{"id":143,"date":"2024-12-31T09:13:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/Newsite\/?p=143"},"modified":"2024-12-31T09:13:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:13:42","slug":"sunday-school-outline-december-5th-2021-january-17th-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/12\/31\/sunday-school-outline-december-5th-2021-january-17th-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday School Outline \u2013 December 5th 2021\u2013 January 17th 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The account of Christ\u2019s life as recorded by Luke is especially elegant and sensitive. Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, who were Jews, Luke was a Greek, and his writing bears the marks of Greek literary beauty and precision. As a companion of Paul, as well as being a Greek, Luke understood the necessity of spirituality and the benefit of learning. He was known as \u201cthe beloved physician\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Colossians4%3A14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Col. 4:14<\/a>), which suggests he was a person of considerable skills and learning. Formerly a minister of medical care, he became a minister and chronicler of the life of Jesus, the Great Physician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gospel according to Luke is the first part of a two-part record of Christianity, the second part being the Acts of the Apostles. Luke inscribed both of his works to a person named Theophilus, probably a man of high rank who desired thorough knowledge of the life of Christ and the work of His followers. In ancient times, most literary works were sponsored by persons of wealth or authority. Frequently the published work was inscribed to the sponsor, as Luke addressed his works to Theophilus.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December 5, 2021<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Lesson 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A NEW ERA BEGINS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; John\u2019s Birth Foretold<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A5-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:5-17<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; Zechariah\u2019s Reaction<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A18-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:18-25<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; John\u2019s Birth<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A57-68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:57-68<\/a>, 80)<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December 12, 2021<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Lesson 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JESUS\u2019 BIRTH ANNOUNCED AND ANTICIPATED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; The Annunciation to Mary<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A26-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:26-38<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; Mary Visits Elizabeth<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A39-45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:39-45<\/a>)<strong>3.&nbsp; The Magnificat of Mary<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke1%3A46-56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 1:46-56<\/a>)<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>December 19, 2021<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Lesson 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE SAVIOR IS BORN (Christmas)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; Humble Birth&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke2%3A1-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 2:1-7<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; Angelic Announcement<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke2%3A8-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 2:8-20<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; Seeing God\u2019s Salvation<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke2%3A21-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 2:21-38<\/a>)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE PREEMINENCE OF LOVE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; Love the Lord<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke10%3A25-28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 10:25-28<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; Love Your Neighbor<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke10%3A29-37\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 10:29-37<\/a>)<strong>3.&nbsp; Love Without Distraction<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke10%3A38-42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 10:38-42<\/a>)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHRIST CHALLENGES COVENTIONAL THINKING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; Jesus Heals on the Sabbath<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke14%3A1-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 14:1-6<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Jesus Teaches Humility and Service&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke14%3A7-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 14:7-14<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; The Great Banquet Invitation<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke14%3A15-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 14:15-24<\/a>)<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January 9, 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Lesson 6)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RETURN OF A WAYWARD SON<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; Degradation of Wasteful Living<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke15%3A11-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 15:11-16<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Penitent Return and Joyful Reception&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke15%3A17-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 15:17-24<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; Jealous Spirit Reproved<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke15%3A25-32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 15:25-32<\/a>)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January 16, 2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(Lesson 7)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE RISEN LORD DISPELS DOUBTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp; The Risen Lord Comes Near<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke24%3A13-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 24:13-16<\/a>)<br><strong>2.&nbsp; The Risen Lord Teaches&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke24%3A17-27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 24:17-27<\/a>)<br><strong>3.&nbsp; The Risen Lord Recognized<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleserver.com\/ESV\/Luke24%3A28-35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 24:28-35<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The account of Christ\u2019s life as recorded by Luke is especially elegant and sensitive. Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, who were Jews, Luke was a Greek, and his writing bears the marks of Greek literary beauty and precision. As a companion of Paul, as well as being a Greek, Luke understood the necessity of spirituality and the benefit of learning. He was known as \u201cthe beloved physician\u201d (Col. 4:14), which suggests he was a person of considerable skills and learning. Formerly a minister of medical care, he became a minister and chronicler of the life of Jesus, the Great Physician.<\/p>\n<p>The Gospel according to Luke is the first part of a two-part record of Christianity, the second part being the Acts of the Apostles. Luke inscribed both of his works to a person named Theophilus, probably a man of high rank who desired thorough knowledge of the life of Christ and the work of His followers. In ancient times, most literary works were sponsored by persons of wealth or authority. Frequently the published work was inscribed to the sponsor, as Luke addressed his works to Theophilus.<\/p>\n<p>December 5, 2021 (Lesson 1)<\/p>\n<p>A NEW ERA BEGINS<\/p>\n<p>1.  John\u2019s Birth Foretold (Luke 1:5-17)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Zechariah\u2019s Reaction (Luke 1:18-25)<\/p>\n<p>3.  John\u2019s Birth (Luke 1:57-68, 80)<\/p>\n<p>December 12, 2021 (Lesson 2)<\/p>\n<p>JESUS\u2019 BIRTH ANNOUNCED AND ANTICIPATED<\/p>\n<p>1.  The Annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Mary Visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)3.  The Magnificat of Mary (Luke 1:46-56)<\/p>\n<p>December 19, 2021 (Lesson 3)<\/p>\n<p>THE SAVIOR IS BORN (Christmas)<\/p>\n<p>1.  Humble Birth (Luke 2:1-7)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Angelic Announcement (Luke 2:8-20)<\/p>\n<p>3.  Seeing God\u2019s Salvation (Luke 2:21-38)<\/p>\n<p>THE PREEMINENCE OF LOVE<\/p>\n<p>1.  Love the Lord (Luke 10:25-28)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Love Your Neighbor (Luke 10:29-37)3.  Love Without Distraction (Luke 10:38-42)<\/p>\n<p>CHRIST CHALLENGES COVENTIONAL THINKING<\/p>\n<p>1.  Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (Luke 14:1-6)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Jesus Teaches Humility and Service (Luke 14:7-14)<\/p>\n<p>3.  The Great Banquet Invitation (Luke 14:15-24)<\/p>\n<p>January 9, 2022 (Lesson 6)<\/p>\n<p>RETURN OF A WAYWARD SON<\/p>\n<p>1.  Degradation of Wasteful Living (Luke 15:11-16)<\/p>\n<p>2.  Penitent Return and Joyful Reception (Luke 15:17-24)<\/p>\n<p>3.  Jealous Spirit Reproved (Luke 15:25-32)<\/p>\n<p>January 16, 2022 (Lesson 7)<\/p>\n<p>THE RISEN LORD DISPELS DOUBTS<\/p>\n<p>1.  The Risen Lord Comes Near (Luke 24:13-16)<br \/>\n2.  The Risen Lord Teaches (Luke 24:17-27)<br \/>\n3.  The Risen Lord Recognized (Luke 24:28-35)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sunday-school"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143\/revisions\/144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gloucesterstreet.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}