Luke 24

Luke 24:6

He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

December 23

Today I was reminded that it is Joseph Smith Jr.'s birthday. I love this video as it shares the many things that Joseph did to restore the gospel of Jesus Christ. It also has excerpts of testimonies from people that were close associates of Joseph. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and everything that brings into my life as well.

Luke 23

Luke 23:38

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Christ did come. He came into this world as a little child. Meek and lowly. He performed many miracles. He was about His Father's business. He taught those around Him how to serve, to be kind to one another, the importance of keeping His commandments, He laid out the organization of His church, and He taught His gospel.
This chapter is about the crucifixion of the Lord. We all know the story of how it happened. But I really love that while He was being mocked and being crucified for being what He said He was, there still on the cross were the words King of the Jews. That is what He was and still is. He is the King and the Savior of the world.

Luke 22

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

There is so much in this chapter. Christ is betrayed by one of His own disciples. He does the sacrament-  the sacrament is in remembrance of Him. Christ goes to the Mount of Olives. He does this so He can take upon Him the sins of the world. He bleeds from every pore. He asks for His disciples to not enter into temptation and to stay with Him. Even an angel comes to help HIm through the process.

With everything that is said within this chapter I really liked the above scripture because with all that was going on at this point in Christ's life- He was still praying for those around Him. He could have been selfish but again He put others first. He prays for us, that we can have and keep the faith that we need and then use that faith to help others around us.    

Luke 21

Luke 21:26

Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Christ will come again. He has said so Himself, there have been prophets after prophets telling of the signs. Christ will come again in all power and glory. I cannot wait for the day that this happens.

Luke 20

Luke 20:34

And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world would marry, and are given in marriage:

Nothing really to do with the above mentioned scripture but this is one of my favorite Christmas songs-

Luke 19

Luke 19:10

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.


Just because I like this song and because it has the word lost in it..

Luke 18

Luke 18:16

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 

Luke 17

Luke 17:6

And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

Faith- Children's Songbook #96
Faith is knowing the sun will rise, lighting each new day.
Faith is knowing the Lord will hear my prayers each time I pray.
Faith is like a little seed:
If planted, it will grow.
Faith is a swelling within my heart.
When I do right I know.

Faith is knowing I lived with God before my mortal birth.
Faith is knowing I can return when my life ends on earth.
Faith is trust in God above;
In Christ, who showed the way.
Faith is strengthened; I feel it grow
Whenever I obey.

Luke 16

Luke 16:13

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 

Luke 15

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

This chapter has 3 parables in it. The ones that I usually focus on are the lost sheep and the prodigal son. We are all at one point or another that lost sheep that Christ Himself will go and search for to make sure that we come back to the fold. We are all at one point that prodigal son. It may not be with our earthly family but there are times that we do something that may not be entirely inline with what it right and we realize that and come running back to our Father in Heaven. How much He does for us as we come back to the straight and narrow. How much He loves us with an infinite and perfect love.

This video was shared with me when I was going through a rough time. 

If you want to listen- another song that goes along with this scripture is Kory Kunz's Welcome Home.

Luke 14

Luke 14: 34&35

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

JST Luke 14:36-
And Jesus answered, saying, Ye know not Moses, neither the prophets; for if ye had known them, ye would have believed on me; for to this intent they were written. For I am sent that ye might have life. Therefore I will liken it unto salt which is good;

Luke 13

Luke 13:34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and we would not!

Cross reference-
D&C 29:2- Who will gather his people even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, even as many as will hearken to my voice and humble themselves before me, and call upon me in mighty prayer.

Luke 12

Luke 12:27

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 11

Luke 11:9

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.

I often think about this verse. I have so many wonderful friends and family members that would drop anything and help me out. They give good gifts. They are my friends because they would do anything for me. That's what friends do. So if I have friends like that, my Father in Heaven who is perfect would be that much better at it. He is perfect. He gives the greatest gifts. He knows what I need, how much I need of it, when I need it and so much more. All I have to do is seek Him, ask Him and it shall be given to me. Oh how thankful I am for a loving Heavenly Father and Savior.

Luke 10

Luke 10:41

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Even those that were around the Savior during His ministry had troubles and doubts. It is important to remember that He can help us with those just as He helps take away our sins. Choose the good part and not be so worried about the things around us that may not be going according to plan.

Luke 9

Luke 9:24

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

Cross reference-
D&C 103: 27&28-
27  Let no man be afraid to lay down his life for my sake; for whoso layeth down his life for my sake shall find it again.
28  And whoso is not willing to lay down his life for my sake is not my disciple.

Luke 8

Luke 8:25

And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

He can calm the storms of the weather, He can calm the storms in my life. Where is my faith to allow this to happen in my life?

Luke 7

Luke 7:50

And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

This woman, who was a sinner, had a box of very expensive ointment. She stood at His feet, anointing His feet with the ointment. Weeping, she washed His feet with her tears and kissed His feet. The Pharisees seeing this accused the Savior of not knowing that she was a sinner and said that she shouldn't touch Him. The Savior taught a lesson using a parable. He doesn't love those with more sins less than others. He loves us no matter what. No matter what I do I can always return to Him. He is always there with His arms outstretched for me.

Luke 6

Luke 6:19

And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

He has the ability to heal everyone and I know that He does just that.  

Luke 5

Luke 5:20

And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

That is the greatest thing that the Savior has done for me and for all of us. He has the ability to take away all of our sins. With that we can again stand in His presence and hopefully live with Him again.

Luke 4

Luke 4:10

For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

This life we knew would not always be easy. There are days that everyone seems to have it together. There are other days that, even if not seen with the eye, people struggle. I know that on those days I will take all the help that I can get, even the angels that He can send my direction to help keep me afloat.

Luke 3

Luke 3:22

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.

The Godhead are 3 distinct individuals. God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. They are one in purpose. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we believe this to be so- Joseph Smith saw the Father and the Son, as separate personages, in a vision in the sacred grove.

Luke 2

Luke 2:11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Christ was born to Mary. The star of Bethlehem witnessed the birth of the Savior. He came not into this world wearing a velvet robe or having a golden throne. But a manger only, that didn't house any worldly things, that made that child a King.

Luke 1

Last month I did a day of gratitude each day leading up to Thanksgiving. It made me think back each day and really think of things that I was grateful for and the many blessings that I have.
Each December I add the book of Luke to my scripture reading each night. 24 chapters of Luke each night until Dec 24. Tonight is Chapter 1.
Out of the entire chapter this is the verse that stood out to me the most.

Luke 1:37
For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Self-explanatory and so true.