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Informationen zum Autor By Paul J. McCarren, SJ 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 IntroductionWho Needs a Simple Guide to Luke's Gospel?A Simple MessageSome Big Questions Answered by Luke's GospelAcknowledgmentsThe Gospel According to LukeChapter 1 - Preparation for the Birth of Jesus1:1-4 - 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 Instructed2:1-14 - Jesus is born and his birth is announced 2:15-21 - The announcement of Jesus' birth causes wonder; he's named2:22-38 - Presenting the child Jesus2:39-52 - Jesus grew up in God's careChapter 3 - John, Preaching Righteousness, Baptizes Jesus-Which is Pleasing to God3:1-9 - John preaches repentance3:10-22 - John reviews the Commandments, tells good news, and baptizes Jesus3:23-38 - Where did Jesus come from?Chapter 4 - Though Tempted to Seek Power and Glory, Jesus Seeks to Serve4:1-13 - Jesus is tempted4:14-30 - Jesus addresses people's need for the good news4:31-44 - Jesus continues to teach and healChapter 5 - Jesus Invites Others to Join Him in Brining the Good News of Healing5:1-11 - Jesus calls Simon and others5:12-26 - Reaction to Jesus' healing is tumultuous5:27-39 - Jesus invites a sinner to follow him - He defends rejoicingChapter 6 - Jesus Discusses the Law, and Explains its Implications6:1-11 - What is the Law of God?6:12-19 - Jesus asks twelve to share his mission, then demonstrates it6:20-36 - Jesus teaches how to accept God's blessings6:37-49 - Jesus' disciples must learn forgiveness-and keep learning itChapter 7 - Healing, and What It Means7:1-10 - A Roman officer asks Jesus to heal a slave7:11-17 - Jesus is moved with pity for a widow and her dead son7:18-28 - John the Baptist' disciples ask about expectations; Jesus answers7:29-35 - More about expectations7:36-50 - Repentance seeks forgivenessChapter 8 - Jesus Travels, Teaches, and Heals8:1-10 - Taking to the road, telling stories8:11-21 - Jesus prods his listeners to trust God's word8:22-26 - A lake crossing reveals a lack of faith8:27-39 - Most Gerasenes reject the Good News; one proclaims it8:40-56 - Two people seek healing, and receive itChapter 9 - What it Means to Follow Jesus9:1-9 - Jesus sends out the twelve whom he commissioned9:10-17 - The twelve returned from their mission with much still to learn9:18-27 - Jesus explains what it means to follow him9:28-36 - Some disciples see Jesus glorified9:37-50 - Examples of misunderstanding Jesus9:51-62 - It's time to be taken completely into the Father's careChapter 10 - Traveling Towards Jerusalem, Jesus Teaches about Discipleship10:1-12 - Jesus asks many to proclaim the nearness of the Kingdom10:13-24 - How woeful to reject God's word; how satisfying to take it in10:25-42 - Learning from JesusChapter 11 - What to Expect From God, your Father11:1-13 - What is prayer?11:14-26 - What's evi...
