Luke
was a first-century physician, but at some point he left his career and
began documenting the rise and spread of the gospel across the known
world. Such a decision could not have been easy for him to make, for we
know that as a traveling companion of the apostle Paul, he endured great
personal hardships and suffering for the sake of Christ. Luke's work
serves as a bridge from the life of Christ to the birth of the first
church, revealing both the successes and inevitable the growing pains as
the movement spread from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria, and to the
rest of the world.
The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David
Jeremiah'' many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each
study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories
and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings
you find to your own life. Sections include:
- Getting Started An opening question to introduce the lesson
- Setting the Stage A short reflection to explain the context of the study
- Exploring the Text The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions
- Reviewing the Story Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading
- Applying the Message Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life
- Reflecting on the Meaning A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson
Each of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand
what the Bible says--particularly in its original context--and how to
apply its teachings to your life.
