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

4. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
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. 2-4
Not a “specific formula” to follow verbatim
It addresses attitudes re: God’s identity, daily provisions, temptation, forgiving others, etc.

5. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
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
He received his request because of his persistence cp. 1 Jn 5: Jas 4:1-3

6. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
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 their Father
Jesus portrays a “giving” Father vv
More than earthly fathers & their children

7. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11:14-28
Jesus casts out a demon vv
The man was mute…afterward, he spoke
The crowd marveled…the Jews blasphemed (they attributed Jesus’ power to Beelzebul)
The crowd demanded a “sign” as proof of Jesus’ identity & power

8. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11:14-28
Jesus rebukes their blasphemy vv
He exposes the absurdity of the charge v. 17
He warns of judgment v. 19 cp. Acts 19:11-14
He illustrates “overpowering” Satan vv
He firmly establishes what it means to be either “with” Him or “against” Him vv

9. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – Blasphemy 11:14-28
Jesus again emphasizes the spiritual over the physical vv
A woman pronounces blessings upon whoever gave birth to, nursed Jesus
He counters by pronouncing blessings upon all who hear the word of God & observe it

10. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – His Perception 11:29-36
Jesus describes “this generation” vv
They were “wicked” for demanding a sign
The only “sign” would be the “sign of Jonah” cp. Mt 12:38-45
A resurrected “prophet” coming to preach and encourage repentance

11. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – His Perception 11:29-36
Jesus describes “this generation” vv
Previous “generations” would condemn “this generation” because they repented
Yet, Someone greater than both Jonah and Solomon was here…yet, they were rejecting Him

12. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – His Perception 11:29-36
Jesus discusses the “light” vv
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
We are either “fully lit” or “totally dark” v. 36

13. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
Lesson 11 – His Perception 11:29-36
Jesus discusses the “light” vv
These passages are just as relevant & current as the day when Jesus spoke them
Our own “generations” (Modern, Post-Modern) reveal that we are becoming more dark
Past “generations” rise up & condemn us

14. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke
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
He condemns their focus only on the outward
He condemns their desire for others’ praise