Review of Luke

As we have now reached the end of this course, we will review the main points we have learned. This will serve as a reminder and enable you to look back at points you wish to go over again.

Session 1

  • Before Jesus was born, events recorded show that Jesus is at the centre of God’s plan for our world. This plan was foretold in the Old Testament and involves Jesus reigning as king of Israel
  • Belief should be a practical force in our lives

Session 2

  • John the Baptist came as a forerunner to Jesus. Those who were baptised showed that they were humble enough to listen to God’s message. Humility is required to make us change our attitudes if we are to be acceptable to God
  • The record of Jesus’ temptations shows that he experienced similar problems and trials to us
  • Jesus came to help other people understand God’s principles and His care for them

Session 3

  • Followers of Jesus must be prepared to follow his commands, and expect difficulties as a result
  • We cannot be both part of God’s plan and heavily involved in this world
  • Riches, and confidence in them, can be a great danger

Session 4

  • Jesus’ miracles show that he had the authority and power of God
  • Jesus’ miracles show that Jesus has power over all of our problems including death
  • We have evidence in our day to show that the same power is in God’s Word, the Bible

Session 5

  • Parables were given to show followers of Jesus the principles he expects them to use in their lives
  • If we are to understand the parables, we must put some effort into finding out their message

Session 6

Jesus challenged his disciples and us.

Based on the evidence God has given us:

  • Do we believe that Jesus is the Son of the living God?
  • Do we believe that Jesus can save us from death?
  • Do we believe that Jesus Christ is the one whom God will send back to the earth?

Session 7

  • Accepting the challenge of Jesus Christ will bring conflict and problems
  • But we can take our problems to God in prayer
  • Our commitment to God must come before all else

Session 8

We must be careful not to copy the attitudes of the authorities in Jesus’ day by:

  • Not giving human writing the same authority as God’s word
  • Not having an outward show of Godliness which hides our real motives
  • Not maintaining our position while compromising God’s principles

Session 9

  • Humility is required if we wish to learn anything from Jesus
  • Jesus was a prophet and foretold Jewish history right down to our time
  • Jesus also foretold some aspects of world history

Session 10

  • Following Jesus can be very difficult at times
  • Jesus commanded his followers to remember him in eating bread and drinking wine
  • We should still try to have concern for others even when we are having difficulties in life
  • We can sometimes ignore the unpleasant parts of God’s message to us
  • Prayer is vital in times of stress

Session 11

  • Pilate was convinced that Jesus was no ordinary man, but his personal status was more important to him
  • Herod regarded Jesus as a wonder worker, but had no real interest in his message
  • Despite his past, the thief on the cross showed great faith in Jesus
  • Jesus had to die so that our sins can be forgiven

Session 12

  • The disciples found it difficult to accept the resurrection
  • Jesus made it clear that Peter was forgiven despite his denial
  • The resurrection of Jesus is at the centre of God’s plan
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