Luke 18
Skip Heitzig
Luke 18 (NKJV™) | |
1 | Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, |
2 | saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. |
3 | "Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from my adversary.' |
4 | "And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, 'Though I do not fear God nor regard man, |
5 | 'yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.'" |
6 | Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said. |
7 | "And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? |
8 | "I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" |
9 | Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: |
10 | "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. |
11 | "The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men--extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. |
12 | 'I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.' |
13 | "And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' |
14 | "I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." |
15 | Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. |
16 | But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. |
17 | "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." |
18 | Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" |
19 | So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. |
20 | "You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery,' 'Do not murder,' 'Do not steal,' 'Do not bear false witness,' 'Honor your father and your mother.'" |
21 | And he said, "All these things I have kept from my youth." |
22 | So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." |
23 | But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich. |
24 | And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! |
25 | "For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." |
26 | And those who heard it said, "Who then can be saved?" |
27 | But He said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." |
28 | Then Peter said, "See, we have left all and followed You." |
29 | So He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, |
30 | "who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life." |
31 | Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. |
32 | "For He will be delivered to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. |
33 | "They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again." |
34 | But they understood none of these things; this saying was hidden from them, and they did not know the things which were spoken. |
35 | Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. |
36 | And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. |
37 | So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. |
38 | And he cried out, saying, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" |
39 | Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" |
40 | So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, |
41 | saying, "What do you want Me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight." |
42 | Then Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." |
43 | And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. |
New King James Version®, Copyright © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
In Luke 18, Jesus continued to share parables with those He encountered, explaining that humility and persistence in prayer are pleasing to the Lord. We also see Him tenderly bless children and call out a rich young ruler's obsession with wealth before we wrap up the chapter by looking at the faith of a blind man Jesus healed.
As a physician, Luke focused on the humanity of Jesus and presented Him as the Son of Man. In our study of this gospel, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes us through Luke's methodical account of Jesus' life, death,and resurrection so that we may "know the certainty of those things in which [we] were instructed" (Luke 1:4).
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Figures referenced: Sam Walter Foss, R.A. Torrey, Charles Spurgeon, Paul David Tripp, Fanny Crosby
Cross references: Genesis 48; Exodus 20:2-3; Deuteronomy 8:10, 18; Psalm 22; 27:4; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 14:13; 53; 61:1; Matthew 6:7; 20:30; 22:37-38; 24:37; Mark 10:46; 12:29-30; Luke 4:18; 10:42; 17:26; 18; 22:15; John 17:1; 1 Corinthians 1:26-27; Philippians 2:6-11; 4:6-7; 1 Timothy 1:15; Hebrews 4:16; Revelation 13:8
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6/25/2014 completed
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Luke 1:1-25 Luke 1:1-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Luke gave a methodical account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection that painted just one perspective of the full portrait of Christ. In this study, we recount the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments and see how God closed the Old Testament with both a promise and a curse. In a natural segue, Luke picked up on that promise with the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth, and we see how God turned the curse into grace when Jesus entered the picture. |
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7/9/2014 completed
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Luke 1:26-80 Luke 1:26-80 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Two thousand years ago, an angel announced to the young virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God. Her response of faith and song of praise demonstrated a deep love for the Lord. As we close out the first chapter of Luke, we are also introduced to the man who would announce Jesus the Messiah, and we are exhorted to reevaluate our own concept of greatness in light of God's view. |
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7/16/2014 completed
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Luke 2 Luke 2 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we study the birth of Jesus in Luke 2, we learn about the events surrounding this special occasion, including the days leading up to Jesus' birth, Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, the angel's proclamation to the shepherds, and blessings from two people present at Jesus' dedication in the temple. Through these events recorded in Luke's gospel, we are reminded about God's sovereignty, Jesus' humility, and our salvation. |
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7/30/2014 completed
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Luke 3 Luke 3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In Luke 3, we are introduced to John, the forerunner of Jesus. Although John seemed to be an unusual man and shocked many people by what he said and did, his dedication to follow the Lord is what made his life count. Jesus even said that there hasn't been anyone greater than John. As we get a glimpse into his life and character, we are directed to the message he wished to proclaim: Jesus Christ the Messiah. |
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8/6/2014 completed
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The Genealogy of Jesus Christ Luke 3:23-38 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary When studying the Scriptures, genealogies can often be overlooked, mistakenly seen as an unimportant list of names. But as we consider the genealogy of Christ found in Luke 3, we find that the lineage of Mary, Jesus' mother, shows us four important things about Christ and solves one of the biggest problems of the Old Testament. |
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8/13/2014 completed
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Luke 4:1-29 Luke 4:1-29 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River and filled with the Holy Spirit, He was led into the wilderness, where He experienced a season of oppression and conflict. In this study, we see the tempting offers the Devil extended to Jesus and how Jesus handled them, and we learn how to overcome our own temptations. |
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9/3/2014 completed
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Luke 4:16-5:26 Luke 4:16-5:26 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we wrap up Luke 4 and begin our study in Luke 5, we continue to explore the public ministry of Jesus, examining aspects of His character as the promised Messiah, our compassionate healer, our great teacher, and the Son of Man who forgives sins. In this passage of Scripture, we learn what it means to serve the Lord and follow Him with uncompromised obedience. |
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9/10/2014 completed
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Luke 5:27-6:19 Luke 5:27-6:19 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary God uses a variety of people to build His kingdom; in fact, the men Jesus chose as His disciples might even go on a list of "Most Unlikely to Succeed." In this study, we see how Jesus' interactions with His disciples, the Pharisees, and the multitudes were infused with a deep compassion. We are also reminded that God chooses to use the foolish things of the world, and we can take comfort knowing that He sees us for who we will become. |
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9/17/2014 completed
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Luke 6:17-7:23 Luke 6:17-7:23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus' public ministry of preaching to the multitudes and performing miracles went against the flow of the world—especially since He reached out to the downtrodden with love and grace. As we continue our study through Luke 6-7, we examine a different take on the Beatitudes, observe an extraordinary encounter with a Roman centurion that even left Jesus amazed, and learn what it means to live with Jesus as our Lord. |
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9/24/2014 completed
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Luke 7:19-8:3 Luke 7:19-8:3 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we finish our study of Luke 7, John the Baptist comes back into the picture, this time imprisoned and doubting who Jesus is. But Jesus comforted John through the message He sent, and we consider why Jesus called this final Old Testament prophet great. Then, in a passage of Scripture found only in Luke's gospel, we observe the great mercy Jesus extended to the outcasts of society He often spent time with—in this case, women. |
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10/1/2014 completed
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Luke 8:1-39 Luke 8:1-39 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus displayed a great measure of compassion throughout His ministry on earth, whether He was performing miraculous works or revealing deep spiritual truths. In this study of Luke 8, we consider Jesus' power to save and heal us, and we learn from His actions and parables about what it means to grow spiritually and place our faith in Him. |
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10/8/2014 completed
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Luke 8:40-9:17 Luke 8:40-9:17 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The miracles Jesus performed show that He is sovereign, compassionate, and powerful. Throughout His ministry on earth, a number of people approached Him by faith to ask for healing. As we study Luke 8-9, we see how Jesus met these people where they were and how He challenged His own disciples to trust in God's provision. We are reminded that God cares deeply for us and that He will use us in big ways if we offer Him what we have. |
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10/29/2014 completed
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Luke 9:18-62 Luke 9:18-62 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Over the centuries, countless groups and individuals have made claims about the person of Jesus Christ, but that's not enough to know who He really is. Luke presents an accurate picture as he records both Jesus' claims about Himself and what those nearest said about Him. As we continue our study in Luke 9, we consider two different ways to approach life, how to navigate mountaintop and valley experiences, and how worship and evangelism should naturally weave together in our lives. |
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11/5/2014 completed
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Luke 10 Luke 10 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The service we give to the Lord is important, but it's equally important to sit before Him in adoration. In Luke 10, we read that Jesus sent out a group of His followers to share His message of peace, told the parable of the good Samaritan, and encountered sisters Mary and Martha. As we study these stories, we are reminded to keep our focus on Christ. |
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11/19/2014 completed
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Luke 11:1-28 Luke 11:1-28 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As the disciples listened to Jesus' teachings and watched Him perform miraculous works, they also saw His dynamic prayer life with God the Father. In this study of Luke 11, we learn that praising and pouting are difficult to do at the same time, see Jesus' great power as he encountered an unclean spirit, and break down the prayer that He gave to the disciples. |
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1/7/2015 completed
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Luke 11:29-12:21 Luke 11:29-12:21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As the antagonism toward Jesus began to grow, the focus of Luke's gospel transitions from the works of Jesus to the words of Jesus. In this study, we see that the Pharisees were unwilling to accept Jesus, focusing only on outward acts. We are cautioned to watch out for hypocrisy in our lives and focus on our relationship with God rather than material satisfaction. |
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1/14/2015 completed
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Luke 12:22-13:9 Luke 12:22-13:9 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As Jesus began His private ministry to His disciples, He explained what the attitude of His followers should be. In this study, we are reminded that we can rest in God's care because of our new relationship with Him, even when we're tempted to worry. We are also challenged to let our faith become action by living differently than the world and working to bring others into God's kingdom while we still can. |
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1/28/2015 completed
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Luke 13:10-14:24 Luke 13:10-14:24 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus often searched out those who were overlooked by society. He wanted to heal them and love them so He could showcase His work in them to the world. Unfortunately, His acts of love weren't always accepted. In this study, we see the response of His religious adversaries who strictly adhered to the Law of the Old Testament. We also learn that tradition can cause us to miss the most important thing: a relationship with the Lord. |
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2/4/2015 completed
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Luke 14:15-15:32 Luke 14:15-15:32 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus was a master storyteller, and He shared stories that shed light on some important truths. In this study, we examine five different parables of Jesus about things that had been lost. We learn what our highest priority should be, what it really means to be a disciple, and what the Lord is all about—rescuing those who were once lost and redeeming them for His glory. |
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2/11/2015 completed
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Luke 16:1-18 Luke 16:1-18 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary After Jesus addressed several religious leaders in Luke 15, He turned His attention to the disciples to teach about stewardship. Jesus essentially asked them what they were investing their lives in—the temporal or the eternal? In this study, we learn that we must answer this same question and that our response will reveal who we truly serve. |
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2/18/2015 completed
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Luke 16:19-17:37 Luke 16:19-17:37 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As Jesus continued to talk to His disciples and the nearby Pharisees, He told them stories about the kingdom of heaven and warned those listening about their eternal fate. He also shared four basic things expected of those who follow Him. In this message, we're challenged to forgive freely, serve faithfully, live thankfully, and be prepared for Jesus' second coming. |
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3/25/2015 completed
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Luke 19 Luke 19 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In Luke 19, Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem as the Messiah and the Passover Lamb, beginning the grand finale of His life: death on the cross. As we look at the story of Zacchaeus, we learn that all of us are short in stature, spiritually speaking. We're also challenged to faithfully serve the Lord, and we study one of the Bible's most intricate prophecies about the end times. |
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4/1/2015 completed
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Luke 20 Luke 20 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Luke 20 is all about confrontation: in the middle of the crowded temple court, Jesus addressed the Pharisees and Sadducees' pointed questions with sharp wisdom and divine discernment. Mere days before His crucifixion, we also see Jesus expose the sin of His chosen people and discuss the topics of baptism, taxes, and the resurrection of the dead. |
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4/8/2015 completed
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Luke 21 Luke 21 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As Jesus continued to teach in the temple just days before His death, He noted the generosity of a poor widow and then launched into the Olivet Discourse, in which He gave an overview of what the end times will look like. This chapter of Luke is extremely relevant for believers today as we watch and wait for Jesus to come back and establish His kingdom on earth. |
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4/15/2015 completed
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Luke 22:1-46 Luke 22:1-46 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In Luke 22, Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Passover, which was—and is—of monumental importance to the Jewish nation. As we get into the details of the Passover meal itself, we examine how Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross would soon transform the meal's meaning, and we are reminded of the coming kingdom and Jesus' love for all people. |
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4/22/2015 completed
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Luke 22:39-23:1 Luke 22:39-23:1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Human life—including human failure—began in the garden of Eden, but new life began in the garden of Gethsemane. In the second half of Luke 22, we see how Jesus fought the battle for our eternal fate, and we learn about Judas' betrayal and Peter's denial, both of which demonstrate God's sovereignty and control. |
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4/29/2015 completed
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Luke 23 Luke 23 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Luke 23 details the sentencing, beating, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ, the Anointed One. In our study of this chapter, we explore the significance of where Jesus was crucified and ponder the great truth that the cross had to come before the empty tomb. |
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5/6/2015 completed
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Luke 24 Luke 24 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As we wrap up our study in the book of Luke, we zero in on the event that sets Christianity apart from every other religion: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this message, we dive into the details surrounding the resurrection, including the women's visit to the tomb, the disciples' conversation on the road to Emmaus, and Jesus' ascension. |
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