Luke 8 starts with teaching, but this will be followed by several amazing examples of Christ’s power. Jesus will encourage us to share the word with hope and to trust him when things begin to look hopeless.
Luke 8 – Verse by Verse
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Luke 8 starts with teaching, but this will be followed by several amazing examples of Christ’s power. Jesus will encourage us to share the word with hope and to trust him when things begin to look hopeless.
Christ gives us a series of parables which give us insight into the effects of the preached word on those who hear it. He also calms a storm, prompting his disciples to seriously consider who he is.
Christ completes his Olivet Discourse with two more parables and a passage of future judgment. The need to watch and be ready is combined with some thoughts on what “being ready” means in day-to-day life.
Jesus enters Jerusalem where his authority is challenged. This begins the last stage of his earthly ministry.
Matthew 21.mp3 (Jake Medlong)