Gospel of Luke - Sunday Forums in Epiphany & Lent
Come discover – or re-discover – the riches of Luke which include the birth narrative and unique parables like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. Through much of 2025 we will be reading Luke's Gospel in church on Sundays, so this the perfect time to dive in!
Clergy will cover the whole Gospel, chapter by chapter, exploring its stories, cultural context and overall theology. Come learn key themes, including his strong emphasis on God's "great reversals," his interest in shared meals and their intimate connection to worship and communion, and his passionate underscoring of both the saving work of Christ and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
Recommended bible translation (which we use in church):
New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
January 12: Introduction to the Gospel
January 19: Chapters 1-3, Infancy through Baptism
January 26: Chapters 4-6, Early Ministry in Galilee
February 2: Chapters 7-9, Ministry in Galilee
Journey to Jerusalem
February 9: Chapters 10-11
February 16: Chapters 12-13
February 23: Chapters 14-15
March 2: Chapters 16-17
March 9: Chapters 18-19
Ministry in Jerusalem
March 16: Chapters 20-21
Passion & Resurrection
March 23: Chapters 22-23
March 30: Chapter 24 and wrap-up
Supplemental reading:
The Story Luke Tells: Luke's Unique Witness to the Gospel, by Justo Gonzalez
Image: St. Luke, design drawing for stained glass window. Library of Congress public domain archive
Tags: Adult Classes / Welcome / What to Expect at St. A's / Worship / Spirituality
