Luke is the only one of the four gospels that tells of this event with elisabeth and zachariah. These are two ordinary people living relatively ordinary lives. Luke 1, new international version niv the bible app. Six months after the angel gabriel appears to the virgin mary, and predicts the miraculous conception. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The gospel of luke verse by verse ministry international. It also provides forwardlooking continuity with the second volume. Lukes preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend theophilus v. Download the entire disciplers commentary for luke.
The gospel of luke does not mention lukes name as the author. Lets begin our study of the gospel of luke by looking at the introduction to the gospel of luke. Luke 1 commentary announcing the forerunner, john the baptist. Luke gives us the history of christ, from his coming into the world to his ascension into heaven. Only 8% deals with jesus life before ministry 25% deals with his last week before he died. See the rules for the nazirites in numbers chapter 6.
He was a greek from philippi or troas who was also a physician. I was surprised to discover this fact from reading wilcocks commentary, 1 but a. A printed version of this book is also available through amazon, as. Theophilus as the ancients inform us was a person of eminent quality at alexandria. This chapter describes the events leading up to the birth of jesus. Jesus calls the first disciples each of the four gospels tells of the call of the first disciples. Norval geldenhuys, commentary on the gospel of luke, the new international commentary on the new testament series grand rapids. They had been unable to have children and were both very old. The style of his writings, and his acquaintance with the jewish rites and usages, sufficiently show that he was a jew, while his knowledge of the greek language and his name, speak his gentile origin.
A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. The doctrine of christ is what the wisest and best of men have ventured their souls upon with confidence and satisfaction. The gospel of luke does not mention lukes name as the. Chapter 1 of luke focuses on two main characterszacharias and mary. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jesus is the one to perform the mercy promised to our fathers luke 1. The conception and birth of john baptist foretold by the angel gabriel, luke 1.
The first four verses of lukes gospel are one sentence in the original greek. Luke, more than any other evangelist, is consistently concerned about matters of wealth and, correspondingly, treatment of the poor. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24. Other points connected with this gospel will be adverted to in the commentary. It is certain that he was moved by the holy ghost, not only to the writing, but in the writing of it. The study examines not just the storyline of lukes gospel but its major themes as well. With 80 verses, it is one of the longest chapters in the new testament. The disciplers commenary, the gospel of luke chapter 1.
Luke 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In order to discuss luke, and his relationship to paul, and his importance in preserving the gospel, it may be better to quote irenaeus in order to show the attitudes of the most early christian writers, whose attitudes concerning luke, irenaeus represents rather well. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on luke 1. And the angel declares he shall be dumb, till the accomplishment of the prediction, luke 1. Verses 14 complimental prefaces and dedications, the language of flattery and the food and fuel of pride, are justly condemned by the wise and good. Gospel of luke commentary patristic bible commentary. The gospel of luke, chapter 1 christogenea on talkshoe, may 18 th, 2012. Lukes gospel provides the most complete account of the advent and earthly life of the messiah from the divine announcement and birth of his precursor, st. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Luke 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
A summary of the gospel according to luke luke in s bible. Luke writes as a secondgeneration christian, claiming not to have been an eyewitness of the events of jesus ministry, but to have thoroughly investigated the events before composing his gospel luke 1. The gospel of luke catholic commentary on sacred scripture. When herod was king of judea, there was a jewish priest named zechariah and his wife, elizabeth.
The disciplers commenary, the gospel of luke introduction. Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses probably this alludes to the gospels of matthew and mark, which it is likely. Lukes gospel free bible commentary in easy english. But god reached down into human history and revealed himself to them in unique, personal and dramatic ways. This weeks gospel lesson has close ties to the scriptures that precede it 17. This promise has an initial fulfillment in the events of luke 1. The church of lukes day is experiencing persecution and longing for the parousia second coming, which they. The gospel of luke bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. A printed version of this book is also available through amazon, as well as a workbook for disciples which includes the fillintheblank handouts for each chapter and. The unnamed author of luke names its recipient, theophilus, who is most likely a real but unknown person or could simply mean a fellow believer, since theo.
Luke 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He is not an eyewitness but was a companion of paul that joined the apostle on his second missionary journey. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus tough questions.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Luke 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Making use of a formal, literary construction and vocabulary, the author writes the prologue in imitation of hellenistic greek writers and, in so doing, relates his story about jesus to contemporaneous greek and roman literature. Luke 1 is the first chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation. Several features of lukes gospel point out its contribution to biblical revelation. Luke will not write of things about which christians may safely differ from one another, and hesitate within themselves. In the previous chapter a rich man, when asked to give away all he had, departs jesus in sadness. But few people doubt that luke did write this book.
Jesus makes us able to serve him without fear luke 1. Commentary for luke 1 this evangelist is generally supposed to have been a physician, and a companion of the apostle paul. The first in a fivepart series on the gospel of luke. Gospel of luke chapter 1 bible study commentary popular. The spirit is very active in these opening chapters see 1. We explore the amazing events surrounding the birth of jesus. Volume one zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary, explains that. Luke says that there was an empirewide census during these years, specifically at. God gave this lone gentile writer a great privilege. In the third chapter of this gospel, you will find the record of john beginning to fulfill this prophecy concerning himself.
This is an indepth and probing examination of jesus teaching and ministry, offering the serious student an intriguing opportunity to learn gods word where it matters most. Gospel of luke chapter 1 bible study commentary popular christian videos video bible commentary by dr. In conjunction with the jesus film project, the blue letter bible presents the filmed adaptation of the gospel of luke. Outline of the gospel of luke 24 luke states his purpose 1. Luke dedicates his gospel to his friend theophilus, not as to his patron. The book of luke was written by the beloved physician luke. Study guide for luke 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. No one would deny that the gospel of luke is an inspired document. Luke 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from caesar augustus that all the world should be registered a. It appears from the acts of the apostles, and the apostolic epistles, that the earliest preaching of the gospel consisted of a brief summary of the facts of our lords earthly history, with a few words of pointed application to the parties addressed. The gospel of luke was probably written during the years 55 to 60 ac.
Because he also wrote the book of acts which makes up the second volume of this gospel, luke wrote more of. Luke 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Zacharias is a priest, doing his normal duties in the temple. In this chapter lies the record of the emergence of john the baptist, the message he delivered luke 3. Jesus is the one who saves us from our enemies luke 1. When jesus declares that it is nearly impossible for the rich to enter the. The gospel of luke goes behind this in chapters 1 and 2 as does matthew in chapters 1 and 2 ed.
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