Extended Fasting
An Extended Fast: Luke 4:1-2 “1) Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2) for forty days, […]
The Birth Record of Jesus
The Genealogy of Jesus: Luke 3:23-38 “When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of […]
Triunity of God
The Significance of the Baptism of Jesus: Luke 3:21-22 “21) Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened, 22) […]
Plumb Line of Righteousness
The Final Mission of John the Baptist: Luke 3:18-20 “18) So with many other exhortations he preached the gospel to the people. 19) But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded […]
The Baptizing ministry of Jesus
The Coming Baptizing Ministry of Jesus Christ: Luke 3:15-17 “15) Now while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as […]
Getting to the Roots
Getting to the Root of the Matter: Luke 3:9-14 “9) Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear good […]
The Serpents Bite
The Serpents Bite: Luke 3:7-9 “7) So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to […]
John the Maverick
God Purpose through John the Maverick: Luke 3:2-6 “2) the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness. […]
The Historical Anchor
The Historical Anchor: Luke 3:1-2 “1) Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, […]
Increasing In Wisdom, Stature, and Favor
Increasing In Wisdom, Stature and Favor: Luke 2:52 “52) And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 This is an intriguing […]