Jesus calls Levi (Matthew) the tax collector, and dines in his home. When questioned about fasting, He gives the parable of the wineskins – no one puts new wine into old wineskins.
Bible Book: Luke
Jesus calls Simon Peter, and the sons of Zebedee – James and John.
He heals a leper and heals and forgives the sins of a paralytic.
Jesus teaches and casts out a demon at the synagogue in Capernaum and then goes to Simon Peter’s house for a meal. Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law.
Jesus reads the prophecy of Isaiah 61:1-2 in the synagogue at Nazareth, and proclaims His fulfillment of the prophecy in their presence. The people of Nazareth try to kill Him, but He evades them.
Jesus fasts in the wilderness for forty days following His baptism, and it tempted by the devil. Jesus responds to each of the four temptations by quoting scripture.
Afterward, Jesus begins His Galilean ministry.
Luke gives the genealogy of Jesus back to Adam. We discuss some general concepts surrounding genealogies, and compare some of the genealogies found in the Bible.
See the Bible Genealogies handout.
John the Baptist continues his ministry. Jesus is baptized, and the Spirit descends upon Him like a dove. Herod Antipas imprisons John for calling him out about his marriage to his brother’s wife Herodias.
John the Baptist’s ministry in the wilderness. He admonishes Israel to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. He quotes the prophecy of Isaiah which calls him “…the voice of one crying in the wilderness.”
Jesus teaches with authority in the temple at the age of twelve. When His parents find Him there, He says He must be about His Father’s business. Nevertheless, He returns to Nazareth with them and subjects Himself to their authority.