45 Days to Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel According To Luke Chapter 18: Always Pray and Not lose Heart
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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 18: Always Pray and Not lose Heart
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Summary of The Gospel According to Luke Chapter Eighteen
Jesus tells believers and disciples that they ought to always pray, and not to faint. He warns against being self-righteous and despising others. Believers should be humble and ask for mercy. Jesus advises believers to bring children unto him. Believers should approach the Kingdom of God as a child -humble and submissive. Jesus advises the rich to sell their possessions and give to the poor, then follow him. Because of a rich man’s priorities, it is hard for them to enter into the kingdom of heaven but not impossible, Christ proves he is predestined and foretells the disciples of his upcoming death (crucifixion). They do not understand. Jesus heals a blind man because of his faith.
Luke 18: 1 1And he (Jesus) spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. A judge that did not fear God or regard man, grew tired of a widow who sought justice because she was persistent. She wearied the judge until he gave her justice. Luke 18:6-7 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cries day and night unto him, though He bears long with them?
Note: The unjust judge gave into persistence. God who is just would do so much more. A delay is not denial so when the vengeance comes, it comes quickly.
There is a parable of the Pharisee who exalted himself because he was self-righteous. The tax collector who had many sins humbled himself before God. “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” Luke 18:14 14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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Children were brought to Jesus, but the disciples rebuked them. Luke 18:16-17 16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
Jesus tells a rich man who wanted to know what he had to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to follow the 10 commandments. He said he did that from birth. Jesus said to give all that he had and give to the poor. The rich man was sorrowful as he was very rich. Luke 18:25-27 25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27And he said The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Christ foretells his own death. Luke 18: 31-34 31Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hidden from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
Jesus heals a blind man because of his faith. Luke 18: 41-43 41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
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45 Days to Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel According To Luke Chapter 18: Always Pray and Not lose Heart
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 Eighteen (You will learn…)
A. Why we should be persistent in our prayer life.
B. Why we should receive the kingdom of God as a child-humble and submissive.
C. What Jesus said a rich man must do to inherit eternal life.
D. God is predestined as Christ foretells his own death.
Outline for Chapter Eighteen
A. The parables of the importunate widow and of the Pharisee and publican.
B. Jesus receives little children.
C. The rich ruler answered.
D. It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
E. The reward of those who forsake all and follow Jesus.
F. Jesus foretells his own death and resurrection.
G. He heals a blind man at Jericho.
Reflection
Can you think of a time when you asked God for something in prayer but stop asking because you thought the resolution was not coming?
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Chapter Highlights
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Chapter Highlights of Gospel According to Luke – Chapter Eighteen KJV) Answers to Objectives and Activity-Questions
A. Why we should be persistent in our prayer life. Luke 18: 1-8 KJV
1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
B. Why we should receive the kingdom of God as a child-humble and submissive. Luke 18:15-17 KJV
15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
C. What Jesus said a rich man must do to inherit eternal life. Luke 18: 18-30 KJV
18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
D. Learn that God is predestined as Christ foretells his own death. Luke 18:31-34 KJV
31Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
E. Jesus heals a blind man. Luke 18: 35-42 KJV
35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging: 36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. 39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he has come near, he asked him, 41Saying, What will is thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Interactive Quiz
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#1. Given the scriptures, Luke 18:1-8 KJV, select the letter that corresponds with your BEST answer to the following question. Why should believers be persistent in our prayer life?
#2. Given the scriptures, Luke 18: 18-30 KJV, select the letter that corresponds with your BEST answer to the following question. What did Jesus tell a rich man he must do to inherit eternal life?
#3. Given the scriptures, Luke 18:15-17 KJV, select whether the below statements are True or False. The scriptures below reference Jesus telling believers they should receive the kingdom of God as a child. 15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
#4. Given the scriptures, Luke 18:31-34 KJV , select whether the below statement is True or False. The scriptures below reference God is predestined as Christ foretells his own death. 31Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
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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.
