Luke, Chapter 5
Welcome to week five of Luke/Acts 2020! Our structure is the same as week four: 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 five. If not, you can find Luke chapter five 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: We just learned from Luke that Jesus was sent to preach about the kingdom of God. In chapter five, we see him doing this very thing: preaching from a boat! He calls his first disciples and heals many. But he also still faces opposition.
2) Recording: Here is a recording of Luke, chapter five.
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3) Explanation & Questions: What stood out to you from today's reading? Did anything seem new to you or confusing? Jesus called his first disciples, and they left everything and followed him. He cured a leper, and by healing a person with paralysis, he proved that he has the authority to forgive sin. When questioned by religious authorities, he made clear that he came to call sinners to repentance. For digging deeper, see my Google Doc that discusses specific verses and terms!
4) Hymn: Here is a reading of the hymn "Hail to the Lord's Anointed." The lyrics are below if you'd like to read them :)
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Hail to the Lord's anointed, Great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free,
To take away transgression And rule in equity.
He comes with rescue speedy To those who suffer wrong,
To help the poor and needy And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in His sight.
He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth;
Love, joy, and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth.
Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go;
And righteousness in fountains From hill to valley flow.
Kings shall fall down before Him And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing.
To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend;
His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end.
O'er ev'ry foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest,
From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all-blest.
The tide of time shall never His covenant remove;
His name shall stand forever -- That name to us is Love.
Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free,
To take away transgression And rule in equity.
He comes with rescue speedy To those who suffer wrong,
To help the poor and needy And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in His sight.
He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth;
Love, joy, and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth.
Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go;
And righteousness in fountains From hill to valley flow.
Kings shall fall down before Him And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing.
To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend;
His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end.
O'er ev'ry foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest,
From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all-blest.
The tide of time shall never His covenant remove;
His name shall stand forever -- That name to us is Love.
5) Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for choosing your disciples. You acted powerfully and generously in their lives. Thank you for being willing to heal the leper and for forgiving and making well the paralyzed man. They must have been so happy, and everyone else who saw them. Please consider our deepest cries and needs as well. Help us to be glad and assured that you have forgiven us. 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. You can also sign up for my monthly email list, which will fully keep you in the loop! I will be posting these devotions each Friday. 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.