Luke: A study in the Parables

What is this series?

Starting August 17, we open up a new book in the Bible, The Gospel According to Luke. Luke is part 1 of a 2-part series that includes Acts. Luke, is a doctor, who God used to meticulously record the acts of Jesus (Gospel of Luke) and the acts of the apostles (Acts).

Luke shows us how to “walk” with Jesus. And one of his main tools that he uses more than any other Bible writer is parables. We are going to walk through parables in Luke so we can follow Jesus more faithfully in our lives. 

Series Schedule

8/17/25 Two Debtors - Luke 7:41-50

8/24/25 The Soils - Luke 8:1-15

8/31/25 Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-38

9/7/25 Friend at Midnight - Luke 11:5-8

9/14/25 Rich Fool - Luke 12:13-21

9/21/25 Barren Fig Tree - Luke 13:6-9

9/28/25 Count the Cost - Luke 14:28-33

10/5/25 Lost Sheep and Lost Coin - Luke 15:1-10

10/12/25 The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32

10/19/25 The Good Son - Luke 15:11-32

10/26/25 Dishonest Manager - Luke 16:1-8

11/2/25 Rich Man + Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31

11/9/25 Unworthy Servants - Luke 17:7-10

11/16/25 Persistent Widow - Luke 18:1-8

11/23/25 Pharisee + Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14

Why this series now?

These parables are some of Jesus’ most famous stories - the prodigal son, the good samaritan, the rich man and Lazarus. Why did Jesus use stories so often? These stories help teach the fundamentals of the Christian life. They paint vivid pictures for the hearers to remember as they walk the path Jesus has for them. 

How do we pray? We pray like the annoying friend at midnight.

How do we love? We love like the good samaritan who sacrificed for a stranger.

How do we evangelize? We evangelize like a farmer who has lost one of his sheep!

We want to have our imaginations captivated by the greatest story teller, Jesus so that we might be more faithful in our walk with Him.

Recommended Resources

Understanding Parables - a quick 5-minute YouTube video

What do Parables Mean? - RC Sproul - a short book on parables

Glory Veiled and Unveiled - a book that will help you actually be changed by the parables