LUKE 8
13 Outlines
GODLY WOMEN
Luke 8:1-3 etc.
THEY WERE SAVED BY JESUS – Luke 8:1-2
THEY SHARED WITH JESUS – Luke 8:3
THEY STOOD WITH JESUS – Matthew 27:55-56
THEY WERE SURPRISED BY JESUS – Matthew 28:1-10
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Luke 8:1-15
WHERE HAVE ALL THE CONVERTS GONE?
I imagine that many of us have been suspicious when
someone raises their hand, or comes forward professing salvation. Although we
rejoice, we secretly wonder if the person making the decision is going to
"stick with it."
We think this way because we have seen many people
make professions of faith, and then disappear. Many have walked the isles
evangelistic meetings and in church services, no to be seen ever again. Others
start off strong, enthused about the things of God, and then after awhile, they
either slow down to nominal Christianity, or walk away from it all together.
We often wonder where the converts have gone. This parable of the Lord answers that
question. Not everyone who professes belief in Christ is truly saved!
THE STORY PRESENTED - Vss. 4-8
The seed that fell by the wayside was probably the
footpath between fields. It was hard because it had not been plowed. Vs. 4
The seed that fell on rocky ground fell on soil that
sat on a rocky ledge. Because the sun could easily heat the soil, the seed
germinated quickly, but because roots could not go through rock, they shriveled
up quickly for lack of moisture. Vs. 5
THE STORY QUESTIONED Vss. 9-10
Through the help of God's Spirit, God's children will
be able to learn the truth of God's word. John 16:13
Those who reject Christ, will not be able to
understand the parables which Jesus spoke. 1 Corinthians 2:14
THE STORY EXPLAINED Vss. 11-15
The seed is the Word of God. The sower
in this story is The Lord Jesus.
However, any Christian who preaches or teaches the Word of God becomes
the sower. Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:2
The different
soils are explained:
HARD HEART - Vs. 12 - No real interest in the Gospel,
even though a profession of faith may have been made. Satan quickly snatches away the seed.
HEAVY HEART - Vs. 13 - Quick initial response, but
when persecution comes, the convert fails to follow Christ. Mark 4:16-17,
2 Timothy 3:12
HEATHEN HEART - Vs. 14 - Matthew
and pleasures of this life "choke" the
"converts". There is no fruit.
HEALTHY HEART - Vs. 15 - Hears the word, keeps it,
endures, and brings forth multiplied fruit.
Only one kind of "convert" is a truly saved
convert. It a person has truly trusted Christ, God will change Him. 2 Corinthians
5:17
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Luke 8:11-17
GOOD SOIL
The parable of “The Sower and the Soils” shows us
exactly what “good soil” if for the reception of the seed, which, according to
verse 11, is the Word of God.
GOOD SOIL IS DUG SOIL – Vs. 12 – The soil by the
wayside was packed down and hard. It had
not been recently plowed. The Holy Spirit
was must dig deep in our hearts in order to make us receptive to the Word of
God. See John 16:8-11
GOOD SOIL IS DEEP SOIL – Vs. 13 – Soil on the rock was
actually on a ledge. The Word of God had
not gone down deep in the heart.
GOOD SOIL IS DISINFECTED SOIL – Vs 14 – Soil needs to
have the weeds of “cares and riches and pleasures” removed.
GOOD SOIL IS DEPENDABLE SOIL – Vs. 15 – Dependable
soil comes from “an honest and good heart”, keeping the Word, and bearing
fruit.
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Luke 8:11-15
WHERE WILL IT FALL
TODAY?
One of the best known
parables is the "Sower and the Soils" as told by our Lord Jesus in
Luke 8:5-8.
Jesus explains the meaning
of this parable in Luke 8:11-15. When the Sower went out to sow, he sowed the
Word of God according to verse 11.
The Word of God is sown
when a person hears the Word of God preached.
The Word of God is sown
when a person listens to the Word of God read.
The Word of God is sown
when a person reads the Word of God for himself.
When the Word of God is
sown it falls into one of four types of soil. The soil would be symbolic for
the heart. The Four Types of Heart Where the Word falls:
THE STUBBORN HEART - Vs.
12
There is no time for, or
true interest in the Word of God.
THE SHALLOW HEART - Vs.
13
There is an instant,
joyous response to the preaching of or reading of God's Word. However, it is surface
level response. The minute something arises in the way of temptation, the
results of the seed being planted fall away.
THE STRANGLED HEART -
Vs. 14
The seed starts to grow
but is strangled by "cares, riches, and pleasures of this life".
THE SUBMISSIVE HEART -
Vs. 15
The submissive heart is
more than a hearer of the Word. He is a doer also. He keeps it and bears fruit.
See James 1:22-25.
Where does the word fall
in your life? What kind of heart does it hit?
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Luke 8:22-25
FOLLOWING JESUS
We are called on, as
disciples, to follow Jesus (Luke
This story about the
storm on the
JESUS KNOWS WHERE HE IS
GOING - GO WITH HIM! - Vs. 22
JESUS RESTS DURING THE
STORM - REST WITH HIM! - Vs. 23
JESUS ANSWERS WHEN ASKED
- ASK HIM! - Vs. 24
JESUS WANTS US TO HAVE
FAITH IN HIM - TRUST HIM! - Vs. 25
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Luke 8:15, 22-39
BENEFITS OF OBEDIENCE
God has always approved
of obedience to Him. 1 Samuel 15:22-23,
John 14:15
There are benefits to
obedience as we see in Luke 8.
BE OBEDIENT AND BE
FRUITFUL - Vs. 15
Jesus was explaining the
parable of the Sower and the Soils. It is the person who obeys the Word of God
who will end up being productive.
BE OBEDIENT AND BE CLOSE
- Vs. 22
The disciples were close
to the Lord Jesus because they did as they were told. They went with Him.
We will remain in close
fellowship with the Lord as we obey Him.
BE OBEDIENT AND BE
TRUSTING - Vss. 23-25
It is the person that
obeys God that will trust God.
BE OBEDIENT AND BE
SUBMISSIVE - Vs. 39
This man who had been
healed of demon possession (Vss. 26-38) wanted to follow Jesus.
Jesus sent him home to
do evangelistic work. The man submitted, doing as he was told.
Submission to God and
man is an indication of obedience (1 Peter 5:5-6)
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Luke 8:22-25
EXAM TIME!
Exams are very important tests, usually taken in high
school and college. We also encounter
exams as we live our Christian lives. Often, the Lord will decide that it's
time for us to have an "exam" that will test our faith and make us to
mature in our walk with God (James 1:2-4).
One evening the disciples were given an "exam" in faith
through a boat ride across the
DECISION - Vs. 22 - When the disciples received their
"exam" in faith, they were following the decision of our Lord Jesus
Christ. May we face our exams because we
are simply doing what the Lord has told us to do.
DISTRACTION - Vs. 23 - As the disciples did as they were
told, a large distraction appeared. A
fierce storm threatened the very lives of the disciples. As we strive to obey the Lord, we will also
face distractions. It is not a question
if distractions (trials) will occur. The question is how will we handle
distractions when they come?
DISTRESS - Vs. 24a - In a panic, the disciples awoke
the Lord Jesus.
They allowed themselves to become distressed by the
storm. They were filled with fear.
DECLARATION - Vs. 24b - Our Lord awoke and rebuked the
wind and waves. His declaration brought
total calm. Our problems may never go
away until we reach Heaven, but if we trust Him, Jesus will declare peace for
us in the midst of our storms. We can
relax in the calm of His presence.
DENUNCIATION - Vs. 25 - Our Lord rebuked the disciples
for their lack of faith, not for disturbing His nap! It was not wrong to ask Jesus for help. It
was wrong not to have faith in the midst of the storm.
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Luke 8:22-25
THE LEADER
Jesus was the leader of
the disciples. This story of His calming
the storm makes it evident that He was in charge. The question each believer needs to ask is,
"Is Jesus leader in my life?"
We know Jesus was the
leader because:
THE PLAN WAS HIS - Vs.
22
He said, "Let's
go". Do I follow the Lord's leading?
THE PROBLEM WAS HIS -
Vss. 23-24
The disciples came to
Him for help. Do I bring my problems to him before I'm in a panic?
THE POWER WAS HIS - Vs.
24
He calmed the storm. Do
I let Jesus calm the storms in my life?
THE POINT WAS HIS - Vs.
25
He did the rebuking and
the teaching. Do I listen when Jesus rebukes or teaches me?
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Luke 8:26-38
MIRACLE BY THE TOMBS
A DEFEATED MAN - Vss.
26-29
A DELIVERED MAN - Vss.
30-37
A DIRECTED MAN - Vss.
38-39
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Luke 8:26-39
UP AND OUT!
There was a demon-possessed man who met Jesus. He was living a defeated, miserable life. He was
“down and out”. Jesus delivered the man and he was “up and out” because Jesus
Christ set him free!
THE BONDAGE OF POSSESSION – Vss. 26-30
The man was demon-possessed, naked, and restless.
THE BOLDNESS OF JESUS – Vss. 29, 31-33
The Lord commanded the legion of demons to come out of
the man.
The Lord allowed the demons to enter the herd of
swine.
THE BLESSINGS OF DELIVERANCE – Vss. 34-35
The man was sitting, no longer restless.
The man was clothed, no longer naked.
The man was in his right mind, no longer demon
possessed.
THE BANISHMENT BY THE FEARFUL – Vss. 36-37
The citizens of the area, having heard what happened,
became fearful and asked Jesus to leave.
THE BROADCAST OF THE DELIVERED – Vss. 38-39
The healed man wanted to go with Jesus, but the Lord
gave him another job. He was to go home
and share what God had done for Him.
This he did.
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LESSONS
Luke 8:26-39
THERE ARE MATTERS WE CAN’T HANDLE – Vss. 26-29
THERE IS A MASTER WHO IS
THERE ARE MEN WHO WILL BE DISPLEASED – Vss. 34-37
THERE IS A
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Luke 8:38-56
THREE KINDS OF FAITH
There are three people
who each show us a different aspect of the faith which we should have in
Christ.
1. RESIGNED FAITH - The
healed demoniac. Vss. 38-39
This man from who Jesus cast out a legion
of devils wanted to go with
Jesus. Jesus told him to go home and tell
what great things God had
done. He obeyed. This man was resigned to
doing the will of his new
master. (See Vss. 26-37 for background
information.)
2. REACHING FAITH - The
woman with the issue of blood. Vss. 43-48
3. RELIANT FAITH -
Jairus - Vss. 41-42, 49-56
Especially see Vss. 49-50. Jairus had to
trust Jesus even though he had
just received tragic news.
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Luke 8:41-56
FAITHING IT
Faith is such an
important quality. Hebrews 11:6
It is emphasized in
these two miracles found in our text.
THE REQUEST OF FAITH -
Vss. 41-42
THE REACH OF FAITH -
Vss. 43-48
THE REST OF FAITH - Vss.
49-50
THE REWARD OF FAITH -
Vss. 51-56