A Chapter by Chapter Journey through Luke’s Account of Jesus’ Life, Ministry, and Mission
This teaching series is part of our Sunday Night Bible Study at Rolling Hills Community Church in Lago Vista, Texas. Led by Dr. Gary Olsen, former Lead Pastor of Rolling Hills and a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary (D.Min.) and Nashotah House (M.Div.), alongside Chris Reighley, this study takes listeners deep into the Gospel of Luke—exploring its historical reliability, theological richness, and powerful call to discipleship.
Luke, the beloved physician and faithful companion of the Apostle Paul, presents Jesus as the Savior of all people—highlighting His compassion for the outsider, His power over creation, and His unwavering journey to the cross. As the only Gentile author in the New Testament, Luke writes with a historian’s care and a disciple’s devotion, giving us a Gospel marked by clarity, structure, and Spirit-inspired detail.
This series emerged from the momentum of The Last Week of Jesus study and is part of a larger exploration that includes: The Book of Acts, Is There Life After Acts for Paul?, and Is There Life After Acts for Luke?. Each lesson is designed to help you walk with Jesus, think biblically, and live faithfully in light of His grace and truth.
Series
| Session | Scripture | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Introduction | Get to know Luke’s unique perspective and discover why his Gospel matters for a modern audience. |
| Session 2 | Luke 1:1–56 | An angel appears, promises are made, and two women rejoice—God is moving again after 400 years of silence. |
| Session 3 | Luke 1:57–2:40 | From John’s birth to Jesus’ dedication, the early chapters show God’s faithfulness across generations. |
| Session 4 | Luke 2:41–3:38 | A boy in the Temple, a voice in the wilderness, and a divine endorsement—Jesus steps into history. |
| Session 5 | Luke 4:1–44 | Temptation in the desert, rejection in Nazareth, and power in Galilee—Jesus begins His public ministry. |
| Session 6 | Luke 5:1–39 | Calling sinners, healing bodies, and redefining holiness—Jesus shatters expectations. |
| Session 7 | Luke 6:1–49 | Jesus teaches upside-down kingdom values and calls His disciples to radical obedience. |
| Session 8 | Luke 7:1–50 | A centurion’s faith, a widow’s son, and a sinful woman—all reveal Jesus’ compassion and authority. |
| Session 9 | Luke 8:1–39 | Parables, storms, and deliverance—Jesus speaks truth and calms chaos. |
| Session 10 | Luke 8:40–9:17 | Healing, feeding, and revealing—Jesus meets physical and spiritual needs. |
| Session 11 | Luke 9:18–62 | The cost of discipleship comes into focus as Peter confesses Jesus is the Christ. |
| Session 12 | Luke 10:1–42 | Jesus sends out the seventy-two, tells the Good Samaritan story, and teaches about true priorities. |
| Session 13 | Luke 11:1–54 | Jesus teaches on prayer and confronts hypocrisy with piercing truth. |
| Session 14 | Luke 12:1–59 | Warnings, parables, and priorities—Jesus calls for fearless and faithful living. |
| Session 15 | Luke 13:1–35 | Tragedy, repentance, and Jerusalem’s rejection—Jesus weeps over stubborn hearts. |
| Session 16 | Luke 14:1–15:10 | Dinner lessons and lost sheep—Jesus calls for humility and celebrates repentance. |
| Session 17 | Luke 15:11–16:31 | The prodigal son and Lazarus challenge our view of grace, justice, and eternity. |
| Session 18 | Luke 17:1–18:8 | Forgiveness, faith, and persistence—Jesus shapes His disciples through practical teaching. |
| Session 19 | Luke 18:9–43 | Two men pray, one man boasts, and another cries out—humility receives mercy. |
| Session 20 | Luke 19:1–44 | Zacchaeus meets grace, and Jerusalem misses peace—Jesus approaches the cross. |
| Session 21 | Luke 19:45–20:47 | Jesus cleanses the temple and confronts the religious elite with unmatched wisdom. |
| Session 22 | Luke 21:1–36 | Signs of the times and a call to endurance—Jesus prepares His followers for the future. |
| Session 23 | Luke 21:37–22:38 | Passover preparations and betrayal predictions—Jesus sets the stage for redemption. |
| Session 24 | Luke 22:39–23:25 | In Gethsemane and on trial, Jesus remains obedient unto death. |
| Session 25 | Luke 23:26–56 | The crucifixion reveals the King—forsaken, yet faithful to the end. |
| Session 26 | Luke 24:1–53 | He is risen! From empty tomb to ascension, Luke ends with awe and worship. |
| Session 27 | Luke 24:1–53 | A second reflection on the resurrection story—hope that changes everything. |
