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ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Luke
The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.
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May 9, 2025
Luke may be the longest of the Gospel accounts, but it's definitely worth reading. As a doctor, Luke gives details that the other Gospel writers omit; his account gives us a more complete picture of the Son of God. A dramatized audio version, such as The Word of Promise, would definitely aid in study of this book; hearing every word read clearly makes otherwise easily missed details more noticeable...and, when it comes to the Word of God, every word is important.
January 6, 2023
3.5 stars rounded down
A few years back, if someone had told me that someday I would be reading the Bible, I wouldn't have believed them. Perhaps I can't still believe them since I'm reading the Bible, yes, but not as a religious book, but only as a piece of literature.
A good friend of mine, J., invited me—a friend whom I met in a book club some months ago and has become very close to me—to his own club in November; this group is a religious group, a Christian group where people share their thoughts on religion, the faith, and their own testimonies regarding God and the Bible. I said yes, firstly, because he is my friend; secondly, because I know what it is to be in a group like that—when I was a teen, and when I knew I was already an atheist, another friend of mine invited me to a similar group where she used to go every Saturday and I just remember it ended up being a great experience—and also because I'm always looking forward to improving my English skills by talking to other people. So, 'yes' was my definite answer.
My friend also told me they will be reading some books of the Bible during the next few months, starting by reading Luke and carrying on with other books of both the New Testament and the Old Testament. Of course, I was up for our first buddy-read and eager to start as soon as possible.
I must confess that, during many years, I used to be very oblivious to the importance of the Bible when it comes to literature, sometimes I've been trying to understand the biblical references that you can find while reading some classics, but alas, I've not been able to accomplish that goal completely. Now, after reading Luke and the Bible for the very first time, so to speak, I can finally see why it is so important for us as readers (for instance, while reading The Warden by Anthony Trollope I just came across a reference to the ravens that were fed by God; that reference is precisely in one chapter of Luke that I had just read before, and therefore I was able to understand what the character who said that was talking about).
As for the religious aspect of the Bible, I can only say that when I was 6 or 7, my religious aunt—we Mexicans have in our family a relative who is into religion quite a bit, though I couldn't put my finger on it—took me to church and after that, for one year and a half every Saturday, I had to attend some classes on the Bible there. I only remember people reading Bible passages, and that I was always scared of the idea of me reading them out loud because, to begin with, I could never figure out how to 'read' the table content, so then you can look for a specific book or chapter. In short, and after that experience, I didn't came back to church for at least 15 years.
Even though I was told Luke is a very short book, perhaps it might take you 3 hours or less to read it from beginning to end, the schedule for us to read it was very specific: one chapter a day, from December 1st to December 24th. J. also told me that, in order for us to get the most meaningful reading experience, we could share our thoughts on every chapter first, and then, at the end of the reading, on Luke as a whole. By the way, Luke is, as probably many of you know, one of the first four books or gospels of the New Testament, where you can find the story of Jesus, since he was born until his resurrection. If I have to say the whole truth here, I expected it to be tedious, confusing, even verbose—not at all. The text was clear, every chapter was concise, yet boundless, and the parables that you can find in this book, all of them were understandable and somehow meaningful—maybe this was my favorite part of the entire book—since they tend to be precise, short and straight to the point, especially when it comes to Jesus' teachings and explanations.
I'm not saying that reading the Bible is an easy task; I used to read one chapter a day, just like my friend told me to do so, and when I tried to read two or even three chapters, I felt the experience was really overwhelming because of the amount of information I was getting.
If I'm giving 3.5 stars to my first experience reading the Bible is because I found the story simple, so to speak. When I finished it, I had a lot of questions, there were things that happened that were so abrupt and without any explanation (for instance, the fact that Jesus was a newborn baby, then he was 12, and finally he was an adult—c'mon, tell me more!) and also that I am sure I'm going to find—maybe—better books than this one during this, my long, yet interesting journey. J. said we can read the entire Bible together—he is almost there, he needs to read 8 or so more books and it's over for him, though he said he would join me on this journey from the beginning, then so be it!—and he also sent me a physical Bible as a Christmas gift (I very much appreciate it, thanks a lot!) with the NIV translation that is so readable and easy to follow. In short, this is like a new adventure for me, perhaps in 5-6 years I will be able to say 'I have read the Bible from cover to cover,' but most importantly, 'I get something from the experience of reading it.'
The next book will be Acts and J. mentioned one name, Paul. I have no idea how important this name will be when we get around to reading the next book, nor if we will find other cases like this from now on, but at least I can tell I will enjoy the whole experience.
While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once.
Luke 19:11
A few years back, if someone had told me that someday I would be reading the Bible, I wouldn't have believed them. Perhaps I can't still believe them since I'm reading the Bible, yes, but not as a religious book, but only as a piece of literature.
A good friend of mine, J., invited me—a friend whom I met in a book club some months ago and has become very close to me—to his own club in November; this group is a religious group, a Christian group where people share their thoughts on religion, the faith, and their own testimonies regarding God and the Bible. I said yes, firstly, because he is my friend; secondly, because I know what it is to be in a group like that—when I was a teen, and when I knew I was already an atheist, another friend of mine invited me to a similar group where she used to go every Saturday and I just remember it ended up being a great experience—and also because I'm always looking forward to improving my English skills by talking to other people. So, 'yes' was my definite answer.
My friend also told me they will be reading some books of the Bible during the next few months, starting by reading Luke and carrying on with other books of both the New Testament and the Old Testament. Of course, I was up for our first buddy-read and eager to start as soon as possible.
I must confess that, during many years, I used to be very oblivious to the importance of the Bible when it comes to literature, sometimes I've been trying to understand the biblical references that you can find while reading some classics, but alas, I've not been able to accomplish that goal completely. Now, after reading Luke and the Bible for the very first time, so to speak, I can finally see why it is so important for us as readers (for instance, while reading The Warden by Anthony Trollope I just came across a reference to the ravens that were fed by God; that reference is precisely in one chapter of Luke that I had just read before, and therefore I was able to understand what the character who said that was talking about).
As for the religious aspect of the Bible, I can only say that when I was 6 or 7, my religious aunt—we Mexicans have in our family a relative who is into religion quite a bit, though I couldn't put my finger on it—took me to church and after that, for one year and a half every Saturday, I had to attend some classes on the Bible there. I only remember people reading Bible passages, and that I was always scared of the idea of me reading them out loud because, to begin with, I could never figure out how to 'read' the table content, so then you can look for a specific book or chapter. In short, and after that experience, I didn't came back to church for at least 15 years.
Even though I was told Luke is a very short book, perhaps it might take you 3 hours or less to read it from beginning to end, the schedule for us to read it was very specific: one chapter a day, from December 1st to December 24th. J. also told me that, in order for us to get the most meaningful reading experience, we could share our thoughts on every chapter first, and then, at the end of the reading, on Luke as a whole. By the way, Luke is, as probably many of you know, one of the first four books or gospels of the New Testament, where you can find the story of Jesus, since he was born until his resurrection. If I have to say the whole truth here, I expected it to be tedious, confusing, even verbose—not at all. The text was clear, every chapter was concise, yet boundless, and the parables that you can find in this book, all of them were understandable and somehow meaningful—maybe this was my favorite part of the entire book—since they tend to be precise, short and straight to the point, especially when it comes to Jesus' teachings and explanations.
I'm not saying that reading the Bible is an easy task; I used to read one chapter a day, just like my friend told me to do so, and when I tried to read two or even three chapters, I felt the experience was really overwhelming because of the amount of information I was getting.
If I'm giving 3.5 stars to my first experience reading the Bible is because I found the story simple, so to speak. When I finished it, I had a lot of questions, there were things that happened that were so abrupt and without any explanation (for instance, the fact that Jesus was a newborn baby, then he was 12, and finally he was an adult—c'mon, tell me more!) and also that I am sure I'm going to find—maybe—better books than this one during this, my long, yet interesting journey. J. said we can read the entire Bible together—he is almost there, he needs to read 8 or so more books and it's over for him, though he said he would join me on this journey from the beginning, then so be it!—and he also sent me a physical Bible as a Christmas gift (I very much appreciate it, thanks a lot!) with the NIV translation that is so readable and easy to follow. In short, this is like a new adventure for me, perhaps in 5-6 years I will be able to say 'I have read the Bible from cover to cover,' but most importantly, 'I get something from the experience of reading it.'
The next book will be Acts and J. mentioned one name, Paul. I have no idea how important this name will be when we get around to reading the next book, nor if we will find other cases like this from now on, but at least I can tell I will enjoy the whole experience.
While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once.
Luke 19:11
June 27, 2018
Again, the Gospel of Luke is very similar to that of Matthew and Mark, so I won’t go through everything covered. You can always read my review of Matthew if you want more information. However, here are a few of my favourite quotes and food for thought:
6:20-26 – Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
Rejoice in the day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.”
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES:
6:27-30 – “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill-treat you. If someone strikes you on the cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
6:32-36 – “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ lend to ‘sinners’, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”
JUDGING OTHERS:
6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
MY BIBLE CHALLENGE:
In January 2015 I set myself the challenge to read the complete Bible within a year. I discovered that was an unrealistic challenge, and decided to pick up my Bible as and when I felt ready to read more of it. Here is a link to all the reviews in my Bible challenge so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
6:20-26 – Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
Rejoice in the day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.”
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES:
6:27-30 – “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill-treat you. If someone strikes you on the cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
6:32-36 – “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ lend to ‘sinners’, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.”
JUDGING OTHERS:
6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
MY BIBLE CHALLENGE:
In January 2015 I set myself the challenge to read the complete Bible within a year. I discovered that was an unrealistic challenge, and decided to pick up my Bible as and when I felt ready to read more of it. Here is a link to all the reviews in my Bible challenge so far:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
November 1, 2022
“For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
~ Luke 2:30-32 KJV
“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
~ Luke 24:46-49 KJV
~ Luke 2:30-32 KJV
“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.”
~ Luke 24:46-49 KJV
October 23, 2022
“And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.” (1:20)
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (1:79)
“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.” (6:22-23)
“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” (6:32-36)
“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (6:46)
“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” (8:15)
“Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.” (8:25)
“Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.” (8:39)
“Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.” (8:48)
“Fear not: believe only.” (8:50)
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.” (9:56)
“And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (12:4-7)
“Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” (12:15)
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (12:29-32)
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.” (12:34-36)
“And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.” (14:14)
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (14:33)
“This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.” (15:2)
“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” (17:10)
“Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” (24:46-47)
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (1:79)
“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.” (6:22-23)
“For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” (6:32-36)
“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (6:46)
“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” (8:15)
“Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.” (8:25)
“Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.” (8:39)
“Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.” (8:48)
“Fear not: believe only.” (8:50)
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.” (9:56)
“And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” (12:4-7)
“Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” (12:15)
“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (12:29-32)
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.” (12:34-36)
“And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.” (14:14)
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.” (14:33)
“This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.” (15:2)
“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” (17:10)
“Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” (24:46-47)
December 29, 2022
I highly recommend this book. I sahll give a full review at a later date.
June 24, 2023
ლუკას სახარების სხვა სახარებებთან განსხვავება რაც შევამჩნიე, თითქოს ლუკა თავიდანვე მკაცრია ეჭვის მიმართ. თავიდანვე კრძალავს ეჭვის შეტანას იესოში და მკაცრად გვაფრთხილებს. იესო მგონი ამ სახარებაში ყველაზე მეტს ლაპარაკობს, რაც უცნაურია რადგან როგორც ვიცი ლუკა მოწაფეც არ იყო, არ იყო შემსწრე იესოსი. იესო ბევრად უფრო რაციონალურია ვიდრე მათეში და მარკოზში. რაც არ მომეწონა. თითქოს ლუკა ჩალიჩობს იესოს სახით ავტორიტეტი შექმნას და არა სამაგალითო ადამიანად დაგვანახოს.
იესო აქ უფრო ჭკვიანი და ცოდნის მატარებელი ტიპად ჩანდა. მათეში და მარკოზში უფრო ინტუიციური ტიპი იყო. აქ თითქოს იცოდა რასაც ლაპარაკობდა და აკეთებდა ძალიან კარგად.
გავითვალისწინოთ რომ ეს უბრალოდ ერთერთი ინტერპრეტაციაა. მე ლუკას იესო არ მომეწონა, თუმცა აღდგომა აქ უფრო რეალურად იყო წარმოჩენილი, მიუხედავად ამისა აღდგომა მაინც ძაან მერე მიწერილი ამბავია. მე იესოს სიკვდილით დასასრული მომწონს . ამ სიკვდილით დაანახა ყველას რომ ჩვეულებრივი ადამიანი იყო და ყველა აუცილებლად მოვკვდებით.
იმენა რაც სახარებებს ვკითხულობ ვუსატკავებ რომ იესომ სადმე ახსენოს ღმერთის შვილი ვარო და არსად ამბობს რავი. სხვები ამბობენ ღმერთის შვილიაო. თვითონ თუ ამბობს სადმე, ამბობს ყველა ღმერთის შვილები ვართო, რამაც ჩემში ის თეორიები გააქარწყლა, რომელიც ამბობენ იესოს შიზოფრენია ქონდაო. პირიქით რაც დავამუღამე იესო ყოველთვის ერიდებოდა ამის ხსენებას, და სხვებსაც უშლიდა ეს არ ეთქვათ, გრძნობდა რომ ცუდი შედეგი ექნებოდა.
ძაან მეცინება იმაზე ეხლა რომ ეკლესიაში მიხვიდე და ნებისმიერს კითხო იესო პატივს სცემდა თუ არა ტრადიციებსო ან რამე მსგავსი ყველა გეტყვის რათქმაუნდაო, არადა ტიპი ცეცხლით და მახვილით მოვიდა და ყველაფერს სახე გააძრო, ტრადიციებსაც და ძველ ბოროტ ღმერთსაც.
მაგრად მევასება იესო და სახარებებიც ძალიან შემიყვარდა. კიდევ ბევრჯერ წავიკითხავ ცხოვრების განმავლობაში.
იოანე ჯერ არ წამიკითხავს და მგონი ეგ ყველაზე კარგი იქნება. <3
იესო აქ უფრო ჭკვიანი და ცოდნის მატარებელი ტიპად ჩანდა. მათეში და მარკოზში უფრო ინტუიციური ტიპი იყო. აქ თითქოს იცოდა რასაც ლაპარაკობდა და აკეთებდა ძალიან კარგად.
გავითვალისწინოთ რომ ეს უბრალოდ ერთერთი ინტერპრეტაციაა. მე ლუკას იესო არ მომეწონა, თუმცა აღდგომა აქ უფრო რეალურად იყო წარმოჩენილი, მიუხედავად ამისა აღდგომა მაინც ძაან მერე მიწერილი ამბავია. მე იესოს სიკვდილით დასასრული მომწონს . ამ სიკვდილით დაანახა ყველას რომ ჩვეულებრივი ადამიანი იყო და ყველა აუცილებლად მოვკვდებით.
იმენა რაც სახარებებს ვკითხულობ ვუსატკავებ რომ იესომ სადმე ახსენოს ღმერთის შვილი ვარო და არსად ამბობს რავი. სხვები ამბობენ ღმერთის შვილიაო. თვითონ თუ ამბობს სადმე, ამბობს ყველა ღმერთის შვილები ვართო, რამაც ჩემში ის თეორიები გააქარწყლა, რომელიც ამბობენ იესოს შიზოფრენია ქონდაო. პირიქით რაც დავამუღამე იესო ყოველთვის ერიდებოდა ამის ხსენებას, და სხვებსაც უშლიდა ეს არ ეთქვათ, გრძნობდა რომ ცუდი შედეგი ექნებოდა.
ძაან მეცინება იმაზე ეხლა რომ ეკლესიაში მიხვიდე და ნებისმიერს კითხო იესო პატივს სცემდა თუ არა ტრადიციებსო ან რამე მსგავსი ყველა გეტყვის რათქმაუნდაო, არადა ტიპი ცეცხლით და მახვილით მოვიდა და ყველაფერს სახე გააძრო, ტრადიციებსაც და ძველ ბოროტ ღმერთსაც.
მაგრად მევასება იესო და სახარებებიც ძალიან შემიყვარდა. კიდევ ბევრჯერ წავიკითხავ ცხოვრების განმავლობაში.
იოანე ჯერ არ წამიკითხავს და მგონი ეგ ყველაზე კარგი იქნება. <3
February 6, 2017
Absolutely one of my favorite books of the Bible. The whole book is so familiar. The life, death, resurrection and teachings of Jesus. I may have heard most of these chapters a thousand times in sermons and teachings.
Yet reading this slowly for the first time, one chapter a day...wow. What a fresh perspective. So much on prayer. Jesus shows when, where and how to pray all throughout the book. Also so much on Faith. Incredible faith demonstrated from the least likely...as well as a lack of faith from those you would have expected to have great faith.
I highly recommend a study help I use by Pastor Kris Langham. "Through the Word" is a free app...(think audio cliff notes for the Bible) to help you better understand what you are reading each day.
Yet reading this slowly for the first time, one chapter a day...wow. What a fresh perspective. So much on prayer. Jesus shows when, where and how to pray all throughout the book. Also so much on Faith. Incredible faith demonstrated from the least likely...as well as a lack of faith from those you would have expected to have great faith.
I highly recommend a study help I use by Pastor Kris Langham. "Through the Word" is a free app...(think audio cliff notes for the Bible) to help you better understand what you are reading each day.
March 28, 2023
Bit better than John, mostly cause less of it was included in the play I'm doing, there are some nice parables in here, but also some ones that just blatantly justify authority, and again a lot of the "You must respect God and praise him above all else and yada yada" stuff.
Does repeat some of the things from John, especially the resurrection and last supper, almost the same in those parts.
Not too bad, but it's still just a lot of speel from Jesus about the most random things sometimes, albeit with sometimes good messages, like money shouldn't be the focus of your life and do unto others as you would do unto them etc. etc.
Does repeat some of the things from John, especially the resurrection and last supper, almost the same in those parts.
Not too bad, but it's still just a lot of speel from Jesus about the most random things sometimes, albeit with sometimes good messages, like money shouldn't be the focus of your life and do unto others as you would do unto them etc. etc.
November 9, 2022
I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story.
February 16, 2024
“But I say unto you, which hear. Love your enemies. Do good to them which hate you.
Bless them that curse you, and pray for those who persecute you.“ —Luke 6:27~28
“And He cried and said, father Abraham have mercy on me. And send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am tormented in this flame.
But Abraham said, son remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted and thou art tormented in this flame.“
— Luke 16:24~25
“And Pilate asked him saying “Art thou the King of the Jews?“ and he answered him and said “Thou sayest it“
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and to the people. I find no fault in this man“
— Luke 23:3~4
I find it so fascinating how Pilate did not initially want to crucify Jesus, it says in scripture he was trying to find a way to let him go. “I will therefore chastise him and release him“ verse 16 and he kept telling the crowd he found no fault in Jesus after Jesus said He was the Christ. It was only after being peer pressured by the crowd did he crucify Christ
Bless them that curse you, and pray for those who persecute you.“ —Luke 6:27~28
“And He cried and said, father Abraham have mercy on me. And send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am tormented in this flame.
But Abraham said, son remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted and thou art tormented in this flame.“
— Luke 16:24~25
“And Pilate asked him saying “Art thou the King of the Jews?“ and he answered him and said “Thou sayest it“
Then Pilate said to the chief priests and to the people. I find no fault in this man“
— Luke 23:3~4
I find it so fascinating how Pilate did not initially want to crucify Jesus, it says in scripture he was trying to find a way to let him go. “I will therefore chastise him and release him“ verse 16 and he kept telling the crowd he found no fault in Jesus after Jesus said He was the Christ. It was only after being peer pressured by the crowd did he crucify Christ
September 17, 2020
Sidenote: The reason for such vague and short and "eh" words on each of these books, is because I wasn't challenging the study of the Bible when I read these. I was challenging myself to read the whole Bible in a year because I knew it would be discipline to keep at it daily. I do, however, plan to pick up a book and study what it is saying. Those will be longer reads and more notes.
So here is my review from my "Read the Bible in a Year" challenge. Usually just snippets of thoughts and random things I liked about the book itself. Nothing in-depth.
So here is my review of Luke.
I liked Luke's writing and point of view better. He was more too the point then the previous two. I will say that I already know I like John's point of view and writing more than all three of them, but out of the most-like gospels, Luke was a good change of structure.
So here is my review from my "Read the Bible in a Year" challenge. Usually just snippets of thoughts and random things I liked about the book itself. Nothing in-depth.
So here is my review of Luke.
I liked Luke's writing and point of view better. He was more too the point then the previous two. I will say that I already know I like John's point of view and writing more than all three of them, but out of the most-like gospels, Luke was a good change of structure.
June 3, 2014
I enjoyed this book very much. I enjoyed just as much as the other three Gospels. Personally, I do like how Mark is written because of how brief and concise it sounds. Although this is the case, the Gospel according to Luke is not in any way inferior.
I rate this 5 stars because it is one of the books that in the series of books that I believe was given to us by God to save us. On top of that, it is a very interesting read even when speaking in terms of a historical perspective.
I rate this 5 stars because it is one of the books that in the series of books that I believe was given to us by God to save us. On top of that, it is a very interesting read even when speaking in terms of a historical perspective.
December 24, 2018
I decided to read the book of Luke to help me focus more on Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, and it was great to read a little bit about his life every day and think about his gift to me and everyone else.
October 23, 2020
I don't know what is going on but my app isn't letting me rate books this morning. Of course I would give the book of Luke 5 stars. I don't have that option this morning. 🥺
April 17, 2022
Just the book for Easter!
June 15, 2021
We read the ESV version.
I love reading about Jesus' life, His ministry, His teachings, and His selfless sacrifice for all of mankind. It's the most beautiful story ever told, and we need to read it over and over again!
I love reading about Jesus' life, His ministry, His teachings, and His selfless sacrifice for all of mankind. It's the most beautiful story ever told, and we need to read it over and over again!
August 31, 2020
My favorite book of the Bible.
April 26, 2021
This is my favorite book of the Bible! :)
December 26, 2021
I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story.
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January 25, 2025Naprawdę przyjemna
Gwiazdek nie daję bo kim ja jestem żeby Biblie oceniać
Gwiazdek nie daję bo kim ja jestem żeby Biblie oceniać
October 10, 2024
Almost done with the gospels! Very similar to Matthew & Mark. I LOVE that Luke focuses on God’s love for those who are lost. The parable of the prodigal son brings me so so much comfort and joy.
June 8, 2025
Still my favorite Gospel. I love Luke’s medically professional personality and attention to detail.
November 10, 2020
Eyewitness accounts of Jesus fulfilling the Old Testament covenant between God and Israel; Jesus is the messianic King who will claim his throne through suffering and servanthood. Tells the story that leads up to the crucifixion of Jesus and His resurrection.
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May 22, 2024I don't believe that a star rating should be given to the Bible, so I won't be adding one.
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December 24, 2023A beautiful version of the life and works of Jesus.
October 6, 2025
The book of Luke, written by the physician companion of Paul, has a different perspective. Luke was NOT an eyewitness of Jesus' ministry, like Matthew or Peter were (Peter was likely the source for John Mark) or John. Rather, he researched Jesus' ministry by consulting other witnesses. He shaped his gospel like other histories of the time, right down to the dedication to 'Theophilus'. That name means 'lover of God' and likely refers to all readers who love God.
Luke begins with parallel accounts of John the Baptist's and Jesus' miraculous births. This is the material that is often quoted for Christmas pageants like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. We can deduce that Luke interviewed Mary for this material, for he alone gives Mary's personal testimony of Gabriel's angelic appearance before Jesus' conception. Luke also notes several times 'Mary treasured these things in her heart'. That was his source reference.
Luke covers Jesus' early ministry and His rejection by His hometown of Nazareth. Then he reviews Jesus' sermon on the plain and His conflicts with the Pharisees, scribes, and lawyers of the time. The last half of the book Luke covers Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem and His foretelling of His death and resurrection.
The book concludes powerfully with Jesus' final Passover, and His confrontations with the scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians. Then He institutes the New Covenent using the Passover symbols of bread and wine. Immediately Jesus is betrayed, arrested, tried, convicted, scourged, and crucified.
Three days later, He returns to life and appears several times to the disciples and the apostles. The book closes with Jesus rising to heaven.
Read it if you haven't. Read it again if you have.
Luke begins with parallel accounts of John the Baptist's and Jesus' miraculous births. This is the material that is often quoted for Christmas pageants like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. We can deduce that Luke interviewed Mary for this material, for he alone gives Mary's personal testimony of Gabriel's angelic appearance before Jesus' conception. Luke also notes several times 'Mary treasured these things in her heart'. That was his source reference.
Luke covers Jesus' early ministry and His rejection by His hometown of Nazareth. Then he reviews Jesus' sermon on the plain and His conflicts with the Pharisees, scribes, and lawyers of the time. The last half of the book Luke covers Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem and His foretelling of His death and resurrection.
The book concludes powerfully with Jesus' final Passover, and His confrontations with the scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians. Then He institutes the New Covenent using the Passover symbols of bread and wine. Immediately Jesus is betrayed, arrested, tried, convicted, scourged, and crucified.
Three days later, He returns to life and appears several times to the disciples and the apostles. The book closes with Jesus rising to heaven.
Read it if you haven't. Read it again if you have.
September 30, 2024
David Suchet is the best narrator of the Bible! He also was the voice for Aslan in the dramatized "Chronicles of Narnia" produced by Focus on the Family, so listening to this was very nostalgic for me, since I listened to the Narnia stories many times as a child. His voice is like listening to how I imagine C S Lewis might have sounded reading the Bible to me.
I highly recommend this audio Bible. I felt like I could really pay attention more easily. The way he did different voices for God and for other people made it easier to distinguish who was speaking, especially in the Old Testament, which can be harder when listening, since you don't have the parenthesis to tell you when something is being quoted, like when you are reading. I've listened to some narrators that had essentially the same voice for everything, and it got confusing. David Suchet is the best, and his range of voice is powerful as a narrator for the Word of God!
I highly recommend this audio Bible. I felt like I could really pay attention more easily. The way he did different voices for God and for other people made it easier to distinguish who was speaking, especially in the Old Testament, which can be harder when listening, since you don't have the parenthesis to tell you when something is being quoted, like when you are reading. I've listened to some narrators that had essentially the same voice for everything, and it got confusing. David Suchet is the best, and his range of voice is powerful as a narrator for the Word of God!
May 7, 2023
Luke's Gospel is part of a two volume history of the early church that concludes in the Book of Acts. Luke's Gospel has a particular emphasis upon Jesus' role as a prophet who spoke for God and called his followers to be diligent in caring for those without privilege particularly the sick, lame, blind, widows, Gentiles, and the poor. The history relates how God acted in Jesus of Nazareth to bring peace and justice into the world and how God continued this mission through the apostles whom Jesus chose.
Luke was a doctor and often associated with Paul. His methodical writing of the history of Jesus definitely correlates with the methodical approach to medicine he would have. Well written history of Jesus' life and his mission.
Luke was a doctor and often associated with Paul. His methodical writing of the history of Jesus definitely correlates with the methodical approach to medicine he would have. Well written history of Jesus' life and his mission.
October 17, 2022
"And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." ~ Luke 8:48
I first read the book of "Luke" when I was twelve-years-old and I instantly fell in love with it. Even to this day, it is still my favorite Gospel.
I believe this recording of Jesus life is so special to me because, it shows how being a Christian is painful. We endure struggles, horrible, frightening, sorrowful things but Christ is always there. Ready to reach into our darkness and pull us into His healing embrace. We simply have to take hold of His hand.
I love this book and HIGHLY recommend reading it!
I first read the book of "Luke" when I was twelve-years-old and I instantly fell in love with it. Even to this day, it is still my favorite Gospel.
I believe this recording of Jesus life is so special to me because, it shows how being a Christian is painful. We endure struggles, horrible, frightening, sorrowful things but Christ is always there. Ready to reach into our darkness and pull us into His healing embrace. We simply have to take hold of His hand.
I love this book and HIGHLY recommend reading it!
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