March 26 :: Joshua 22-24; Luke 3

Joshua 23: 9-11

The LORD has driven out before you great and powerful nations; to this day no one has been able to withstand you. One of you routs a thousand, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as he promised. So be very careful to love the LORD your God. 

What do you think it means to be careful to love God? Do we normally associate carefulness and love?

March 25 :: Joshua 19-21; Luke 2:25-52

March 24 :: Joshua 16-18; Luke 2:1-24

Luke 2:16-19

"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."

This last verse about Mary has always peaked my curiosity - what do you think is its significance?

March 23 :: Joshua 13-15; Luke 1:57-80

Luke 1:76-79

And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;
      for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
to give his people the knowledge of salvation
      through the forgiveness of their sins,
because of the tender mercy of our God,
      by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven
to shine on those living in darkness
      and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the path of peace.

This is the song Zechariah prophesied when his mouth was opened and his son, John the baptist, was named.

March 22 :: Joshua 10-12; Luke 1:39-56

Intro to help in your study of the gospel of Luke

Information provided by Moody's Ryrie Study Bible

Luke Quick Facts:
- He was a Doctor
- Most likely the only Gentile author in the NT
- Not an eyewitness of Jesus Christ
- Also wrote the book of Acts
- Companion to Paul and there at the time of Paul's martyrdom

Writing Methodology:

- His work built on the work of others
- He consulted many eyewitnesses
- He arranged information after much research and documentation

Luke's Distinctive Approach:

- Gospel directed to gentiles
- Has an uncommon emphasis on the individual
- Makes a point to emphasize prayer
- Gives women a prominent place in gospel
- Book contains 4 hymns

Date:

- Written most likely in 60 A.D. in Caesarea during Paul's imprisonment

March 21 :: Joshua 7-9; Luke 1:21-38

I will be in Mexico this weekend away from internet - so I am posting the next few days (as you can see!) a little early. Although we have been reading Luke for a couple days now, I will intro the book on Monday. Have a great weekend all - and feel free to jump in and share any thoughts you had on the scriptures!

March 20 :: Joshua 4-6; Luke 1:1-20

Here is a map of the Israelites Canaanite conquest: