Table of Contents
Illustrations 9
Editors' Preface 10
Abbreviations 13
Introduction 15
Outline of the Gospel of Luke 24
Luke States His Purpose (1:1-4) 29
God Visits His People (1:5-80) 33
A Savior Is Born (2:1-52) 59
The Precursor and the Son of God (3:1-4:13) 78
Jesus' Mission as Messiah (4:14-44) 97
Calling Disciples and Answering Pharisees (5:1-6:11) 109
The Twelve and the Sermon on the Plain (6:12-49) 126
Jesus the Great Prophet (7:1-50) 138
Jesus' Parables and Power (8:1-56) 154
The Messiah and Suffering Son of Man (9:1-50) 171
The Journey to Jerusalem Begins (9:51-10:42) 192
Prayer and Almsgiving (11:1-54) 217
Genuine Disciples in a Growing Kingdom (12:1-13:21) 234
The Last Are First at God's Kingdom Banquet (13:22-14:35) 257
Parables about Repentance and Riches (15:1-17:10) 271
The Son of Man and the Kingdom of God (17:11-18:30) 293
The King Goes Up to Jerusalem (18:31-19:44) 311
Ministry in the Temple (19:45-21:38) 329
The Passover of the Messiah (22:1-71) 352
Trial, Crucifixion, and Death (23:1-56) 371
Fulfillment in Jesus' Resurrection (24:1-53) 389
Suggested Resources 405
Glossary 407
Index of Pastoral Topics 409
Index of Sidebars 411
Map 413
