Reading Luke

a literary and theological commentary on the Third Gospel

Plot

Getting Ready To Read The Gospel ; Making A Beginning -- Luke 1:5-4:15 Prophecies Of Future Greatness : Introduction ; Jesus, God's Act ; Mary, Ideal Believer And Social Paradigm ; John, Prototype Of The Christian Evangelist ; Good News Of Great Joy ; The Unredeemed Firstborn ; Spiritual Power From Answered Prayer ; Victory In Spiritual Warfare -- Luke 4:16-9:50 Anointed With The Holy Spirit : Introduction ; For The Whole Person, In The Whole World ; Called And Commissioned ; The Difference Jesus Makes ; Transcending The Times ; Jesus And Other Religious Traditions ; Confirmed Forgiveness ; The Ministries Of Women ; Universal Power And Vested Interests ; The Dark Night Of The Not Yet -- Luke 9:51-19:44 Guidance On The Way ; Introduction ; The Cost Of Discipleship ; On Loving God And The Neighbor ; Prayer: For What And Why? ; Healing In Biblical Perspective ; Possessions, Preparedness, And Repentance ; The Response Of Elder Brothers ; The Use And Misuse Of Wealth ; The Possibility Of An Impossible Demand ; Eschatology, Faith And Prosperity ; On Being A Part Of The People Of God -- Luke 19:45-24:53 Martyrdom And Vindication ; Introduction ; Tested In The Temple ; On Persecution And Perseverance ; Mealtime Farewells ; A Model For Martyrs ; Innocent And Obedient ; Victory, Presence And Mission -- Excursus A: The Fulfillment Of Prophecies In Luke-acts ; Excursus B: Miracle In Luke-acts And In The Lukan Milieu Charles H. Talbert.