Tag: Brant Berglin

The Missionary Nature of God

• Lesson 1 for the week of June 27 to July 4

Key Texts: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 1 John 2:16; John 3:14,15; 2 Cor. 5:21; Matt. 5:13,14. The lessons this quarter invite us to focus on what we commonly call Christian mission. In fact, the adult lesson...

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Crucified and Risen

• Lesson 13 for the week of June 20 to June 27

Biblical References: Luke 22-24 For those who are long-time Christians, the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and death can almost become old news. We become calloused to the horror of the cross and the glory of...

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Jesus in Jerusalem

• Lesson 12 for the week of June 13 to June 20

Biblical References: Luke 19:28-48 and Luke 20:9-26 Jesus spent most of his life working and ministering in the region of Galilee. The closing events of his life, however, take place in Jerusalem. 1. Luke foreshadows...

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The Kingdom of God

• Lesson 11 for the week of June 6 to June 13

Biblical References: Luke 1:32-33; Luke 9:59-62; Luke 11:2; Luke 13:29; Luke 17:23-24; Luke 18:16-30; Luke 21:34-36 The phrase “kingdom of God” or “kingdom of heaven” occur more than 100 times in the synoptic gospels. Luke...

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Following Jesus in Everyday Life

• Lesson 10 for the week of May 30 to June 6

Biblical References: Luke 8:4-15; Luke 11:37-54; Luke 12:4-21; Luke 12:35-53; Luke 22:24-27 Jesus was a “friend of sinners,” but was also rather direct in his criticism of the Pharisees. At the time, the common people...

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Jesus, the Master Teacher

• Lesson 9 for the week of May 23 to May 30

Biblical References: Luke 4:31-37; Luke 6:20-49; Luke 8:19-25; Luke 10:25-37 Jesus is often referred to as the Master Teacher. Below are five observations about Jesus as teacher, along with related questions. 1. Jesus’ words had...

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The Mission of Jesus

• Lesson 8 for the week of May 16 to May 23

Biblical References: Luke 15:4-7; Luke 15:11-32; Luke 16:19-31; Luke 18:35-43; Luke 19:1-10 The lesson this week explores several well-known parables of Jesus in Luke 15 and 16, as well as Jesus’ interactions with a blind...

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Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Prayer

• Lesson 7 for the week of May 9 to May 16

Biblical References: Luke 2:25-32; Luke 11:1-4; Luke 23:46 Luke places a greater emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit and prayer than any of the other synoptic gospels. Given his background and life story,...

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Women in the Ministry of Jesus

• Lesson 6 for the week of May 2 to May 9

Biblical References: Luke 1:39-55; Luke 2:36-38; Luke 7:11-17; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 8:1-3; Luke 18:1-8 While Jesus experienced opposition from a variety of sources, nowhere in the synoptic gospels are women hostile to Jesus. Not only...

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Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath

• Lesson 5 for the week of April 25 to May 2

Biblical References: Luke 4:17-19; Luke 4:31-37; Luke 6:1-11; Luke 13:10-16 The Sabbath is mentioned 17 times in Luke, more than in any other gospel. What is it that Luke—and Jesus!—would want us to learn about...

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The Call to Discipleship

• Lesson 4 for the week of April 18 to April 25

Biblical References: Luke 5:1-11; Luke 6:12-16; Luke 9:1-6; Luke 9:23-25; Luke 10:1-24 The word “disciple” means a student, or perhaps more importantly, a follower. In the North American context, a mentee might be the best...

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Who is Jesus Christ?

• Lesson 3 for the week of April 11 to April 18

Biblical References: Luke 4:16-30; Luke 6:5; Luke 9:18-36 The lesson this week focuses on the identity of Jesus. Was he merely a good man? Was he God? Throughout Christian history, questions regarding the nature of...

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Baptism and the Temptations

• Lesson 2 for the week of April 4 to April 11

Biblical References: Luke 3-4:13 When he was about 30, Jesus began his public ministry. This was inaugurated by his baptism and 40 days of solitude in the wilderness, during which he was tempted by Satan....

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The Coming of Jesus

• Lesson 1 for the week of March 28 to April 4

Biblical References: Luke 1 These opening verses tell us much about the Gospel of Luke. We discover the sources Luke consulted, the purpose of his writing, and the individual to whom the book was addressed....

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