Luke, Chapter 18
Welcome to week eighteen of Luke/Acts 2020. My name is Tessa Priem, and I'm a solo dance artist. I'm also a mommy who studied theology. Thus, for the year of 2020, we're doing a year-long Bible Study. This week, our structure is the same as week seventeen: 1) I give an introduction to the reading, 2) there's a recording of me reading the chapter, 3) followed by questions & an explanation; 4) I'll post a hymn that you can read if you'd like, and 5) we'll close with a prayer. If you have a Bible, please open it to Luke, chapter eighteen. If not, you can find Luke eighteen online. Let's get started! And if you have questions or thoughts at the end, leave a comment or send me an email. Many blessings!
1) Introduction: Greetings, everyone. Welcome to week eighteen of our study on the Gospel of Luke. We've covered a lot of ground so far, and have six more chapters to go after this week's study. Remember, in Luke's Gospel, currently, Jesus is journeying on his way to Jerusalem. Let's begin reading.
2) Recording: Here is a recording of Luke, chapter eighteen. You can listen to it and follow along, or simply read the chapter on your own.
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3) Explanation & Questions: What did you think of this chapter? Did you notice any Law in it or any Gospel? It appears this chapter begins in the same location where Jesus healed the ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19). After these healings, he was asked about the coming kingdom of God. At the beginning of chapter eighteen, he encouraged his disciples to keep praying and not lose heart. Eventually, we read that he came to the town of Jericho, for he was on his way to Jerusalem. See our Digging Deeper section to further discuss specific terms & verses. Be sure to scroll down to chapter eighteen.
4) Hymn: Here is the hymn "Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won." The lyrics are below if you'd like to read along :)
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Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won!
Death no longer can appall me;
Jesus Lives! Death's reign is done!
From the grave will Christ recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! To Him the throne
High above all things is given.
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God is faithful; doubtings, hence!
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! For me He died,
Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide,
Praise to Him and glory giving.
All I need God will dispense;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! I know full well
Nothing me from Him shall sever.
Neither death nor pow'rs of hell
Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be my sure defense;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! And now is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath
When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:
Jesus is my confidence!
Death no longer can appall me;
Jesus Lives! Death's reign is done!
From the grave will Christ recall me.
Brighter scenes will then commence;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! To Him the throne
High above all things is given.
I shall go where He is gone,
Live and reign with Him in heaven.
God is faithful; doubtings, hence!
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! For me He died,
Hence will I, to Jesus living,
Pure in heart and act abide,
Praise to Him and glory giving.
All I need God will dispense;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! I know full well
Nothing me from Him shall sever.
Neither death nor pow'rs of hell
Part me now from Christ forever.
God will be my sure defense;
This shall be my confidence.
Jesus lives! And now is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm my trembling breath
When I pass its gloomy portal.
Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:
Jesus is my confidence!
5) Prayer: Dear Lord, please help us to keep praying to you, trusting that you hear us and will answer, particularly regarding the way of justice. Help us not to lose heart and to remain humble towards you. Thank you for welcoming little children and for making salvation possible. We're glad that you healed the blind man, and we give you thanks for your love. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Disclaimer: I should mention I do not have copyright permission regarding the particular Bible I'm using. I am reading an ESV edition in this recording. The majority of hymns I choose are in the public domain as this one is, and I reference the Lutheran Service Book a lot. I will be posting these devotions each Friday, throughout the year 2020. May they be a blessing to you. If you'd like to follow me and learn more about what I do, especially dance-wise, you can find me on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Enjoy the journey! Have a wonderful week. -Tessa
P.S. If you'd like to learn about my solo dance show, click here. It's my life story danced out. I am also currently writing my autobiography, and you can read some of it here.
P.S. If you'd like to learn about my solo dance show, click here. It's my life story danced out. I am also currently writing my autobiography, and you can read some of it here.
