Lessons from Luke: Life of Jesus
Day with the Word weekend hosted on the Mission (Simi) Hills Eccleisa in June 6-7, 1992
Classes
Class 1: Class 1 - The Early Years
The class explores the early years of Jesus' life, focusing on the visit of the wise men and the significance of their gifts. It also delves into the lessons of Christ's temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of resisting temptation and the value of faith.
Class 2: Class 2 - Teaching by Parable
The class explores Jesus' teachings through parables, emphasizing the importance of grace and faith in one's life. It highlights Jesus' compassionate nature and the lessons learned from his interactions with people, such as the parable of the lost sheep and the good Samaritan.
Class 3: Class 3 - Towards Jerusalem
The class explores Jesus' interactions with potential disciples, emphasizing the cost of following Christ and the importance of commitment. It highlights the need for disciples to renounce personal possessions and prioritize preaching the kingdom of God over family obligations or personal desires.
Class 4: Class 4 - Asking and Receiving
Class 5: Class 5 - The Empty Tomb
The class covers the events surrounding the resurrection of Jesus, focusing on the empty tomb and the interactions with the disciples. It explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the strengthening of believers through divine intervention.
Class 6: Class 6 - Sunday Exhortation
The class focuses on Jesus' teachings in Luke 6, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of his words and the deeper meaning behind the sacrament of the breaking of bread. It discusses the necessity of living a life dedicated to Christ, beyond mere ritual observance, and the significance of the Sabbath as a time for rest and reflection.