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

Lesson 4 – Jesus’ Genealogy 3:23-38 Luke’s record differs from Matthew’s Matthew’s = the legal (royal) lineage All descendants from Abraham All kings in Judah from David This would prove Jesus to be the “legal” heir to David’s throne cp. 2 Sam 7:12, 16

Lesson 4 – Jesus’ Genealogy 3:23-38 Luke’s record differs from Matthew’s Luke’s = the physical lineage All descendants from Adam This would prove Jesus to actually be from the family of David

Lesson 4 – Jesus’ Genealogy 3:23-38 Luke’s record differs from Matthew’s Matthew charts Joseph…Luke charts Mary Joseph was not the father Mt 1:16 Lk 3:23 Therefore, Luke’s lineage is the only record that satisfies the claim made in Rom 1:3

Lesson 5 – Jesus’ Temptations 4:1-13 Immediately after His baptism, Jesus was tempted by the devil cp. Mk 1:12 Temptations = very “enticing” vv. 2-3 His response each time is our example when we are tempted… “It is written” vv. 4, 8, 12

Lesson 5 – Jesus’ Temptations 4:1-13 Jesus indeed knows what it is like to be tempted and shows us how to overcome temptation Heb 4:15 Notice also Satan’s actions after Jesus did not yield to temptation v. 13b cp. 1 Pet 5:8

Lesson 5 – Galilean Travels 4:14-44 In Nazareth vv In His hometown synagogue, Jesus stood to read vv cp. Isa 61:1-2 After reading, He applies what was read to Himself & His ministry vv The crowd rejects Him vv

Lesson 5 – Galilean Travels 4:14-44 In Capernaum vv The people were amazed at His teaching… He taught with authority v. 32 While teaching in this synagogue, He cast a demon out of a man vv His popularity begins to grow v. 37

Lesson 5 – Galilean Travels 4:14-44 In Capernaum vv He continued healing…Peter’s mother-in-law and many others throughout Galilee vv The people sought Him for the miracles… Jesus emphasized His teaching vv

The events starting in Luke 5 begin a “new phase” in Jesus’ ministry… it is the start of the 2nd year of His public preaching Ù the “Year of Popularity.”

Lesson 5 – Jesus’ 1st Disciples 5:1-11 The first ones Jesus calls were already disciples of John Jn 1:35-42 Jesus impresses them re: fish vv They had been fishing all night…nothing v. 5 At His command, they catch a “haul” vv. 6-7 “You’ll catch men from now on” v. 10

Lesson 5 – More Healing 5:12-26 A leper is healed vv Jesus instructs him to go show himself to the priest v. 14 cp. Lev Significant…Jesus always emphasized the importance of the Law of Moses His popularity continues to grow vv

Lesson 5 – More Healing 5:12-26 A paralytic is healed vv In Capernaum cp. Mk 2:1 Pharisees & other Jewish teachers are present listening to Jesus teach v. 17 A house full of people…the paralytic’s friends cannot get him near Jesus vv a

Lesson 5 – More Healing 5:12-26 A paralytic is healed vv They take the paralytic up on the roof, make an opening, and lower him down right in front of Jesus v. 19b Jesus is impressed with their faith…forgives the paralytic’s sins v. 20

Lesson 5 – More Healing 5:12-26 A paralytic is healed vv The Jews reason Jesus was blaspheming v. 21 “Who can forgive sins but God alone?” To prove He was not blaspheming (i.e. that He was God), He healed the paralytic vv This also caused amazement v. 26