Immerse: Luke and Acts - Day 8, Week 2

09/23/24 • 12 min

Immerse: Luke and Acts - 4 Week Bible Reading Experience

Faith, Healing, and the Kingdom of God: Lessons from Luke

Get your copy of Immerse Luke & Acts or the complete Immerse Bible set at https://www.tyndale.com/. This episode covers key events and teachings of Jesus Christ as he approaches Jerusalem. Highlights include the healing of ten lepers, discussions on the Kingdom of God, the parables of the persistent widow and the Pharisee and tax collector, blessings for children, and Jesus' interaction with the rich man. Other critical teachings explore the sacrifice required to follow Jesus, his prediction of his passion and resurrection, and stories of faith like the healing of the blind beggar and the transformative encounter with Zacchaeus. Jesus also shares the parable of the nobleman and his servants to illustrate the kingdom of God. If you or your church are interested in joining the 1 Million More Bibles movement by reading through God's Word together, visit https://onemillionmore.bible for free guides and tools.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:03 Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy
00:54 The Coming of the Kingdom of God
03:10 Lessons on Prayer and Persistence
04:09 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
05:08 Jesus Blesses the Children
05:37 The Rich Young Ruler
07:13 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection
07:45 Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
08:41 Jesus and Zacchaeus
09:54 Parable of the Ten Servants
12:09 Conclusion and Farewell
Immerse contains the full text of the New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or removed from the Bible text. Click here to look inside.
Immerse: Luke and Acts is part of the Immerse: The Reading Bible, which takes you on a new and unique journey through the books of Luke and Acts in the New Testament. This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures. The goal of Bible reading is to understand the sacred writings in depth so we can learn to live with them. Using the text of the New Living Translation (NLT) from Tyndale Publishing, now you can experience Luke and Acts the same way the original readers did and be fully immersed in the most amazing story of all time!

QUICK START GUIDE
3 ways to get the most out of your experience

Use Immerse: Luke & Acts instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural
simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like
songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
for 4 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Luke & Acts, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?

The Immerse Bible Series is the proud winner of the prestigious Bible of the Year award from the ECPA Christian Book Awards. Immerse: The Reading Bible is specially crafted for a distraction-free listening and reading experience, helping you dive in and get immersed in Scripture. You’ll have a great experience using Immerse by yourself. But for an even richer experience, try reading with friends.

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

– 4, 8, or 16-week Bible listening plans take you through a large section of the Bible like the New Testament or the Torah
– Meet once a week for a free-flowing discussion about the text
– Wrestle with questions and celebrate ‘aha!’ moments together

Faith, Healing, and the Kingdom of God: Lessons from Luke

QUICK START GUIDE
3 ways to get the most out of your experience

Use Immerse: Luke & Acts instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural
simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like
songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
for 4 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Luke & Acts, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

Previous Episode

Immerse: Luke and Acts - Day 7 Week 2

Day 7 of Week 2: Pressing Towards Jerusalem — Teachings and Parables of Jesus

Get your copy of Immerse Luke & Acts or the complete Immerse Bible set at https://www.tyndale.com/ In this engaging episode of Immerse Luke and Acts, we journey with Jesus as He travels through towns and villages towards Jerusalem. Jesus responds to the question of salvation, emphasizing the narrow path to God's kingdom, and He warns about the urgency of entering before the door is locked. He shares poignant parables, including the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, highlighting God's joy over repentant sinners. Jesus also teaches about humility, true discipleship, and the importance of forgiveness. Join us as we delve into these powerful and thought-provoking lessons, and continue to immerse ourselves in Jesus' transformative teachings. If you or your church are interested in joining the 1 Million More Bibles movement by reading through God's Word together, visit https://onemillionmore.bible for free guides and tools.

00:00 Introduction to Day Seven, Week Two
00:04 The Narrow Door to God's Kingdom
01:18 Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem
02:11 Healing on the Sabbath
02:49 Lessons on Humility and Generosity
04:11 The Parable of the Great Feast
05:12 The Cost of Discipleship
06:39 Parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin
07:58 The Parable of the Prodigal Son
10:57 Teachings on Faith and Duty
12:16 Conclusion and Farewell
Immerse contains the full text of the New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or removed from the Bible text. Click here to look inside.
Immerse: Luke and Acts is part of the Immerse: The Reading Bible, which takes you on a new and unique journey through the books of Luke and Acts in the New Testament. This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures. The goal of Bible reading is to understand the sacred writings in depth so we can learn to live with them. Using the text of the New Living Translation (NLT) from Tyndale Publishing, now you can experience Luke and Acts the same way the original readers did and be fully immersed in the most amazing story of all time!

QUICK START GUIDE
3 ways to get the most out of your experience

Use Immerse: Luke & Acts instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural
simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like
songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
for 4 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Luke & Acts, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

Next Episode

Immerse: Luke and Acts - Day 9, Week 2

Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem: Teachings, Parables, and Prophecies

Get your copy of Immerse Luke & Acts or the complete Immerse Bible set at https://www.tyndale.com/ In this episode of Immerse Luke and Acts, we follow Jesus as He makes His way towards Jerusalem and encounters various challenges and moments of teaching. Along the way, He instructs His disciples, performs symbolic acts, and delivers profound messages through parables. Key moments include Jesus' prophecy about Jerusalem's destruction, the cleansing of the temple, His confrontation with religious leaders, and teachings on the end times. Don't miss these pivotal moments that showcase His wisdom, authority, and foreshadowing of future events. If you or your church are interested in joining the 1 Million More Bibles movement by reading through God's Word together, visit https://onemillionmore.bible for free guides and tools.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:03 Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
01:31 Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
02:06 Cleansing the Temple
02:35 Authority of Jesus Questioned
03:22 Parable of the Wicked Tenants
05:07 Paying Taxes to Caesar
06:00 Question About the Resurrection
07:39 Warning Against the Teachers of the Law
08:36 The Widow's Offering
09:01 Signs of the End Times
13:05 Conclusion and Final Teachings
Immerse contains the full text of the New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or removed from the Bible text. Click here to look inside.
Immerse: Luke and Acts is part of the Immerse: The Reading Bible, which takes you on a new and unique journey through the books of Luke and Acts in the New Testament. This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures. The goal of Bible reading is to understand the sacred writings in depth so we can learn to live with them. Using the text of the New Living Translation (NLT) from Tyndale Publishing, now you can experience Luke and Acts the same way the original readers did and be fully immersed in the most amazing story of all time!

QUICK START GUIDE
3 ways to get the most out of your experience

Use Immerse: Luke & Acts instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural
simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like
songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
for 4 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Luke & Acts, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”

4 Questions to get your conversations started:

What stood out to you this week?
Was there anything confusing or troubling?
Did anything make you think differently about God?
How might this change the way we live?

Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.

Immerse: Luke and Acts - 4 Week Bible Reading Experience - Immerse: Luke and Acts - Day 8, Week 2

Transcript

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Welcome to Immerse Luke and Acts, Day eight, Week two

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As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, He reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As He entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, crying out, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. He looked at them and said, Go show yourselves to the priests. And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.

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