Luke, Chapter 11
Welcome to week eleven of Luke/Acts 2020! Our structure is the same as week ten: 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, open it to Luke, chapter eleven. If not, you can find Luke chapter eleven online. Let's get started! And if you have questions or thoughts at the end, leave a comment or send me an email.
1) Introduction: After our last JOYOUS chapter (of the seventy-two being sent out), chapter eleven begins with prayer. Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray. He will also face more opposition in this reading. Let's take a look!
2) Recording: Here is a recording of Luke, chapter eleven.
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3) Explanation & Questions: Did anything strike you from this chapter? How did this reading hit you? Recall if you will, in chapter nine, it is recorded how Jesus began to tell his disciples that he was heading to Jerusalem to die and rise (Luke 9:21-22). Thus, in chapter eleven, we see tension building. If Jesus keeps it up with his convicting words, he's going to get himself killed! As in this case, he is calling out the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, targeting the Pharisees and the lawyers (the lawyers were the ones who studied Jewish law, the first five books of the Bible). And the religious elite was none too happy with Jesus' accusations. For digging deeper, see my Google Doc that discusses specific verses and terms. Be sure to scroll down to chapter eleven.
4) Hymn: Here is the hymn "Be Still, My Soul." The lyrics are below if you'd like to sing :)
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Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heav'nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul; though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in this vale of tears;
Then you will better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe your sorrows and your fears.
Be still, my soul; your Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.
Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorry forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heav'nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
To guide the future as He has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul; though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in this vale of tears;
Then you will better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe your sorrows and your fears.
Be still, my soul; your Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.
Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorry forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
5) Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for teaching your disciples to pray and that you encouraged persistence in prayer. Please grant us your Holy Spirit. Thank you for healing the mute man, and thank you that some people marveled at that exorcism. We're sorry that others aligned you with Satan and that some failed to trust you by seeking a sign. Thank you for reminding us that, "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" We love you; help us to keep your word. 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. 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. I will be posting these devotions each Friday, throughout the year 2020. May they be a blessing to you. 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.