Luke Summer Bible Study

Monday, August 10, 2020

How to install and use WhatsApp

Install the app using the link that Jenny texted to you.

Then:

Hit "Agree"

Allow Notifications if you want it to send you alerts or sounds when you have a message

Enter your phone number

Hit OK if you want WhatsApp to have all of your contacts. Doing this makes things easier but if you want, you can hit "no" and enter the people you'd like to contact individually, by hand

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Guide for our Day of Prayer

We have designated Monday, August 10 to be a day of prayer -- to encourage each other to pray for our community, our friends and family, and the church throughout the world.

There are many ways to pray: using objects like prayer shawls or holding crosses, using music, or using a practice like kneeling or fasting which help us reflect and stay focused.

Or your life may be busy and overwhelming, and you might try snatching prayers in bits throughout the day as you are able.

Prayer Guide from Cheryl:

Music:

“Again, truly l tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my a Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am l with them.” Matthew 18:19,20

Pray for our country

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalms 33:12

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness, this is good and pleases God our Savior.” 1 Timothy 2:1-3

“When l shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, l command the locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then l will hear from heaven, and l will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Pray for all people touched by the Covid virus

The sick, their families and friends, those who have lost people they love, the caregivers, those who lost jobs, schoolchildren, the isolation and disruption of life, those totally alone with quarantine, correct medical information, research for a vaccine, ample tests with quick, accurate results

“Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid, for the Lord, your God, it is He that goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“So do not fear, for l am with you, do not be dismayed, for l am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; l will uphold you with my righteous right hand .” Isaiah 41:10

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and l will give you rest .” Matthew 11:28

Pray for yourself, family, friends, our Imagine Jesus group

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ .” Philippians 4:6,7

“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. “. Colossians 1:9

Pray for Christ’s Church

Christians throughout the world, persecution, faith to be strengthened, perseverance, steadfast leadership, spiritual needs met, a place of hope and healing, bold witnessing, God’s encouragement and blessings

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ,”. 1 Peter 3:15

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37,38

“And l also say that you are Peter, and on this rock l will build my church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew 16:18

“Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful to be thankful .” Colossians 4:2

We must pray with the faith of Abraham that God keeps His promises, and the wisdom of Daniel that can move heaven. On our part prayer involves time, energy, attitude, sacrifice, commitment.

“Then you will call on me and come to me, and l will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Virtual Choir - It Is Well With My Soul

A huge thanks to our singers for participating!

Virtual Choir - It Is Well With My Soul

To create the choir we:

Asked Katie to record the original piano and voice part

Then we used different devices to listen to the recording through earphones while recorded ourselves singing.

The individual video clips were separated into voice and video files

We used the program Audacity to combine the voice parts into one file

Finally, we used the program Resolve to combine the video files with the voice parts

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Lesson 10 - Jesus the Forgiver Group Discussion

Opening Music:

Our Virtual Choir

Hallelujah

Prayer of Confession

Most merciful God, we confess

that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent,

for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and.walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name.

Amen

(Episcopal Book of Common Prayer)

Assurance of Pardon

The Lord is compassionate and gracious,

slow to anger, abounding in love.

He will not always accuse us,

nor will he harbor his anger forever;

he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is his love for those who fear him;

as far as the East is from the west,

so far has he removed out transgressions from us.

Psalm 103:8-12

Big Idea

Colossians 3:13. “The Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."

Israel Slideshow

“The Lord has forgiven you so you also must forgive one another. “

Colossians 3:13

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Chrust God forgave you. “.

Ephesians 4:32

“”Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Heavenly Father will also forgive your sins. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. “

Matthew 6:12,14-15

“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. “

Mark 11:25

Meditative Prayer

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness “. 1 John 1:9

“We love because He first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates his brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother or sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. And He has given us this commitment: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. “

1 John 4:19-21

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord “. And you forgive the guilt of my sin.

Psalm 32:5

Closing Music:

The Old Rugged Cross

Lesson 10 - Forgiver - Israel Slides

These are the slides used for the group discussion for Lesson 10 - Jesus The Forgiver

Slide 6 Golgatha

Slide 7 Garden Tomb

Slide 8 Stone at Tomb

Slide 9 Stone at Tomb

* Cemetery at the Mount of Olives

Slide 10 Church of The Holy Sepulchre

Slide 11 Golgatha

Slide 12 Greek Altar where Jesus was Crucified

Slide 13 Church Floor

Slide 14 Stone of Atonement

Slide 15 Stone Slab where Jesus was taken down

Slide 16 Tomb

Slide 17 Entrance to Tomb

Slide 18 Inside Church

Slide 19 Inside Church

Slide 20 Taking Jesus from Cross

Slide 21 Preparing Jesus for Burial

Slide 22 Apostles

Stations of the Cross Murals:

Peter's Denial

Slide 1 Sea of Galilee

Slide 2 Sea of Galilee

Slide 3 Church of the Primacy of Peter

Slide 4 Stone on which Jesus may have prepared breakfast

Slide 5 Breakfast Stone

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!