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R. C. Sproul believes that Jesus is so prominent in history that no person can—or should—ignore his gentle but firm invitation to know him. And in his powerful commentary on Luke, Walk with God: An Exposition on Luke, Sproul shows readers why.
Luke, a first-century historian and doctor, was well aware of Jesus' importance to the world. Though Jesus was the son of a carpenter from an obscure Nazarene village, Luke realized how the Jewish Scriptures foretold his life, ministry, and mission centuries before his birth. Sproul sees how Luke painstakingly compiled eyewitness information to present a detailed, accurate account of this most important historical figure—and he unpacks it for modern readers in an easy-to-read way that shines a clear light on his subject. He divides Luke's account of the life of Jesus into devotional sections that help readers understand his impact and reevaluate their response to it.
"This book," wrote an Evangelical Times reviewer, "will help anyone get to grips with the Gospel of Luke and its wealth of information and detail" so that they will become familiar with Jesus' words and deads and "enjoy the company of Christ." Sproul's meditative telling of Luke's story of the Lord of the universe will introduce new and seasoned followers of Jesus to a Savior who is a friend to all who walk with him.
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“Yet Mary says to God, ‘If that is your will, then I’ll do it.’ The beginning of Jesus’ life is marked by a mother who submits to the will of God. The end of Jesus’ life is marked by the words: ‘Not my will, but yours be done.’” (Page 21)
“indicates a manifestation that is so visible, that is so clear, that no-one could miss it.” (Page 38)
“God is seen as having absolute authority over his servant, Simeon, and Simeon addresses God as his despoteis, indicating his total allegiance and total submission to the authority of God.” (Page 38)
“ It is very likely that Luke’s source was Mary herself.” (Page 32)
“Nothing could be further from the tone of Mary’s words. Mary was not giving orders to the angel. She was saying, ‘If this is what God wants, then I will do it.’” (Page 21)
R. C. Sproul writes that of the four gospels, Luke is his favorite. And in his work Walk with God: An Exposition of Luke, Sproul's enjoyment of the only gospel written by a doctor and historian comes through. It's refreshing yet profound and is presented in a way that leaves readers contemplating one overarching question:
Are you at home in the company of Jesus?
The more than 100 meditation passages read more like devotions than commentary. Yet they bring a depth of understanding to Scripture by unpacking the original context in which Luke wrote his gospel.
For example, consider Sproul's commentary in Luke 4:30–32, just after Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah 61 about a future prophecy Isaiah had recorded centuries earlier, looking forward to the coming of the Messiah:
The word "Messiah," messiach in Hebrew, is translated by the Greek word Christos, which comes across into English as the word "Christ." So often when we think of the name of Jesus, we think that his name is Jesus Christ, but properly speaking his name would be Jesus of Nazareth, or Jesus bar Joseph—Jesus son of Joseph. The word "Christ" is actually a title that means "Messiah," which in turn means "One anointed by God for a special task." Therefore, anybody in the Old Testament who had a special anointing of God for a prophetic ministry or a priestly ministry or even a king who was anointed was, in a certain sense, a messiah, an anointed one. But in Jewish theology, the prophets taught of the coming day when not just a messiah would come but the Messiah. One who was ultimately and uniquely endowed by the Holy Spirit and anointed of God for the special task of redeeming his people. It is that Messiah, that Christ, that is being described in this scroll of Isaiah. Jesus outlined the agenda of the Messiah, ending with, "To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." In Jewish terminology, the "year of the Lord's favor" meant the age of the Messiah.
Though broken down according to the chapters of Luke's gospel, Sproul's commentary reads as a cohesive story, encouraging readers from all walks of life to spend quality time with Jesus—the preeminent character in history whom Sproul says invites those who follow him to be both his disciple and friend. For Sproul, living with Jesus at the center of the world is the secret to a meaningful life—and friendship with the Savior will lead to the believer feeling "comfortable in the company of Jesus."
R. C. Sproul's Walk with God: An Exposition of Luke does more than most commentaries on the subject. Like many Luke commentaries on the market, you'll learn who Luke was, why he wrote his gospel, and to whom Luke wrote. But you'll also glean some unique characteristics of his gospel, like:
In addition, through Sproul's easy-to-read-and-follow reflective writing, you'll learn about the culture and context behind Luke's writing that will bring new understanding to what the gospel writer was communicating—like:
Ultimately, you'll come away with a more profound knowledge of Luke and the Bible as a whole—and a fresh understanding of Jesus as a friend.
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