Luke Outline part 1

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE CHAPTER 1

I. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK: VS 1-4

A. This is the value of the truth. v 1 (The truth produces faith.) John 17:17, Romans 10:17 B. This is the authenticity of the truth. v 2 (We have eyewitnesses of the truth of Christ.) 1 Cor. 15:1-8 C. This is the motivation of the truth. v 3 (The truth will motivate us to go in the direction of righteousness.) John 8:31- 32 D. This is the purpose of the truth. v 4 (The truth instructs us in righteousness.) 2 Tim. 3:16-17 II. THE FUTURE PARENTS OF JOHN, THE BAPTIST: VS 5-12 A. These were the names of his parents. v 5 (Zacharias and Elizabeth would be his parents.) B. This was the nature of his parents. v 6 (They were righteous before God.) C. This was the sadness of his parents. v 7 (They had no children.) D. This was the hope of his parents. vs 8-12 (An angel of the Lord appeared unto Zacharias.) III. THE BIRTH OF JOHN, THE BAPTIST IS FORETOLD: VS 13-15 A. This was the announcement of his birth. v 13 (The angel of the Lord said that Elizabeth would have a son whose name would be called John.) B. These were the blessings of his birth. vs 14-17 1. Many people would rejoice because of his work. vs 14-17 2. John would be the forerunner of Christ. v 17 C. This was the proof of his coming birth. vs 18-23 (Zacharias would not be able to speak until John was born.) D. This was the preparation of his coming birth. vs 24-25 (Elizabeth hid herself for five month because she had conceived.) IV. THE BIRTH OF JESUS IS FORETOLD: VS 26-38 A. This was the announcement of His birth. vs 26-31 (Mary would have a Son whose name would be called Jesus.) B. These were the blessings of His birth. vs 32-33 1. Christ would be the head of the church. v 32, Eph. 1:18-23 2. Christ would establish a Spiritual Kingdom. v 33, John 18:36 C. This was the miracle of His birth. vs 34-38 (The birth of Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit.) V. MARY VISITED ELIZABETH: VS 39-45 A. This was the reality of her visit. vs 39-40 (Mary saluted Elizabeth.) B. This was the blessings of her visit. vs 41-45 (Elizabeth was blessed by Mary.) VI. THE MAGNIFICAT: VS 46-56 A. This was the happiness of the Magnificat. vs 46-47 (Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord.") B. These were the reasons for the Magnificat. vs 48-49 1. The Lord had done great things for Mary. v 48 2. The Lord would do great things for other people. v 49, Acts 10:34-35 C. These are the blessings of the Magnificat. vs 50-55 1. The mercy of God would be for all people. v 50, Matt. 11:28-30 2. The power of God will be exercised for all people. vs 51-52, Romans 1:16 3. The spiritual blessings of God will be extended to all people. v 53, Eph. 1:3 4. The promises of God would be kept. vs 54-55, 2 Peter 3:9 D. This was the results of the Magnificat. v 56 (Mary abode with Elizabeth for three month and returned home.) VII. THE BIRTH OF JOHN, THE BAPTIST: VS 57-66 A. This was the reality of his birth. v 57 (Elizabeth brought forth a son.) B. This was the joy of his birth. v 58 (Her friends rejoiced for her.) C. This was the name for his birth. vs 59-66 1. His name would not be Zacharias. vs 59-62 2. His name would be John. vs 63-66 VIII. THE PROPHECY OF ZECHARIAH: VS 67-80 A. This was the authenticity of his prophecy. v 67 (Zechariah was full of the Holy Spirit.) 2 Peter 1:20-21 B. These were the blessings of his prophecy. vs 68-75 1. God would redeem His people. vs 68-69, Acts 2:21, Romans 1:16-18 2. God would keep His promise of salvation. vs 70-75, 2 Peter 3:9 C. These would be the assurances of his prophecy. vs 76-79 1. John would prepare the way for the Lord. v 76 2. John would extend the mercies of God. vs 77-79 D. This was the accomplishment of this prophecy. v 80 (John began his work for the Lord.) CHAPTER 2

I. THE BIRTH OF JESUS: VS 1-7

A. This was the time of His birth. vs 1-3 (The birth of Jesus was during the time that all people would be taxed.) B. This was the place of His birth. vs 4-5 (Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.) C. The accomplishment of His birth. vs 6-7 (Mary brought forth her firstborn Son.) Gal. 4:4-7 II. THE PROCLAMATION OF HIS BIRTH: VS 8-20 A. These were the announcements of His birth. vs 8-12 1. The angel of the Lord would announce His birth to the shepherds abiding in the fields. vs 8-9 2. These were the blessings of announcing His birth. vs 10-11 (All people of the earth would be spiritually blessed.) Eph. 1:3 3. This was the proof for announcing His birth. v 12 ("Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.") B. These were the praises of His birth. vs 13-15 1. The birth of Jesus brought heavenly praises. Heb. 1:6 2. The birth of Jesus would bring earthly peace among men in whom God is well pleased. Phil. 2:13, Phil. 4:6 C. These are the blessings of His birth. vs 16-20 1. A person can find the Lord. v 16, Acts 17:24-28 2. A Christian should witness for Christ. vs 17-19, Acts 1:8, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 3. A saint must glorify God. v 20, 1 Cor. 6:19-20 III. THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE: VS 21-24 A. This was the time of His presentation. v 21 (Jesus was presented at the temple on the eight day.) B. This was the name of His presentation. v 21 (He was circumcised and given the name: Jesus.) C. This was the reason for His presentation. vs 22-24 (This was done according the law of Moses.) Lev. 12:8 IV. THE PRAISES OF SIMEON: VS 25-35 A. These were his qualifications to praise the Lord. vs 25-27 1. Simeon was just. v 25, Matt. 7:12 2. Simeon was inspired of God. v 26, 2 Peter 1:20-21 3. Simeon was led by the Spirit. v 27 , Romans 8:14-17 B. These were the words of his praises to God. vs 28-32 1. Simeon was thankful to God. vs 28-29, Phil. 4:6 2. Simeon affirmed God's salvation to man. v 30, Matt. 11:28-30 3. Simeon revealed the promises of God. vs 31-32, 2 Peter 1:4 C. These were the results of His praises to God. vs 33-35 1. Christ would cause some people to marvel. John 3:1-7 2. Christ would be accepted by some people. John 1:11-13 3. Christ would be rejected by some people. 1 Cor. 1:22-23 V. THE PRAISES OF ANNA: VS 36-38 A. This was her qualification to praise the Lord. vs 36-37 (Anna was a God-fearing woman who praised God regularly.) B. These are the words of her praises. v 38 (Anna knew that Christ would offer redemption to Israel.) Romans 1:16 VI. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD OF JESUS: VS 39-40 A. Jesus grew up in Nazareth. v 39 B. Jesus grew in the wisdom of God. v 40 VII. SEEKING JESUS: VS 41-52 A. Jesus went to Jerusalem. vs 41-42 1. All people should go to Jerusalem for religious authority. Isa. 2:1-3 2. The gospel was first preached in Jerusalem. Luke 24:44-48 3. The church was first established in Jerusalem. Acts 2:1-47 B. Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. v 43 1. All people should stay in Jerusalem for religious authority. Gal. 1:6-9 2. Some people will depart from the faith. 1 Tim. 4:1-3 3. Some people will pervert the truth. 2 Tim. 4:1-4 C. Jesus was found in Jerusalem. vs 44-52 1. All persons can find Jesus in the heavenly Jerusalem. Col. 3:1-4 2. All people must give up their religious error. Matt. 15:8-9 3. All people should leave their earthly headquarters such as Rome, Boston, Etc. 4. All people need to obey the truth of God. 1 Peter 2:5-9 CHAPTER 3

I. THE PREACHING OF JOHN, THE BAPTIST: VS 1-14

A. This was the authority for his preaching. vs 1-2 (The word of God was the authority of John, the Baptist.) 2 Tim. 4:1-4 B. These were the purposes of his preaching. vs 3-6 1. John preached to offer salvation to those persons who would accept it. v 3, Rev. 22:17 2. John preached to fulfill prophecy. vs 4-6, Isa. 40:3-5 C. These were the rebukes of his preaching. vs 7-9 1. John rebuked the Jewish leaders. v 7, Matt. 5:19 2. John revealed that the Jewish leaders would have to produce the fruit of righteousness. vs 8-9, Gal. 5:22-23 D. These were the three-fold responses to his preaching. vs 10-14 1. God wants His people to do benevolent work. vs 10-11, Gal. 6:10 2. God desires that His people be honest in all of their dealings with each other. vs 12-13, Matt. 7:12 3. God wishes that His people would learn to be content with those things which they possess in life. v 14, Heb. 13:5-6 II. JOHN'S TESTIMONY OF CHRIST: VS 15-17 A. This was the expectation for Christ. v 15 (Some people were wondering if John was the Christ.) B. This was the preeminence of Christ. v 16 (Christ was greater than John.) C. These would be the works of Christ. v 17 1. Christ would redeem humanity. Matt. 11:28-30 2. Christ will judge humanity. John 12:48 3. Christ will give humanity a just reward. 2 Cor. 5:10 III. THE RESULTS OF JOHN'S PREACHING: VS 18-20 A. John revealed the whole counsel of God. v 18 B. John was persecuted for his preaching. vs 19-20 IV. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS: VS 21-22 A. This was the reality of His baptism. v 21 (Jesus was baptized.) B. These were the results of His baptism. vs 21-22 1. Jesus prayed. 2. Jesus was Divinely glorified. 3. Jesus was Divinely approved. V. THE GENEALOGY OF CHRIST IS LISTED IN VERSES 23-38

CHAPTER 4

I. THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS: VS 1-13

A. This was the time of His temptations. vs 1-2 1. Jesus was tempted when He was the weakest. 2. Christians are tempted when they are the weakest. James 1:13-15 B. These were the ways in which Jesus was tempted. vs 3-9 1. Jesus was tempted to doubt because the devil used the word if three times. James 1:5-8 2. Jesus was tempted to believe false teachings because the devil twisted the scriptures on Him. Vs 9-11, Psa. 91:11, 2 Peter 3:15-16 C. These were the allurements of His temptations. vs 3,5-7,9 1. Jesus was tempted to fulfill the lust of His flesh. v 3, Gal. 5:19-21 2. Jesus was tempted to inflate Himself with the pride of life. vs 5-7, Luke 18:9-14 3. Jesus was tempted to fulfill the lusts of His eyes. vs 9-11, 2 Peter 2:14 D. These were the ways by which Jesus overcame His temptations. vs 4,8,12 1. Jesus knew the word of God. v 4, 2 Tim. 3:14-17 2. Jesus believed the word of God. v 8, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 John 5:4, 1 Cor. 10:13 3. Jesus obeyed the word of God. v 12, Acts 20:32, Romans 6:16-18 E. This was the result of His temptations. v 13 1. The devil departed from Him for a season. v 13 2. A Christian must stand against the devil each day of his life. 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7 II. JESUS IN GALILEE: VS 14-15 A. Jesus demonstrated His power. v 14, Matt. 28:18-20 B. Jesus revealed fame. v 14, Rev. 2:26-27 C. Jesus did His works. v 15, Eph. 2:10 D. Jesus displayed His glory. v 15, Col. 3:1-4 III. JESUS IN NAZARETH: VS 16-30 A. This was His custom of life. v 16 1. Jesus stood up for the truth of God. v 16, John 14:6 2. Christians must stand up for the truth of God. Eph. 6:14 B. These were the purposes of His life. vs 17-21 1. Jesus wanted to preach the gospel. Romans 1:15-16 2. Jesus wished to offer salvation to all people. Matt. 11:28-30 3. Jesus desired to fulfill the law of Moses. Col. 2:14, Gal. 3:19 C. These were the rejections to His life. vs 22-30 1. Those people rejected His gracious words of life. v 22, John 12:48 2. Those people denied His authority. vs 23-24, Matt. 28:18-20 3. Those people declined His teachings. vs 25-28, Col. 3:16-7 4. Those people refused His blessings. vs 28-30, Eph. 1:3 IV. JESUS IN CAPERNAUM: VS 31-32 A. Jesus taught the word of God on the Sabbath day unto them. v 31 B. They were astonished at His powerful words of life. v 32, Heb. 4:12 V. THE POWER OF CHRIST: VS 33-37 A. This was the need for His power. vs 33-34 1. There was a man in the synagogue who had an unclean spirit. vs 33-34 2. All people need the power of Christ to free themselves from the powers of sin. Romans 7:24 B. This was the demonstration of His power. v 35 1. Jesus healed the man who had the unclean spirit. v 35 2. The power of the gospel can make us to overcome the powers of sin. Romans 1:16, 2 Tim. 1:10, 1 Tim. 1:15 C. These were the results of His power. vs 36-37 1. The power of Christ amazed the people. v 36, Acts 9:19-22 2. The power of Christ increased His fame. v 37, Gal. 2:20 VI. JESUS HEALS PETER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW: VS 38-39 A. She was sick with a fever. v 38 B. Jesus healed her. v 39 VII. THE WORKS OF CHRIST AT CAPERNAUM: VS 40-44 A. This was the need for His work. vs 40-41 (There were many people who were sick in that place.) B. This was the urgency for His work. v 42 (They expressed their need for Him.) C. This was the limited time for His work. v 43 (Jesus had to preach the Kingdom of God in other cities.) D. This was the accomplishment of His work. v 44 (Jesus preached unto them.) CHAPTER 5

I. THE EVANGELISM OF CHRIST: VS 1-11

A. These were the characteristics of His evangelism. vs 1-3 1. Jesus taught the people. vs 1-3 2. All people must be taught the truth of God. John 6:45 a). A disciple must study the word of God. 2 Tim. 2:15 b). A Christian needs to mediate upon the word of God. Psa. 1:1-3 3. Saints should teach other people the truth of God. Matt. 28:18-20 B. These were the essentials for His evangelism. vs 4-5 1. Jesus said, "Launch out into the deep." vs 4-5 2. A Christian must take the Lord at His word. vs 4-5, Isa. 55:8-10 a). A disciple must see the need for converting other people. John 4:35 b). Saints should believe that they can convert other people because they have the power of the gospel of Christ. James 5:19-20 C. These were the motivations for His evangelism. vs 6-8 1. The conversion of other people should motivate us to evangelism. vs 6-7, Gal. 2:20 2. The conviction of our own sins can cause us to be converted. v 8, Acts 2:34-38 D. These were the blessings of His evangelism. vs 9-10 1. Evangelism can bring freedom from our fears. vs 10, Luke 12:32 2. Evangelism makes us to be a soul-winner. Prov. 11:30 E. This was the proof of His evangelism. v 11 1. They forsook all things to follow Christ. 2. A Christian must forsake all things to follow Christ. Matt. 6:33 II. THE HEALING OF THE LEPROSY: VS 12-16 A. This was his need to be healed. v 12 (He was full of leprosy.) B. This was his opportunity to be healed. v 12 (He saw Jesus.) C. This was his request to be healed. v 13 (He asked Jesus to heal him.) D. This was his blessings for being healed. v 13 (The leprosy departed from him.) D. This was his responsibility for being healed. vs 14-16 (He had to keep the law.) III. THE POWER TO FORGIVE SINS: VS 17-26 A. This was the abundance of His power. v 17 ("The power of the Lord was present to heal them.") B. This was the need for His power. vs 18-19 (There was a man who had palsy.) C. This was the demonstration of His power. v 20 (Jesus said, "Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.") D. This was the criticism of His power. v 21 (The Scribes and Pharisees charged Jesus with blasphemy.) E. These were the justifications of His power. vs 22-24 1. Jesus wanted to silence His critics. vs 22-23 2. Jesus desired to demonstrate His power over sins. v 24 F. These were the results of His power. vs 25-26 1. The power of Christ can bring the forgiveness of our sins. vs 25-26, 1 Cor. 15:1-4 2. The power of Christ can bring great joy for all people. Acts 8:39 IV. THE MINISTRY OF JESUS: VS 27-32 A. This was the demonstration of His ministry. v 27 (Jesus said, "Follow me.") B. This was the urgency of His ministry. v 28 ("They left all.") C. This was the blessing of His ministry. v 29 (They received Christ as a guest.) Rev. 3:20 D. This was the criticism of His ministry. v 30 (Some people questioned His authority.) Matt. 28:18-20 E. This was the revelation of His ministry. vs 31-32 (Jesus came to called sinners to repentance.) Luke 19:10 V. THE END OF JUDAISM: VS 33-39 A. This was the formalism of Judaism. v 33 (The Pharisees would fast often as a ritual to be seen of men.) B. This was the source of ending Judaism. vs 34-35 (Christ would fulfilled the law of Moses.) Luke 24:44-48 C. This was the assurance of the end of Judaism. v 36-39 (Christ would nail the law of Moses to His cross.) Col. 2:14 CHAPTER 6

I. THE TRADITION OF THE SABBATH: VS 1-5

A. This was the preserving of life on the Sabbath. v 1 (They were eating corn in the corn field on the Sabbath.) B. This was the false accusation of breaking the Sabbath. v 2 (Some of the Pharisees said, "You are breaking the Sabbath.") C. This was the example of preserving life on the Sabbath. vs 3-4 (David ate the shewbread which was preserved for the priests of God.) D. This was the results of preserving life on the Sabbath. v 5 (The Son of man is Lord of the Sabbath.) II. THE HEALING OF THE MAN WHO HAD A WITHERED HAND: VS 6- 11 A. This was the need for his being healed. v 6 (There was a man who had a withered right hand.) B. This was the opposition for his being healed. v 8 (It was the Sabbath day.) C. These were the commands for his being healed. v 8 (He had to rise up, and stand forth.) D. This was the assurance of his being healed. vs 9-10 (His hand was made whole.) E. This was the animosity for his being healed. v 11 (Most of the people were filled with anger.) III. THE TWELVE ARE CHOSEN: VS 12-19 A. This was the preparation for choosing the twelve. v 12 (Jesus prayed all night.) Phi. 4:6 B. This was the calling of the twelve. v 13 (Jesus would make twelve of His disciples to be apostles.) C. The names of the twelve apostles are listed in verses 14-16 D. This was the work which Jesus done with His twelve apostles. vs 17-19 (Jesus healed many of the people who were sick.) IV. THE BLESSINGS AND WOES OF CHRIST: VS 20-26 A. These are the blessing of Christ. vs 20-23 1. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor: for yours is the Kingdom of heaven." v 20, Matt. 5:3 2. Jesus said, "Blessed are the hunger now: for ye shall be filled." v 21, Matt. 5:6 3. Jesus said, "Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh." v 21, Matt. 5:4 4. Jesus said, "Blessed are ye that are persecuted for righteousness: for great is your reward in heaven." vs 22-23, Matt. 5:10-12 B. These are the woes of Christ. vs 24-26 1 Jesus said, "Woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation." v 24, James 5:1 2. Jesus said, "Woe unto you that are full! For ye shall hunger." v 25, Prov. 14:13 3. Jesus said, "Woe unto to you that laugh now! For ye shall mourn and weep." v 25, Isa. 65:13 4. Jesus said, "Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you! For so did their fathers of the false prophets." v 26, 1 John 4:1-2,5 V. LOVING OUR ENEMIES: VS 27-36 A. These are the commands to love our enemies. v 27 1. Christians must do good unto their enemies. Romans 12:21 2. Saints should not hate their enemies. 1 John 2:15 B. These are the requirement for loving our enemies. vs 28-30 1. Christians must bless those persons who are persecuting them. v 28, Romans 12:14 2. Saints should pray for those persons who are persecuting them. v 28, 1 Peter 5:8 3. Brethren can not retaliate against those persons who are persecuting them. v 29, Romans 12:19 4. Disciples must to good to whose persons who are persecuting them. v 30, Romans 12:20 C. This is the way to love our enemies. v 30 (A Christian must give unto his enemy that which he wishes.) Matt. 5:42 D. These are the reasons for loving our enemies. vs 32-34 1. The sinners love other sinners. v 32 2. The sinners do good to other sinners. v 33 3. The sinners help other sinners. v 34 E. These are the blessings for loving our enemies. vs 35-36 1. Christians will receive a great reward in heaven. v 35, Romans 2:7 2. Disciple will become like their Heavenly Father. v 36, Rev. 3:12 VI. JUDGING OTHER PEOPLE: VS 37-42 A. These are the mandates concerning the judgment of other people. v 37 1. A Christian is not to judge other persons because he would be judged by the Lord. 2. A disciple is not to condemn other persons because he would be condemned by the Lord. 3. A saint must forgive other persons so that he can be forgiven by the Lord. B. These are the reasons for not judging other people. vs 38-42 1. Christians reap that which they sow whether it be good or bad. v 38, Gal. 6:6-9 2. Disciples are unqualified to make judgment on other people. v 39, 2 Cor. 5:10 3. Brethren would be inconsistent in their judgment of other people. v 40, James 2:1-4 4. Saints would be hypocritical in their judgment of other people. vs 41-42, James 2:9 VII. PRODUCING GOOD FRUITS: VS 43-45 A. This is the way of determining good fruit. vs 43-44 (Fruit produces after its kind whether it be good or bad.) Matt. 7:16-17 B. This is the origin of producing good fruit. v 45 (The heart is the center of life.) Matt. 12:34-35 VIII. BEING OBEDIENT: VS 46-49 A. This was the rebuke for our being disobedient. v 46 (Each person must do what the Lord commands him to do.) Matt. 7:21 B. These are the requirements for our being obedient. v 47 1. We as alien sinners must come to Christ. Matt. 11:28-30 2. We as alien sinners must obey His laws. John 12:48 C. These are the blessings for our obedience. v 48 (Christians can win the victory over the powers of sin.) 1 Cor. 15:57, Romans 8:37 D. This will be the punishment for our being disobedient. v 49 (A Christian can loose his Eternal Soul) Matt. 10:28 CHAPTER 7

I. THE ROMAN SOLDIER AND JESUS: VS 1-10

A. This was his need for Jesus. v 1-2 (The soldier had a sick son.) B. This was his opportunity to receive Jesus. v 3 (The soldier had heard of Jesus.) C. This was his request to receive Jesus. vs 3-5 (The soldier sent for Jesus.) D. This was his faith in Jesus. vs 6-9 (The soldier knew that Jesus just had to speak the word and his son would be healed.) E. This was his blessing from Jesus. v 10 (Jesus healed the son of the soldier.) II. JESUS DEMONSTRATES HIS POWERS OVER DEATH: VS 11-17 A. This was the need for Jesus to demonstrate His power over death. vs 11-12 (There was a dead man being carried out to be buried.) Romans 5:12 B. This was the motivation for Jesus to show His power of death. v 23 (Jesus had compassion on the weeping mother.) Heb. 4:14-16 C. These were the ways in which Jesus demonstrated His power over death. vs 14-15 1. Jesus came and touched the bier and said, "Arise." v 14 2. Jesus delivered the resurrected person to his mother. v 15 D. These were the results of Jesus demonstrating His power over death. vs 16- 17 1. Jesus raising the dead invoked Godly fear. v 16, Heb. 12:28-29 2. Jesus raising the dead caused God to be glorified. v 16, 1 Cor. 6:19-20 3. Jesus raising the dead increased His fame. v 17 III. THE WEAKNESS OF JOHN, THE BAPTIST: VS 18-23 A. This was the cause of John showing his weakness. v 18 (John heard of the fame of Jesus.) B. This was the manner in which John showed his weakness. vs 19-20 (John sent two of his disciples unto Jesus so that they could asked, "Art thou he?") C. These were the strengths for the weakness of John. vs 21-22 1. The power of God was confirmed to John. v 21 2. The testimony of God was revealed to John. v 22 D. This was the hope of his weakness. v 23 (John should not be offended.) IV. THE TRIBUTE TO JOHN, THE BAPTIST. VS 24-30 A. These were the praises for the work of John, the Baptist. vs 24-27 1. John was steadfast. v 24 2. John was humble. v 25 3. John was a prophet. v 26 4. John fulfilled his mission upon the earth. v 27 B. This was the greatness of John, the Baptist. v 28 1. John was named as being among the great prophets of God. 2. Christians are greater than John, the Baptist because they are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Acts 2:47, Heb. 12:28-30 C. These were the responses to the work of John, the Baptist. vs 29-30 1. Some of the people accepted his work. v 29 2. Some of the people rejected his work. v 30 V. THE ATTITUDE OF PEOPLE: VS 31-35 A. This was the disposition of their attitude. v 31 (Most people are hard to please.) B. These were the revelations of their attitude. v 32 1. Some people want happiness. v 32 2. Some people want sadness. v 32 C. These were the fulfillments of their attitude. vs 33-34 1. John came in sadness, but he was rejected. v 33 2. Christ came in happiness, but He was denied. v 34 D. This was the results of their attitude. v 35 (Our character will reveal our attitude.) VI. A SINFUL WOMAN IS FORGIVEN OF HER SINS: VS 36-50 A. This was her need to be forgiven. vs 36-38 1. She was a sinner before God. 2. We have all sinned against God. Romans 3:10, 23 B. This was her opposition in being forgiven. vs 39-40 1. The Pharisee would not forgive her. 2. When the sinner repents, we as being a Christian must forgive him. Eph. 4:32 C. This was her justification in being forgiven. vs 41-43 1. God was willing to forgive her. 2. God is willing to forgive us. Heb. 8:12-13 D. These were the reasons for her being forgiven. vs 44-47 1. She repented of her sins. v 44, Luke 13:3 2. She honored Christ. v 45, Phil. 2:5-11 3. She anointed Christ. v 46, 1 Peter 3:15 4. She needed to be forgiven. v 47, Eph. 2:1-3 E. This was the assurance of her being forgiven. v 48 1. Jesus said, "Thy sins are forgiven." 2. Our sins in being a Christian can be forgiven. 1 John 1:7-9 F. This was the blessing of her being forgiven. vs 49-50 1. Jesus said to her, "Go in peace". 2. Christians can have the peace of Christ. John 16:33 CHAPTER 8

I. JESUS MINISTERED UNTO HUMANITY: VS 1-3

A. The scope of His ministry was widespread. v 1 B. The work of His ministry was preaching the gospel. v 1 C. There were great multitude following Him. vs 1-3 II. THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER: VS 4-15 A. This was the teaching of the parable of the sower with its interpretation. vs 4- 15 1. The sower was the teacher. v 5 a). The word of God must be taught. Matt. 28:18-20 b). Each Christian should be a teacher of the word of God. Heb. 5:14-16 2. The seed was the word of God. vs 5,11 a). The word of God is that which produces faith in God. Romans 10:17 b). The word of God is that which converts the soul of man. Psa. 19:7, 1 Peter 1:22-23 3. The field was the heart of man. vs 5-8, 12-15 a). The wayside hearers are those persons who allow the devil to steal the word of God from their hearts. vs 5,12, Psa. 119:11, Psa. 1:1-3 b). The rock hearted hearers are those persons who allow the powers of temptations to overcome them. vs 6,13, 2 Tim. 4:10, 1 John 2:15-17 c). The thorn hearted hearers are those persons who allow the pleasures of this life to conquer them. vs 7,14, Heb. 11:24-27 d). The good hearted hearers are those persons who produce the fruit of righteousness. vs 8,15, Gal. 5:22-23 III. THE VALUE OF LIGHT: VS 16-18 A. These are the powers of light. v 16 1. Light should not be hidden. Eph. 5:14-16 2. Light must radiate the truth of God. Romans 13:11-12 B. These are the influences of light. v 17 1. Light will influence other people for good. Matt. 5:14-16 2. Light will reveal our own character in life. 1 Peter 3:1-6 C. This is the source of light. v 18 1. The word of God gives light. Psa. 119:105 2. The word of God increases our responsibilities. Acts 20:32 IV. THE TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST: VS 19-21 A. This was the desire for that true relationship with Christ. vs 19-21 (The fleshly kin folks of Jesus desired that relationship.) B. These are the conditions for His relationship. v 21 1. All people should hear the word of God. Romans 10:17, Heb. 11:6 2. All people need to obey the word of God. Romans 6:16-18 V. OVERCOMING THE STORMS OF LIFE: VS 22-25 A. This is the occasion for the storms of life. v 22 (Christians must launch out into life.) Job 14:1-2 B. This is the assurance for the storms of life. v 23 (Those persecutions of life will come.) 2 Tim. 3:12, James 1:2-4 C. These are the fears of the storms of life. v 24 (We cry, "Master, Master, we perish") Isa. 41:10, 1 Cor. 15:57 D. This is our victory over the storms of life. v 25 (Our Lord will rebuke the storms of life for us.) 1 Cor. 10:13, Romans 8:37 E. These are the results of the storms of life. v 25 1. Christians are rebuked for having doubt. James 1:5-8 2. Disciples are amazed at His providence love. Heb. 12:5-11 VI. JESUS HEALED THE DEMONIAC MAN: VS 26-40 A. This was the need for this man to be healed. vs 26-29 (This man was driven of the devil in life.) John 8:44 B. This was the reality of his being healed. vs 30-33 (The devils came out of the man.) James 4:7 C. These were the blessings of his being healed. vs 34-36 1. He was at the feet of Jesus. 2. He was clothed, and in his right mind. D. These were the results of his being healed. vs 37-40 1. The healing of this man caused Jesus to be rejected. v 37 2. The healing of this man caused Jesus to be accepted. vs 38-40 VII. JESUS DEMONSTRATED HIS POWER OVER DEATH: VS 41-42, 49- 56 A. This was the need for His power. vs 41-42 1. The daughter of Jairus would die. vs 41-42,49 2. The sinner needs the Lord because he is dead in his sins. Eph. 2:1-3, 1 Cor. 15:57-58 B. This was the unbelief in His power. v 49 1. They said, "Thy daughter is dead, trouble not the Master." 2. We are told not to trouble the Master with our problems of life. Mark 16:16, Romans 1:16 C. This was the blessings of His power. v 50 1. Jesus said to Jairus, "Fear not : believe only, and she shall be made whole." 2. If Christians would believe, they could overcome the powers of sin. Phil. 4:13,19 D. This was the way by which Jesus demonstrated His power over death. vs 51- 56 1. Jesus raised the daughter of Jairus from her death. vs 51-56 2. Jesus has the power to help His disciples to overcome the powers of sin. Gal. 2:20, Phi. 2:13 VIII. JESUS HEALED THE ISSUE OF BLOOD: VS 43-48 A. This was her condition. v 43 (She had an issue of blood for twelve years.) B. This was her cure. v 44 (She touched the border of His garment and was cured.) C. This was her confession. vs 45-47 (She confessed that she had touched the border of His garment.) D. These were her blessings. v 48 (She was comforted and found peace.)

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