Jesus teaches the Golden Rule. He teaches that we are to love our enemies and to show mercy just as we also have been shown mercy.
We conclude with a discussion of how Jesus’ admonition to “Judge not…” has been misunderstood and abused.
Study Type: Adult Lesson
Study intended for sharing in a small fellowship or class of adults
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, to pray for those who wrong us, and to give sacrificially to those in need expecting nothing in return.
Jesus teaches of coming woes to those who are rich, well-fed, joyful, and well-liked – the converses of the blessings (beatitudes) He pronounced on those who are suffering in the previous verses.
Jesus heals many, and then pronounces blessings (beatitudes) upon those who are suffering.
Jesus is called out by the Pharisees for plucking and eating grain and for healing on the Sabbath. In response, Jesus proclaims Himself LORD of the Sabbath.
This section also contains Luke’s listing of the twelve apostles.
See the accompanying handout.
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.
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.