1. According to Dr. Luke

2. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

3. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

4. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

5. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

6. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

7. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

8. Luke 1: 1Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. 3It also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorable Theophilus, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed.

9. Luke 19: 10 “…the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

10. Luke 19: 10 “…the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

11. Luke 19: 10 “…the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

12. Luke 19: 10 “…the Son of Man has come to seek … the lost.”

13. Luke 19: 10 “…the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

14. Proclaimed to the Nations
According to Dr. Luke

15. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

16. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

17. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

18. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

19. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

20. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

21. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

22. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

23. Luke 24: 36And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!” 37But they were startled and terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. 38“Why are you troubled?” He asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.”

24. 40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet
40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, 43and He took it and ate in their presence.

25. 40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet
40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, 43and He took it and ate in their presence.

26. 40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet
40Having said this, He showed them His hands and feet. 41But while they still were amazed and unbelieving because of their joy, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, 43and He took it and ate in their presence.

27. 44Then He told them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you - that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

28. 44Then He told them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you - that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

29. 44Then He told them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you - that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

30. 44Then He told them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you - that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

31. 44Then He told them, “These are My words that I spoke to you while I was still with you - that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

32. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

33. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

34. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

35. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

36. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

37. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

38. Digging Deeper!
1. What does it mean to ‘proclaim repentance for forgiveness of sins to all the nations’? What does it mean to be Jesus’ ‘witnesses’?

39. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

40. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

41. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

42. 46He also said to them, “This is what is written: The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead the third day, 47and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And look, I am sending you what My Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high.”

43. John 17: 15I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth.

44. John 17: 15I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth.

45. John 17: 15I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth.

46. John 17: 15I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth.

47. John 17: 15I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth.

48. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

49. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

50. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

51. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

52. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

53. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

54. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

55. 20I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. 21May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so the world may believe You sent Me. 22I have given them the glory You have given Me. May they be one as We are one. 23I am in them and You are in Me. May they be made completely one, so the world may know You have sent Me and have loved them as You have loved Me.

56. John 17: 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20: 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

57. John 17: 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20: 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

58. John 17: 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20: 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

59. John 17: 18As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.
John 20: 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”

60. Digging Deeper!
2. Jesus sent us into the world, just as He was sent. What does that mean for Morning Star as a faith community? What does it mean for me personally?

61. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

62. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

63. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

64. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

65. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

66. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

67. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

68. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

69. Digging Deeper!
3. Jesus commanded us to ‘make disciples of all nations, baptizing them’ and ‘teaching them’. How does that guide Morning Star in what we are to be and do?

70. Matthew 28: 16The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

71. Digging Deeper!
4. Jesus’ desire is to be unified with His followers, along with the Father. He promised to be with us always. What difference does that make as we face the future together?

72. What now?
According to Dr. Luke