Tag Archives: Mastering the New Testament

Memorize: Entrance into Abraham’s bosom Luke 16Key Verses: 4, 8-9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 25, 26, 31 It might be helpful to read verse fifteen first. It will help you understand that the primary audience for this parable was the Pharisees. Otherwise it almost seems as though Jesus is condoning, even encouraging deceit. But theContinue reading “Day 81”

Memorize: Prodigal son is received Luke 15 Key Verses: 7, 13, 16, 21, 28, 32 God likes it when we repent, turn back to Him and acknowledge our sins. The math is not what is important. 100 to 1, 10 to 1, 2 to 1. What God desires is for people to turn back toContinue reading “Day 80”

Memorize: Emphasis on true discipleship Luke 14 Key Verses: 3, 11, 18, 26, 27, 34 Sometimes we get hung up on a particular religious practice. Years ago I remember the debate over the place of modern songs in worship, whether you could sing something other than traditional hymns. In Jesus’ day the Sabbath Day hadContinue reading “Day 79”

Memorize: Healing on the Sabbath Luke 13 Key Verses: 2, 9, 19, 24, 30, 34 The manner of death is not an indication of the person’s righteousness. Suffering in this life does not mean someone has sinned and God is bringing judgment through their suffering. God extends grace even to sinners. He does not bringContinue reading “Day 78”

Memorize: Truth of the Lord’s return Luke 12 Key Verses: 1, 5, 7, 15, 22, 31, 34, 40, 51 Hypocrisy is a powerful thing. It starts in one area of life and can easily drift to others. It is like yeast hidden in bread dough, that although you can’t see it, you can see theContinue reading “Day 77”

Memorize: Thundering woes against Pharisees Luke 11 Key Verses: 1, 9, 13, 17, 22, 25, 33, 52 One of the universal desires of humanity is to communicate with God. Many of the teachers of Jesus day had specific ways to pray, and Jesus’ disciples wondered if Jesus had His own way for them to pray.Continue reading “Day 76”

Memorize: Seventy preach and reportLuke 10 Key Verses: 2, 11, 15, 20, 22, 29, 40 Jesus tells us to pray for workers and then tells us to go. I think that is because we don’t have to have an advanced theological degree to serve. I serve by setting up chairs and talking to the kidsContinue reading “Day 75”

Memorize: Instruction given on discipleship Luke 9 Key Verses: 3, 10, 17, 22, 23, 25, 33, 44, 48, 54, 62 Jesus gives the disciples power and authority and sends them out. This time they are sent without provisions to give them the opportunity to put their faith into action. Part of that culture was takingContinue reading “Day 74”

Memorize: Rejection by the Gerasenes Luke 8 Key Verses: 3, 5, 15, 18, 25, 28, 34, 44, 50, Women play a vital role in Jesus’ ministry, a very counter-cultural move for Jesus. That is because Jesus elevates everyone to the same level. We are all equal in Christ. This would have been offensive to manyContinue reading “Day 73”

Memorize: Healing the centurion’s servant Luke 7 Key Verses: 4, 7, 8, 15, 19, 29, 35, 39, 47, One thing I would never expect to read in the Scriptures is for Jewish leaders to be begging Jesus for help. This Roman soldier heard about Jesus and needed help, help that could only come from God.Continue reading “Day 72”