Luke in 50 Days

Feb 02 2025 23 ep. 13 mins 24

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In this podcast, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Scott Powell will explore the life of Christ through the Gospel of Luke.

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Day 20: The Mission of the Twelve

Feb 02 2025 18 mins

Jeff and Scott talk about how Jesus shares his authority with his disciples to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal. They also discuss how Jesus can use whatever we have to offer him as they explore the story of the feeding of the five thousand. Today's reading: Luke 9:1-27 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 19: Restoration to Life

Feb 01 2025 18 mins

Jeff and Scott explore the story of the Gerasene demoniac against the larger context of Jesus and his disciples. They also return to the Old Testament as they discuss Luke's accounts of a girl restored to life and a woman healed. Today's reading: Luke 8:26-56 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 18: The True Kindred of Jesus

Jan 31 2025 18 mins

Jeff and Scott discuss some of the women of Luke's Gospel. They also explore the Parable of the Sower, which they describe as a focal point of Jesus' teachings. Scott and Jeff unpack this parable and examine how we can personally respond to the Word of God. Luke 8:1-25 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 17: Messengers and a Sinful Woman Forgiven

Jan 30 2025 17 mins

Jeff and Scott discuss the messengers sent by John the Baptist and the question they ask Jesus. They also relate the story of the sinful woman with the theme of the Jubilee. Luke 7:18-50 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 16: Jesus' healing and power over death

Jan 29 2025 13 mins

Jeff and Scott talk about how Jesus demonstrates his authority with the stories of the faithful centurion and the widow's son at Nain. They also show how these stories apply to our daily lives. Luke 7:1-17 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 15: A Closer Look at the Parables

Jan 28 2025 12 mins

Jeff and Scott step back from the readings today to explore another central theme in Luke's Gospel: parables. Scott and Jeff will help you understand this powerful teaching method more fully and teach you how to find Jesus in each of the parables. To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 14: The Sermon on the Plain

Jan 27 2025 15 mins

Jeff and Scott unpack Jesus' Sermon on the Plain and discuss how we can live this teaching out in our daily lives. They also explore how we can best imitate Christ and his mercy for others. Luke 6: 27-49 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 13: A Teaching about the Sabbath

Jan 26 2025 17 mins

Jeff and Scott explain why the Pharisees question Jesus about the Sabbath. They also discuss the context behind Jesus choosing his twelve disciples and the Sermon on the Plain. Luke 6:1-26 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 12: Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Jan 25 2025 16 mins

Jeff and Scott highlight the power of intercession seen in Jesus' healing of the paralytic. They also talk about the history of the Pharisees and how this particular sect interacts with Jesus. Luke 5:17- 39 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke

Day 11: The Calling of the Disciples

Jan 24 2025 16 mins

Jeff and Scott go deeper into the story of Jesus' call to Peter and the other disciples to follow him. As they break into today's verses, Scott and Jeff will also share how Jesus reverses the effects of sin and death when he cleanses a leper. Luke 5:1-16 To download the full reading plan go to ascensionpress.com/luke