Preaching Through Luke
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dannyhyde
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This, Lectures on the Gospel according to Luke - Google Book Search, by a 19th century Free Church minister, is very useful for the practical element.
Wannabee
Obi Wan Kenobi
Interesting that you'd ask. I haven't preached through it yet, but am beginning preparations. I hope to start in April. Some of the commentaries I plan on getting are:
Of course, these are in addition to the standbys - Calvin, Spurgeon sermons, and Hendricksen, among others.
Go here Ligonier recommendations on Luke.
- Expositional
Darrell L. Bock - Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT (2 volumes) - recommended by Ligonier and my NT Survery professor
- English Interpretation
Robert H. Stein - New American Commentary - recommended by Ligonier and my NT Survery professor - also may have come with your Logos package
Leon Morris - Tyndale NT Commentaries - Ligonier recommended
- Exegetical
John Nolland - Word Biblical Commentary (Three volumes) - Ligonier recommended
I. Howard Marshal - NIGTC - by Ligonier and my NT Survery professor
Of course, these are in addition to the standbys - Calvin, Spurgeon sermons, and Hendricksen, among others.
Go here Ligonier recommendations on Luke.
Kessinger has republished this as well if you prefer the book form. It is massive but very valuable. JC Ryle's Expository Thoughts (re)published by Banner of Truth is also a must have.
greenbaggins
Puritan Board Doctor
I would second the Ryle recommendation, as well as the Bock recommendation. R. Kent Hughes is often helpful at the preaching level. Obtain Bovon (in the Hermeneia series) if you can possibly afford it. Stein is excellent as well, and the old Geldenhuys is surprisingly good (despite some nay-sayers). Whatever you do, make all haste to obtain Ryken (in the REC) when it comes out (early next year). Rick Phillips says it will be one of the very best expository commentaries EVER on ANY book.
Poimen
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
I am preaching through Luke right now. So far I have greatly enjoyed and benefited from:
1) J.C. Ryle's "Expository Thoughts"
2) Alfred Edersheim's "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah" (for background)
3) William Hendriksen's commentary on Luke
4) Calvin's "Harmony of the Gospels"
1) J.C. Ryle's "Expository Thoughts"
2) Alfred Edersheim's "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah" (for background)
3) William Hendriksen's commentary on Luke
4) Calvin's "Harmony of the Gospels"
nicnap
Puritan Board Post-Graduate
What is the PB convential wisdom on Terry's "Biblical Hermenutics"? If I remember correctly he dealt with several of the Lucan parables.
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According to this: Savoring Luke - Reformation21 Blog
it will be available in Feb.
-----Added 1/31/2009 at 12:44:31 EST-----
According to this: Savoring Luke - Reformation21 Blog
it will be available in Feb.
bookslover
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Wannabee
Obi Wan Kenobi
Thanks Ken. I just ordered this set as well. I'm enjoying Bock, Hendriksen, Hughes and Ryle already, and have a few others. Hopefully this will be a good addition. In my preparation I have a preliminary outline done, and now am going to hone it over the next couple of weeks. Currently it's sort of a hybrid of several outlines that I've compiled and edited over the past couple of weeks. I've been reading it regularly too, attempting to get a grasp of the book as a whole. It's a large book to get a grasp of though.
Here are some of my preliminary thoughts.
The Gospel Luke penned does not mention him once. It gives a clear historical account of the life and ministry of Jesus with no mention of the writer (not “author,” for God is the author). Acts, which he also wrote and in which he sometimes took part, fails to mention him as well. The main reason we know he was there with Paul during certain times, often very difficult times, is because he simply inserts “we” in the narrative. In all this we have much to learn from Luke. He did not put himself into the foreground. He did not promote himself, though his education and credentials would have allowed for it in any culture. He was content to keep in the shadows, only appearing when necessary.
Throughout Luke’s Gospel it is Christ who leaps forward off the pages. We come to know our precious Savior through Luke’s account in a way we could not have if there were only three books written of Jesus’ life. And it is apparent that Luke is content with that. Indeed, that appears to have been his purpose. In Acts we see more of Christ, but this time as His very body, the church He gave His life for, is established and built up. In the first few pages the focus is more on how Christ works through the apostles in general, and perhaps Peter specifically, in establishing His church in Jerusalem. But then that mighty persecutor of the church is crushed by the glory of Christ and converted unlike any man before. Paul recognizes his misguided zeal for God and turns that unbending drive to the glory of Jesus Christ and the building of His church among the Gentiles. And, though he is present for much of what he writes, Luke remains in the background still.
I am understanding Luke better, day by day. It's interesting how one can seem to get to know a man by studying his work. He was well educated. He was a historian, and his letter follows the form of respectable historians of his day. He was a doctor. But there is a loyalty and passion that bleeds between the lines of his writing. This is probably more apparent in Acts, but can be found in Luke as well. And his fierce loyalty shines through as he is the only one left with Paul at the end of his second imprisonment. I am coming to love the man, and look forward to studying him for years to come.
My question to myself is, “Is this how I live?” Does my life reflect one who is bent on men knowing Christ? Is my life spent writing, speaking and working in order that men would have a clearer vision of who Christ is? Do I bear His image in such a way that it is unmistakable Whose I am? Will those who know me and witness my life remember me, or Christ in me? Do I flash my credentials, or boast in the cross of Jesus Christ? Do I rely on my education, talents and experiences to accomplish my work, or am I resting in and finding my sufficiency in Christ? The answers to these questions tell on us, don’t they? We all would do well to answer these questions thoughtfully and honestly.
Yea, I got the same thing. I was hoping you made the cut.
By the way, is frustration a sin?
I guess I shouldn't be frustrated. I should be thankful that God is providentially preventing me from sharing in Ryken's wisdom.
Backwoods Presbyterian
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Not to get off track but every time a new part of this series comes out that seems to be the automatic tag line. "Best Expository Commentary EVER!". I am always a bit wary of almost uncritical and over-the-top praise. To quote Kip Dynamite, "Like anyone could even know that Napoleon"...
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
Forgot I made that comment...
Wannabee
Obi Wan Kenobi
Enjoying Ryken this morning. Each one of these commentaries has a special place in my efforts to understand Luke. Ryken and Hughes can join me for coffee anytime. Reading them is like sitting down with an old friend. Ryle is the same way. Bock is more technical, so is relegated mostly to reading with more intensity and focus on exegesis - same with Morris. So, for exposition I'd recommend Ryken, Ryle and Hughes, at this point. Fro exegesis I'd focus more on Bock and Morris, as well as a few others I have on Logos (WBC, NAC, Stein).
It is obvious from reading his commentary that Ryken has more preaching experience in his little finger than I have in my whole body!
Wannabee
Obi Wan Kenobi
Wow. You're bookin' along. "What have we to do with you, Jesus..." Powerful stuff!
Actually, I'm still trying to finish Ephesians.
It's one of those series that took on a life of it's own the whole way through. I originally started in Eph 4.1 to teach on the church and then the family. Even when we came back from FL I thought I only had a couple more weeks. Well, I got more than I bargained for. The series from 5:22 through 6:4 ended up being 15 sermons, including this coming Sunday. So, I should be in Luke 1:1 next week, unless I decide to tackle the master and servant's roles in Eph. But I don't think I'm going to.
Actually, I'm still trying to finish Ephesians.
It's one of those series that took on a life of it's own the whole way through. I originally started in Eph 4.1 to teach on the church and then the family. Even when we came back from FL I thought I only had a couple more weeks. Well, I got more than I bargained for. The series from 5:22 through 6:4 ended up being 15 sermons, including this coming Sunday. So, I should be in Luke 1:1 next week, unless I decide to tackle the master and servant's roles in Eph. But I don't think I'm going to.- Status
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