About the Bible Study Series
Here are some Bible study lessons for ESL students, homeschool families, and anyone who enjoys studying the Bible in clear, simple English. These lessons will help you read and understand the book of Luke in the Bible. While children may also enjoy these lessons, I also have Sunday School materials that may be better for a younger audience.
All lessons on this website are protected by copyright, but you can use them for free in small groups or Bible classes. You may share a link to this page, but please do not copy these pages and put them on other websites.
This study series is for people who speak English at an advanced beginner or intermediate level. You might be a Christian, or you might just be curious about what the Bible says. Either way, you are welcome here.
These lessons use the Easy to Read Version of the Bible (ERV). This version was chosen because it uses simple words and is easy to understand. You can read a short and easy explanation about this choice in the lesson called Introduction to the Gospel of Luke: An ESL Bible Study. If you want to learn even more about why this Bible was chosen, you can read Choosing the Right Bible Translation.
Each lesson will have:
- An Ice Breaker Question
- A Lesson Highlight
- A Vocabulary List
- A Summary of the Passage
- The Passage using the GNT translation of the Bible
- Comprehension Questions
- Application Questions
- Theological Insights
- A Short Prayer
- A Free Printable with the Comprehension Questions, Application Questions, and Theological Insights
I hope these lessons help you grow in your English skills and also help you learn about the good news of Jesus.
More ESL Resources
Luke Bible Study Series
- Lesson 0: Introduction to the Gospel of Luke: An Easy English Bible Study
- Lesson 1: Luke’s Purpose for Writing: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 1:1-4
- Lesson 2: God’s Promise to Zechariah: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 1:5-25
- Lesson 3: God’s Message to Mary: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 1:26-38
- Lesson 4: Mary Visits Elizabeth: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 1:39-56
- Lesson 5: The Birth of John the Baptist: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 1:57-80
- Lesson 6: The Birth of Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 2:1-7
- Lesson 7: The Shepherds and the Angels: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 2:8-20
- Lesson 8: Jesus Is Named and Presented: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 2:21-38
- Lesson 9: The Boy Jesus at the Temple: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 2:39-52
- Lesson 10: John the Baptist Prepares the Way: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 3:1-20
- Lesson 11: Jesus Is Baptized and His Family Tree: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 3:21-38
- Lesson 12: Jesus Is Tempted: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 4:1-13
- Lesson 13: Jesus Is Rejected: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 4:14-30
- Lesson 14: Jesus Heals a Man: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 4:31-37
- Lesson 15: Jesus Heals Many People: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 4:38-41
- Lesson 16: Jesus Preaches the Good News: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 4:42-44
- Lesson 17: Jesus Calls His First Disciples: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 5:1-11
- Lesson 18: Jesus Heals a Man: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 5:12-16
- Lesson 19: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 5:17-26
- Lesson 20: Jesus Calls Levi: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 5:27-32
- Lesson 21: The Question about Fasting: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 5:33-39
- Lesson 22: The Question about the Sabbath: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:1-5
- Lesson 23: Jesus Heals a Man’s Hand: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:6-11
- Lesson 24: Jesus Chooses His Special Helpers: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:12-16
- Lesson 25: Jesus Teaches and Heals: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:17-19
- Lesson 26: Blessings and Warnings: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:20-26
- Lesson 27: Love Your Enemies: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:27-36
- Lesson 28: Do Not Judge Others: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:37-42
- Lesson 29: A Good Heart and a Strong Foundation: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 6:43-49
- Lesson 30: Jesus Heals a Roman Officer’s Servant: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 7:1-10
- Lesson 31: Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 7:11-17
- Lesson 32: John’s Questions and Jesus’ Answer: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 7:18-35
- Lesson 33: A Woman Shows Great Love: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 7:36-50
- Lesson 34: Women Who Followed Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:1-3
- Lesson 35: The Story of the Farmer’s Seeds: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:4-15
- Lesson 36: Let Your Light Shine: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:16-18
- Lesson 37: God’s Family: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:19-21
- Lesson 38: Jesus Calms a Storm: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:22-25
- Lesson 39: Jesus Heals a Man with Demons: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:26-39
- Lesson 40: Jesus Heals and Brings Life: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 8:40-56
- Lesson 41: Jesus Sends His Disciples: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:1-9
- Lesson 42: Jesus Feeds 5,000 People: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:10-17
- Lesson 43: Peter Says Who Jesus Is: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:18-27
- Lesson 44: Jesus Shines with God’s Glory: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:28-36
- Lesson 45: Jesus Heals a Troubled Boy: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:37-45
- Lesson 46: Who Is the Greatest? An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:46-50
- Lesson 47: A Village Refuses Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:51-56
- Lesson 48: Following Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 9:57-62
- Lesson 49: Jesus Sends Out His Helpers: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 10:1-20
- Lesson 50: Jesus Gives Joy and Thanks: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 10:21-24
- Lesson 51: The Good Samaritan: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 10:25-37
- Lesson 52: Martha and Mary: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 10:38-42
- Lesson 53: Jesus Teaches About Prayer: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 11:1-13
- Lesson 54: Jesus and Evil Spirits: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 11:14-23
- Lesson 55: Evil Spirits, True Happiness, and Light: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 11:24-36
- Lesson 56: Jesus Corrects the Pharisees: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 11:37-54
- Lesson 57: Do Not Be Afraid: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 12:1-12
- Lesson 58: The Rich Fool: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 12:13-21
- Lesson 59: Trusting God Instead of Worry: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 12:22-34
- Lesson 60: Be Ready for the Master: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 12:35-48
- Lesson 61: Jesus Brings Division: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 12:49-59
- Lesson 62: Turn from Sin: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 13:1-9
- Lesson 63: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 13:10-17
- Lesson 64: The Kingdom of God: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 13:18-30
- Lesson 65: Jesus’ Love for Jerusalem: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 13:31-35
- Lesson 66: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 14:1-6
- Lesson 67: Humility and the Great Feast: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 14:7-24
- Lesson 68: Following Jesus Is Costly: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 14:25-35
- Lesson 69: God Looks for the Lost: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 15:1-10
- Lesson 70: The Lost Son: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 15:11-32
- Lesson 71: A Clever Servant: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 16:1-13
- Lesson 72: What God Sees: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 16:14-18
- Lesson 73: The Rich Man and Lazarus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 16:19-31
- Lesson 74: Faith, Forgiveness, and Our Duty: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 17:1-10
- Lesson 75: Jesus Heals Ten Men: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 17:11-19
- Lesson 76: The Coming of God’s Kingdom: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 17:20-37
- Lesson 77: Keep Praying: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 18:1-8
- Lesson 78: Two Men Pray: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 18:9-14
- Lesson 79: Entering the Kingdom of God: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 18:15-30
- Lesson 80: Jesus Talks About His Death: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 18:31-34
- Lesson 81: Jesus Heals a Blind Man: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 18:35-43
- Lesson 82: Jesus Visits a Tax Collector: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 19:1-10
- Lesson 83: The Parable of the Gold Coins: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 19:11-27
- Lesson 84: Jesus Enters Jerusalem: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 19:28-48
- Lesson 85: Who Gave Jesus Authority? An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 20:1-8
- Lesson 86: The Story of the Vineyard: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 20:9-18
- Lesson 87: A Trick Question About Taxes: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 20:19-26
- Lesson 88: Life After Death: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 20:27-40
- Lesson 89: A Question, A Warning, and A Widow: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 20:41-21:4
- Lesson 90: Trouble and Trust: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 21:5-19
- Lesson 91: Jesus Warns and Gives Hope: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 21:20-28
- Lesson 92: Be Ready and Watchful: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 21:29-38
- Lesson 93: Jesus Is Betrayed: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:1-6 and Luke 22:47-53
- Lesson 94: Jesus Shares a Special Meal: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:7-23
- Lesson 95: Who Is Greatest? An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:24-38
- Lesson 96: Jesus Prays in the Garden: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:39-46
- Lesson 97: Peter Denies Knowing Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:54-62
- Lesson 98: Jesus Is Mocked, Questioned, and Sent to Herod: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 22:63-23:12
- Lesson 99: Jesus Is Sentenced to Die: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 23:13-25
- Lesson 100: Jesus is Crucified: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 23:26-43
- Lesson 101: The Death and Burial of Jesus: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 23:44-56
- Lesson 102: Jesus Is Alive: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 24:1-12
- Lesson 103: Jesus Walks with His Friends: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 24:13-35
- Lesson 104: Jesus Appears and Blesses: An Easy English Bible Study on Luke 24:36-53
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Scripture quotations marked (ERV) are taken from the HOLY BIBLE: EASY-TO-READ VERSION ©2006 by Bible League International. Used by permission.
