Luke

45 episodes name Luke in the title as the study. They are listed in the order they were published.

1. March 29, 2022Who is Luke? - Luke 1-6, week 1 (Season Premiere)Why was this book written? Who is Luke? Why would he write about Jesus? This week we look into these questions in our longest discussions yet.1 hr 5 min
2. April 5, 2022Mary's Excited - Luke 1-6, week 2Pregnant with Jesus, with how the world then treated women in general never mind an unwed expecting mother, you would think Mary would have been terrified. But she was not. She sang a song of Joy.52 min
3. April 12, 2022Losing Jesus - Luke 1-6, week 3Mary and Joseph lost Jesus on the way back from Passover and didn't notice for 3 days? If we asked people on the street who Pilate was, would they knew? How about Jesus? Would they really know who He…46 min
4. April 19, 2022Is this Mary's Lineage? - Luke 1-6, week 4The lineage of Jesus is given in 3 gospels. Why is the one in Luke unique in comparison? Judah has a theory why. This episode could start a few arguments.1 hr 1 min
5. April 26, 2022Jesus's Baptism - Luke 1-6, week 5The specter of a dove came upon Jesus when He was baptized. Or was it an actual dove, that later made a nest? Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and listen to John the Baptist. And what…38 min
6. May 3, 2022Jesus vs Satan - Luke 1-6, week 6Are you walking around in the confidence that Jesus wins? We know the end of the story.54 min
7. May 10, 2022The Forest for the Trees - Luke 1-6, week 7Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. God works on the Sabbath and Jesus healed on the Sabbath, in front of everyone. Including the Pharisees who were more upset Jesus healed on the Sabbath instead of seeing…1 hr
8. May 17, 2022Choosing the Apostles - Luke 1-6, week 8Jesus had many disciples but only 12 apostles. When it came time to choose, He first prayed all night to His heavenly Father. When have any of us ever just prayed all night? Woe to you in the VIP…50 min
9. May 24, 2022Pulling an All-nighter - Luke 1-6, week 9Jesus would regularly go off and pray alone, sometimes praying all night. Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player ever in basketball got there through doing extra hours before and after game…50 min
10. May 31, 2022Keeping Strong - Luke 1-6, week 10 (final)It's real if you go to Him. Depression, drug use, and suicide are talked about in this week's episode. Listener discretion is advised.54 min
11. June 14, 2022The God Particle - Luke 7-12, Week 1Jesus caused waves everywhere He went. He healed the sick, He mended the broken, He raised the dead. Of course word of His deeds would travel faster than any man could on foot.38 min
12. June 21, 2022Far More Important - Luke 7-12, week 2We think we do such important work everyday. But is it really? Compared to the mission put forth by Jesus, is what you do really that important? Even after seeing the holy trinity manifest in front…46 min
13. June 28, 2022Becoming Simon - Luke 7-12, week 3When Jesus ate at the house of a Pharisee named Simon, He was greeted by a woman who would not stop kissing His feet. How we like to think we are that woman. And some of us, we were that woman.…54 min
14. July 5, 2022Sowing Seeds - Luke 7-12, week 4Jesus used parables to show a point, to give insight into what God is looking for from us. He tried to take to make it simple and would talk to his audience. Which led sometimes to His disciples, his…31 min
15. September 6, 2022Who's in heaven, Mother Teresa or Adolf Hitler? - Luke 7-12, week 5Who truly knows a person's heart? What motivates you to do good? Is it because you love your fellow man or are you trying to balance the cosmic scales? When Jesus was crucified, there was a man on…48 min
16. September 13, 2022True Forgiveness - Luke 7-12, week 6To truly be forgiven. We all want it. To feel the peace that comes when we feel the Lord presence and know it is well with our souls. But are we willing to offer that same forgiveness to others. To…55 min
17. September 20, 2022Tragically Aware - Luke 7-12, week 7To believe is not enough, you must remain tragically aware of your shortcomings, and work on improving them. Jesus didn't say go forth and make followers, He said "Go forth and make disciples". Don't…52 min
18. September 27, 2022The Good Samaritan - Luke 7-12, week 8Treat your neighbor as yourself. But who is your neighbor? Is it the members of your bible study? Is it your co-workers? Is it the guy who lives in the next apartment? Who is your neighbor? Jesus…39 min
19. October 18, 2022Dust in the Wind - Luke 7-12, week 9Even if you did fight for your right to party, in the end all we are is dust in the wind. All the money in the world will not buy you another minute of life, another breath. Jesus is the only way to…49 min
20. October 25, 2022Much to Lose - Luke 7-12, week 10Sell all your belongings and give the money to the poor. Easy to say "Yeah we should do that." But who actually does? It leads into the topic we end up discussing this week, 'What lies in your…55 min
21. November 1, 2022Louis Vuitton Sneakers - Luke 7-12, week 11 (final)You can't plan when the last time will be, but you can be ready for it. The last time you see a friend, the last time you see a sunset, we never know when. But we are given by the grace of God the…48 min
22. November 8, 2022Tower of Siloam - Luke 13-18, week 1While driving, someone passes by you going dangerously fast. A little while later you see that same car but they had an accident. "Well they had that coming with how fast they were going." Might have…43 min
23. November 15, 2022Dead End - Luke 13-18, week 2There's times in life you feel like your at a dead end. But it's at these times that God is giving us lessons, that only later in life we see. Even if it's just His way of telling you, you aren't…40 min
24. November 22, 2022Sharing is Caring - Luke 13-18, week 3The first lesson many of us learn is how to share. Sharing is caring is the slogan you might have learned. But why do we need to learn to share? Shouldn't it be part of us from birth? No it's not. We…38 min
25. November 28, 2022The Parable of the Older Brother - Luke 13-18, week 4We all like to see ourselves as the Prodigal Son or Daughter. God welcoming us back to his kingdom with arms wide open. But what happens after that? You become the older brother? You see new people…54 min
26. December 6, 2022No Brown M&Ms - Luke 13-18, week 5If you do well with the small things, God will give you the big things. If you are willing to overlook the small details, why would you be trusted with the big ones? God wants us to do everything as…54 min
27. December 13, 2022Ask Not - Luke 13-18, week 6Throughout time, people have doubted scripture even when the evidence is right before their eyes. How many of the people Jesus fed were cheering for his crucifixion? We must share and spread His word…51 min
28. January 17, 2023Where is The Kingdom of God - Luke 13-18, week 7Where is the kingdom of God? Is it only seen after your physical death? Is it in the halls and pews of your local church building? Or is it in the people of the body of Christ? We are ambassadors of…49 min
29. January 24, 2023Heart of a Servant - Luke 13-18, week 8Not only are we commanded to help our neighbors but to do it out of goodness and not for gain. Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.49 min
30. January 31, 2023A Gift Unto Itself - Luke 13-18, week 9What does it mean to never cease praying? God is always with us. Every second, every day. He sees our good deeds, and our selfish ways. If you treat Him as a friend, someone you can talk to, a…41 min
31. February 7, 2023Grateful and Thankful - Luke 13-18, week 10 (final)When Jesus healed, how many said thank you? When people give, how many are giving out of obligation and how many are giving out of gratitude and love? Jesus sees our heart more than He sees our deeds.51 min
32. February 14, 2023A Day in the Life of a Tax Collector - Luke 19-24. week 1Besides being a wee little man, what else is known about Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbed a tree to see Jesus. He literally went out on a limb. Not being a popular figure in town, Zacchaeus…41 min
33. February 21, 2023Are You Hoarding Your Silver? - Luke 19-24, week 2You don’t have to have money to give to the kingdom of Heaven. Your God given talents and skills might be just what is needed. Whether it’s your talents on the guitar or your skills with a hammer,…40 min
34. February 28, 2023Getting a New Ride - Luke 19-24, week 3When you hear rumor of a great revolutionary King is coming, how do you expect him to arrive? Possibly in a parade of cars, surrounded by guards, maybe even military. When Jesus went into Jerusalem,…45 min
35. March 7, 2023Whip It! - Luke 19-24, week 4Jesus was a craftsman and he made all kinds of things. He worked with stone, he probably knew about wood working, and oh he also made a whip. He then used said whip to tell the money changers what He…48 min
36. March 14, 2023A Widow's Heart - Luke 19-24, week 5Jesus sat and watched the tithe box, and saw a widow give everything she had to the kingdom. The most generous isn't always the most obvious. Sometimes those who appear to have the least, give the…46 min
37. March 21, 2023The Mount of Olives - Luke 19-24, week 6How long does it take to form a habit? Jesus had a habit of alone time with His Heavenly Father. As a church we like to promote the 5-5-5 challenge, 5 minutes of reading scripture, 5 minutes of…32 min
38. April 4, 2023The Devil Made Me Do It - Luke 19-24, week 7Be honest, when you've sinned in your life at some point you used the excuse "The Devil Made Me Do It" or at least thought about using it. At the end of the day we are the one's responsible for our…35 min
39. April 11, 2023Man on a Mission - Luke 19-24, week 8This week we look into Peter's motivations when he denied Jesus. Was he scared? Or was he pulling off his part of Jesus' master plan? Unknowingly put on and fulfilling his mission.39 min
40. April 18, 2023Today in Paradise - Luke 19-24, week 9 (Week 40 of Luke)Ever just pass a test? Or how about just qualifying for a tournament? Just getting the project done right before deadline? Well that last one, we here at Thrive might know a thing or two about. Jesus…46 min
41. April 25, 2023The Shepherd Gathers His Flock - Luke 19-24, week 10It feels like the end. Their leader was hung on a cross, after one of their own betrayed Him. The Apostles aren't sure what to do next. Some are ready to go back to their old lives as if this was…36 min
42. May 2, 2023The Crucifixion - Luke 19-24, week 11 (Episode 100)He suffered for all the sins of the world. How realistic was The Passion of Christ's portrayal? Why is The Crucifixion so important? He is the way, the truth, and the life.47 min
43. May 9, 2023Waiting on the Spirit - Luke 19-24, week 12 (Season Finale)Before Asceding to Heaven, Jesus told his followers to wait in Jerrulsalem for the Holy Spirit to descend on them. A final test for his followers.38 min
44. December 12, 2023Christmas 2023, part 1 - Luke 1 & 2It's the Christmas Season and we are taking a time out from Acts to take a look back at Luke and the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.38 min
45. December 21, 2023Christmas 2023, part 2 - Luke 1 & 2How do you raise the Savior of us all? How do you tell the Messiah no? What do you teach the one foretold to come by religious scholars when all you know is stone working? Just some of the questions…40 min