Lukeacts appear to be the only works in the new testament written by a gentile. The doctrine of christ is what the wisest and best of men have ventured their souls upon with confidence and satisfaction. With the birth of john, god continues to fulfill what he promised in luke 1. The gospel of luke was probably written during the years 55 to 60 ac. Let the world know that jesus cares the be series commentary. 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. Luke 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The authors name does not appear in the book, but much unmistakable evidence points to luke. These are two ordinary people living relatively ordinary lives. The gospel of luke is part one of a twopart work, with the second part being the book of acts. Luke 1, new international version niv the bible app. What the evangelist says of christ proves that he is god. He is not an eyewitness but was a companion of paul that joined the apostle on his second missionary journey.
The events of the early chapters of lukes gospel shatter a silence which. Luke s gospel is the one with the most emphasis on preaching the good news the gospel. Although he never identified himself by name, it is clear from his use of we in many sections of acts that he was a close companion of the apostle paul acts 16. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the gospel of luke. 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. John would teach and give knowledge of salvation to gods people luke 1.
This term is used ten times in this gospel and only once in any other gospel as well as fifteen additional times in acts. This is why luke describes in great detail the incarnation of the son of god, his birth, his childhood, his obedience towards. The study examines not just the storyline of lukes gospel but its major themes as well. The gospel of luke the gospel of luke holds a number of distinctions. They also served god by telling people his message. See the rules for the nazirites in numbers chapter 6. Commentary for luke 1 this evangelist is generally supposed to have been a physician, and a companion of the apostle paul. Luke 1 inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a. Luke chapter 1, verse 1, bible study march 10, 2015 news division bible, jesus. Luke chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The author of this book, luke, a native of the hellenistic city of antioch, syria, addresses this piece, as he does in his other work, the acts of the apostles, to the honorary theophilus. Now it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, that one of his disciples said to him, lord, teach us to pray, as john also taught his disciples. Read luke 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A further preparation of him for his public ministry by his being tempted in the wilderness, of which we had the same account before in.
Luke chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary on. We have reason to thank god for them all, as we have for all the gifts. It is the longest gospel if one goes by content rather than chapters. An exposition of the gospel of luke grand rapids, michigan. Luke chapter 1 david guziks commentaries on the bible on. We have reason to thank god for them all, as we have for all the gifts and graces of christs ministers, which in one make up what is wanting in the other, while all put together make a harmony. Luke chapter 1 david guziks commentaries on the bible. Study guide for luke 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in luke. One verse paused over and pondered on, is of far more value to our soul than one chapter passes over quickly and mechanically. This is a summary of the first chapter of luke, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. Lukes gospel tells the story of the life and work of jesus.
Luke s gospel is the one with the most emphasis on the holy spirit and on joy. God gave this lone gentile writer a great privilege. Luke 1 is the first chapter of the gospel of luke in the new testament of the christian bible. Luke with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Let the world know that jesus cares the be series commentary wiersbe, warren w.
With 80 verses, it is one of the longest chapters in the new testament. Doughty southside christian church february 20 introduction. It is the only gospel that is linked to another book, i. The gospel of luke verse by verse ministry international. Lukes gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Marys hymn is one of three major hymnic pieces in the infancy material the others are known as the benedictus, lk 1.
Study the bible online using commentary on luke 1 and more. Luke 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. When herod was king of judea, there was a jewish priest named zechariah and his wife, elizabeth. Luke 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Luke inserts a genealogy between the two stories, perhaps modeling his account after exodus 6, which inserts a genealogy between moses call and. The study examines not just the storyline of luke s gospel but its major themes as well.
Aug 29, 2016 commentary on luke 1 2 birth of jesus august 29, 2016 bill pratt 1 comment the traditional view of the gospel of luke is that it was written by luke, a physician, friend, and missionary companion of the apostle paul between ad 5060. Nineteen hundred years have not dimmed the luster of this glorious chapter nor cast any shadow over the hard historical facts related therein, facts which have been etched into the conscience of all mankind and which are indelibly written into the pages of the worlds authentic records. Because he also wrote the book of acts which makes up the second volume of this gospel, luke wrote more of. Authorship of book of acts luke, the writer of the book of acts, and theophilus, to whom it is addressed, had been pleasantly associated. The main subject of luke s presentation, though, is the person of the lord jesus as son of man, the true and perfect man who lived as the only just among the unjust and who suffered death for them on the cross.
Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. Luke 12 in this chapter we have divers excellent discourses of our saviours upon various occasions, many of which are to the same purport with what we had in matthew upon other the like occasions. It contains the largest amount of unique material among the synoptic gospels. Luke 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The conception and birth of john baptist foretold by the angel gabriel, luke 1. Luke 1 commentary announcing the forerunner, john the baptist. And the angel declares he shall be dumb, till the accomplishment of the prediction, luke 1. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The gospel of luke and the book of acts clearly were written by the same individual compare 1. John was a true prophet, the prophet of the highest luke 1. Download the entire disciplers commentary for luke. Chapter 1 of luke focuses on two main characterszacharias and mary. Commentary on the book of gospel of luke by matthew henry. Oct 01, 2018 this is a summary of the first chapter of luke, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it.
Luke 1 niv introduction many have undertaken to bible. True inspiration comes when the searching mind joins with the revealing spirit of god. The word of god is given, but it is given to those who search for it. Im sure that many of you probably have those little bible promise books. The traditional view of the gospel of luke is that it was written by luke, a physician, friend, and missionary companion of the apostle paul between ad 5060. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on luke 1.
This gospel is a companion volume to the book of acts, and the language and structure of these two books indicate that both were written by the same person. Six months after the angel gabriel appears to the virgin mary, and predicts the miraculous conception. The disciplers commenary, the gospel of luke chapter 1. Gospel of luke 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
He was a greek from philippi or troas who was also a physician. The book of acts contains passages in which the author includes himself as a companion of paul we in acts 16. The narrative which this evangelist gives us or rather god by him of the life of christ begins earlier than either matthew or mark. They are addressed to the same individual, theophilus. The prayer related here by luke is not precisely the same as that mentioned by matthew.
Luke 4 we left christ newly baptized, and owned by a voice from heaven and the descent of the holy ghost upon him. Lukes second book, acts, continues the story after jesus went back to heaven. Lots of folks wrote this down, but since luke was there to. In this chapter lies the record of the emergence of john the baptist, the message he delivered luke 3. The gospel of luke bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series new testament, vol. Luke will not write of things about which christians may safely differ from one another, and hesitate within themselves. Return to introduction bottom of page continue to chapter 2. They had been unable to have children and were both very old. The gospel of luke is but one of four gospels, but it is surely one of the.
But god reached down into human history and revealed himself to them in unique, personal and dramatic ways. John had the unique calling to go before the face of the lord to prepare his ways luke 1. A commentary on the gospel of luke southside christian. Teach us to pray see the nature of prayer, with an ample explanation of the different parts of the lords prayer, treated of in matthew 6. 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. Luke chapter 12 matthew henry complete commentary on. The book of luke was written by the beloved physician luke. Lukes preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend. You can find the best commentary on luke for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Because luke was a doctor, he was a man of science and research, and this in reflected in his history of the life of jesus. From luke, theophilus had received much instruction and great light. On marys arrival, elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great redeemer.
This chapter describes the events leading up to the birth of jesus. This chapter contains the authors preface, the record of the annunciation to zacharias luke 1. What luke had learned from the eyewitnesses he wrote down under the inspiration of the holy spirit. A printed version of this book is also available through amazon, as. 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. This story follows lukes version of the sermon on the mount sometimes referred to as the sermon on the plain, because luke 6. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Many others have tried to give a report of the things that happened among us to complete gods plan. Luke chapter 1 summary and what god wants from us youtube. John would show people the remission of their sins luke 1. A commentary on the gospel of luke by pastor galen l. There was in the days of herod, the king of judea, a certain priest named. Commentary on luke 12 birth of jesus tough questions. The gospel of luke does not mention lukes name as the.
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