Luke (A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition)
Overview
Luke’s Gospel, along with Matthew and Mark, presents a common story and relates substantially the same incidents of the life of Christ. Yet Luke is different, because it provides us with insights into the life and ministry of Jesus which complement and complete the picture given by the other writers. If Luke’s contribution were absent, the portrait would be incomplete. Without Luke, we would have no record of the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, the Rich Man and Lazarus, and the Unjust Judge. Only Luke gives us details about the birth of Jesus and John the Baptist. This commentary tells the story in the book of Luke and its unique window into Jesus’ ministry.
Top Highlights
“His first response was that of compassion, not punishment or revenge. The father ran to his wayward son and, not waiting for words, threw his arms around him in a welcoming embrace. Sin is relational and so is grace. Grace is greater than all our sin. The way home begins with a step toward God, and He will help close the distance quickly.” (Page 213)
“There is intensity in God’s love for us that is often unmatched in our desire for Him. God is more anxious to save us than we are to be saved.” (Pages 193–194)
“The Father who gives us the freedom to choose to leave, graciously gives us the freedom to choose to return.” (Page 212)
“The younger son chose to take his newfound wealth and leave home, believing life would be more fun somewhere else, free from the restraints of home, and the father allowed the son the freedom to leave. God the Father gives us freedom of choice and, as much as it breaks His heart, He allows us to leave if that is what we choose to do. Sin is first of all relational, and it begins when we choose to leave life with the Father.” (Page 211)
“Self-centeredness lies at the heart of sinfulness and leads to being lost.” (Page 210)
- Title: Luke: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
- Author: Ken Heer
- Series: A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
- Publisher: WPH
- Print Publication Date: 2007
- Logos Release Date: 2009
- Pages: 366
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Luke › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9780898273434, 0898273439
- Resource ID: LLS:WESCOM63LU
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-04T17:43:55Z