Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel


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Series 1. Jesus' Early and Galilean Ministries (part 1; Luke 3:1-6:49)
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Jesus and John: Early Ministry (Luke 3:1-4:13)

  1. A Voice Calling "Prepare" (3:1-6). Audio (16:26)
  2. Produce the Fruit of Repentance (3:7-14). Audio (15:37)
  3. Baptized with the Holy Spirit and Fire (3:15-18). Audio (17:01)
    Essay: Spirit Baptism, the New Birth, and Speaking in Tongues. Audio ()
  4. Baptism of Jesus and Anointing with the Holy Spirit (3:18-23a). Audio (19:01)
    Genealogy (3:23b-38, not included)
  5. Jesus' Temptation (4:1-13). Audio (27:26)

Jesus' Galilean Ministry (part 1) (4:14-6:49)

    Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel, by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
    Lessons compiled in 805-page book in paperback, Kindle, & PDF.
  1. Jesus' Commission (4:14-20a). Audio (31:41)
  2. Rejection at Nazareth (4:20b-30). Audio (13:20)
  3. Confronting Demons at Capernaum (4:31-37, 41). Audio (14:41)
    Essay: Demonization and Deliverance in Jesus' Ministry. Audio (19:09)
  4. Healing the Sick at Capernaum (4:38-44). Audio (19:49)
    Essay: Introduction to Textual Criticism. Audio (12:56)
  5. The Call of Peter, James, and John (5:1-11). Audio (20:40)
    Short Story: Catch and Release (based on Luke 1:5-11). Audio (7:51). Tells the story of the call of Peter and Andrew with the miraculous catch of fish, and the promise that in the future they will be fishers of men, literally, "take men alive," from the unique Greek verb used: zōgreō.
  6. The Will to Make Lepers Whole (5:12-16). Audio (17:55)
  7. Healing the Paralyzed Man (5:17-26). Audio (19:12)
    Essay: Religious Leaders in Jesus' Day. Audio (4:35)
    Essay: Son of Man. Audio (4:15)
  8. Calling Levi the Tax Collector (5:27-32). Audio (21:02)
  9. New Wine in Old Wineskins (5:33-39). Audio (19:37)
  10. Lord of the Sabbath (6:1-11). Audio (18:08)
  11. Selection of the Twelve Apostles (6:12-19). Audio (25:01)
  12. Blessings and Woes (6:20-26). Audio (30:33)
  13. Love Your Enemies (6:27-36). Audio (28:24)
  14. Forgiveness over Judgment (6:37-42). Audio (25:34)
  15. Good Tree, Good Fruit, Good Foundation (Luke 6:43-49). Audio (14:30)

Series 2. Jesus' Galilean Ministry (part 2, Luke 7:1-9:56)
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  1. A Man with Authority (Luke 7:1-10). Audio (17:12)
  2. Raising the Widow's Son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17). Audio (17:51)
  3. Are You the One Who Is to Come? (Luke 7:18-28a). Audio (20:14)
  4. The Least in the Kingdom Are Greater than John (Luke 7:28b-35). Audio (20:05)
  5. Anointing by a Sinful Woman (Luke 7:36-50). Audio (21:33)
  6. Women in Jesus' Traveling Band (Luke 8:1-3). Audio (16:16)
  7. Parable of the Soils, Part 1 (Luke 8:4-10). Audio (19:51)
  8. Parable of the Soils, Part 2 (Luke 8:11-15). Audio (33:42)
  9. Lamps Belong on Lampstands (Luke 8:16-21). Audio (13:34)
  10. Calming the Storm (Luke 8:22-25). Audio (17:42)
  11. The Demonized Man of the Garasenes (Luke 8:26-39). Audio (25:16)
    Essay: Demonization and Deliverance in Jesus' Ministry Audio (19:09)
  12. Touching the Hem of Jesus' Garment (Luke 8:40-48). Audio (19:49)
  13. Raising of Jairus' Daughter (Luke 8:40-42, 49-56). Audio (24:36)
  14. Sending Out the Twelve (Luke 9:1-10). Audio (30:55)
  15. Feeding the Five Thousand (Luke 9:10-17). Audio (22:43)
  16. Peter's Great Confession (Luke 9:18-21). Audio (19:38)
  17. Taking Up Your Cross Daily (Luke 9:22-26). Audio (33:45)
    Essay: What Crucifixion Was Like in Jesus' Day. Audio (3:24)
  18. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:27-36). Audio (24:55)
  19. Jesus Sternly Rebukes His Disciples (Luke 9:37-56). Audio (22:25)
  20. Confronting the Disciples' Pride (Luke 9:46-56). Audio (33:32)

Series 3. Jesus' Judean Ministry (part 1; Luke 9:57-15:10)
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  1. The Priority of Following Jesus (9:57-62). Audio (18:15)
    Essay: Introduction to Textual Criticism. Audio (12:56)
  2. The Harvest is Plentiful but the Laborers Few (10:1-8). Audio (27:35)
  3. The Thin Line between Receiving and Rejecting (10:5-16). Audio (29:21)
  4. I Saw Satan Fall from Heaven (10:17-20). Audio (22:12)
  5. Joy Inspired by the Holy Spirit (Luke 10:20-24). Audio (22:30)
  6. The Good Samaritan (10:25-37). Audio (28:39)
  7. Mary Listens while Martha Labors (10:38-42). Audio (18:02)
  8. The Lord's Prayer (11:1-4). Audio (21:58)
  9. Ask, Seek, Knock in Your Praying (11:5-13). Audio (21:29)
  10. Overpowering the Strong Man (11:14-28). Audio (29:36)
  11. Good Eyes, Bad Eyes (11:29-36). Audio (18:25)
  12. Woe to the Pharisees (11:37-44). Audio (23:34)
  13. Guard Against Hypocrisy (11:45-12:3). Audio (25:31)
  14. Preparing for Martyrdom and Judgment (12:4-12). Audio (28:39)
  15. Parable of the Rich Fool (12:13-21). Audio (24:48)
  16. Winning the War against Worry (Luke 12:22-34). Audio (26:38)
  17. Watching for the Master, Waiting for the Thief (12:35-40). Audio (20:18)
  18. Faithful Head Servants (12:41-48). Audio (19:55)
  19. Repent before Judgment Falls (Luke 12:49-13:9). Audio (25:32)
  20. Healing the Woman with a Bent Back (13:10-17). Audio (23:18)
  21. Mustard Seeds, Yeast, and Discouragement (13:18-21). Audio (12:22)
  22. Strive to Enter the Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-35). Audio (24:47)
  23. Presuming Places of Honor (14:1-14). Audio (20:43)
  24. Parable of the Great Banquet (14:12-24). Audio (19:45)
  25. Cost of Discipleship (14:25-35). Audio (19:35)
  26. Parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin (15:1-10). Audio (16:04)

Series 4. Jesus' Judean Ministry (part 2) and Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 15:11-21:36)
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  1. Parable of the Prodigal Son (15:11-24). Audio (22:02)
  2. Parable of the Elder Brother (15:25-32). Audio (15:27)
  3. Parable of the Dishonest Steward (16:1-15). Audio (26:28)
  4. Pressing Forcibly into the Kingdom (16:16-18). Audio (16:25)
  5. The Rich Man and Lazarus (16:19-31). Audio (18:58)
  6. Sin, Forgiveness, and Faith (17:1-6). Audio (19:36)
  7. Dutiful Servants (17:7-10). Audio (16:32)
  8. The Thankful Leper (17:11-19). Audio (22:22)
  9. The Kingdom in Your Midst (17:20-21). Audio (15:25)
  10. One Is Taken, the Other Left (Luke 17:26-37). Audio (18:35)
  11. The Widow and the Unjust Judge (18:1-8). Audio (18:54)
  12. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (18:9-14). Audio (16:42)
  13. Little Children Come to Jesus (18:15-17). Audio (12:46)
  14. The Rich Young Ruler (18:18-23). Audio (22:50)
  15. Leaving All to Follow (Luke 18:24-34). Audio (16:56)
  16. A Blind Man's Insight and Insistence (Luke 18:35-43). Audio (16:35)
  17. Saving Zacchaeus (19:1-10). Audio (18:35)
  18. Parable of the Minas or Pounds (19:11-27). Audio (20:54)

Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-21:36)

  1. The Triumphal Entry (19:28-40). Audio (18:21)
  2. Weeping Over Jerusalem and Cleansing the Temple (19:41 - 20:8). Audio (20:50)
  3. Parable of the Tenants and the Vineyard (20:9-19). Audio (17:03)
  4. Rendering to Caesar and to God (20:20-26). Audio (14:01)
  5. Marriage, Resurrection, and the Christ (Luke 20:27-44). Audio (17:08)
  6. The Poor Widow's Offering (20:45-21:4). Audio (19:24)
  7. Nation Shall Rise against Nation (21:5-19). Audio (20:23)
    Essay: Introduction to Eschatology. Audio (12:48)
  8. Coming with Power and Great Glory (21:20-27). Audio (15:34)
  9. Watch and Pray (21:28-36). Audio (22:55)

Series 5. Crucifixion and Resurrection (Luke 21:37-24:53)
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In this series we look at the Passion of our Lord Jesus, his betrayal, the Last Supper, his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter's denial, Jesus' trials and crucifixion, and the thief on the cross. It concludes with Jesus' glorious resurrection, appearances to his disciples, his Great Commission, and his ascension. Overall, it tells the story of the core of the gospel message that the Apostle Paul characterizes as the basics of the gospel:

"For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

If you're not already working through the entire book of Luke to deepen your life as a disciple, this might be a great series to study during the six-week season of Lent, studying 3 lessons per week of the 6-week Lenten period that leads up to Resurrection Sunday.

  1. Judas' Betrayal (21:37-22:1-6). Audio (28:15)

  2. The Last Supper (22:7-20). Audio (26:21)
    The Chronology of Holy Week. Audio (5:45)
  3. The Greatest among You Serves (Luke 22:21-30). Audio (17:44)
  4. Simon, Strengthen Your Brothers (22:31-34). Audio (22:16)
  5. New Provisions for the Future (22:35-38). Audio (14:56)
  6. The Garden of Gethsemane (22:39-46). Audio (30:40)
  7. Jesus' Arrest (22:47-54a). Audio (20:55)
  8. Peter's Denial (22:54-62). Audio (17:08)
  9. Jesus before the Sanhedrin (22:63-71). Audio (15:34)
  10. Jesus before Pilate and Herod (23:1-25). Audio (29:16)
  11. Crucifixion: Father, Forgive Them (23:26-38). Audio (32:41)
  12. The Thief on the Cross (23:39-43). Audio (16:46)
  13. Darkness and Jesus' Death (23:44-49). Audio (17:11)
  14. Burial in Joseph's Tomb (23:50-56). Audio (14:45)
  15. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (24:1-12). Audio (18:59)
  16. Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (24:13-35). Audio (25:01)
  17. Jesus Appears to His Disciples (24:36-46). Audio (14:02)
  18. Mission and Power (24:47-49). Audio (25:13)
  19. Jesus' Ascension (24:50-53). Audio (17:18)

Series 6. The Infancy Narrative (Luke 1:5-2:52)
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Appendix 1

Unlike most studies of Luke, I've chosen to conclude with the accounts of Jesus' birth rather than begin there. That is because I've been trying to emphasize Jesus' disciple-training mission.

However, from Luke's perspective as an evangelist, the infancy narratives are important because they help the reader understand just who Jesus is. He is the Messiah, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born into a loving human family.

Jesus is not just a precocious young man who rose to great renown. He was sent from the Father into this world for a particular mission that would climax with the cross and salvation. As you study the story of these events, you'll appreciate more Jesus' birth as part of God's plan from throughout the ages.

  1. Zechariah's Vision in the Temple (1:5-25). Audio (21:50)
  2. The Annunciation to Mary (1:26-38). Audio (11:23)
  3. Mary Visits Elizabeth (1:39-56). Audio (17:28)
  4. Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-80). Audio (22:01)
  5. Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Audio (11:41)
  6. Shepherds in Bethlehem (2:8-20). Audio (24:34)
  7. Meeting Simeon and Anna in the Temple (2:21-38). Audio (25:56)
  8. The Boy Jesus at the Temple (2:39-52). Audio (21:34)

Other Luke Materials

Appendix 2. Essays

  1. Spirit Baptist, the New Birth and Speaking in Tongues. Audio (22:14)
  2. Demonization and Deliverance in Jesus' Ministry. Audio (19:08)
  3. Religious Leaders in Jesus' Day. Audio (4:35)
  4. The Son of Man. Audio (4:15)
  5. What Crucifixion Was Like in Jesus' Day. Audio (3:24)
  6. Introduction to Textual Criticism. Audio (12:56)
  7. Introduction to Eschatology. Audio (12:48)
  8. The Chronology of Holy Week. Audio (5:45)

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