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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ST LUKE
CHAPTERS
  • Gabriel promises Zacharias that Elisabeth shall bear a son, whom they shall name John—He also tells Mary she shall be the mother of the Son of God—Mary visits Elisabeth and utters a Psalm of praise—John the Baptist is born—Zacharias prophesies of John’s mission.
  • Angelic ministrants herald the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem—He is circumcised, and Simeon and Anna prophesy of his mission—At twelve years he is about his Father’s business.
  • John the Baptist preaches and baptizes—Jesus is baptized and God acclaims him as his Son—His genealogy back to Adam is set forth.
  • Jesus fasts forty days and is tempted of the devil—He announces his divine Sonship in Nazareth and is rejected—He casts out a devil in Capernaum, heals Peter’s mother-in-law, and preaches and heals throughout Galilee.
  • Peter, the fisherman, called to catch men—Jesus heals a leper—He forgives sins and heals a paralytic—Matthew is called—The sick need the physician—New wine in new bottles.
  • Jesus heals on the Sabbath—He chooses the Twelve Apostles—He pronounces blessings upon the obedient, woes upon the wicked.
  • Jesus heals the centurion’s servant—He raises from death the son of the widow of Nain—John Baptist extolled as more than a prophet—A woman anoints Christ’s feet, and he forgives her sins.
  • Jesus gives and interprets the parable of the sower—He stills the tempest; casts out a legion of devils, who then enter the swine; heals a woman of an issue of blood; and raises Jairus’ daughter from death.
  • The Twelve sent out—Jesus feeds the five thousand—Peter testifies of Christ—Jesus foretells his death and resurrection—He is transfigured on the mount—He heals and teaches.
  • Jesus calls, empowers, and instructs the seventy—They preach and heal—Those who receive his disciples receive Christ—The Father is revealed by the Son—Jesus gives the parable of the good Samaritan.
  • Jesus sets forth the Lord’s Prayer—He discourses on the casting out of devils—He acclaims himself as greater than Jonah and Solomon—He reprehends the Pharisees and says the blood of the righteous shall be required of that evil generation.
  • Jesus teaches: Beware of hypocrisy; lay up treasures in heaven, rather than on earth; prepare for the coming of the Lord; where much is given, much is required; preaching the gospel causes division.
  • Jesus teaches: Repent or perish—He gives the parable of the barren fig tree; heals a woman on the Sabbath; and likens the kingdom of God to a mustard seed—He discusses whether few or many are saved, and laments over Jerusalem.
  • Jesus again heals on the Sabbath—He teaches humility, and gives the parable of the great supper—Those who follow him must forsake all else.
  • Jesus gives the parables of the lost sheep, of the piece of silver, and of the prodigal son.
  • Jesus gives the parable of the unjust steward—He teaches of service and condemns divorce—He gives the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
  • Jesus speaks of offenses, forgiveness, and faith—Even the faithful are unprofitable servants—Ten lepers are healed—Jesus discourses on the Second Coming.
  • Jesus gives the parables of the unjust judge, and of the Pharisee and publican—He invites little children to come unto him and teaches how to gain eternal life—He tells of his coming death and resurrection, and gives sight to a blind man.
  • Jesus came to save souls—He gives the parable of the pounds—He rides in triumph into Jerusalem, weeps over the city, and cleanses the temple again.
  • Chief priests oppose Jesus—He gives the parable of the wicked husbandmen—Render unto Caesar and God that which is theirs—Jesus teaches the law of marriage.
  • Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple and of Jerusalem—He tells of the signs to precede his Second Coming, and gives the parable of the fig tree.
  • Christ institutes the sacrament—He suffers in Gethsemane, and is betrayed and arrested—Peter denies knowing him—Christ is smitten and mocked.
  • Christ taken before Pilate, then to Herod, and to Pilate again—Barabbas released—Christ is crucified between two thieves—He is buried in tomb of Joseph of Arimathaea.
  • Angels announce resurrection of Christ—He walks on Emmaus road—He appears with a body of flesh and bones, eats food, testifies of his divinity, and promises the Holy Ghost—His ascension.