Download Lesson: 2.23.20 Class Notes – Luke 16.16-31
LOOK:
Kingdom living often means earthly poverty and suffering. It means being ignored by those who are enjoying the world’s blessings and comforts. This enjoyment is temporary. Death soon comes and cuts it off. Then you must face eternity. What will you face?
Download Lesson: 2.16.20 Class Notes – Luke 16.1-15
LOOK:
In His portrait of the prodigal and the elder brother, Jesus described two opposite philosophies of life. Prior to his repentance, the prodigal wasted his life, but his elder brother only spent his life as a faithful drudge. Both attitudes are wrong, for the Christian approach to life is that we should invest our lives for the good of others and the glory of God. This chapter emphasizes that truth: life is a stewardship, and we must use our God-given opportunities faithfully. One day we must give an account to the Lord of what we have done with all He has given to us, so we had better heed what Jesus says in this chapter about the right and wrong use of wealth.
Download Lesson: 2.9.20 Class Notes – Luke 15.11-32
LOOK:
Note the parallels between the prodigal’s coming to the father and our coming to the Father through Christ (John 14:6):
| The Prodigal
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Jesus Christ
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| He was lost (v.24)
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“I am the way”
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| He was ignorant (v.17)
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“I am the truth”
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| He was dead (v.24)
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“I am the life” |
There is only one way to come to the Father, and that is through faith in Jesus Christ. Have you come home?
Download Lesson: 2.2.20 Class Notes – Luke 15.1-10
LOOK:
It is easy for us today to read these two parables and take their message for granted, but the people who first heard them must have been shocked. Jesus was saying that God actually searches for lost sinners! These parables also reveal that there are two aspects to this salvation. There is God’s part: the shepherd seeks the lost sheep, and the woman searches for the lost coin. But there is also man’s part in salvation, for the wayward son willingly repented and returned home.
Download Lesson: 1.19.20 Class Notes – Luke 14.12-24
LOOK:
The message of this parable applies to all lost sinners today. God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” Nothing more need be done for the salvation of your soul, for Jesus Christ finished the work of redemption when He died for you on the cross and arose from the dead. The feast has been spread, the invitation is free, and you are invited to come.