Luke - 36 Sessions

Recounting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God

His time in Galilee

1. Introduction, The Prologue (Luke 1:1–4)

2. The Infancy Narrative (Luke 1:5–2:52)

3. Preparation for the Ministry of Jesus (Luke 3)

4. The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 1-15)

5. Jesus' Ministry Luke (4:16–5:16)

6. Controversy (Luke 5:17–6:11)

7. Jesus teaches the disciples (Luke 6:12–49)

8. Who is this Jesus? (Luke 7:1–50)

9. Ears to Hear (Luke 8:1–21)

10. Fear versus Faith (Luke 8:22–56)

11. Sharing the Ministry—and Destiny—of a Cross-Bearing King (Luke 9:1–50)

On his way to Jerusalem, the Cross, Jesus tells of the kingdom of God

12. Kingdom Priorities (Luke 9:51–11:13)

13. Kingdoms in Conflict (Luke 11:14–54)

14. Preparing for Judgment (Luke 12:1–59)

15. Judgment, Conflict, Kingdom (Luke 13:1–21)

16. The Last Will Be First (Luke 13:22–14:24)

17. Radical Demands, Radical Grace (Luke 14:25–15:32)

18. Of Riches and Repentance (Luke 16:1–31)

19. Radical Demands, Radical Need (Luke 17:1–10)

20. Mercy and Gratitude (Luke 17:11–19)

21. The Coming of the Kingdom (Luke 17:20–18:8)

22. Kingdom Humility (Luke 18:9–17)

23. Leaving All to Follow the King (Luke 18:18–34)

24. Persistent Faith, True Repentance (Luke 18:35–19:10)

25. About the Master’s Business (Luke 19:11–27)

Jesus, the cross and resurrection 

26. Triumph and Tragedy (Luke 19:28–48)

27. Jesus: Answers—Issues—Challenges (Luke 20:1–21:4)

28. Judgment in This Age and the Next (Luke 21:5–38)

29. The Significance of Jesus’ Death (Luke 22:1–22)

30. Preparing for Coming Trials (Luke 22:23–65)

31. Jesus Is Tried, Found Innocent—and Condemned (Luke 22:66–23:25)

32. The Death of the Son of God (Luke 23:26–56)

33 The Earliest Eyewitnesses of Jesus’ Resurrection (Luke 24:1–12)

34. Jesus Persuades Skeptics on the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13–35)

35. Jesus Provides Further Evidence of His Resurrection (Luke 24:36–43)

36. Jesus Prepares His People for Faith, Obedience, and Mission (Luke 24:44–53)


The Gospel of Luke is divided into several sections that cover Jesus' life from birth to ascension:

  • Prologue: 1:1–4

  • Infancy Narrative: 1:5–2:52

  • Preparation for the Public Ministry: 3:1–4:13

  • Ministry in Galilee: 4:14–9:50

  • Journey to Jerusalem: 9:51–19:27

  • Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem: 19:28–21:38

  • Passion Narrative: 22:1–23:56

  • Resurrection Narrative: 24:1–53


Journey to Jerusalem: 9:51–19:27