ECLECTIC PART VI
GOSPEL of LUKE
The section serves as pages and galleries for the gospel verses of Luke and the faith expression artworks that illustrate these verses. Each Bible verse or group of Bible verses is paired with a faith expression artwork. The comment that comes after each pairing is the opinion of the author of Faith Expressions website. An article related to the Gospel of Luke is added to the section.
Gospel of Luke & Artworks
Mary’s Magnificat
Bible Verses: “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.” (Luke 1:46-48) --- Comment: Mary’s joy in God our savior
@ Manger Bethlehem
Bible Verses: “And so it was, that, while they [Mary and Joseph] were there [Bethlehem], the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son [Jesus], and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:6-7) --- Comment: About the birth of Jesus Christ, a most humble earthly beginning for the Son of God
The Good News of Great Joy
Bible Verses: “And the angel said unto them [shepherds in the field at night], Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) --- Comment: About the announcement of the angel to lowly shepherds about the birth of Jesus the Messiah, the good news of salvation for humanity
Gloria in Excelsis DEO
Bible Verses: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:13-14) --- Comment: To God be the glory
Glory to God and Peace on Earth
Bible Verse: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14) --- Comment: About the glory of God as manifested in the birth of Jesus Christ that brought salvation to mankind
About My Father’s Business
Bible Verses: “And when they [Mary and Joseph] saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him [Jesus], Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” (Luke 2:48-49) --- Comment: About Jesus doing the will of God the Father
A Voice in the Wilderness
Bible Verses: “… the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Luke 3:2-4) --- Comment: About John the Baptist and the need for repentance
The Holy Spirit and The Baptism of Fire
Bible Verse: “[John said] … I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” (Luke 3:16) --- Comment: A differentiation of the baptism of John the Baptist from the baptism of the Holy Spirit
God the Father, Beloved Son and Holy Spirit
Bible Verses: “Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21-22) --- Comment: The manifestation of the Holy Trinity in physical terms during the baptism of Jesus in the Holy Land: Jesus in human bodily form, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove and God the Father in the form of audible soundwaves
Living by the Word of God
Bible Verse: “[Jesus said] … It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” (Luke 4:4) --- Comment: The power of the Word… the Word of God as essential for human living
Worship and Serve God
Bible Verse: “[Jesus said] … it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” (Luke 4:8) --- Comment: About serving God faithfully and about true worship
The Gospel of Salvation and Freedom
Bible Verse: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.” (Luke 4:18) --- Comment: The fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy about the role of the Messiah in Jesus Christ
Jesus the Healer
Bible Verses: “And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.” (Luke 4:38-39) --- Comment: Another manifestation of the healing power of Jesus
A Call to Repent
Bible Verses: “They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32) --- Comment: About the mission of Jesus to bring everyone back to God and about God’s mercy and compassion
The Call of the Lord and The First Twelve Apostles
Bible Verses: “And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.” (Luke 6:13-16) --- Comment: About Jesus and his first twelve apostles
The Golden Rule
Bible Verse: “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” (Luke 6:31) --- Comment: The golden rule of Jesus that has shaped how humans interact with each other through the centuries
The Heart Speaks
Bible Verse: “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” (Luke 6:45) --- Comment: The character and being of the person reflected in his use of language
The Process of Perfection
This is a story found in chapter 6 of the Gospel of Luke. Specifically, the story refers to verses Luke 6:32-36, and it is given the title, “The Process of Perfection.” Here are the verses: “For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” (Luke 6:32-36)
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Bible Reference - KJV
Related Article – GOD’S RAIN AND SUNSHINE FOR EVERYONE: Here are a few interesting verses about sunshine and rain in the Bible: “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have?” (Matthew 5:43-46) READ
Stonewall House upon the Rock, Luke 6:46-48
Bible Verses: “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.” (Luke 6:46-48) --- Comment: About the power of God’s Word on the character and lifestyle of the believer
Bible Verse: “And Jesus said… No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) --- Comment: About saving one’s soul by burning the bridge to the past for God’s sake
Ask, Seek, Knock, Luke 11:9-10
“Ask” - “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you… For every one that asketh receiveth….”
“Seek” – “And I say unto you… seek, and ye shall find… For… he that seeketh findeth….”
Bible Verses: “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10) --- Comment: About praying for God’s help and blessings
Bible Verse: “Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Luke 12:27) --- Comment: Stop worrying and start trusting God
Like a Mustard Seed, Luke 13:18-19
Bible Verse: “Then said he [Jesus], Unto what is the kingdom of God like? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.” (Luke 13:18-19) --- Comment: Like a mustard seed - The kingdom of God
Note: Bible Reference - KJV