Sermons and Biblical Studies

1 CORINTHIANS 2:1–5 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). This week we make one last excursion out of our studies in Luke, this time to meditate on the cross of Christ. We can safely say that, regarding His atoning work for … Continue reading “THE CROSS OF CHRIST”

LUKE 23:44–49 And the curtain of the temple was torn in two (Luke 23:45b). Just before Jesus breathed His last, the veil of the temple was torn asunder. Mark tells us it was torn from top to bottom (Mark 15:38). This was an amazing event, both physically and in terms of its spiritual meaning. The … Continue reading “THE DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST”

LUKE 23:34–43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” (Luke 23:42). As Jesus was hanging between the two criminals, one of them hurled insults at Him: “Aren’t You supposed to be the Messiah? Why don’t You save Yourself!” This is what everyone was saying. The people were saying it (Luke … Continue reading “THE KINGDOM OF JESUS”

LUKE 23:26–33 “For if men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” (Luke 23:31). As Jesus was led away to be crucified, the crowd urged a man named Simon, from Cyrene, to help Jesus carry the cross. We know that Jesus was a very strong man—carpenters had … Continue reading “THE ROAD TO GOLGOTHA”

LUKE 23:4–25 Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man” (Luke 23:4). Jesus had been tried and found guilty of a capital offense (blasphemy) by the Sanhedrin. Because the Jews did not have the right to put anyone to death, they took Him … Continue reading “JESUS’ FINAL TRIALS”

LUKE 22:66–23:4 They all asked, “Are you then the Son of God?” He replied, “You are right in saying I am” (Luke 22:70). Under Jewish law, the Sanhedrin could not hold a trial at night. Thus, Jesus was kept in abusive custody until the Sanhedrin met to try Him the next day. The chief priests … Continue reading “JESUS’ CLAIM OF DIVINITY”

LUKE 22:54–65 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter (Luke 22:61a). As Jesus was led away, Peter followed at a distance. He wanted to be near Jesus, but he was afraid to come too close. While Jesus was kept in the house of the High Priest, Peter sat down with some other people by … Continue reading “THREE DENIALS BEFORE DAWN”

LUKE 22:47–53 But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:48). While Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, a company of people showed up, led by Judas. Judas greeted Jesus with a kiss. Jesus asked him, “Do you betray Me with a kiss?” It is as … Continue reading “BETRAYED WITH A KISS”

LUKE 22:39–46 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). After the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples went to the Mount of Olives. There Jesus knelt to pray. It would be easy for us as twentieth-century Christians to pass over this fact. … Continue reading “THE AGONY OF JESUS”

LUKE 22:21–38 Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me” (Luke 22:34). Judas betrayed Jesus, and Peter denied Him; but Peter repented and was saved, while Judas hung himself and was lost. How do we account for the difference? Satan attacked both men, … Continue reading “BETRAYAL AND DENIAL”