Luke 9: 1 – 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve

Luke 9: 1 – 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal those who were ill. He told them: ‘Take nothingContinue reading “Luke 9: 1 – 9 Jesus sends out the Twelve”

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman

Luke 8: 40 – 56 Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house because his only daughter,Continue reading “Luke 8: 40 – 56 Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman”

Luke 8: 26 – 39 Jesus restores a demon-possessed man

Luke 8: 26 – 39 Jesus restores a demon-possessed man They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, butContinue reading “Luke 8: 26 – 39 Jesus restores a demon-possessed man”

Luke 8: 19 – 21 Jesus’ mother and brothers

Luke 8: 19 – 21 Jesus’ mother and brothers Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. Someone told him, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.’ He replied, ‘My mother and brothers are those who hearContinue reading “Luke 8: 19 – 21 Jesus’ mother and brothers”

Luke 7: 36 – 50 Jesus anointed by a sinful woman

Luke 7: 36 – 50 Jesus anointed by a sinful woman When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so sheContinue reading “Luke 7: 36 – 50 Jesus anointed by a sinful woman”

Luke 6: 46 – 49 The wise and foolish builders

Luke 6: 46 – 49 The wise and foolish builders ‘Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord,” and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building aContinue reading “Luke 6: 46 – 49 The wise and foolish builders”

Luke 6: 37 – 42 Judging others

Luke 6: 37 – 42 Judging others ‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.Continue reading “Luke 6: 37 – 42 Judging others”

Luke 6: 27 – 36 Love for enemies

Luke 6: 27 – 36 Love for enemies ‘But to you who are listening I say: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill-treat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat,Continue reading “Luke 6: 27 – 36 Love for enemies”

Luke 4: 31 – 44 Jesus drives out an impure spirit, and heals many

Luke 4: 31 – 44 Jesus drives out an impure spirit, and heals many Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he taught the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, anContinue reading “Luke 4: 31 – 44 Jesus drives out an impure spirit, and heals many”

Luke 1: 67 – 80 Zechariah’s song

Luke 1: 67 – 80 Zechariah’s song His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: ‘Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (asContinue reading “Luke 1: 67 – 80 Zechariah’s song”