The Gospels

The Gospel according to Luke

Addressed to one named reader and researched like a report, Luke gives the fullest account of the birth and the widest cast of outsiders.

1. 1 Two Births Foretold A priest, a young woman, and the God who opens wombs and futures.
2. 2 The Birth of Jesus and the Boy in the Temple A child is born in Bethlehem, and the old recognize him.
3. 3 A Voice Shouting in the Desert John the Baptist prepares the way, and Jesus is revealed.
4. 4 The Testing in the Desert and Rejection at Nazareth Jesus is tested, then begins his work with power and conflict.
5. 5 Jesus Calls His First Disciples, Heals a Leper, and Faces Growing Questions A crowd presses in, a catch stuns the fishermen, and everything begins to change.
6. 6 Lord of the Sabbath and Words for the Crowd Jesus redefines the Sabbath, chooses twelve, and teaches a hard way to live.
7. 7 An Officer’s Faith, a Widow’s Son, and a Woman Who Loved Much Jesus heals from a distance, raises the dead, and forgives a sinner.
8. 8 Jesus Travels and Teaches, Heals and Delivers The kingdom is sown like seed; wind, demons, sickness, and death obey.
9. 9 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Power and authority given; the crowds fed; the Anointed One revealed.
10. 10 The Lord Sends Out Seventy-Two Jesus sends workers ahead of him, then tells a story about a neighbor.
11. 11 Jesus Teaches on Prayer, Confronts Evil Spirits, and Rebukes the Religious Leaders The disciples ask how to pray, and Jesus answers with bold teaching.
12. 12 Warnings and Encouragements for the Journey Ahead A vast crowd gathers, and Jesus teaches on hypocrisy, fear, greed, and readiness.
13. 13 A Call to Repent, a Fig Tree, and a Bent Woman Set Free Jesus warns of judgment, tells parables of the kingdom, and heals on the Sabbath.
14. 14 A Sabbath Meal and the Cost of Following Jesus heals, teaches about humility, and tells a parable of a great feast.
15. 15 Stories of the Lost and Found Three stories about a God who searches for what is lost.
16. 16 The Shrewd Manager, and a Rich Man and Lazarus Jesus tells of money, faithfulness, and a great reversal after death.
17. 17 On Forgiveness, Faith, and the Coming Kingdom Jesus teaches about stumbling blocks, forgiveness, faith, gratitude, and the days ahead.
18. 18 The Persistent Widow and the Rich Ruler Jesus teaches about prayer, humility, wealth, and the kingdom of God.
19. 19 A Rich Tax Collector, a King’s Return, and Tears Over Jerusalem Zacchaeus climbs a tree; Jesus cries over the city he loves.
20. 20 The Leaders Challenge Jesus, and He Tells a Story About a Vineyard The religious leaders test Jesus, but he turns every trap back on them.
21. 21 The Widow’s Offering and the Coming Destruction Jesus watches a poor widow give everything, then warns of what lies ahead.
22. 22 The Plot to Kill Jesus and the Last Supper A plot, a final meal, denial foretold, and the Son handed over.
23. 23 Jesus Before Pilate and Herod The council hands Jesus over to the Roman governor, who finds no guilt in him.
24. 24 The Empty Tomb and the Road to Emmaus Jesus rises, walks unrecognized with two of his followers, and opens their eyes.