The conception and birth of john baptist foretold by the angel gabriel, luke 1. He is not an eyewitness but was a companion of paul that joined. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This chapter describes the events leading up to the birth of jesus. With extensive research and thoughtful chapterbychapter exegesis, bock leads readers through all aspects of the book of actssociological, historical, and theologicalto help them better understand and explain this key new testament book. The passion of jesus a rrest, trial, crucifixion, death and burial 22. Jerusalem is a character in the gospel of luke starting in luke 9. The whole of lukes second book, the acts of the apostles, witnesses to this belief in. But i have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed i am till it is accomplished. Read luke 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Luke bible study part 1 he or she is searching for the cure for some horrible disease, or making some marvelous new discovery.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on luke 1. The gospel of luke bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. I was surprised to discover this fact from reading wilcocks commentary, 1 but a little investigation will bear out the fact that this is the case. A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. Jesus is on his way to jerusalem for 10 chapters in this gospel. But were studying lukes account, so i wont try to weave in everything included. Jesus himself believed that we would experience life, that is to say communion with. The shadow of the cross is in the background of all the healing and eating stories along the way to jerusalem. He is not a reluctant stranger who can be bullied into bestowing his many gifts simply because of our many words. The gospel of luke does not mention lukes name as the. This series is ideal for sermon preparation and lesson planning, as this unique reference provides excellent quotes and a. It is interesting to note the manner in which the song of the virgin anticipates the beatitudes of the sermon on the plain as.
Now elisabeths full time came exactly according to the prediction of the angel. The doctrine of christ is what the wisest and best of men have ventured their souls upon with confidence and satisfaction. First the scientist digs for facts, looking deeply, studying carefully, investigating every clue, relentlessly hunting for any and every fact that will make the discovery deeper, richer, and more accurate. Luke 1, new international version niv the bible app. Lets read the whole passage before we look at it verse by verse. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for luke 1. And the angel declares he shall be dumb, till the accomplishment of the prediction, luke 1.
He hath filled the hungry with good things such as earnestly desired and longed after the coming of the messiah, as good old simeon, and anna the prophetess. Gabriel promises zacharias that elisabeth will bear a son, whom they will name johnhe also tells mary that she will be the mother of the son of godmary visits elisabeth and utters a psalm of praisejohn the baptist is bornzacharias prophesies of johns mission. A characteristic close in accordance with the usual spirit of st luke. Baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, 3. Farris characterizes this chapter as a diptych a pair of hinged panels revealing two related pictures with the birth of john the baptist on one side and the birth of jesus on the other. I came to send fire on the earth, and how i wish it were already kindled. 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.
Luke 1 is the first chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible. The one in acts is placed at the beginning of the apostles ministry acts 1. The study hints for thinking further, which are also available on the bible lesson. Promised mercies are to be expected when the full time for them is come, and not before. This is the first of a threevolume commentary on the gospel of luke, covering the birth narratives through the galilean ministry of jesus. Six months after the angel gabriel appears to the virgin mary, and predicts the.
With 80 verses, it is one of the longest chapters in the new testament. The international bible lesson uniform sunday school series for sunday, december 25, 2011, is from luke 1. This volume provides indepth, versebyverse explanation, background, and application for the book of luke. Filled the hungry the rich he hath sent empty away god is here represented under the notion of a person of unbounded. The introduction covers the textcritical questions of the gospel, as well as its canonization, language, structure, origin, and. It is interesting to note the manner in which the song of the virgin anticipates the beatitudes of the sermon on the plain as reported. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The life application bible commentary series offers sermon and lesson applications alongside easy to understand, practical commentary. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives. The one in the gospel is placed at the end of jesus ministry luke 24.
Liefeld explains that it was customary among the great greek and hellenistic historians, including the firstcentury jewish writer josephus, to explain and justify their work in a preface. Both the poor and the rich are here beautifullyrepresented as waiting at gods gate in the condition of beggars. Luke 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.