Luke in 50 Days

A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke

About the show

In this podcast, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Scott Powell will explore the life of Christ through the Gospel of Luke.

Episodes

  • Day 34: The Parable of the Dishonest Steward

    February 17th, 2025  |  20 mins 59 secs
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    Jeff and Scott examine this parable from several angles and explain how it can be understood as a standalone story. They also discuss the different allusions to Christ in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Today's reading: Luke 16:1-31

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    Day 33: The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother

    February 16th, 2025  |  19 mins 40 secs
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    Jeff and Scott explore why this famous parable could also be called "the parable of the merciful father." They explore the perspectives of the different characters in this story in the context of Old Testament connections and Jewish culture. Today's reading: Luke 15

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    Day 32: Humility and Hospitality

    February 15th, 2025  |  21 mins 40 secs
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    Jeff and Scott share their insights about the significance and importance of meals in the time of Jesus. They also share various stories about humility and finding Jesus in others. Today's reading: Luke 14

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    Day 31: The Parable of the Mustard Seed

    February 14th, 2025  |  20 mins 24 secs
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    Jeff and Scott examine the parable of the mustard seed in light of Jesus' references to the Kingdom of God. They also relate how these parables relate to the themes of the Exodus story. Today's reading: Luke 13:17-35

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    Day 30: Repent or Perish

    February 13th, 2025  |  18 mins 37 secs
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    Jeff and Scott discuss the concept of repentance that Jesus calls us to, along with what repentance means in light of the events of the time. They also talk about repentance not as a one-time event but as a way of life that Christians should adopt. Today's reading: Luke 13:1-17

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    Day 29: The Way

    February 12th, 2025  |  13 mins 25 secs
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    Jeff and Scott step back from the readings to explore another central theme in Luke's Gospel, which is the early Christian term "the Way." They discuss the background, etymology, and deeper meaning behind the name the early Christians chose for themselves.

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    Day 28: The Necessity of Watchfulness

    February 11th, 2025  |  20 mins 3 secs
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    Jeff and Scott explore how we can structure our lives with these Gospel passages in mind. They also discuss how not to be a cause of division; instead, how can we speak the truth in love. Today's reading Luke 12:35-59

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    Day 27: Do Not Be Anxious

    February 10th, 2025  |  19 mins 18 secs
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    Jeff and Scott examine these passages against the backdrop of Jesus' travel narratives. They also share relatable insights from these Gospel passages about how to handle anxiety and fear. Today's reading: Luke 12:1-34

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    Day 26: True Blessedness

    February 9th, 2025  |  17 mins 41 secs
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    Jeff and Scott discuss how these passages are an invitation into intimacy with Jesus, and how we can be fed on the Word of God. They also give a variety of insight into what Jesus calls the Sign of Jonah. Today's reading: Luke 11:27-54

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    Day 25: The Lords Prayer

    February 8th, 2025  |  18 mins 2 secs
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    Jeff and Scott discuss the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) in the context of Jesus' travel narratives. They explore the prayer's connections to the Exodus and the theme of Jubilee. Today's reading: Luke 11:1-26

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    Day 24: The Parable of the Good Samaritan

    February 7th, 2025  |  20 mins 40 secs
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    Jeff and Scott unpack the story and complex history behind the parable of the Good Samaritan. They also offer insights into the story of Mary and Martha. Today's reading: Luke 10:25-42

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    Day 23: The Mission of the Seventy

    February 6th, 2025  |  18 mins 5 secs
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    Jeff and Scott discuss how Jesus sends out seventy disciples before him to spread the kingdom. They unpack the connections between this story and Numbers 11:16-30, where Moses sends out seventy elders. Today's reading: Luke 10:1-24

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    Day 22: The Travel Narratives

    February 5th, 2025  |  12 mins 41 secs
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    Jeff and Scott step back from the readings today to explore another central theme in Luke's Gospel, which is the travel narratives. Jeff and Scott help us understand the story woven through these travel narratives and how they fit together.

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    Day 21: The Transfiguration

    February 4th, 2025  |  19 mins 42 secs
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    Jeff and Scott talk about how the Gospel of Luke reveals the purpose of the Transfiguration and its relation to the Feast of Tabernacles. Jeff and Scott highlight the importance of understanding salvation history and seeing the context in which these stories happen. Today's reading: Luke 9:28-62

  • Day 20: The Mission of the Twelve

    February 3rd, 2025  |  18 mins 47 secs
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    Jeff and Scott talk about how Jesus shares his authority with his disciples to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal. They also discuss how Jesus can use whatever we have to offer him as they explore the story of the feeding of the five thousand. Today's reading: Luke 9:1-27

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    Day 19: Restoration to Life

    February 2nd, 2025  |  18 mins 4 secs
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    Jeff and Scott explore the story of the Gerasene demoniac against the larger context of Jesus and his disciples. They also return to the Old Testament as they discuss Luke's accounts of a girl restored to life and a woman healed. Today's reading: Luke 8:26-56