45 Days To Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel According To Luke Chapter 13: Repentance -The Kingdom of God is Like a Grain of Mustard Seed
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Overview of The Gospel of Luke:
Apostle Luke, a Gentile and a physician, wrote this Gospel and the Book of Acts. Luke’s work is assumed to be written in AD 60-62 during the time Paul was in jail. His works were dedicated to Theophilus, a Roman dignitary. Luke gives an ordered account of the events of Jesus’s life but not necessarily in order. His primary research is based on eyewitnesses, disciples, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Luke knew the disciples personally. He traveled with Paul most of the time. However, he also used other disciples’ work in his research, such as Mark’s work. A lot of Luke’s work included the Gospel of Mark. However, this Gospel gives many accounts of Jesus’s healing ministry because Luke was a physician himself.
Luke alone reported unusual circumstances surrounding the birth of John the Baptist and the annunciation to Mary. He emphasized the central role of women, children, Gentiles, Samaritans, rich people, sinners, and outcasts in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke proposed to narrate the ministry of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ’s mission dedicated to the saving of sinners and his progression to the cross to become Savior of the World.
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45 Days to Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel According To Luke Chapter 13
Summary of The Gospel According to Luke Chapter Thirteen
The slaughter of certain Galileans: Jesus warns that the Galileans sinners who met a bad faith were no different from others. He warned that repentance was the difference. That anyone that does not repent their sins will perish. The parable of the barren fig tree: Jesus told a story of a fig tree that did not bear fruit, unless it bears fruit in the next year, it would be cut down. Note: To repent is to agree with God that you were wrong and to change your mind to do better.
Jesus was teaching and heals an infirm woman, who had been bound by Satan for 18 years. Jesus healed her on the Sabbath. He rebuked the leader of the synagogue who told him healing is work and not to be done on the Sabbath.
The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed; and like leaven. The strait gate. Then said he, unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Jesus’ message to Herod. His lamentation over Jerusalem. 31The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. 32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. 33Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perishes out of Jerusalem.
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45 Days To Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel According To Luke Chapter 13: Repentance -The Kingdom of God is Like a Grain of Mustard Seed
Time: 45 minutes to complete lesson: 30 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to read the bible chapter.
Objectives Chapter Thirteen (You will learn…)
A. Why it is important to repent your sins?
B. What did Jesus mean by a tree that does not bear fruit should be cut down?
C. The importance of doing good and upholding God’s glory on the Sabbath.
D. What Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven too.
E. What Jesus called Herod, who was seeking to kill him.
Outline for Chapter Thirteen
A The slaughter of certain Galileans.
B The parable of the barren fig tree.
C. Jesus heals an infirm woman.
D. The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed; and like leaven. The strait gate.
E. Jesus’ message to Herod. His lamentation over Jerusalem.
Reflection
Do you repent your sins? Have you heard of the old saying “There by the Grace of God go I”? What does it mean to you? Comment on social media.
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Resources for this lesson:
FREE copy of The Gospel of Luke and in its entirety (Public Domain-1907): You can use your zoom to increase the size of the text. Click Here. (PDF) or King James Bible Online. (Internet Web Site) YouTube video and audio (total time 7 min.) Part One and Part Two
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Highlights
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Chapter Highlights of Gospel According to Luke – Chapter Thirteen KJV) Answers to Objectives and Activity-Questions
A. Why it is important to repent your sins? Luke 13:1-5 KJV
- 1There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things? 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
B. What did Jesus mean by a tree that does not bear fruit should be cut down? Luke 13: 6-9 KJV
6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbered it the ground? 8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: 9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
C. The importance of doing God and showing upholding God’s glory on the Sabbath? Luke 13:10-17 LKV
10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. 14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? 16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
D. What Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven too. Luke 13: 9-30 KJV
9It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. 20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
25When once the master of the house is risen up and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. 28There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. 29And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. 30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
E. What Jesus called Herod, who was seeking to kill him. Luke 13: 31-35 KJV
31The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. 32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. 33Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perishes out of Jerusalem. 34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kills the prophets, and stones them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed, is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Interactive Quiz
See “Chapter 13 Highlights” above for scriptures and help with the quote. Refresh screen to retake the quiz.
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#1. Given the scriptures, Luke 13: 6-9 KJV, select the letter that corresponds with your BEST answer to the following question. What did Jesus mean by a tree that does not bear fruit should be cut down?
#2. Given the scriptures, Luke 13: 1-5 KJV, select whether the following statements are True or False. These scriptures reference Jesus telling people why it is important to repent. 1There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
#3. Given the scriptures, Luke 13: 18-21, 24, select the letter that BEST corresponds with the following question. What did Jesus tell the people that the Kingdom of God was like?
#4. Given the scriptures, Luke 13: 11-17, KJV , select whether the following statements are True or False. These scriptures reference " The importance of doing good and upholding God's glory on the Sabbath. 11And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. 14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 15The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? 16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
#5. Given the scriptures, Luke 13: 31-35 KJV, select whether the below statements are True or False. These scriptures reference What Jesus called Herod, who was trying to kill him. 31The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. 32And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. 33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. 34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! 35Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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Call to salvation
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
