The Scandal of Grace
February 22, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Luke’s Gospel is often called the Gospel of grace for a good reason. More than any other evangelist, Luke shows us a Savior who steps toward the outsider, lifts up the broken, welcomes the unworthy, and brings hope to those who least expect it. From Mary’s song to Jesus’ first sermon in Nazareth, the theme resounds: God’s grace overturns human expectations. In Luke, sinners are embraced, the poor are honored, women are seen and valued, Samaritans become heroes, tax collectors are transformed, and even on the cross, mercy flows to a dying thief. Grace does not stay within the boundaries we draw. It moves freely, generously, scandalously because that is what the heart of God is like. In this series, The Scandal of Grace, we’ll follow Jesus through some of the uniquely Lukan moments that reveal this extravagant mercy. We’ll see a Savior whose compassion interrupts funerals, whose forgiveness restores the outcast, and whose presence ignites hope in the most unexpected places. Luke shows us that grace is not merely a doctrine — it is a Person. Jesus embodies the sheer generosity of God, extending pardon, healing, and welcome to those written off by others. His grace confronts our pride, comforts our wounds, and calls us into a life shaped not by merit, but by mercy. Through these passages, we’ll discover again that God’s grace is far bigger, deeper, and more surprising than we ever imagined.
Luke’s Gospel is often called the Gospel of grace for a good reason. More than any other evangelist, Luke shows us a Savior who steps toward the outsider, lifts up the broken, welcomes the unworthy, and brings hope to those who least expect it. From Mary’s song to Jesus’ first sermon in Nazareth, the theme resounds: God’s grace overturns human expectations. In Luke, sinners are embraced, the poor are honored, women are seen and valued, Samaritans become heroes, tax collectors are transformed, and even on the cross, mercy flows to a dying thief. Grace does not stay within the boundaries we draw. It moves freely, generously, scandalously because that is what the heart of God is like.
In this series, The Scandal of Grace, we’ll follow Jesus through some of the uniquely Lukan moments that reveal this extravagant mercy. We’ll see a Savior whose compassion interrupts funerals, whose forgiveness restores the outcast, and whose presence ignites hope in the most unexpected places. Luke shows us that grace is not merely a doctrine — it is a Person. Jesus embodies the sheer generosity of God, extending pardon, healing, and welcome to those written off by others. His grace confronts our pride, comforts our wounds, and calls us into a life shaped not by merit, but by mercy. Through these passages, we’ll discover again that God’s grace is far bigger, deeper, and more surprising than we ever imagined.
