Weekly Lessons/Understanding the Bible

Sunday School Lesson – Understanding the Bible

Thru – The – Bible Book by Book

 Understanding the Bible is a quarterly series of Bible book studies that will help you understand the Word of God and apply it to your life

 How to use the study Book:
The study book is meant to be used with a Bible opened beside it. Before studying one of the lettered sections within a lesson, read the corresponding Bible passage. Then refer back and forth between your Bible and the study book until you get the meaning of the passage. Also think about your personal answer to each of your “Ask Yourself” questions. Finally, come to class prepared to discuss the Bible passage and raise any questions that have occurred to you.

December  2025 – lesson 10, 11, 12 & 13
Fall 2025 - The Book of Luke

Purpose
Luke addressed his Gospel to a man named Theophilus. The author called the recipient of his book “most excellent” (Luke 1:3), possibly indicating that Theophilus was an important government official. Perhaps Theophilus, whose name means “Lover of God,” was already convert to Christianity who yearned to learn more about his new faith in Jesus Christ. Or perhaps Theophilus wanted to explore the facts about Christ so he could decide for himself what to believe. Either scenario might explain why Luke paid close attention to historical details.

Thus Luke’s purpose in writing this Gospel seems to have been to create an accurate, dependable account of the works, teachings, and life of Jesus.

His own Gentile roots and his Gentile audience explain why his Gospel has a universal perspective. It speaks to the condition of the entire human race, not just to Jews. Luke either

Omitted Jewish phrases and practices found in the other Gospels or explained them carefully, making his Gospel helpful and readable for those less familiar with Jewish ways. Perhaps Luke, even though he addressed the book specifically to Theophilus, expected that his Gospel would be read by many others.

LESSON 10: JESUS BEGINS HIS LAST WEEK

C) Jesus Handles Trick Questions (Luke 20:20-44)
So the spies questioned him: “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” (Luke 20:21-22)
Ask Yourself….
Have I given to God all that is due to Him?
Are any of my beliefs based more on tradition than on the Scriptures?

D) Jesus Denounces Hypocrisy but Commends Sincerity (Luke 20:45-21:4)
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. (Luke 21:4)
Ask Yourself….
Am I the same person in public that I am in private?
How does God feel about the money I give?

LESSON 11: JESUS FACES THE END

B) Jesus Urges Humility and Trust (Luke 22:24-38)
Jesus said to (the disciples), “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.” (Luke 22:25-26)
Ask Yourself….
In my life am I striving more to serve or to be served?
Have I gained special insight from a tragic or painful experience? If so, how am I using that insight?
Have I ever made a bold declaration of loyalty and then folded under pressure?

C) Jesus Prays in the Garden (Luke 22:39-46)
Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. (Luke 22:42)
Ask Yourself….
What is the greatest crisis I have ever had to face? How did I face it?

D) Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested (Luke 22:47-53)
Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:48)
Ask Yourself….
Have I ever acted rashly in a crisis when I should have trusted God to help me through it?

E) Peter Denies the Lord (Luke 22:54-62)
The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. (Luke 22:61-62)
Ask Yourself….
Since becoming a Christian, have I in any way denied the Lord?

LESSON 12: JESUS IS CRUCIFIED

B) Jesus Is Taken to Pilate (Luke 23:1-7)
So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the King of the Jews?” You have said so,” Jesus replied. Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.” (Luke 23:3-4)
Ask Yourself….
Have I ever tried to take an easy way out of a tough problem – instead of confronting the problem head-on?

C) Jesus is Sentenced by Pilate (Luke 23:13-25)
Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” (Luke 23:20-21)
Ask Yourself….
Have I ever done something I knew was wrong because of pressure from other people? If so, how did I feel afterward?

D) Jesus Is Placed on a Cross (Luke 23:32-43)
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified (Jesus) there, along with the criminals-one on his right, the other on his left. (Luke 23:33)
Ask Yourself….
In what situation has it been most difficult for me to be forgiving?

E) Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23:44-49)
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. (Luke 23:46)
Ask Yourself….
When have I felt alone and abandoned? How does Jesus help me through those times?

LESSON 13: JESUS IS RESURRECTED!

B) Christ Appears to Two Disciples (Luke 24:13-24)
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. (Luke 24:15-16)
Ask Yourself….
What can I do to set aside preconceived notions before I read Gods Words?

C) Christ Makes Himself Known (Luke 24:25-35)
Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us? (Luke 24:32)
Ask Yourself….
How often do I tell the Lord my worries and fears? How can I open up my heart more to Him?

D) Christ Enlightens His Disciples (Luke 24:36-49)
You are witnesses of these things. (Luke 24:48)
Ask Yourself….
How can I know when it is time to wait and when it is time to work?

E) Christ Returns to Heaven (Luke 24:50-53)
While (Jesus) was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. (Luke 24:51)
Ask Yourself….
Am I expectantly  looking for the risen Christ’s return?

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