Read more
Informationen zum Autor Paul J. McCarren, SJ, works at Loyola Retreat House and at St. Ignatius Church, both in Maryland, while continuing to write Simple Guides to the Bible. A Jesuit priest, he has spent many years in both parish and campus ministry. Klappentext The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important-but often missed-lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Zusammenfassung The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important—but often missed—lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Who Needs a Simple Guide to Luke's Gospel? A Simple Message Some Big Questions Answered by Luke's Gospel Acknowledgments The Gospel According to Luke Chapter 1 - Preparation for the Birth of Jesus 1:1-4 - Prologue 1:5-17 - How the birth of John was announced 1:18-25 - How Zechariah and Elizabeth reacted to the announcement 1:26-38 - Mary is asked to be the mother of Jesus 1:39-56 - Mary visits Elizabeth 1:57-66 - Reaction to the birth of Elizabeth's child 1:67-80 - What Zechariah said in his blessing of God Chapter 2 - Jesus is Born, Named, and Instructed 2:1-14 - Jesus is born and his birth is announced 2:15-21 - The announcement of Jesus' birth causes wonder; he's named 2:22-38 - Presenting the child Jesus 2:39-52 - Jesus grew up in God's care Chapter 3 - John, Preaching Righteousness, Baptizes Jesus-Which is Pleasing to God 3:1-9 - John preaches repentance 3:10-22 - John reviews the Commandments, tells good news, and baptizes Jesus 3:23-38 - Where did Jesus come from? Chapter 4 - Though Tempted to Seek Power and Glory, Jesus Seeks to Serve 4:1-13 - Jesus is tempted 4:14-30 - Jesus addresses people's need for the good news 4:31-44 - Jesus continues to teach and heal Chapter 5 - Jesus Invites Others to Join Him in Brining the Good News of Healing 5:1-11 - Jesus calls Simon and others 5:12-26 - Reaction to Jesus' healing is tumultuous 5:27-39 - Jesus invites a sinner to follow him - He defends rejoicing Chapter 6 - Jesus Discusses the Law, and Explains its Implications 6:1-11 - What is the Law of God? 6:12-19 - Jesus asks twelve to share his mission, then demonstrates it 6:20-36 - Jesus teaches how to accept God's blessings 6:37-49 - Jesus' disciples must learn forgiveness-and keep learning it Chapter 7 - Healing, and What It Means 7:1-10 - A Roman officer asks Jesus to heal a slave 7:11-17 - Jesus is moved with pity for a widow and her dead son 7:18-28 - John the Baptist' disciples ask about expectations; Jesus answers 7:29-35 - More about expectations 7:36-50 - Repentance seeks forgiveness Chapter 8 - Jesus Travels, Teaches, and Heals 8:1-10 - Taking to the road, telling stories 8:11-21 - Jesus prods his listeners to trust God's word 8:22-26 - A lake crossing reveals a lack of faith 8:27-39 - Most Gerasenes reject the Good News; one proclaims it 8:40-56 - Two people seek healing, and receive it Chapter 9 - What it Means to Follow Jesus 9:1-9 - Jesus sends out the twelve whom he commissioned 9:10-17 - The twelve returned from their mission with much still to learn 9:18-27 - Jesus explains what it means to follow him 9:28-36 - Some disciples see Jesus glorified 9:37-50 - Examples of misunderstanding Jesus 9:51-62 - It's time to be taken completely into the Father's care Chapter 10 - Traveling Towards Jerusalem, Jesus Teac...
