Download Lesson: 8.18.19 Class Notes – Luke 10.25-37

LOOK:

The parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that if we have responded to God’s grace through Jesus Christ, then we are obligated to show the love of Christ in practical ways toward those who are in need. As Jesus concludes, “Go and do the same.”

Download Lesson: 8.11.19 Class Notes – Luke 10.17-24

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Jesus cautions us not to “go on rejoicing” over any spiritual victories we have, but rather rejoice because our names have been written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. The greatest miracle of all is still the salvation of a lost soul.

Download Lesson: 8.4.19 Class Notes – Luke 10.1-16

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God is the Master who is sovereign over the work of salvation and yet here we see He gives men a responsibility in His grand plan. The Sovereign Lord must be the One to raise up laborers, which is why we must ask Him. We are not just to go out on our own and get “warm bodies” but pray for “willing hearts” to be raised up!

Download Lesson: 7.28.19 Class Notes – Luke 9.51-62

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• Am I following Jesus totally or just casually? As someone has observed, “There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results” (Art Turock, Reader’s Digest [11/94], p. 212).
• Following Christ is like taking a class on the pass/fail system. There is no curve. You either make it or you don’t. He requires that you devote everything that you are and have to Him or nothing at all. It is important to realize that these verses are not just directed to those who are considering “full-time” Christian service. They are addressed to everyone who would consider being a follower of Christ or disciple (the terms are synonymous). The Lord draws a line in the sand: The only way to follow Jesus is totally.
• Luke adds “go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God” which is added “to help us understand that Jesus’ uncompromising command is uttered in light of the supreme good of proclaiming the good news.”

Download Lesson: 7.21.19 Class Notes – Luke 9.46-50

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Jesus turns the definition of “greatness” upside down! Greatness is equated with humility. The term “least” has nothing to do with rank, talent, or importance but refers instead to the one most willing to humble himself in order to serve others.