Bible Reading: OCT31: Luke 21-22
Chapter 21 contains what is probably the greatest lesson on giving in the entire Bible. The poor widow had only two mites in her possession; yet she loved God so much that she gave it all to Him. In Mark…
Bible Reading: OCT30: Luke 19-20
The first part of chapter 19 records the conversion of Zacchaeus. His desire to see Jesus prompted him to run and climb a sycamore tree. Zacchaeus’ extra effort to see the Saviour was well-rewarded. Verse 6 is a message within…
Bible Reading: OCT29: Luke 17-18
In chapter 17 Jesus gives instructions in forgiveness and service. It should be read very carefully and applied to our daily living. In verse 3 Jesus says, “…If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive…
Bible Reading: OCT28: Luke 14-16
In chapter 14:26 Jesus says, “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.” These are stern…
Bible Reading: OCT27: Luke 12-13
Chapter 12 contains the parable of the rich fool. The lesson found here can be of great benefit to us today. In the hustle and bustle of today’s society, men are much more concerned about themselves and their possessions than…
Bible Reading: OCT26: Luke 10-11
Chapter 10 contains the basis for the visitation program of local New Testament churches. Here God gives the vision of the harvest being great and the laborers few. He also gives the plan of how the laborers are to be…
Bible Reading: OCT25: Luke 8-9
Chapter 8 contains a unique presentation in the writings of Luke. He records something of the women who ministered to Christ. They were particularly demonstrative of their affection and devotion to the One who had delivered them. Notice again the…
Bible Reading: OCT24: Luke 6-7
In chapter 6:1-11 Jesus answers the question concerning the Sabbath; in verses 12-19 the twelve are chosen; and verses 20-49 record the Beatitudes. Many of the teachings recorded here are in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), and are…
Bible Reading: OCT23: Luke 4-5
Chapter 4 again gives the account of Christ being tempted of the devil for forty days and forty nights in the wilderness. Luke, like Matthew and Mark, passed entirely over the events of the years between Jesus’ temptations and the…
Bible Reading: OCT22: Luke 2-3
Chapter 2 records the birth of Jesus. The events in chapters 1 and 2 are omitted in the other Gospels, except the statement in Matthew 1:25–2:1, that Jesus was born in Bethlehem; and the return to Galilee (Matthew 2:22,23). Little…