Sin’s ransom is costly. There are no discounts, subsidies, generics. Only full price is accepted. But what makes grace, grace is not what it costs, but who pays. Christ alone has fully paid full price. Are you still trying to pay the cost yourself? Join us as we examine Luke 2:21-40 and see the cost of our salvation begin to come into focus through the rituals of the law and the song of Simeon.
Category Archives: Luke
12/21/2025 | “Unlikely Converts” | Luke 2:1-20
Christ was born in obscurity. Announced only to shepherds, the most despised class of society. Ever under suspicion, barred from temple worship and law courts, these men were unlikely converts. No one gave them anything, but God gave them everything! Join us as we examine the story of the shepherds in Luke 2 and consider God’s powerful plan to save the most unlikely of converts.
12/07/2025 | “A Great Mystery” | Luke 1:26-38
“How will these things be?” Mary asked. And we wonder the same things as we ponder Jesus, fully God and fully man, two natures yet one person, forever. The angel’s answer points us to one of the most remarkable and precious truths of our faith. Join us as we examine Luke 1:26-38 and consider this question, why it is important and how we are to respond.
04/27/2025 | “A New Normal” | Luke 24:36-53
After Jesus’ Resurrection, his disciples faced a new normal. For 40 days, Jesus comforts their fears, commissions them give the world the gospel, and promises His presence through the Holy Spirit. The end of the gospel story is only the beginning. Join us as we examine the “end of the beginning” from Luke 24 and consider the new normal for followers of Jesus Christ.
04/20/2025 | “Not Here” | Luke 24:1-12
What is your response to the Resurrection? For those who encountered an empty tomb and a Risen Christ, the Resurrection changed everything. Has it changed everything for you? Has it changed anything in you? Join us as we examine Luke 24:1-12 and consider the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus.
04/13/2025 | “Behold Your King!” | Luke 23:26-56
Luke’s gospel gives scarcely any details about the crucifixion but focuses on the reactions of those Jesus encountered on his Via Dolorosa. He was met with pity, mockery and bitter anger, but also remarkable and unexpected faith. What is your response to the cross? Does it evoke pity, mockery, or despair? Or does it call you to repentance, faith, and hope? Join us this Lord’s Day as we examine Luke 23:26-56 and consider the Kingship of Christ, powerfully declared, brazenly rejected and savingly believed.
04/06/2025 | “Crime Drama” | Luke 22:63-23:25
Pilate’s courtroom is history’s greatest miscarriage of justice. Everyone is guilty – the judge, the prosecutors, the jury – everyone that is except the one on trial. But Jesus is no mere victim of injustice, but a willing sacrifice to divine justice Because of this we have peace with God and with one another. And that is good news! Join us this Lord’s Day as we examine Luke 22:63-23:25 as it unfolds Christ’s innocence and condemnation for our guilt and pardon.
12/22/2024 | “A Great Mystery” | Luke 1:26-38
“How will these things be?” Mary asked. And we wonder the same things as we ponder Jesus, fully God and fully man, two natures yet one person, forever. The angel’s answer points us to one of the most remarkable and precious truths of our faith. Join us as we examine Luke 1:26-38 and consider this question, why it is important and how we are to respond.
01/21/2024 | “Growth Chart” | Luke 2:40-52
Humans grow. We record growth with baby books, doorframe marks, & photo collages. Jesus grew too. The Bible says he grew in size, wisdom, & favor with God & man. He learned to obey. This surprises us. But it should not.
The story of the boy Jesus at the Temple is more than a literary transition from his infancy to his manhood. It is a critical passage reiterating the glorious truth of our Savior’s full humanity. Join us as we examine Luke 2:40-52 and consider the reality and significance of Jesus’ full humanity.
01/14/2024 | “Paying Full Price” | Luke 2:21-40
Sin’s ransom is costly. There are no discounts, subsidies, generics. Only full price is accepted. But what makes grace, grace is not what it costs, but who pays. Christ alone has fully paid full price. Are you still trying to pay the cost yourself? Join us as we examine Luke 2:21-40 and see the cost of our salvation begin to come into focus through the rituals of the law and the song of Simeon.