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Introducing the Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke is the third of the so-called Synoptic Gospels in our Bible that each tell the story of Jesus from a similar perspective (viz. Matthew, Mark and Luke). Unlike the other Gospel writers, however, Luke does not finish his story with the resurrection of Jesus but continues the story for another generation, telling how the followers of Jesus took his message from Jerusalem to the heart of the Greco-Roman world in Rome. We know the second part of Luke’s story as the book of Acts (or The Acts of the Apostles). Together Luke and Acts make up around 20% of our New Testament.

Some of the best known parts of the Jesus story are unique to Luke – including the Christmas story, the parable of the Good Samaritan, the parable of the Prodigal Son, the story of Pentecost and Paul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the Damascus road. Luke’s presentation of the Jesus story is also unique in that he is most likely the only NT writer who is not a Jew.

Here are a few notes on understanding Luke's Gospel.

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Introducing the Gospel of Mark

This year the Lectionary focuses on the Gospel of Mark, which is the shortest and first written of the Gospels. To help get you acquainted with some of the background, style and features of Mark please download this introduction.

Leading up to and including Easter this year we will be preaching through the whole book of Mark in narrative order. The dates and themes of the passages to be explored is as follows:

Date	Reading	Theme
10 Jan	Mk 1:4-13	The baptism of Jesus
17 Jan	Mk 1:14-20	The good news … and the shape of Jesus’ ministry
31 Jan	Mk 1:21-45	A day in the life of Jesus
7 Feb	Mk 2:1-3:6	First signs of conflict and opposition
14 Feb	Mk 3:7-35	The renewed people of God
21 Feb	Mk 4:1-6:6	Jesus and the kingdom of God
28 Feb	Mk 6:7-56	Jesus’ ministry expands
7 Mar	Mk 7:1-8:21	Jesus in Gentile territory
14 Mar	Mk 8:22-9:29	Jesus the Messiah who must suffer and die
21 Mar	Mk 9:30-10:52	The cost of discipleship
28 Mar	Mk 11:1-33	Jesus enters Jerusalem
2 Apr	Mk 14:53-15:47	The passion and death of Jesus
4 Apr	Mk 16:1-8	The empty tomb … what now?

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2020 Maroondah UC Advent 4 study

As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent Bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
The fourth study has been produced by Rev Dr Peter Mallen from Croydon and Croydon North Uniting Churches and can be downloaded below (PDF).

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2020 Maroondah UC Advent 3 study

As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent Bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
The third study has been produced by Rev Brendan Byrne from Heathmont Uniting Church. and can be downloaded below (PDF).

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2020 Maroondah UC Advent 2 study

As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
The second study has been prepared by Rev Lucas Taylor from Ringwood Uniting Church.

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2020 Maroondah UC Advent 1 study

As part of our ongoing sharing with the UC congregations of Heathmont, Ringwood and Ringwood North, we have produced a series of shared advent bible studies, suitable for either individuals or groups. Each week there will be a study prepared by one of the ministers, which will focus on one of the readings for advent from the Sunday lectionary.
The first study has been produced by Rev. Andy Tiver from Ringwood North Uniting Church.

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Sermon on the Mount – Jesus’ blueprint for life

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ blueprint for life in the kingdom of God. It’s a plan or a set of instructions for how to live a life that is pleasing to God and also a life that is compassionate and generous towards our neighbours. It’s a simple plan that involves just three steps – listening, trusting and following. Here is a summary of Jesus' teaching.

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Advent 2 Study – Adults Only Christmas Story 2

The continuation of our study on Matthew chapter 1 exploring The aftermath of the birth of Jesus and its impact on the family and neighbours.

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Welcome to the world of Matthew

An overview of the book of Matthew at the start of the lectionary year focused on this gospel.

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Advent 1 Study - Adults Only Christmas Story

A study on Matthew chapter 1 exploring why Matthew included 4 women of dubious history in the genealogy of the Jewish Messiah before looking at the adults only Christmas story.

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