June 13, 2025 – July 18, 2025
Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke
Each book of the gospel was written to inspire and encourage faith in Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Luke gives us one of the longest, most detailed accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry. In Luke, we discover a unique portrayal of Jesus as he repeatedly draws our attention to the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s plan for salvation for all people, the fulfillment of his promises, his compassion for sinners and marginalized people, and Christ’s victory over sin and death. In this Groundwork series, we’ll examine the important themes in Luke’s gospel and discuss how his message continues to be profoundly personal and relevant to our world today.
Episodes in this Series
The Holy Spirit at Work
Discover the gospel of Luke's unique and valuable perspective on Jesus and discuss the central role of the Holy Spirit in the gospel and our discipleship today.
Listen to this Episode June 13 , 2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
Explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testament and discuss what Luke still teaches us today about how and when we should care for justice as Christians.
Listen to this Episode June 20 , 2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
Listen to this Episode June 27 , 2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Discover the importance of Jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke and what these themes mean for how we faithfully respond to encounters with Jesus and salvation today.
Listen to this Episode July 4 , 2025
The Victory of God
Study the recurring theme of God's victory for us and for all who are marginalized or far off, and think about what this means for how we live our faith today.
Listen to this Episode July 11 , 2025
Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus
Discover what Jesus teaches about the attitudes and hearts of his followers and discuss honestly what it costs to prioritize Jesus in our lives.
Listen to this Episode July 18 , 2025
