Transcript A Joy-filled ministry!

Jesus’ ministry in Luke
(review of study series)
• Introduction to Luke
• Luke-Acts: Doc’s Docs
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Jesus’ ministry in Luke
Jesus ministry
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A Spirit-led ministry
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A Goal-oriented ministry
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A Seeking & Saving ministry 
An Open Arms ministry
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A Joy-filled ministry
(tonight)
Reminders
• ‘Surprise quiz’ next Wed (so please look
surprised)
• LUKE BIBLE BOWL on April 18,
Wednesday; pick 3 contestants by tribe
• Reviewers/powerpoints have been
forwarded to BTLs
• Powerpoints at
www.addtoyourlearning.com
Sample Quiz
• Who wrote the gospel of Luke?
• Answer: Luke
• Ano ang ibig sabihin ng ‘gospel’?
A. Religious
B. Good news
C. God is pleased
D. Go spell!
• Answer: B. Good news
• How many books in the NT are called
gospels?
• Answer: 4 (5 if we consider Acts=5th gospel)
Sample Quiz
• Ilang chapter meron ang gospel of Luke?
A. 20 B. 22 C. 24 D. 26
• Answer: C. 24
• Kanino dedicated ang Luke and Acts?
A. Theophilus
B. Paul
C. Herod
D. Luke Mijares
• Answer: A. Theophilus
Sample Quiz
• In which chapter of Luke do we find the story
of the Good Samaritan?
A. 6 B. 10 C. 14 D. 20
• Answer: B. 10
• Jesus’ ministry is an ‘open arms’ ministry
because Jesus welcomed _______ to follow.
A. Lepers
B. Women
C. Rich people
D. All of the above
• Answer: D. All of the above
Sample Quiz
• In which chapter of Luke do we find the story of the
Prodigal Son?
A. 15 B. 18 C. 20 D. Wala, it’s in John
• Answer: A. 15
• Jesus’ ministry is a ‘Spirit-led’ ministry because of the
constant mention & presence of ___________
A. Mga spiritista
B. Holy Spirit
C. None of the above
D. All of the above
• Answer: B. Holy Spirit
Sample Quiz
• In what chapter of Luke do we find the story of the
Christmas?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
• Answer: B. 2
• In Larry Balles’ lesson (Seeking & Saving Ministry)
who is the ‘one soul’ that Jesus focused on in Luke
19? A. Herod
B. Magdalene
C. Pilate
D. Zacchaeus
• Answer: D. Zacchaeus
A Joy-filled ministry!
Luke-Acts Study Series
Pasig Region Devotionals
2 Questions
• Who rejoiced?
• Why did they rejoice?
We will find that Luke is really, in many
ways, the gospel of joy!
Who rejoiced?
The parents of John the Baptist (Lk 1) –
at John’s birth
[John] will be a joy and delight to you,
and many will rejoice because of his
birth, for he will be great in the sight of
the Lord. – Lk 1.14-15a
Who rejoiced?
Mary (Lk 1) – at the announcement from
Gabriel
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for
he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me
blessed – Lk 1.46-48
Who rejoiced?
Neighbors and relatives (Lk 1) – at the
birth of John the Baptist
Her neighbors and relatives heard that
the Lord had shown her great mercy,
and they shared her joy. Lk 1.46-48
Who rejoiced?
• Angels (Lk 2) – at Jesus’ birth
Suddenly a great company of the
heavenly host appeared with the angel,
praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace to men on whom his favor
rests.” – Lk 2.13-14
Who rejoiced?
• Those persecuted (Lk 6) – called on to
rejoice when defamed
• Rejoice in that day and leap for joy,
because great is your reward in heaven.
For that is how their fathers treated the
prophets. – Lk 6.23
Who rejoiced?
Jesus (Lk 10) – while teaching his disciples
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy
Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of
heaven and earth, because you have hidden
these things from the wise and learned, and
revealed them to little children. Yes, Father,
for this was your good pleasure. Lk 10.21
Who rejoiced?
Jesus’ disciples – as they evangelized
“He who listens to you listens to me...”
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord,
even the demons submit to us in your name.”
He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from
heaven. I have given you authority to trample on
snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power
of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not
rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that
your names are written in heaven.” – Lk 10.15-17
Who rejoiced?
Crowd of disciples – at Jesus’ entry into
Jerusalem
When he came near the place where the road
goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole
crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise
God in loud voices for all the miracles they
had seen:
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name
of the Lord!” – Lk 19.37-38
Jesus came to Jerusalem…
Tips for the ‘Holy Week’
Taking more time to pray
Reflecting on how God reached out to us
and how our hearts changed
Remembering how God has been faithful to
us always
Remembering that the Cross is our #1
motivation for being a Christian
Who rejoiced?
Disciples – when Jesus was raised from the dead
When he was at the table with them, he took bread,
gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized
him, and he disappeared from their sight.
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning
within us while he talked with us on the road and
opened the Scriptures to us?” – Lk 24.30-33
Who rejoiced?
Disciples – when Jesus was raised from
the dead
When he had said this, he showed them
his hands and feet. And while they still
did not believe it because of joy and
amazement, - Lk 24.40
Who rejoiced?
Disciples (Lk 24) – at the Ascension
When he had led them out to the vicinity of
Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed
them. While he was blessing them, he left
them and was taken up into heaven.
Then they worshiped him and returned to
Jerusalem with great joy.
And they stayed continually at the temple,
praising God – Lk 24.50-53
Conclusions
• Luke presents Jesus’ ministry as a
ministry of joy. We can strive to
become this kind of ministry as well
• Different kinds of people rejoiced
(maidens, neighbors, disciples, rich
people), even angels!
• Their joy was a deep kind of joy – the
joy of the spiritual kind.
Let’s also be…
A Joy-filled ministry!
Luke-Acts Study Series
Pasig Region Devotionals