Grace Baptist Church (Stockport) » Luke’s Gospel

Martha did. Mary trusted (10:38-42)

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:30:17 +0000

The lawyer who questioned Jesus took it for granted that the way to inherit eternal life was by doing. Martha had the same outlook. But Mary did nothing. She simply sat and believed as Jesus spoke his wonderful words of life.

But who’s my neighbour? (10:25-)

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:30:50 +0000

Faced with the challenge of God's law, a lawyer wanted to whittle away its demands. "But who is my neighbour?" he asked. Jesus's reply was devastating!

A joyful reunion (10:17-21)

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:30:41 +0000

Jesus's messengers returned from their mission and reported on its success. Jesus and messengers rejoiced together. Why did they rejoice? And why did Jesus rejoice?

Men with a mission (10:2-)

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:30:29 +0000

When Jesus sent out his seventy messengers, he made it clear what qualities they (and we) would need to finish the task. We examine seven characteristics he aimed to develop in them.

Jesus and the Seventy (10:1)

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:30:46 +0000

Jesus sent out seventy (or was it seventy-two?) messengers. Like the elders chosen by Moses, they were his representatives, sharing his work and equipped by his Spirit.

God’s purpose, God’s Messiah, God’s people

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:30:11 +0000

A look-back over the first nine chapters of Luke's gospel, tracing the main themes.

Jesus stands alone (9:43-50)

admin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:30:55 +0000

Jesus told his disciples about the suffering that lay ahead for him. But they could not and would not believe it. They were confident that worldly success was just around the corner. So at the time when he most needed their support, he was left isolated and lonely. Too many Christians follow the example of the disciples and offer glib reassurances when their brothers and sisters are struggling.

Losing sight of the cross (9:44-50)

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:30:10 +0000

When believers lose sight of the cross, they can become arrogant, ambitious, exclusive, vengeful. And that's what happened to the disciples. They could not or would not listen to what Jesus said about his approaching sufferings and death. No wonder their attitudes and relationships were warped.

At the foot of the mountain (9:37-42)

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:30:47 +0000

Three of Jesus's disciples were allowed to see his glory on the Mount of Transfiguration. But meanwhile the other nine, at the foot of the mountain were helpless in the face of demonic power. What had gone wrong?

Hearing Jesus in the Old Testament (9:28-36)

admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:30:59 +0000

We sketch out eight ways in which Christ is made known to us in the Old Testament.