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The Scandalous Jesus

An Orderly Account: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 7:11-35

The Text

¹¹ Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him…

Introduction

Luke’s gospel shows us that responses to Jesus are always divided. One crowd presses in to hear him preach, while another rolls their eyes. Why show us the various responses …

Luke 6.1-11 – Study Guide

Introduction:

There are two types of vacationers in the world. Type one are what we’ll call the Free Spirits; the blissful wanderers who pack a bag, pick a spot, and say, “We’ll figure out the rest when we get there.” All they need is a beach, a bed, and a vague notion of eating something—someday. These are the folks who show up to the Grand Canyon and say, “Cool ditch.” …

Luke 5.33-39 – Study Guide

INTRODUCTION:

Are you a rule keeper or a rule breaker? Do rules make you feel safe, or do they feel like a cage? Why do some rules feel easy to follow while others feel difficult, or even painful?

Have you ever judged someone for breaking a rule that you follow? Did you ever feel like keeping a rule kept you from loving someone? Have you ever broken a rule because …