Luke Summer Bible Study

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Our Favorite Stories

Mary

There Are Mountains to Climb - Jean Deeds

Yadi

Parenting From The Heart - Marilyn Boyer

Barby

The Bible - God

The Book of Psalms - Many by David

The Giver - Lois Lowry

The Diary of Anne Frank - Anne Frank

The Outsiders - Susan Hinton

Any Dick Francis mystery

Sarah R.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Night by Elie Wiesel

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Pam

The Thorn Birds Colleen McCullough

Hope Again Chuck Swindoll

Cheryl

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

The Daniel Prayer by Anne Graham Lotz

Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

Hebrews - favorite book of the Bible

Jenny

Anne of Green Gables

Disappointment With God Philip Yancey

Army at Dawn Atkinson

Gabriel Allon spy novels by Daniel Silva

The Next Right Thing Emily Freeman

Elaine

My Number 1 is The Bible. Everything I need to give me an abundant life with purpose and true fulfillment is contained in God’s Word.

My Number 2 is The Hidden Life Awakened by Dr. Cathy Snapp and Kitty Crenshaw. Shows how changing our thought patterns yields a healthy body, serene mind and powerful spirit.

My Number 3 is The Wonderful Spirit-filled Life by Dr. Charles Stanley. Shows the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit available to believers to live a victorious, fruitful life!

My Number 4 is Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Helps show how to take time to be still as we journey in life and reflect on the beauty in God’s creation of the beach, shells, the sea.

Sherri

I wasn't a big classics reader. Actually not a big reader at all growing up. However, when I did develop a love for reading it was usually about "self help". Whether it be for work or parenting, I needed help!

This first book, "Draw the Circle" was recommended to me by a friend and it came along at a crucial time in my life. God delivered!

The second book I'll list is one that was a recommended read for all freshmen when my oldest son started college at UCF. "The Other Wes Moore". My son never read it but I loved it!

Cathy

My favorite children’s book and adult book!

Love You Forever

The Thorn Birds

Jesus, the Greatest Life of All

The Four Seasons of Recovery for Parents of Alcoholics and Addicts

Sarah H.

Two books I read and re-read:

I and Thou Martin Buber

The Only Necessary Thing Henri J. M. Nouwen

Robin

Say Goodbye To Regret

Katie

Heidi - Johanna Spyri

Oh The Places We'll Go! - Dr. Seuss

The Red Tent - Anita Diamant

The Pillars Of The Earth - Ken Follett

My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult

The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory

Where The Crawdads Sing - Delia Owen

The Bible

Scarlett

Beneath a Scarlett Sky

A Question of Honor: The Kosciuszko Squadron

To Kill a Mockingbird

Lisa

The Bible

The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Samaritan Story - By Scarlett

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Monday, July 27, 2020

Jesus The Storyteller - Zoom Group Discussion

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The resource page for this lesson can be found at this link.

Lesson 9 Group Outline

Opening Music:

“Come Unto Me” by Scarlatti

Luke 11:9-10

Friend At Midnight parable

Opening Prayer:

Father, We pray for our world affected by the Covid virus.

(Each lady prays silently by name for someone affected. )

Father, we pray for our world that is hurting.

(Each lady prays silently by name for someone hurting. )

Father, we pray for the sick.

(Each lady prays silently by name for someone sick. )

Father, we pray for ladies in our group.

(Each lady prays silently by name for someone in our group.)

Thank you, Father, for hearing our prayers. In Jesus name, Amen

Illustrations By Scarlett

The Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25-29

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Luke 10:30-37

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[a] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

The Road from Jerusalem to Jericho

Music: Reckless Love (The Never Ending Love Of God)

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, what a privilege and blessing it is to come together each week and imagine how Jesus shared about the kingdom of God in his short time of ministry.

Thank you for teaching us how to live a Godly life by using these simple parables to convey spiritual lessons. Open our eyes to see and our ears to hear everything you want us to apply to our circumstances as we read and meditate on your word.

May we examine our hearts and be open and teachable to what you are saying. May the Spirit of Truth illuminate our minds to receive your principles which are typically opposite from the world’s.

We are so grateful for the Holy Spirit who guides us when we approach prayer with humility and a pure heart.

Help us in the days ahead to reach out to those physically and emotionally wounded to extend compassion, mercy, and love, as we obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit to “Love our neighbors as ourselves.”

In the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the precious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Jesus The Friend - Zoom Group Outline

Lesson 8 Group Discussion Outline

Life-Share Scavenger Hunt: Friendship

Great and Marvelous Are Your Deeds

Opening Prayer

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.”

(Pause for silent reflection.)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”

(Pause for for silent reflection.)

“For God so loved the world that He gave”

(Pause for silent reflection.)

“For God so loved”

(Pause for silent reflection.)

“God”

(Pause for reflection.)

“Amen”

Big Idea: Jesus Loves His Friends

John 15:15

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, l have called you friends, for everything l learned from my Father l have made known to you.

I John 3:1

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than to lay down His life for His friends.

Disciples Trivia

Israel Slides

Sea of Galilee
Mt Hermon
Transfiguration
Upper Room
Pictures of Last Supper

In Remembrance Of Me

Jesus Farewell Address to His Disciples in the Upper Room

John 14:1-7 Way to the Father
John 14:8-14 Reveals Father and Pray in Jesus’ Name
John 14:15-26 Holy Spirit
John 14:27-30. Gift of Peace

Breakout Groups

What responsibilities do we have as Jesus’ friends?

Luke 9:23-26

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take it their cross and follow me daily.

Luke 11:28

Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all a Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.