection......................... 18:31-34

Luk 18:31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

Luk 18:32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

Luk 18:33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

U. Christ Heals Bartimaeus.............................. 18:35-43

Luk 18:35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

Luk 18:38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Luk 18:42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

V. Christ Abides with Zacchaeus.............................. 19:1-10

Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

Luk 19:5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

W. Christ Gives the Parable of the Ten Pounds ..                          ..19:11-27

Luk 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Luk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Luk 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Part Four: The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of Man (19:28-24:53)

I. The Last Week of Christ............................... 19:28-23:56

A. Sunday: The Triumphal Entry     19:28-44

Luk 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Luk 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

B. Monday: Cleansing the Temple     19:45-48

Luk 19:45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;

C. Tuesday: Public Ministry     20:1-22:6

1.      Religious Leaders Question Christ's Authority................. 20:1-8

Luk 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

Luk 20:2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

2.      Parable of the Vineyard Owner... 20:9-18

Luk 20:9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

3.      Herodians Question Tribute Money................. 20:19-26

Luk 20:19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.

Luk 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

Luk 20:22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?

4.      Sadducees Question Resurrection   20:27-38

Luk 20:27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,

Luk 20:33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.

5.      Christ Questions the Scribes    20:39-47

Luk 20:39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

Luk 20:41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?

6.      Christ Teaches on the Widow's Mites................. 21:1-4

Luk 21:1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Luk 21:2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

Luk 21:3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

7.     Olivet Discourse    21:5-22:6

a. The Disciples' Two Questions- "What?" and "When?"............. 21:5-7

Luk 21:5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Luk 21:6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Luk 21:7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

b. Signs of Christ's Coming    21:8-19

Luk 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

Luk 21:9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

c.  Destruction of Jerusalem    21:20-24

Luk 21:20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

d. The Second Coming    21:25-28

Luk 21:27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

e. Parable of the Fig Tree    21:29-33

Luk 21:29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

Luk 21:30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

Luk 21:31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

f.   Warning to Watch for His Coming................. 21:34-38

Luk 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

g. Judas Agrees to Betray Christ... 22:1-6

Luk 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.

Luk 22:4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.

D. Thursday: Passover and Arrest     22:7-53

1.      The Upper Room Is Prepared    22:7-13

Luk 22:8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.

2.      The Passover Is Celebrated    22:14-18

Luk 22:14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

Luk 22:15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

3.      The Lord's Supper Is Instituted   22:19, 20

Luk 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Luk 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

4.      Christ Predicts His Betrayer    22:21-23

Luk 22:21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.

5.      The Disciples Argue over Who Is the Greatest..... 22:24-30

Luk 22:24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

6.      Christ Predicts Peter's Denial .. . 22:31-34

Luk 22:34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

7.      Christ Predicts Coming Conflict   22:35-38

Luk 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

8.      Christ Prays in Gethsemane    22:39-46

Luk 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Luk 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

9.      Judas Betrays Christ    22:47-53

Luk 22:47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Luk 22:48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

E. Friday: Trials and Crucifixion . . 22:54-23:55

1.      Peter Denies Christ    22:54-62

Luk 22:54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

Luk 22:57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.

2.      Christ Is Beaten    22:63-65

Luk 22:63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.

3.      The Sanhedrin Tries Christ    22:66-71

Luk 22:66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Luk 22:67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:

4.      Pilate Tries Christ    23:1-7

Luk 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

Luk 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.

5.      Herod Tries Christ    23:8-12

Luk 23:8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Luk 23:9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

6.      Pilate Tries Christ Again    23:13-25

Luk 23:13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Luk 23:14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:

Luk 23:24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.

7.      Christ Is Crucified    23:26-49

Luk 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

8.      Christ Is Buried    23:50-55

Luk 23:50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

Luk 23:52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Luk 23:53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

Luk 23:55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

F.   Saturday: In the Grave......................... 23:56

Luk 23:56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

II. The Authentication of Christ............................... 24:1-53

A. The Resurrection. . . . 24:1-12

Luk 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

Luk 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Luk 24:5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

Luk 24:6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

Luk 24:7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

B. Christ Appears on the Road to Emmaus.......................... 24:13-32

Luk 24:13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

Luk 24:15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

C. Christ Appears to the Eleven     24:33-53

1.       The Proof of His Resurrection. . . 24:33-43

Luk 24:33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

Luk 24:36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

2.       The Great Commission    24:44-48

Luk 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

Luk 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

3.       The Ascension........24:49-53

Luk 24:51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.