Author: Emily Chase

We have arrived at the end of Advent and at the end of Luke’s gospel. Tomorrow, we will welcome the birth of our Savior. Immanuel, “God with us.” Luke’s gospel concludes with the resurrection of Jesus. In 24:44-48, Jesus says to his disciples, “When I was with you before, I told you that everything written …

Thank you for staying with me all through Advent. We are reading Luke 23, and Christmas is only two days away! This chapter describes Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. Trumped-up charges, a weak judge, angry Jewish leaders, and a mocking mob. And a quiet, calm Savior busy rescuing his people. Could anyone among us ever ignore …

Good to have you back again! Today, we are continuing our Advent study by looking at Luke 22. The events of this chapter are familiar to most of us. They include Jesus sharing a final meal with his disciples, praying with them in the garden, and it culminates with Jesus’ arrest. Right after these events, …

Christmas is less than a week away! Stick with us as we complete our overview of Luke’s gospel. In Luke 19, we move into the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. Jesus passes through Jericho and heads to Jerusalem. On his way, he bumps into Zachaeus. This story, too, is unique to Luke’s account. …

Hello! I’m glad that you are joining me here to continue our Advent journey through Luke’s gospel. Today we are in chapter 18…not much further to go! This chapter begins with two stories that are unique to Luke’s volume. Neither Matthew nor Mark record the account of the widow seeking justice and the parable of …

How long has it been since you read the entire gospel of Luke? Has this Advent season offered an opportunity to familiarize yourself again with this account of Jesus’ life? Christmas is not a happy season for everyone. For some, the holiday brings thoughts of a loved one who died in December. Or perhaps it …

Welcome once again to Advent 2025. Today we are Luke chapter 16. Luke was not an eyewitness to all the events of Jesus’ life, but he interviewed eyewitnesses. He must have also interviewed “ear”-witnesses, because he gives us so many parables and lessons that are unique to his gospel. This chapter records Jesus telling two …