Prologue and Method
Luke 1:1–4
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Infancy and Early Witness
Luke 1:5–2:52
Start MovementPreparation and Programmatic Manifestation
Luke 3:1–4:30
Start MovementGalilean Ministry Cycles
Luke 4:31–9:50
Start MovementTravel Narrative Arc Toward Jerusalem
Luke 9:51–19:27
Start MovementJerusalem Conflict and Temple Teaching
Luke 19:28–21:38
Start MovementPassion Narrative and Burial
Luke 22:1–23:56
Start MovementResurrection Appearances and Ascension
Luke 24:1–53
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LUK-001 · Luke 1:1–4
Prologue to Theophilus
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Authority in Capernaum and Early Healings
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Prologue and Method Luke 1:1–4
Infancy and Early Witness Luke 1:5–2:52
- LUK-002 Announcement of John’s Birth 1:5–25
- LUK-003 Announcement of Jesus’ Birth 1:26–38
- LUK-004 Visitation and the Magnificat 1:39–56
- LUK-005 Birth of John and the Benedictus 1:57–80
- LUK-006 Birth of Jesus and the Shepherds 2:1–20
- LUK-007 Circumcision, Presentation, and the Nunc Dimittis 2:21–40
- LUK-008 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41–52
Preparation and Programmatic Manifestation Luke 3:1–4:30
Galilean Ministry Cycles Luke 4:31–9:50
- LUK-013 Authority in Capernaum and Early Healings 4:31–44
- LUK-014 Call of Simon and the First Disciples 5:1–11
- LUK-015 Cleansing and the Paralytic 5:12–26
- LUK-016 Call of Levi and the Question of Fasting 5:27–39
- LUK-017 Sabbath Controversies 6:1–11
- LUK-018 Choosing the Twelve and the Gathering Crowd 6:12–19
- LUK-019 Sermon on the Plain 6:20–49
- LUK-020 Centurion’s Servant and the Widow’s Son 7:1–17
- LUK-021 John’s Question and Jesus’ Testimony 7:18–35
- LUK-022 The Sinful Woman and the Pharisee 7:36–50
- LUK-023 Women Disciples and the Parable Complex 8:1–21
- LUK-024 Storm and the Gerasene Demoniac 8:22–39
- LUK-025 Jairus’ Daughter and the Hemorrhaging Woman 8:40–56
- LUK-026 Mission of the Twelve and Feeding 9:1–17
- LUK-027 Confession and Cost 9:18–27
- LUK-028 The Transfiguration 9:28–36
- LUK-029 Deliverance, Instruction, and Rivalry 9:37–50
Travel Narrative Arc Toward Jerusalem Luke 9:51–19:27
- LUK-030 Samaritan Rejection 9:51–56
- LUK-031 The Cost of Following 9:57–62
- LUK-032 The Seventy-Two Sent and Return Joy 10:1–24
- LUK-033 The Good Samaritan 10:25–37
- LUK-034 Mary and Martha 10:38–42
- LUK-035 Prayer Instruction and Persistence 11:1–13
- LUK-036 Beelzebul Controversy 11:14–23
- LUK-037 Sign, Light, and Moral Clarity 11:24–36
- LUK-038 Woes to Pharisees and Experts in the Law 11:37–54
- LUK-039 Fear God, Confess Christ 12:1–12
- LUK-040 The Rich Fool 12:13–21
- LUK-041 Do Not Worry 12:22–34
- LUK-042 Watchfulness and Readiness 12:35–48
- LUK-043 Division and Discernment 12:49–59
- LUK-044 Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1–9
- LUK-045 Healing on the Sabbath 13:10–17
- LUK-046 Narrow Door and the Coming Reversal 13:18–30
- LUK-047 Warning to Herod and Lament over Jerusalem 13:31–35
- LUK-048 Humility and Mercy at a Meal 14:1–14
- LUK-049 The Great Banquet 14:15–24
- LUK-050 The Cost of Discipleship 14:25–35
- LUK-051 The Lost Sheep and Lost Coin 15:1–10
- LUK-052 The Prodigal Son and the Elder Brother 15:11–32
- LUK-053 The Unjust Manager 16:1–13
- LUK-054 Law, Money, and the Kingdom 16:14–18
- LUK-055 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19–31
- LUK-056 Forgiveness and Faithfulness 17:1–10
- LUK-057 The Ten Lepers 17:11–19
- LUK-058 The Days of the Son of Man 17:20–37
- LUK-059 The Persistent Widow 18:1–8
- LUK-060 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9–14
- LUK-061 Blessing the Children 18:15–17
- LUK-062 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Wealth 18:18–30
- LUK-063 Passion Prediction on the Road 18:31–34
- LUK-064 The Blind Beggar Healed 18:35–43
- LUK-065 Zacchaeus 19:1–10
- LUK-066 The Parable of the Minas 19:11–27
Jerusalem Conflict and Temple Teaching Luke 19:28–21:38
- LUK-067 Triumphal Approach and Lament 19:28–44
- LUK-068 Cleansing and Teaching in the Temple 19:45–48
- LUK-069 Authority Challenged 20:1–8
- LUK-070 Parable of the Tenants 20:9–19
- LUK-071 Taxes to Caesar 20:20–26
- LUK-072 Resurrection Dispute 20:27–40
- LUK-073 David’s Lord Question 20:41–44
- LUK-074 Warning Against the Scribes 20:45–47
- LUK-075 The Widow’s Offering 21:1–4
- LUK-076 Temple Discourse and Vigilance 21:5–38
Passion Narrative and Burial Luke 22:1–23:56
- LUK-077 Plot and Betrayal 22:1–6
- LUK-078 Passover Preparation and the Supper 22:7–23
- LUK-079 Greatness, Warning, and Readiness 22:24–38
- LUK-080 Gethsemane and Arrest 22:39–53
- LUK-081 Peter’s Denial 22:54–62
- LUK-082 Mocking and Jewish Trial 22:63–71
- LUK-083 Before Pilate and Herod 23:1–12
- LUK-084 Final Sentencing 23:13–25
- LUK-085 Crucifixion and the Two Criminals 23:26–43
- LUK-086 Death, Burial, and Preparation 23:44–56