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Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
See Luke Overview Chart by Charles Swindoll
Click chart to enlarge LIFE OF CHRIST IN GOSPEL OF LUKE (See Shaded Areas)
Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Ryrie Study Bible -Borrow
Source: ESV Global Study Bible
Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
NOTE - THESE ARE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER - AS WITH ALL COMMENTARIES - BE AN Acts 17:11+ BEREAN - IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO DO YOUR OWN STUDY UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (See inductive Bible study and especially the skill/discipline of Observation) BEFORE YOU CHECK THE COMMENTARIES. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTELLIGENTLY "COMMENT ON THE COMMENTARIES!"
Luke 1-5 Commentary - John MacArthur
Preaching Luke-Acts by Allen, Ronald J.
James Rosscup - This conservative commentary is a detailed work in the Greek and is well-written. The author did the famous Greek-English lexicon and two books on alleged contradictions.
Bible commentary: the Gospel according to St. Luke by Arndt, William F
Poet and peasant : a literary-cultural approach to the parables in Luke by Bailey, Kenneth
James Rosscup - Bailey discusses four Lukan parables at length in the first book, making a great contribution as to cultural data that opens up the parables. His data is based on studies while teaching for many years in the mid-East, also on extensive travels, correspondence, and scholarly probing into the literature. Particularly insightful are his remarks on Luke 15 (the triad of parables) and Luke 11 (Friend at Midnight). The second book continues to be rich in peasant cultural background, with data not available to many who study the parables. But the second book treats ten further parables (7:36–50 and others in 9:51–19:48, Luke’s travel narrative). These are well-done but not treated in as much detail. Both books are excellent in making parables “come alive” and making readers think. In more recent years both volumes have been put into one book. Cf. Hultgren in the Matthew section.
Luke comes alive! by Blanchard, John,
Patterns for power : parables of Luke by Briscoe, D. Stuart
Saint Luke by Caird, G. B.
Cyril Barber - One of the better works in this series. Contains numerous references to Jewish literature as well as pertinent comments on the text. Is of value to the preacher. Needs to be read with discernment
Luke by Evans, Craig A., The New International Commentary on the New Testament
James Rosscup - A lucid study, often of help on problem texts but cursory at times. Evans gives authorship by Luke “provisional acceptance” and feels that this issue is not vital to how this gospel is interpreted (3). After a brief introduction (1–16), general summaries of each section are followed by added notes on a few key details, with bypassing of many, such as Anna’s 84 years in 2:36–38, and problems of interpretation in 11:5–7. While Evans shows high expertise even when terse, one will find other works explaining far more to make their time fruitful.
The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A - This resource will give you interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Gospel according to Luke (I-IX) The Gospel according to Luke : introduction, translation, and notes (X-XXIV) by Fitzmyer, Joseph A
James Rosscup - An internationally known Catholic scholar presents an excellent appraisal of “The Current State of Lukan Studies” (3–34) and has “A Sketch of Lukan Theology” (143–270). In explaining the gospel text, Fitzmyer has often helpful sources on various points. This will rank as one of the best-regarded commentaries at this time from the standpoint of awareness of critical literature and comments reflecting current learning. He gives his own translation and a fairly lucid, detailed exposition that is abreast of language, background, and views. It is a mixed bag with Fitzmyer, though. He often takes views that evangelicals appreciate, such as Jesus’ resurrection body being able to eat food. At other times he stumbles where there are possible solutions, as when he feels that there is no way to harmonize the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Indices to both volumes help find material.
The Gospel of Luke by Green, Joel B. New International Commentary on the New Testament 143 ratings
James Rosscup - Replaces the work of Geldenhuys (1951). Scholars will appreciate the author’s emphasis on literary and narrative criticism. Pastors, however, will have little to gain from this work.
Tim Challies - Most commentators on the commentaries commend this volume, D.A. Carson among them, though he offers caveats. He says it is “full of thoughtful interaction with contemporary scholarship, but I do not think it is either as rigorous or as accurate as the work of Luke.” He suggests that its unique strength is narrative historiography and discourse analysis. If you, like me, don’t know what that means, then perhaps choose one of the other volumes
James Rosscup - This work with pp. i-xcii plus 928 replaced Norval Geldenhuys’ effort of 1951. Green puts more focus on literary criticism, narrative criticism, and social-scientific analysis than on earlier issues about historical critical matters, redaction and source criticism, etc. One sees topics such as family allegiances, friendship, purity, and status. He seeks to show OT background for this gospel, and not Mark, or Matthew, or oral tradition. Green sets up a misleading opinion that Luke and those using his work were “not so much concerned with the issue, Did it happen? as with the queries What happened? and what does it all mean? (36). It surely is both. However, he does appear to believe that the details are fact in Luke’s perspective, but thinks Luke is more burdened with how to understand things (20). One can say that Luke saw the two in a necessary balance and need not have any thought of ranking them.
Commentary on the Gospel of Luke : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes by Geldenhuys, Norval,
James Rosscup - Amillennial in its interpretation of the kingdom program, this work is solid and explains many verses rather well but is not the best.
Half-hours with William Hendriksen : stirring devotional surveys of Romans, Philippians, Luke and Revelation, with other gems by Hendriksen, William,
Luke : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving
The Communicator's Commentary - Luke (Also known as The Preacher's Commentary Series - Volume 26: Luke) Larson, Bruce - 356 pages (1983) See user reviews.
The Parables of Jesus by Kistemaker, Simon J.,
James Rosscup - A past national president of Evangelical Theological Society deals with all of Jesus’ parables and shows a lucid style, warmth, and broad acquaintance with scholarly writings on his material which is obvious in footnotes. He uses the NIV text. The contribution is very good on background, the main thrust of parables, key expository details, and the practical contribution for life. This is one of the best fairily recent evangelical works on the parables in general (cf. Bailey, Ellisen, Hultgren, Longenecker, etc, under Matthew and Luke).
Book of Luke : Jesus, the son of man by Lucado, Max
Luke : the Savior of the world - John Macarthur - Not his full commentary.
Twelve Ordinary Men - (the 12 apostles) - John Macarthur (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Service and What He Wants to Do with You).
A tale of two sons : the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder - John Macarthur
Luke and the last things : a perspective for the understanding of Lukan thought by Mattill, A. J
Cyril Barber - An exacting, technical presentation of Lukan theology. Rich and full.
According to Luke : a new exposition of the Third Gospel by David Gooding 9 ratings
What are they saying about Luke? by Powell, Mark Allan, 6 ratings
James Rosscup - A well-researched, contemporary assessment of the teaching of Luke's gospel. Summarizes the contribution of modern scholars, and examines the dominant theories regarding the composition of the gospel. Intertwines political and social aspects of Luke's "former work" to describe the community about which the physician wrote.
A walk with Jesus : enjoying the company of Christ - Gospel of Luke by Sproul, R. C 3 ratings
The declaration of something mysterious : Jesus' courage and communication of the truth : a study of Luke 10:38-16:18 by Swindoll, Charles
The consummation of something miraculous : Jesus' trials and triumph of redemption : a study of Luke 16:19-24:53 : Bible study guide by Swindoll, Charles
Luke & John : life that lasts forever - Quick Notes - Mark Strauss
Luke by Tannehill, Robert C 13 ratings
Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren
Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig
Luke Commentary - Robert Tannehill (385 pages) 14 ratings
STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS
The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
HENRY ALFORD- Commentary
Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
- Luke 19 The Greek New Testament
MICHAEL ANDRUS - SERMONS
- Luke 19:1-10 Zaccheus - Can You Change Your Reputation at Work?
- Luke 19:11-27 What is Your Investment Strategy? Parable of the Ten Minas
CLINTON ARNOLD - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary
ALBERT BARNES- Commentary
BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights
- Luke 19 Notes
- Luke:19:1-10 Up a Tree
- Luke:19:11-27 Use It or Lose It
- Luke:19:28-44 A Borrowed Donkey, Used Clothes, & Dead Branches
- Luke:19:45-20:19 You’re Not the Boss of Me
JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary
- Luke 19 Gnomon
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
BRIAN BILL - sermons well done
- Luke 19:1-10 A Little Man Meets a Big God
- Luke 19:28-44 A Big Crowd Meets a King
- Luke 19:28-44 Every Member a Worshipper
- Luke 19:28-44 Worship Fit for a King
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
- Luke 19
- A B Bruce's classic Training of the Twelve
DARRELL L BOCK - IVP Commentary - IVP NT Commentary Series 428 pages 16 ratings
Rosscup comments: Evangelical comments run quickly to their points, yet the generality causes skipping some key details (cf. on Anna, Lk 2:36-38) or seem to argue around a more likely view with unconvincing reasoning (Lk 3:16). In other cases, Bock seems to select the most probable view, an instance being in seeing the sermon (Luke 6) as a condensed version of the same sermon in Mt 5–7. One can also find the second and third soils of Luke 8 taken to represent people not actually saved (148–49). One can wonder in Lk 14:34–35 how inability to be worthy disciples is in harmony with salvation as a gift, for the work passes by this. Bock in most verses touches clearly on key issues and… lacks space to deal with every important matter… For a work with much application, cf. Darrell Bock, Luke (NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996). (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
Cyril Barber - A well-researched, well-outlined, and well-written commentary that is easy to read. Uses the text of the NIV. Adequately explains the theological themes relating to the life and mission of Christ. Recommended.
- Saving the Lost: Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
- Parable of Stewardship and the Minas Luke 19:11-27
- Jesus Enters Jerusalem and Weeps for the City Luke 19:28-44
- The Cleansing of the Temple Luke 19:45-48
JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-27 Zaccheus Comes To Try And Get A Glimpse Of Jesus / Parable Of The Minas
- Luke 19:28-48 Jesus Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem / Weeps Over Jerusalem & Pronounces Judgment / Drives Money Changers From Temple
GENE BROOKS - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-10 - Zacchaeus the Tax Collector
- Luke 19:11-27 - Parable of the Minas / Pounds
- Luke 19:28-44 - The Triumphal Entry
- Luke 19:45-20:8 - Jesus' Authority Questioned
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
HENRY BURTON - Expositor's Bible Commentary
D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.
- Luke 19 - Has all of the following in easier to read format
JOHN CALVIN
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - FARRAR, F W
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. The work of a famous British scholar of the past century. In spite of its age, the phrase-by-phrase treatment is worth consulting.
ALAN CARR - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-10 Out On A Limb
- Luke 19:1-10 A Little Man Meets A Big God
- Luke 19:1-10 How Zacchaeus Was Saved
- Luke 19:28-40 If Stones Could Talk
- Luke 19:29-40 he Day The Shouting Stopped
RICH CATHERS - sermons with frequent illustrations
SECOND STUDY
CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY
OSWALD CHAMBERS
ADAM CLARKE - Commentary
STEVEN COLE - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-10 Why Jesus Came
- Luke 19:11-27 Doing Business for Jesus
- Luke 19:28-44 Why You Should Follow Jesus
- Luke 19:45-20:8 By What Authority?
THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes
HENRY COWLES
W A CRISWELL - Sermons
- Luke 19:10 The Seeking Christ
- Luke 19:10 Life's Greatest Tragedy
- Luke 19:10 What It Is To Be Lost
- Luke 19:13 Occupy Till I Come (Stewardship)
- Luke 19:1-10 The So-Different Christ
- Luke 19:1-10 Jesus, Friend of Sinners
- Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Come Down
- Luke 19:10 The Seeking Note
- Luke 19:10 The Sympathizing Jesus
- Luke 19:10 I Am Lost, What Shall I Do?
- Luke 19:10 hat Matters To Me
- Luke 19:7 Jesus, Friend of Sinners
- Luke 19:11-13 Occupy Till I Come"
- Luke 19:12-15 God's Steward
- Luke 19:13 Occupy Till I Come
- Luke 19:13 Occupy Till I Come -1
- Luke 19:13 God's Business is Big Business
- Luke 19:32-41 The Strangest Parade
- Luke 19:36-44 The Strangest Parade
- Luke 19:41 Christ and the City
- Luke 19:41 Christ and the City
- Luke 19:41 Jesus Comes to Dallas
- Luke 19:41 The Age of Redemption
- Luke 19:11-27 Occupy Till I Come
- Luke 19:12-13The State of the Church
RON DANIEL
BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons
DEVOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL COMMENTARY - 1840
DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS
- DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS (borrow a copy)
JOHN DUMMELOW - COMMENTARY
DAN DUNCAN - Sermons
J LIGON DUNCAN - Sermons
- What Every Businessman Should Know in a Time of Economic Uncertainty - Jesus! Luke 19:1-10
- Today Salvation Has Come to This House Luke 19:1-10
- No Small Problem Luke 19:1-10
- Jesus and the Scam Artist Luke 19:1-10
- Kingdom Investments Luke 19:11-27
- Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord Luke 19:28-40
- In the Temple Luke 19:45-20:8
ALFRED EDERSHEIM from The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
- In Jericho And At Bethany - Jericho - A Guest With Zaccheus- The Healing Of Blind Bartimæus - The Plot At Jerusalem - At Bethany, And In The House Of Simon The Leper
- The First Day In Passion-Week - Palm-Sunday - The Royal Entry Into Jerusalem
- The Second Day In Passion-Week - The Barren Fig-Tree - The Cleansing Of The Temple - The Hosanna Of The Children
EASY ENGLISH - Commentary
CHARLES ELLICOTT
CHARLES R ERDMAN - Commentary
Rosscup comments: Concise treatments are given to each of the NT books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D Edmond Hiebert - A devotional and practical exposition, in paragraph form, by a conservative Presbyterian scholar.
ESV STUDY BIBLE - - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel
- ESV Study Bible - this resource can be borrowed
EXPLORE THE BIBLE
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE Commentary - Henry Burton (not the more modern title which is below)
D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.
EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Well done. Evangelical. These can be borrowed
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1984 edition - Luke by Walter Liefeld - Must be borrowed.
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2007 edition - Luke and Acts - Temper Longman and David Garland - Must be borrowed.
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS
JAMES FOOTE - Commentary
Spurgeon comments: "We frequently consult this work and never without finding in it things new and old. To preachers who will not steal the lectures, but use them suggestively, they will be extremely serviceable." (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)
DON FORTNER'S SERMONS
- Luke - 27 files
- Luke-series - 201 files
- Discovering Christ in the Gospel of Luke - 2 - 617 pp - begins with Luke 13
- Luke 19:01-10 A Lost Sinner Sought and Saved
- Luke 19:5-6 Effectual Calling
- Luke 19:10 The Master's Mission
- Luke 19:11-27 The Nobleman and His Servants
- Luke 19:28-40 King Jesus Riding the Wild Ass's Colt
- Luke 19:40 Christ Shall be Worshipped
- Luke 19:41-44 He Beheld the City and Wept
- Luke 19:45-48 Purging the House of God
A C GAEBELEIN Annotated Bible
GENE GETZ VIDEO PRINCIPLES GOSPEL OF LUKE
- Luke; Principle #42; Lk. 19:1-10; p. 1418 Universal Grace: We must never forget Jesus? primary mission: to provide salvation for all people. Video
- Luke; Principle #43; Lk. 19:11-27; p. 1419 God's Unfolding Revelation: To understand God's redemptive plan as it relates to both the nation of Israel and the church, we must carefully follow the unfolding story throughout Scripture. Video
- Luke; Principle #44; Lk. 19:41-44; p. 1420 Christ's Compassionate Love: Though Jesus Christ will someday serve as a righteous judge, we must remember that He came to earth the first time because He is a loving and caring Savior. Video
JOHN GILL - Commentary
FREDERIC GODET - Commentary
Spurgeon has these comment on Godet: Dr. Meyer says: “To an immense erudition, to a living piety, Godet unites a profound feeling of reality; there is here a vivifying breath, an ardent love for the Saviour, which helps the disciple to comprehend the work, the acts, the words of his Divine Master.” (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)
Cyril Barber - An exhaustive, technical commentary that ably defends the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith while expounding the text. Deserves a place on the shelf of every pastor.
D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive, technical commentary by a conservative French theologian of the past century. Godet's theological and critical conservatism is clearly revealed in this work on Luke. Of abiding value in spite of its age.
Rosscup comments: Though old, this work is almost exhaustive in dealing with interpretive problems and shows a wide acquaintance with commentators of all ages up to his day. He is regarded by Greek authorities as weak on textual criticism but strong on exegesis. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
BRUCE GOETTSCHE - SERMONS ON LUKE
- The Wee Little Man - Luke 19:1-10
- Evaluating Your Investment Portfolio - Luke 19:11-27
- Shouts of Joy, Tears of Sadness -Luke 19:45-48
- Church Cleaning Day - Luke 19:45-48
GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons
GOTQUESTIONS
L M GRANT - Commentary
DAVE GUZIK - Commentary
JAMES HASTINGS
ROBERT HAWKER - Poor Man's Commentary
WILLIAM HENDRIKSEN -
Cyril Barber - Fills a long-felt need for a comprehensive, scholarly exposition of this neglected gospel. Structures Luke's thematic presentation around Christ's words "the work which Thou gavest Me to do:' Treats Christ's ministry in terms of its inauguration, continuation, and consummation.
- Borrow Exposition of the Gospel of Luke -
MATTHEW HENRY - Commentary
DANIEL HILL - 348 pages - more modern commentary
F B HOLE - Commentary
HOLMAN PUBLISHING - well done, conservative study Bible notes
HOMILETICS
DAVID HOLWICK
- Luke 19:1-10 Really Repenting
- Luke 19:1-10 Words Are Not Enough
- Luke 19:1-10 The Wee Little Man
- Luke 19:28-44 Recognizing God's Visit
- Luke 19:29-36 Triumph or Tragedy?
GARY INRIG
HARRY IRONSIDE - Commentary
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN - Commentary
LOWELL JOHNSON - Sermons
These sermons that make a great starting point for preaching or teaching Luke and are all on one page. It is not cleaned up yet (lots of spaces, poor right margins, etc) but all the material is there. Click here and scroll down.
- A Little Man Who Did a Big Thing Luke 19:1-10
- The Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27
- When Cheers Turn to Tears Luke 19:28-44
- Cleansing the Temple Luke 19:45-48
HAMPTON KEATHLEY
WILLIAM KELLY - Commentary
Cyril Barber - An excellent handling of Luke's theme, replete with the author's own translation and an exposition that is at once refreshing and satisfying.
KJV BIBLE COMMENTARY - Edward Hindson and Woodrow M Kroll
Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. User reviews - 372 ratings - I have found the comments are very good but not generally in great depth. It is worth check as you may glean additional insights on a passage. It is not strictly speaking verse by verse but does cover many verses.
- KJV Bible Commentary. - note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.
PAUL E. KRETZMANN - Lutheran Perspective
LANGE'S COMMENTARY - J J VAN OOSTERZEE - Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures
Spurgeon writes "Oosterzee in Lange is excellent."
D Edmond Hiebert - In keeping with the series to which it belongs, the massive material is presented in three parts: exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, and homiletical and practical. Conservative in viewpoint. Valuable for those willing to dig into its vast stores of material, much of which is definitely dated.
LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE - Notes on Luke (158 pages) includes nice black and white maps
- Luke Application Study Notes - Pdf of Luke - practical notes which help you apply the text.
- Life Application Study Bible - borrow this copy for OT and NT study notes.
JOHN LIGHTFOOT - Commentary
JOHN MACARTHUR- verse by verse - probably the best expositor in the last 100 years but very literal and conservative
- Borrow The MacArthur Study Bible
- Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 1
- Luke 19:1-10 A Sinner Meets a Seeking Savior, Part 2
- Luke 19:1-10 Jesus: The Seeking Savior, Part 2
- Luke 19:11-27 Fitting Rewards from the Returning King
- Luke 19:28-40 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 1
- Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' Humble Coronation, Part 2
- Luke 19:45-48 The King Confronts Corruption
WILLIAM MACDONALD - commentary on whole Bible. Often has pithy, practical and very insightful comments.
John MacArthur - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."
Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
- Believer's Bible Commentary - borrow. This resource is always worth checking.
ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermons with a devotional bent
- Luke 19:5 Melted by Kindness
- Luke 19:16–18 The Trading Servants
- Luke 19:17–19 The Rewards of the Trading Servants
- Luke 19:37–48 A New Kind of King
J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments
BRYN MACPHAIL
F B MEYER - Devotional
HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek
J MIKE MINNIX
MISCELLANEOUS LINKS RELATED IN SOME WAY TO LUKE 19
- MAPS - Jesus crossed the Jordan river from Perea (see map or here for Perea); Diagram of the city of Jericho
- MUSIC - Zaccheus was a Wee Little Man (another vocal); Zaccheus, you Come Down!; Watch the Lamb; Hallelujah, what a Savior (Version from my home church); Worthy is the Lamb; Yerushalayim
- VIDEO - Video - several clips depicting the Triumphal Entry; Video of Jesus cleansing the Court of the Gentiles in the Temple Complex Another Video of Zaccheus
- PICTURES - Zaccheus in Tree, Judgment Seat of Christ - Crowns, Schematic of View from Mount of Olives, Triumphal Entry, Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem, Destruction of Jerusalem 70 AD, Temple Rocks at Western Wall, Herod's Temple, Eastern Gate (Shushan Gate) Sealed, Overturning Money Changers (scroll down)
- Sycamore fig tree Ficus sycomorus; Picture of large size of the tree
- What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
- What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God?
- What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David?
- What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
- Restoration of the Fortunes of Judah and Israel
- The Glorious Restoration Of Israel - John Walvoord
- What is replacement theology / supersessionism?
- Will all Israel be saved in the end times?
- What is the Palestinian Covenant?
- Did God give Israel the Promised Land for all time (Deuteronomy 4:40)?
- Theocratic Kingdom - Proposition 56 "The Kingdom was not established during the ministry of Christ. Proposition 58. Jesus, toward the close of His ministry, preached that the Kingdom was not nigh Prop. 83 - This Kingdom is given to the Son of Man by God, the Father.
- What is the Judgment seat
- What do I need to do to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant" when I arrive in heaven?
- Rewards of the Righteous
- Torrey's Topic Rewards of the Saints
- What is the purpose of there being rewards in heaven?
- What are the five heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
- How can we store up treasures in heaven?
- What things in this world have a true eternal value?
- The Third Slave - Believer or Unbeliever?
- What is the meaning of Hosanna in the highest?
- Temple on Temple Mount
- Jesus wept - why did Jesus weep?
- The Temple--Its Ministry and Services: Chapter 1 By Alfred Edersheim
- What is the significance of the triumphal/triumphant entry?
- Discussion of the Golden Gate = Eastern Gate
- What is the significance of the Eastern Gate of Jerusalem?
- Was Jesus ever angry?
- How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Why did He cleanse the temple?
- What does it mean that the house of prayer had been turned into a den of thieves?
- Alfred Edersheim - The Cleansing of the Temple (based on John 2:13-15)
- How many times did Jesus cleanse the temple? Why did He cleanse the temple?
G. CAMPBELL MORGAN - Sermons
- The Gospel of Luke - 503 page Pdf (Another Source)
- The Crises of Christ - The Call for Christ = Man Fallen; The Birth, The Baptism, The Temptation, The Transfiguration, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection, The Ascension , Resultant-The Answer of Christ -Man Redeemed (This is same as Pdf above)
- Luke 19:10 The Ethic and Evangel of Jesus
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial.
- Borrow The Defender's Study Bible
- Luke 19:2 chief among the publicans
- Luke 19:10 to save
- Luke 19:12 to return
- Luke 19:13 pounds Occupy
- Luke 19:14 not have this man
- Luke 19:17 authority over ten cities
- Luke 19:28 ascending up to Jerusalem
- Luke 19:40 the stones
- Luke 19:42 this thy day
- Luke 19:44 even with the ground knewest not the time
- Luke 19:45 cast out
LEON MORRIS - Tyndale New Testament Commentary - borrow this resource
Matheson (Ligonier) - Christians should pick up and read anything they find by the late Leon Morris. For those who may not have the time to dig into a 2,100-page commentary and are looking for a great introductory-level commentary on Luke, Morris is the place to begin.
Cyril Barber - A clear, forthright presentation of the facts surrounding the authorship and date of this gospel, followed by almost 300 pages of exposition. A handy and helpful volume.
James Rosscup - Morris has written a good conservative commentary of some detail. It is lucid and not technical in nature.
Tim Challies - The inherent and deliberate limits of the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries means that this volume is relatively short (370 pages) and written at a popular level. This is the entry-level commentary for those who would like just one volume on Luke. Morris has written commentaries on many books of the Bible and they are uniformly sound even if they are rarely considered the top of the class.
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR - Living Water Commentary
NET BIBLE NOTES - somewhat technical but you can find some practical "nuggets" from time to time
JAMES NISBET'S - Church Pulpit Commentary
NIV STUDY BIBLE - notes are brief but helpful. This must be borrowed.
- Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - use the new edition if available.
- The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.
NKJV STUDY BIBLE - online no restriction for use - notes are brief but conservative and well-done
- Luke - for easiest copy/paste select theater view.
OUR DAILY BREAD - Devotionals, Good Sermon Illustrations
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:5
- Luke 19:5
- Luke 19:8
- Luke 19:8
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:11-27
- Luke 19:11-27
- Luke 19:11-27
- Luke 19:12-26
- Luke 19:13
- Luke 19:13
- Luke 19:29-40
- Luke 19:28-38
- Luke 19:28-38
- Luke 19:28-41
- Luke 19:28-44
- Luke 19:34
- Luke 19:38
- Luke 19:38
- Luke 19:40
- Luke 19:41
- Luke 19:37-44
- Luke 19:41-44
DAVID E OWEN
JOSEPH PARKER The People's Bible
EDWARD PAYSON
PASTOR LIFE - sermons
- Palm Sunday - Is Jesus Still weeping? Luke 19:41 O.S. Hawkins
PETER PETT - Commentary
JOHN PIPER - Sermons
- Luke 19:28-44 Palm Sunday Tears of Sovereign Mercy
- Luke 19:41-44 O, That You Knew the Terms of Peace!
ALFRED PLUMMER - International Critical Commentary - Detailed Comments Verse by Verse
Rosscup comments: This used to be often considered the best older commentary on the Greek. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D. D. Salmond - It is distinguished throughout by learning, sobriety of judgment, and sound exegesis. It is a weighty contribution to the interpretation of the third Gospel, and will take an honorable place in the series of which it forms a part.
J. H. Thayer - It is a valuable and welcome addition to our somewhat scanty stock of first-class commentaries on the third Gospel. By its scholarly thoroughness it well sustains the reputation which the International Series has already won.
Cyril Barber - A most exhaustive and helpful treatment of the Greek text.
E H PLUMPTRE, D.D. - New Testament Commentary for English Readers Edited by Charles J Ellicott, D.D.
MATTHEW POOLE - Commentary
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL - Commentary - Includes Germ Notes, Illustrations, Homilies
PREACHER'S OUTLINE AND SERMON BIBLE (POSB) - This resource can be very helpful. Must be borrowed and no copy/paste.
RAY PRITCHARD
PULPIT COMMENTARY
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - study notes
- Luke 19:2
- Luke 19:4
- Luke 19:8
- Luke 19:9
- Luke 19:10
- Luke 19:11
- Luke 19:12
- Luke 19:13
- Luke 19:14
- Luke 19:16–19
- Luke 19:20–21
- Luke 19:22–26
- Luke 19:28
- Luke 19:29
- Luke 19:30
- Luke 19:35–36
- Luke 19:37
- Luke 19:38
- Luke 19:39
- Luke 19:41–42
- Luke 19:43
- Luke 19:44
- Luke 19:45–46
- Luke 19:47–48
RON RITCHIE - Sermons
- Luke 18:35-19:10 The Faith To Begin a New Life
- Luke 19:11-27 How Involved are you in the Business of the Gospel of Christ
- Luke 19:28-44 That First Palm Sunday
- Luke 19:45-20:26 The Need for Cleansing
A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT
DON ROBINSON- sermons
J C RYLE - Commentary
ROB SALVATO - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-10 he Savior Who Seeks The Lost
- Luke 19:11-27 Jesus Has Need Of Donkeys
- Luke 19:28-58 The King Arrives - Praise Him!
JOHNNY SANDERS - verse by verse notes but notes are very brief
SERMONAUDIO - PDF's of sermons - Be aware there might be some variation in quality so be a Berean!
- Luke 19 Sermons in PDF - 391 sermons (10/5/22)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons
- All Simeon's Sermons on Luke on one Page
- Luke 19:9 The Conversion of Zaccheus
- Luke 19:10 The End For Which the Son of Man Came
- Luke 19:12, 13 The Pounds
- Luke 19:12, 14 The Rebellious Citizens
- Luke 19:26 Talents Lost, If Not Improved
- Luke 19:27 Christ's Enemies Warned
- Luke 19:37, 38 Our Lord's Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem
- Luke 19:40 Our Duty Towards the Lord Jesus Christ
- Luke 19:41, 42 Christ's Compassion to Lost Sinners
CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes
- Luke 19 Commentary
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:1-10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:10
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:28-42
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:28-44
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:28-44
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:28-44
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:35-44
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:41-44
- Sermon Notes for Luke 19:42
JAMES SMITH - HANDFULS OF PURPOSE GOSPEL OF LUKE
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- ZACCHAEUS. Luke 19:1-10.
- THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS. Luke 19:11-27.
- CHRIST WEEPING OVER JERUSALEM. Luke 19:28-48.
C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al
- Luke 19 - exposition
- Luke 19:40 - Devotional
- Luke 19:5 Effectual Calling
- Luke 19:5 Must He?
- Luke 19:5. Must He? - Sermon Notes
- Luke 19:6 The Honored Guest
- Luke 19:6 Jesus Joyfully Received
- Luke 19:7 The Sinner’s Savior
- Luke 19:10 Christ the Seeker and Saviour of the Lost
- Luke 19:10 The Errand of Mercy
- Luke 19:9 A Day to be Remembered
- Luke 19:10 The Mission of the Son of Man
- Luke 19:10 Saving the Lost
- Luke 19:10 Good News for the Lost
- Luke 19:12, 13 The Servants and the Pounds
- Luke 19:28 Our Glorious Leader
- Luke 19:37-40 Praise Your God, O Zion!
- Luke 19:41 Grace for Communion
- Luke 19:41 The Lamentations of Jesus,
RAY STEDMAN
JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons
- Luke 19:1-27. Friends and Enemies of the Kingdom
- Luke 19:28-48. The Triumphal Entry
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- The Gospel of the Kingdom: Zacchaeus, The Tax Collector - Luke 19:1-10
- Kingdom Parable on the Minas - Luke 19:11-27
- Jesus' Kingdom Ministry: Jerusalem - Luke 19:28-21:38
- Jesus' Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-44
- A Cleansing of the Temple - Luke 19:45-46
- Kingdom Lessons at the Temple - Luke 19:47-21:4
- The Temple area - Luke 19:47-48
GEOFF THOMAS - Sermons
- 19:1-10 The Conversion of Zacchaeus
- 19:11-27 Investing in the Kingdom
- 19:28-34 The Triumphal Entry
- 19:35-49 The Triumphal Entry [2]
- 19:41-44 Jesus Weeping Over Jerusalem’s Defiant Ignorance
- 19:45-48 The Cleansing of the Temple
DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative. (Audios are available but only pdf's are listed)
- Luke Message #91 Luke 19:1-10
- Luke Message #92 Luke 19:11-27
- Luke Message #93 Luke 19:28-40
- Luke Message #94 Luke 19:41-44
- Luke Message #95 Luke 19:45-48
TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals
JOHN TRAPP - Commentary
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT - Greek Word Studies
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
WARREN WIERSBE - Always worth checking for preaching/teaching points.
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
Cyril Barber - Together these volumes treat the gospel of Luke. Wiersbe, who is a pastor's pastor, outlines and expounds the text with exemplary skill. These books are ideal for individual or group Bible study.
Cyril Barber - This is a book (referring to Wiersbe's Expository Outlines) of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
- Be compassionate (Luke 1-13) - borrow
- Be courageous (Luke 14-24) - borrow
- With the Word - borrow - Excellent chapter summaries. Good ideas for preaching or teaching. - 428 ratings
- Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament - borrow - useful for preaching or teaching
- Windows on the parables - borrow
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW
WYCLIFFE BIBLE COMMENTARY - Merrill C Tenney authored the Gospel of Luke. Scripture in left column, comments in right column
James Rosscup - Tenney is limited in his space, but usually makes good use of it to explain verses so as to provide help. He is conservative and premillennial. Sometimes he is quite clear, other times one can only guess what he means when he is vague, as when he says that “the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Lk 21:29) are words complementary to Lk 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you” (p. 1063). Overall he offers a fairly good commentary for those wanting a brief study with considerable competence behind it.
- Luke Comments in the NT Wycliffe Bible commentary - no restrictions. Note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.
- Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962) - can be borrowed
SERMONS BY VERSE - Luke 19 - Older expositions