Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 21-22

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading and studying the past few weeks gave many important lessons that can be applied in how we live today. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus so he took the initiative to climb a tree to get a … Continue reading →

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Stepping Ahead Of Roadblocks

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Sadducees only accepted a part of the scripture but rejected any scripture about resurrection and other powers of God such as angels and spirits (Acts 23:8). The basis of the Sadducees’ question to Jesus in Luke 20:27-47 is the … Continue reading →

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The Strategy to Trap Jesus

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for ways to trap Jesus. Reading in Luke 20:19-26, they employed a new strategy by sending spies who pretended to be sincere so they could catch Jesus in something He … Continue reading →

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Leading With Servant Authority

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

As written in Luke 20:1-18, there is a conflict of authority between the religious leaders and Jesus. Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and was angry when he saw people buying and selling within the Temple. The Pharisees reaction … Continue reading →

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The Coming King

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

We read in Luke 19:29-48 that Jesus told two of his disciples to get a colt for him to ride into Jerusalem. This fulfills what was written in Zechariah 9:9 about the coming King. They brought the colt to Jesus, … Continue reading →

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