Luke 3

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 3

1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
3He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
4as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for Him.
5Every valley shall be filled in,
and every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked ways shall be made straight,
and the rough ways smooth.
6And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
7Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
8Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
9The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
10The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”
11John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
12Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
13“Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.
14Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
15The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.
16John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
17His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
18With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.
19But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
20Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.
21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,
22and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
23Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry.
He was regarded as the son of Joseph,
the son of Heli,
24the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi,
the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
25the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum,
the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,
26the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein,
the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
27the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel,
the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
28the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam,
the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
29the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim,
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
30the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph,
the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
31the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha,
the son of Nathan, the son of David,
32the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz,
the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,
33the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni,
the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
34the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham,
the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
35the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg,
the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
36the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem,
the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
37the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared,
the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,
38the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam,
the son of God.
— Luke 3

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No False Pride in Our Heritage
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Illustration of Luke 3:7-9 NLT -- When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, "You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don't just say to each other, 'We're safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.' That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire."

God's Message Comes to John
Illustration of Luke 3:1-2 NLT

Illustration of Luke 3:1-2 NLT -- It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene. Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.

Like a Dove
Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NIV

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NIV -- When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

The Heavens Opened
Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NLT

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NLT -- One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy."

... the Holy Spirit descended on him...
Illustration of Luke 3:22

Illustration of Luke 3:22 -- ... the Holy Spirit descended on him [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

Produce fruit in keeping with...
Illustration of Luke 3:8

Illustration of Luke 3:8 -- Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

Well Pleased
Illustration of Luke 3:22

Inspirational illustration of Luke 3:22 -- ...the Holy Spirit descended on him [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

What shows our repentance
Illustration of Luke 3:8

Inspirational illustration of Luke 3:8 -- Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

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