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…

Luke 8 Scripture Focus:“But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance.”— Luke 8:15 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 8, Jesus tells the parable of the sower—a story about seeds, soil, and…

Luke 7 Scripture Focus:“When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, ‘I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.’”— Luke 7:9 (NRSVUE) Reflection Luke 7 introduces us to a Roman centurion—a man with power, authority, and influence. Yet, when his…

Luke 6 Scripture Focus:“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”— Luke 6:27–28 (NRSVUE) Reflection In Luke 6, Jesus turns the world upside down.He gathers His disciples and begins to teach what we often call…

Luke 5 Scripture Focus:“Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.’ When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.”— Luke 5:10b–11 (NRSVUE) Reflection By the lakeshore, an ordinary day turns extraordinary.Fishermen are washing their nets after a long, fruitless night…

Luke 4 Scripture Focus:“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim release to the captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”— Luke 4:18–19 (NRSVUE) Reflection After His baptism…

Luke 3 Scripture Focus:“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord,make his paths straight.Every valley shall be filled,and every mountain and hill shall be made low,and the crooked shall be made straight,and the rough ways made smooth;and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’”— Luke 3:4–6 (NRSVUE) Reflection…

Luke 2 Scripture Focus:“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’”— Luke 2:10–11 (NRSVUE) Reflection Every December, as lights fill…

Luke 1 Scripture Focus:“For no word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37) Reflection:Luke begins his Gospel with a swirl of angelic announcements, impossible promises, and human doubts. Zechariah is struck silent when he cannot believe that God will give him and Elizabeth a child in their old age. Mary is told she will bear…