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Discourses on Sin and Gratitude in the Gospel of Luke

This textual study delves into the teachings of Jesus on the seriousness of causing others to sin and the importance of forgiving others. It also explores the story of the ten lepers and the lesson of gratitude. Additionally, it examines Jesus' discourse on the kingdom of God and the coming judgment.

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Discourses on Sin and Gratitude in the Gospel of Luke

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  1. The Two Treatises The Two Treatises The Two Treatises Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

  2. Raises Lazarus (Jn. 11) Jn 11:54

  3. Lk 17:11

  4. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 • “Stumbling Blocks” vv. 1-2 • Causing others to sin is serious • Stumbling blocks will come…but woe to him that is one v. 1 • Jesus illustrates just how serious it is to be a “stumbling block” v. 2

  5. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 • Forgiving Others vv. 3-4 • When others sin against us, we need to… • …rebuke it cp. Prov 13:18 15:10 28:23 • …forgive when the sinner repents v. 3 • No matter how many times the sin occurs, we need to follow these instructions v. 4

  6. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 • The apostles seemed to struggle with this teaching, asked for greater faith v. 5 • Jesus reminds them their faith needs to be that of a mustard seed…small at first, but able to grow into something great v. 6

  7. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – Discourses On Sin 17:1-10 • Jesus teaches on such faith vv. 7-10 • 3rd parable on stewardship cp. 16:1-13, 19-31 • Our duty as stewards is to follow the Master’s will, serve Him…He does not serve us v. 8 • Even when we obey, we have not merited anything… we are still “unprofitable” vv. 9-10

  8. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 • Going through Samaria & Galilee, Jesus meets 10 lepers who ask for mercy vv. 12-13 • Jesus instructs them to show themselves to the priests v. 14a cp. Lev 14 • Again, emphasis on the writtenwordofGod • On their way, they are cleansed v. 14b

  9. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 • One of the lepers returns to show his gratitude vv. 15-16 • Jesus shows His disappointment vv. 17-18 • “Were there not ten cleansed?” • “Where are the 9?”

  10. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 • One of the lepers returns to show his gratitude vv. 15-16 • Jesus shows His disappointment vv. 17-18 • “Was no one found who turned back to give glory to God except this foreigner?” cp. v. 16b

  11. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – 10 Lepers Healed 17:11-19 • Jesus dismisses the grateful Samaritan… tells him “Your faith has made you whole” v. 19 • LessonÙ Take the time to be thankful • Many are like “The 9”…once they get what they want, they go on their way

  12. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 • Re: the kingdom of God vv. 20-21 • Some Pharisees questioned Jesus re: the coming of the kingdom v. 20a • Physical signs for a physical kingdom • Again, Jesus must emphasize the kingdom is not physical but spiritual…it comes one heart at a time vv. 20b-21

  13. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 • Re: judgment vv. 22-37 • Many believe these verses refer to Christ’s 2nd coming • Others believe this “coming of the Son of Man” is judgment upon Jerusalem in A.D. 70 • Key verses Ùvv. 31, 34-36, 37b 4

  14. Treatise 1 - The Gospel Of Luke Lesson 16 – More Discourses 17:20-37 • Re: judgment vv. 22-37 • This passage appears to be very much like His later private conversation with His disciples on the Mount of Olives Mt 24 Mk 13 Lk 21 • The “sign” Jesus gives for this “judgment” is to “Look for the vultures” v. 37b

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