God's Word for Today

(12 sessions) Luke's carefully written Gospel, compiled from both oral and written accounts, points to God's gracious salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. The peace that Christ has brought to the world enables us to break out in a liturgy of praise. The salvation story did not end with Christ's ascension, however; Christ's Church is called to go to "all nations"-men, women, children, the poor, the sick, and the disenfranchised-proclaiming the victory found only in Jesus Christ. Luke speaks to us about

• God's plan for bringing salvation to both Jew and Gentile;
• believers' unceasing joy upon hearing the Good News;
• the work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' life and in our own;
• the enduring value and importance of prayer.

Contents

• Timeline
• An Outline of Luke 
• Introduction  
• Lesson 1-The Most Wonderful Child 
• Lesson 2-Galilean Ministry 
• Lesson 3-Jesus, the Messiah
• Lesson 4-The Compassionate Savior
• Lesson 5-Disciples Trained for Service
• Lesson 6-Comfort and Warning
• Lesson 7-God's Power to Save
• Lesson 8-"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive" 
• Lesson 9-Disciples Pray for Increase of Faith 
• Lesson 10-The King Seeks Subjects
• Lesson 11-Our Passover Lamb
• Lesson 12-Our Triumphant Savior 
• Leader Notes

Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes the following:

• Background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose
• Learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions
• Notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information
• Discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives