Luke 20 Scripture Focus:“But he looked at them and said, ‘What then does this text mean:“The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone”?’”— Luke 20:17 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 20, the religious leaders question Jesus’ authority. They challenge His words, His actions, His very identity. In response, Jesus tells a parable about tenants who…

Luke 19 Scripture Focus:“When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.’”— Luke 19:5 (NRSVUE) Reflection Zacchaeus was not well liked. As a tax collector, he was seen as corrupt and greedy—a man no one wanted to share…

Luke 18 Scripture Focus:“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.”— Luke 18:1 (NRSVUE) Reflection Luke 18 begins with a story about persistence—a widow who refuses to give up until justice is done. She keeps coming to an unjust judge until he finally relents. Jesus tells…

Luke 17 Scripture Focus:“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.”— Luke 17:15–16 (NRSVUE) Reflection Ten lepers cry out for mercy—and Jesus hears them. He sends them to show themselves…

Luke 16 Scripture Focus:“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.”— Luke 16:10 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 16, Jesus teaches about stewardship—how we handle what has been entrusted to us. He reminds us that faithfulness is not measured…

Luke 15 Scripture Focus:“Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.”— Luke 15:6 (NRSVUE) Reflection Luke 15 overflows with joy—the joy of being found, the joy of being welcomed home.Jesus tells three stories: a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. Each begins in loss but ends in celebration….

Luke 14 Scripture Focus:“Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.’”— Luke 14:23 (NRSVUE) Reflection Jesus often used meals to teach about God’s kingdom—and in Luke 14, He tells a story about a banquet where the…

Luke 13 Scripture Focus:“He said therefore, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.’”— Luke 13:18–19 (NRSVUE) Reflection…

Luke 12 Scripture Focus:“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”— Luke 12:32 (NRSVUE) Reflection Luke 12 is full of Jesus’ teachings about priorities—about what we treasure, what we fear, and what we trust. He speaks about ravens and lilies, barns and treasures, anxiety and…

Luke 11 Scripture Focus:“He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’”— Luke 11:1 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 11, we hear one of the simplest and most profound requests ever spoken: “Lord, teach us to…

Luke 10 Scripture Focus:“He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’”— Luke 10:37 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 10, a lawyer tests Jesus with a question: “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds, not with a rule, but with a story—a story about a road, a wounded traveler, and…

Luke 9 Scripture Focus:“Then he said to them all, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’”— Luke 9:23 (NRSVUE) Reflection By the time we reach Luke 9, Jesus’ ministry has expanded—crowds gather, miracles abound, and the disciples are learning what it truly…