LUKE: The Greatest Story Ever Told
3: The Lord's Servant
December 1, 2013 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:26–38, Luke 1:16–17, Matthew 22:41–42
"The King is Coming." The announcement that Israel has been awaiting had finally come, but not how they expected. Today we discover the heartbeat of the Lord's servant and consider the question, "Am I the Lord's servant?"
4: God's Promises
December 8, 2013 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:39–55
Is it possible that we don't know how to trust God with the future because we don't know of God's faithfulness in the past? This is why we, following the example of Mary, must know God's word - to know His faithfulness throughout all generations. Then we must BEHAVE like we BELIEVE God's promises are true.
5: The HERO of the Story
December 15, 2013 • Jackie Watts • Luke 1:20, Malachi 4:2
Have you ever had the perfect chance to honor Jesus but - instead - you pushed Him out of the way - and YOU became the Hero of the Story? Today we are going to see that, while God wants to use us IN the story, He deserves & desires to be The HERO of the Story.
8: The Greatest Goal
January 5, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Luke 22:70—23:1, Luke 2:41–52
Some people think the Greatest Goal is to please our peers or parents. But the older you get the more you realize this is simply not true nor possible. What is the Greatest Goal? Today we learn that lesson from a 12-year old boy.
9: The Evidence of Forgiveness
January 12, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Jeremiah 2:2, Luke 12:4–5, Proverbs 26:11, Psalm 32:1–5
Forgiven; a word that offers hope and restoration of relationships. Are YOU forgiven? Many people would respond, “I sure hope so.” But is it possible to KNOW so? Today we examine The Evidence of Forgiveness.
10: The Star of the Show
January 19, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Leviticus 18:16, Leviticus 20:21, 2 Timothy 3:12–13, Luke 12:50, Mark 6:18
Sometimes people have the tendency to confuse God’s messengers with God’s Messiah. But a messenger is not the Messiah and today we discover why humble messengers are quick to point others to The STAR of the Show
11: The Family Tree of Jesus
January 26, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Genesis 49:10, Genesis 15:4, Genesis 15:6
Who's in YOUR family tree? Everybody has a cousin Eddie - someone you rather not claim. But who are you proud to be related to? Regardless of your genealogy one thing is for sure: All families need God's forgiveness. Today we discover why Dr. Luke took the time and effort to show us 'The Family Tree of Jesus'.
13: TRUTH on Tour
February 9, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Luke 18:13, John 9:39
Have you ever been in trouble because your words were insincere? What about the reverse - have you ever been in trouble because your words WERE sincere? You told the TRUTH, the other person DIDN’T want to hear it…and it cost you. It cost a powerful young rabbi who called Himself the Way, the TRUTH, & the Life too. But His message of TRUTH can bring you REAL LIFE.
14: Doctrine, Demons, & Diseases
February 16, 2014 • Jackie Watts • Luke 4:31–44
Teaching good doctrine, telling demons where to go, & healing untreatable diseases...that's what Jesus did in Capernaum. Today we discover how Jesus amazed His audience, challenging them to Know WHO God is & Trust WHAT God says.