Welcome to the Luke Bible Study Journal!
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to dive deeper into the Gospel of Luke with us. This journal is designed to help you engage with God’s Word in a meaningful and personal way. Over the next few months, we’ll journey through Luke’s Gospel, discovering the life, teachings, and mission of Jesus, as shared through the eyes of an eyewitness account.
Here’s how it works: Each Sunday, we’ll explore a passage from Luke during the sermon. Then, throughout the week, this journal will guide you in daily devotionals (Monday through Friday) to reflect on and apply what we’ve studied together. Each day will offer Scripture, prompts for reflection, and space to record your thoughts and prayers.
This journal is more than just a tool—it’s an invitation. An invitation to slow down, listen to God’s voice, and allow His Word to transform your heart. As we engage with Luke’s Gospel, we’ll see how Jesus' message of hope, love, and salvation speaks not only to the world but directly to each of us.
Take your time with this study. Pray over what you read, journal what’s on your heart, and consider how God is calling you to respond. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been studying it for years, this journal is for you.
We’re excited to see how God will work through this study in your life. Let’s journey together to grow deeper in faith and closer to Jesus.
Let’s begin!
Read Luke 9:1-9
Herod is confused by Jesus. He did not understand who He was. And the stories he was hearing of the miracles made it even more difficult to wrap his mind around this Jesus. At the end of verse 9 it says, “And he sought to see him.”
What do you think it means to seek to see Jesus?
How do you seek to see Jesus as your Savior?
Today in your prayer time ask The Lord give you a clear picture of who Jesus is and what He can do. Ask Him to give you a desire to not only love Jesus with your heart but also with your mind, truly knowing Him!
Read Luke 9:10-17
Jesus had a large following at this point in His ministry. One day after teaching a large crowd everyone was hungry. Reading quickly we see Jesus producing a miracle and all are fed. The interesting thing is this: the disciples were also involved in the miracle. They brought all the food they could find, THEN Jesus blessed it and all were fed. Often we ask God for things, expecting Him to do it all. But, what we see here is Jesus telling the disciples in verse 13 to feed the people. They brought what they had, Jesus blessed it, then they, the disciples, distributed the food. And at the end, there were leftovers! There will be moments when miracles will just happen, but sometimes God wants us to partner with Him in the miracle and He will do more than we ever imagined possible!
Have you ever had the opportunity to partner with God in doing something for the kingdom? If not, How do you think you could partner with God in what He is doing?
Spend some time in prayer today surrendering all you are and all you have to The Lord. Ask Him for an opportunity to partner with Him in some way. Ask Him for an awareness of when He is opening a door for you participate in a miracle with Him, and for the obedience to step through the door once it opens.
Read Luke 9:21-27
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” (Luke 9:23-25)
Today, let’s just pause and focus on these verses. Write them in your own words. After you have written them in your own words, turn them into a prayer. Consider putting your prayer on a notecard or a post it note and placing it somewhere where you can see it throughout the day today or tomorrow. Pause a few times during the day to reflect on these words of Jesus then write down any thoughts you have at the days end.
Read Luke 9:28-36
This encounter shows us the impetuousness of Peter. He tends to speak before thinking. At the end of verse 33 it says, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. I think its also interesting that just as soon as these words had left Peter’s mouth a cloud covered them and God speaks saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” In other words, “Peter, read the room…stop talking so much and listen!”
It is important to both talk to God and listen to God. But often we do more talking than listening in our prayer life. Do you think you do more talking or listening to God?
How can you practice listening to God more?
Today, ask The Lord to give you a heart that longs to hear His voice. Ask Him to help you practice listening well to Him!
Read Luke 9:46-48
Jesus was a master at using everyday situations to teach deep lessons. In these verses He uses a very childish argument between the disciples to teach them a very important lesson. He is teaching them the value of others, He is teaching them the principle of Imago Dei, which is a latin term meaning in the image of God. Jesus is teaching them that the way we see Him is important but it is also important for us to see Him in others. It matters that we see others in the image of God.
Why do you think this lesson was important for the disciples who were arguing that day?
What is this lesson so important for us today?
In your prayer time today, ask God to help you see others as created Imago Dei. Ask Him to give you a heart that loves others just as you love Him and ask Him to give you opportunities to live this out as you encounter others in the world around you in practical ways.