Luke

‘See the failures of the disciples of the Saviour’ (Luke 9:46-56)

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The 12 disciples of Jesus were certainly a mixed bag – hot one day (think Peter saying ‘You are the Christ) and cold the next (think their argument on the road to the cross as to which of them was the greatest!). In Luke 9:46-56 it seems that some pettiness in their minds and hearts came to the fore and out of their mouths. Jesus must have felt burdened that they were so off the mark – just like we can also be. Thanks be to God that He wasn’t, but came ‘not to be served, but to serve and give His life a ransom for many’!

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• The twenty-ninth in this series
• Where we left off…
• Those disciples of Jesus!
• See how the text tells of the disciples’…

  1. Lack of humility (v.46-48)
  2. Lack of tolerance (v.49-50)
  3. Lack of compassion (v.51-56)

School report cards
Three ‘fails’
The One who passed with flying colours!

‘See the ups and downs faced by the Saviour’ (Luke 9:28-45)

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When Jesus went up high on the mountain in Luke 9:28-36, the disciples saw His glory revealed to them by God the Father. But when Jesus came down the mountain into the valley in Luke 9:37-45, He immediately encountered the impotence of the disciples to deal with the situation at hand. Once he has dealt with that, Jesus went on to explain again that He would suffer and die. Although the disciples saw something of the glory which was to come, the cross would come too. Suffering. Pain. Loss. The path God the Father chose for his Son was difficult indeed. Suffering before the fulness of His glory.

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  • The twenty-eighth in this series
  • Luke’s presentation so far
  • Mountains in the Scriptures
  • See how the text tells of Jesus…

1. Up on the mountain (v.28-36)

    The

    The

    The

2. Down in the valley (v.37-45)

   He

   He

   He

How

What

Who

2 Peter 1:16-19

Chariots of Fire – Abrahams and Liddell

‘See the Saviour conquer death and the grave’ (Luke 24:1-12)

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When the women went to the tomb early on the Sunday morning after the death of Jesus, they never expected to find that the tomb would be empty. The fact that the tomb was empty is recorded by all the gospel writers, even Luke in Luke 24:1-12. Perhaps there has never been a more important find of nothing! Because the tomb was empty, the New Testament tells us of some great truths that follow that should uplift the heartsof all God’s people

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• The overgrown tomb
• The story’s not over!
• The most important discovery of nothing!
• Consider how the empty tomb speaks and how it…

  1. Proclaims His divinity (Rom 1:4)
  2. Portrays His victory (Rev 1:17-18)
  3. Prepares our eternity (Rom 8:11)
  4. Previews our immortality (John 15:19)

Has the resurrection been disproved?
‘Pie in the sky when you die’
Hope in an uncertain world!

‘Following Jesus Christ’ (Luke 9:18-27)

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Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Luke 9:18-27 about following Jesus. He asked his disciples who the people said he was and many were still perplexed. Then Jesus asks the disciples and Peter gets in right, “The Christ of God”. Jesus surprises as he explains what it means to be God’s chosen saviour and what it means to follow him. He knows he is going to the cross to suffer for our sin in our place. Following him through suffering sounds discouraging but the eternal reward is worth more than the whole world.

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  • Taking up your cross sounds hard
  • The secret of the Christ
  • Fulfilling prophecy (Isaiah 53:1-12)
  • Deny yourself and gaining forgiveness

‘Jesus brings a new kingdom’ (Luke 9:1-17)

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Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Luke 9:1-17 about a very different king. Maybe even more so than in our day, politics in the ancient world were heating up with persecution and rebellions in the shadow of the Roman Empire. Herod was perplexed by the new kingdom Jesus heralded through his twelve disciples. Rather than bringing taxes or an army, Jesus brought love, forgiveness and eternal life. Jesus demonstrates his power and authority here in three ways. Will you serve and depend on King Jesus?

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  • Have times changed?
  • Jesus brings a new kingdom and three proofs
  • Jesus has power of the spiritual
  • Jesus has power to heal
  • Jesus has power to provide
  • A world that needs King Jesus

‘Jesus heals a woman and Jairus’ daughter’ (Luke 8:40-56)

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Guest preacher and theological student, Daniel Hitchcock, spoke from Luke 8:40-56 about two very different people. Jairus is a synagogue leader who comes to Jesus openly, while an unnamed woman approached Jesus with the cover of the crowd. Both came in faith with a great need. Jesus heals and even raises from the dead but gives forgiveness to meet their greatest need. No matter our struggle or how hopeless the situation, we can come to Jesus.

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  • Two very different people
  • Jesus is able to save and forgive
  • No matter our struggle or how hopeless the situation
  • Be encouraged! Come to Jesus

‘See the control over the demonic by the Saviour’ (Luke 8:29-36)

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When Jesus arrived on the ‘other side’ of the Sea of Galilee, he was immediately confronted by the presence and power of the evil one in the form of a man possessed by demons. The story recorded for us in Luke 8:29-36, shows that this encounter proved to be no problem for Jesus. He remained in full control of the situation, and not only delivered the man, but also sent him home to be a witness to his own people.

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• The twenty-fourth in this series
• From uncomfortable to the ‘unconfrontable’
• Comparing the three accounts
• See how the text tells of…

  1. The desperate need of the man (v.26-27)
  2. The delivering power of the Saviour (v.28-33)
  3. The varied responses to the miracle (v.34-39)

Eric (the eel) Moussambani
Your ‘rags to riches’ story
Who everyone needs to be safe!

‘See the control over the sea by the Saviour’ (Luke 8:22-25)

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In Luke 8:22-25, we find Jesus stilling the wild storm that threatened the lives of all who were out in that boat on the Sea of Galilee. It was a moment of great fear for even the most seasoned of fishermen-turned-disciples, probably even more so for those who didn’t have that fishing background. But the greater fear was to follow, when the disciuples came face to face with the true identity of the one they called ‘Lord’, who controlled both the winds and the waves.

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• The twenty-third in this series
• Two growing realities
• Faith in Jesus = trusting and obeying Him
• See how the text tells of these questions…

  1. WHY don’t you act? (v.24)
  2. WHERE is your faith? (v.25a)
  3. WHO is this man? (v.25b)

The Shipwreck Coast
Facing up to His identity!
Your storms and circumstances…

‘See the first public appearance of the Saviour’ (Luke 2:21-52)

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Luke 2:21-52 are verses that might be all too easily overlooked in the Christmas season, when they ought not be. They give us a glimpse into ‘what went on’ for Jesus and even for his parents after the angels and shepherds had all gone away. They cover ‘ordinary’ matters that any Jewish couple of their time would have to observe – involving circumcision of their baby boy and more than one visit to the Temple in Jerusalem…. and it’s there in the Temple that many things unfolded that lead us to learn much more about our Saviour.

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• First Sunday/ last Sunday
• A post-Christmas analysis
• The next (forgotten) part of the story – in the Temple!
• See how Luke tells us of how…

  1. The Law was fulfilled (v.21-24)
  2. The Lord was revealed (v.25-38)
  3. The Saviour was learning (v.39-52)

Pre-New Year
People of faith….
Being like Jesus…

‘See the coming of the Saviour’ (Luke 2:1-20)

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In Luke 2:1-20, Luke sets down in writing what he had come to know about the birth of Jesus through his faithful research. After having set the scene for the event through the happenings regarding the angel Gabriel’s busy visits to Zechariah and to Mary, the spotlight then turns to the baby promised to Mary. While there are many ways to tackle this well known passage, this message explores the events that Luke recorded through the theme of journeys – 3 of them – that all have ‘joy’ in the centre of them.

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• The next part of this series
• Stability in an unstable world
• What we’ve seen from Luke 1
• See how Luke tells us of…

  1. Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem (v.1-7)
  2. The angels’ journey from heaven to earth (v.8-14)
  3. The shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem and back (v.15-20)

From their journeys to yours
Finding joy….
The salvation He came to bring!