Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke The

Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The

Lesson 11 – “Teach Us To Pray” 11: 1 -13 • A disciple observes Jesus praying…asks Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” v. 1 • Jesus gives a “model prayer” vv. 24

Lesson 11 – “Teach Us To Pray” 11: 1 -13 • Jesus follows the “model prayer” with a parable…The Friend At Midnight vv. 5 -8 • The “friend” didn’t get what he wanted, needed because his friendship was valued

Lesson 11 – “Teach Us To Pray” 11: 1 -13 • Jesus exhorts persistent prayer vv. 9 -10 • “Ask…Seek…Knock” are continuous verbs • These are actions children of God should continually do when praying to

Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11: 1428 • Jesus casts out a demon vv. 14 -16 • The man was mute…afterward, he spoke • The crowd marveled…the Jews blasphemed (they attributed Jesus’ power to Beelzebul)

Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11: 1428 • Jesus rebukes their blasphemy vv. 17 -26 • He exposes the absurdity of the charge v. 17 • He warns of judgment v. 19 cp. Acts 19: 11 -14

Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11: 1428 • Jesus again emphasizes the spiritual over the physical vv. 27 -28 • A woman pronounces blessings upon whoever gave birth to, nursed Jesus • He counters by pronouncing blessings upon all who hear the word of God &

Lesson 11 – His Perception 11: 29 -36 • Jesus describes “this generation” vv. 29 -32 • They were “wicked” for demanding a sign • The only “sign” would be the “sign of Jonah” cp. Mt 12: 38 -45

Lesson 11 – His Perception 11: 29 -36 • Jesus describes “this generation” vv. 29 -32 • Previous “generations” would condemn “this generation” because they repented • Yet, Someone greater than both Jonah

Lesson 11 – His Perception 11: 29 -36 • Jesus discusses the “light” vv. 3336 • No one lights a lamp only to put it in the cellar or cover it up cp. 8: 16 -18 • Our own “lamp” = the eye (our willingness to see, accept truth) v. 34

Lesson 11 – His Perception 11: 29 -36 • Jesus discusses the “light” vv. 3336 • These passages are just as relevant & current as the day when Jesus spoke them • Our own “generations” (Modern, Post-

Lesson 11 – Jewish Woes 11: 37 -54 • A Pharisee invites Jesus to breakfast v. 37 • Jesus does not observe the Jewish ceremonial “baptism” v. 38 • Jesus pronounces woes vv. 39 -44