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Bible Stories from Luke
Every story from Luke in the When God Shows Up devotionals, in Bible order. Each one is retold in plain words, with the passage to read for yourself in the King James Version and its key verse.
- Thy Prayer Is HeardLuke 1:5–25, 57–80
Zacharias was a priest, and his wife, Elisabeth, was also from a priestly family. The Bible says they were both righteous before God. But they had no…
“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.”Luke 1:13 (KJV)
- Be It unto MeLuke 1:26–38
In the small town of Nazareth lived a young woman named Mary. She was engaged to a carpenter named Joseph, and as far as she knew, her life would be…
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”Luke 1:38 (KJV)
- Good Tidings of Great JoyLuke 2:8–20
On the night Jesus was born, there were shepherds out in the fields near Bethlehem, keeping watch over their flocks. Shepherds were not important…
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”Luke 2:10–11 (KJV)
- Simeon’s Long WaitLuke 2:25–35
In Jerusalem there lived an old man named Simeon. The Bible describes him as “just and devout,” a man waiting for “the consolation of Israel,” the day…
“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”Luke 2:29 (KJV)
- AnnaLuke 2:36–38
Simeon wasn’t the only one in the temple that day. There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. Her story…
“And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.”Luke 2:38 (KJV)
- My Father’s BusinessLuke 2:41–52
Every year, Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. When Jesus was twelve years old, He went with them. When the feast…
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”Luke 2:49 (KJV)
- Passing Through the MidstLuke 4:16–30
Jesus came home to Nazareth, the town where He grew up. On the Sabbath, He went to the synagogue as usual, and they handed Him the scroll of the…
“But he passing through the midst of them went his way,”Luke 4:30 (KJV)
- Nevertheless at Thy WordLuke 5:1–11
Simon Peter was a professional fisherman. He and his partners had worked the Sea of Galilee all night long, and they had caught nothing. Now it was…
“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.”Luke 5:5 (KJV)
- Weep NotLuke 7:11–17
Jesus and a large crowd were approaching the town of Nain. As they neared the town gate, another crowd was coming out: a funeral procession. A young…
“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.”Luke 7:13 (KJV)
- She Loved MuchLuke 7:36–50
A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to dinner. As the guests reclined at the table, a woman walked in, a woman known in that town as a sinner…
“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”Luke 7:47 (KJV)
- The Women Who GaveLuke 8:1–3; 23:55–24:1
As Jesus traveled from town to town preaching, He didn’t carry money for food or lodging. So how did He and His disciples live? Luke tells us, almost…
“And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.”Luke 8:3 (KJV)
- Lacked Ye Any Thing?Luke 9:1–6, 10; 22:35
Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them power to heal the sick and cast out demons. Then He sent them out two by two to preach in the…
“And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.”Luke 22:35 (KJV)
- Two Pence and a PromiseLuke 10:25–37
A lawyer asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Love God with everything you are, he answered himself, and love your neighbor as yourself. Then…
“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”Luke 10:34 (KJV)
- Knocking at MidnightLuke 11:1–13
One of Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus gave them a simple prayer that included the words, “Give us day by day our daily…
“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”Luke 11:9 (KJV)
- Eighteen Years Bent OverLuke 13:10–17
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath. Among the people listening was a woman who “had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed…
“And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”Luke 13:13 (KJV)
- While He Was Yet a Great Way OffLuke 15:11–32
Jesus told a story about a man with two sons. The younger one said, “Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.” In other words, give me…
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”Luke 15:20 (KJV)
- The One Who Came BackLuke 17:11–19
As Jesus entered a village on the border between Samaria and Galilee, ten men with leprosy came out to meet Him. They knew the rules. People with…
“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.”Luke 17:15–16 (KJV)
- Up a Sycamore TreeLuke 19:1–10
Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector in Jericho, and he was rich. Tax collectors worked for the Roman occupiers and often charged extra to fill their…
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Luke 19:10 (KJV)
- One Last HealingLuke 22:39–53; John 18:1–11
It was late at night in the garden of Gethsemane. Jesus had just finished praying so intensely that His sweat fell like drops of blood. Then the crowd…
“And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.”Luke 22:51 (KJV)
- Remember MeLuke 23:32–43
When Jesus was crucified, He was not alone on the hill. Two criminals were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left. The crowd mocked…
“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”Luke 23:42–43 (KJV)
- As He SaidLuke 24:1–12
Early on the first day of the week, a group of women came to Jesus’ tomb carrying spices they had prepared. Their Lord was dead, and they had come to…
“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,”Luke 24:6 (KJV)
- Did Not Our Heart Burn?Luke 24:13–35
On the Sunday after Jesus was crucified, two of His followers were walking from Jerusalem to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles away. They were…
“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”Luke 24:32 (KJV)
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