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Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
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Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
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!"
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,
Luke by Bock, Darrell L - IVP NT Commentary Series 428 pages 16 ratings
James Rosscup - One meets with a far shorter work than the 2-vol. effort. Bock says (12) that the larger work has focused on accuracy and rationale for views, this one on relevancy and relational matters of faith. Evangelical comments run quickly to their points, yet the generality causes skipping some key details (cf. on Anna, 2:36–38), or seem to argue around a more likely view with unconvincing reasoning (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 Matt. 5–7 (119). 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 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 an author lacks space to deal with every important matter, whether in a short or massive attempt. For a work with much application, cf. Darrell Bock, Luke (NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, 640 pp.).
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.
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.
Exposition of the Gospel According to Luke - William Hendriksen (1142 pages)
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
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 by MacArthur, John - Not his full commentary.
A tale of two sons : the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder by MacArthur, John
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. 2
Luke by McGee, J. Vernon
The Gospel according to Luke by Morgan, G. Campbell
The Gospel according to St. Luke : an introduction and commentary by Morris, Leon,
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.
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
Be Compassionate (Luke 1-13) by Wiersbe, Warren W - or see online Wiersbe Bible Commentary
James Rosscup - 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.
Be Courageous (Luke 14-24) by Wiersbe, Warren
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.
The Bible exposition Commentary by Wiersbe, Warren W - All NT books in one source. Excellent. Or here This is the same material as in the two volumes of Luke in the listings directly above.
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.
Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren
Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig
STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS
NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne; 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative.
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
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary.
The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT.
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 45 ratings
The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 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."
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages - This resource is always worth checking. Comments are not in depth but conservative and often very practical.
Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "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."
Life application study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings
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 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.
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.)
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings - Excellent chapter summaries. Good ideas for preaching teaching.
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W - Succinct summaries which almost always have good ideas to supplement your teaching or preaching.
Cyril Barber - This is a book 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.
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)
NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
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 4 The New Testament for English Readers
- Luke 4 Commentary The Greek New Testament
CLINTON ARNOLD - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary
ALBERT BARNES- Commentary
BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights
CHRIS BENFIELD - Sermons
JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
HORATIUS BONAR
BRIAN BILL - Sermons
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
DARRELL L BOCK - IVP Commentary
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)
JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons
GENE BROOKS - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 - Jesus' Temptation
- Luke 4:14-30 - Jesus Rejected
- Luke 4:16-37 - A Tale of Two Synagogues
- Luke 4:31-44 - Jesus' Authority
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 4 - Has all of the following in easier to read format
JOHN CALVIN
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY- FARRAR, F W
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
RICH CATHERS - sermons with frequent illustrations
- Luke 4:1-13
- Luke 4:14-21
- Luke 4:22-30
- Luke 4:31-44
- Luke 4:1-4
- Luke 4:5-8
- Luke 4:9-13
- Luke 4:14-30
- Luke 4:31-44
CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY
ADAM CLARKE - Commentary
STEVEN COLE - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus
- Luke 4:14-30 Why Religious People Reject Christ
- Luke 4:31-44 Jesus—Lord Over All
THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes
W A CRISWELL - Sermons
RON DANIEL- Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 Resisting Temptation; The Word Used Against You
- Luke 4:14-30 In The Power Of The Spirit; The Widow In Zarephath And Naaman
- Luke 4:31-5:11 Teaching With Authority; Demons And Christians
BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus Part I
- Luke 4:5-8 The Temptation of Jesus Part II
- Luke 4:9-13 The Temptation of Jesus Part III
- Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus Part IV
- Luke 4:14-30 On Prophets and Popularity
- Luke 4:31-44 Deity Confronts the Demons
Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (borrow a copy - go to page 317 for 8 page article).
Herodian Dynasty Introduction -The Herodian family ruled over the Palestinian area from 40 B.C. until around A.D. 100. In order to understand the political and social setting of Jesus’ ministry, it is important to understand the story of the Herods up through the first four decades of the first century A.D.
1. Herod the Great (47–4 B.C.)
2. Archelaus (4 B.C.–A.D. 6)
3. Philip the Tetrarch (4 B.C.–A.D. 34)
4. Herod Antipas (4 B.C.–A.D. 39)
5. The Herodians
JOHN DUMMELOW - COMMENTARY
DAN DUNCAN - Sermons
J LIGON DUNCAN - Sermons
- Tempted, Tried and Never Failing Luke 4:1-13
- An Unwelcome Prophet Luke 4:14-30
- A Preacher with Power Luke 4:31-44
EASY ENGLISH - Commentary
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.
EXPLORE THE BIBLE
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 SERMON OUTLINES
- Luke - 27 files
- Luke-series - 201 files
- Discovering Christ in the Gospel of Luke - Volume 1 - 613 pages
- Discovering Christ in the Gospel of Luke - Volume 2 - 617 pages
JAMES FREEMAN - New Manners and Customs
- Public Scripture Reading - Luke 4:16 - scroll to page 1010
- Books of Prophecy - Lk 4:17 - scroll to page 1011
- the Chazan - Posture of Teachers - Luke 4:20 - scroll to page 1012
- Night Fishing - Luke 5:5 - scroll to page 1013
A C GAEBELEIN Annotated Bible
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)
GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons
GOTQUESTIONS
- Luke 4:23 What is the meaning of “Physician, heal thyself”?
- Could Jesus have sinned (peccability or impeccability)?
- What is the meaning of “Physician, heal thyself” in Luke 4:23
- Gospel of Luke - Bible Survey
- What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations
- Why did Jesus fast?
- How to fast—what does the Bible say?
- What are the different types of fasting?
- What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air
- What does it mean to have a wilderness experience
- Why did Satan think he could defeat God?
- Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today
- What does the Bible say about demonic oppression?
- Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
- What are some of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible
- What is the power of the Holy Spirit?
- In what ways was Moses like Jesus?
L M GRANT - Commentary
DAVE GUZIK - Commentary
DANNY HALL - Sermons
ROBERT HAWKER - Poor Man's Commentary
MATTHEW HENRY - Commentary
DANIEL HILL - 348 PAGE MODERN EVANGELICAL COMMENTARY
F B HOLE - Commentary
HOLMAN PUBLISHING - well done, conservative study Bible notes
DAVID HOLWICK - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 Jesus and the Dark Force of Evil
- Luke 4:14-21 Spiritual Healing
- Luke 4:14-21 Good News for the Poor
- Luke 4:14-21 Heaven on Earth
- Luke 4:14-21 Mending a Broken World
- Luke 4:16-26 Worship in Jesus' Day
- Luke 4:18-19 What Is Ours in Christ - Freedom
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.
- Overcoming Temptation Luke 4:1-13
- Homecoming at Jesus' Church Job Description of Messiah Luke 4:14-30
- The Great Physician Is In Luke 4:31-44
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.
FRANKLIN L KIRKSEY- Sermons
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 - These are practical notes which help you apply the text.
JOHN LIGHTFOOT - Commentary
JOHN MACARTHUR- verse by verse - probably the best expositor in the last 100 years but very literal and conservative
- Luke : the savior of the world by MacArthur, John - Not his full commentary. - Borrow
- The MacArthur Study Bible - Borrow
- Luke 4:1-2 The Invincibility of the Messiah
- Luke 4:3-8 The Temptation of the Messiah, Part 1
- Luke 4:9-13 The Temptation of the Messiah, Part 2
- Luke 4:14-15 From the Wilderness to Galilee: Jesus' Judean Ministry
- Luke 4:16-21 Jesus' Return to Nazareth: Ministry in the Synagogue
- Luke 4:16-21 Jesus' Return to Nazareth: Preaching in the Synagogue
- Luke 4:16-21 Jesus' Return to Nazareth: Rejection by the People
- Luke 4:22-30 Jesus' Return to Nazareth: Rejection by the People
- Luke 4:31-34 Jesus' Authority over Demons, Part 1
- Luke 4:31-34 Jesus' Authority over Demons, Part 2
- Luke 4:31-37 Jesus' Authority over Demons, Part 3
- Luke 4:38-44 Jesus: The Divine Deliverer, Part 1
- Luke 4:38-44 Jesus: The Divine Deliverer, Part 2
- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON LUKE
- Luke 4 The Healings of Jesus
ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermons with a devotional bent
- THE TEMPTATION (Luke 4:1-13)
- PREACHING AT NAZARETH (Luke 4:21)
- A SABBATH IN CAPERNAUM (Luke 4:33-44)
BRYN MACPHAIL - Sermons
J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments
F B MEYER - Devotional
HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek
J R MILLER - Devotionals
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)
ROB MORGAN - Sermon. Frequent illustration.
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial.
- Luke 4:4 every word of God
- Luke 4:5 taking him up moment of time
- Luke 4:16 as his custom was
- Luke 4:18 upon me
- Luke 4:19 preach the acceptable year
- Luke 4:24 his own country
- Luke 4:26 was a widow
- Luke 4:27 Naaman the Syrian
- Luke 4:30 passing through the midst
- Luke 4:32 with power
- Luke 4:34 the Holy One
- Luke 4:41 not to speak
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
OUR DAILY BREAD - Devotionals, Good Sermon Illustrations
DAVID E OWEN - Sermon
JOSEPH PARKER
PASTOR LIFE - Sermons
- Jesus, My All In All Luke 4:14-21 John Bisagno
- Jesus' Homecoming Luke 4:14-30 William R. Shively
PETER PETT - Commentary
JOHN PIPER - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-14 Christ in Combat: Defense By the Spirit
- Luke 4:16-21 Christ in Combat: Offense By the Spirit
- Luke 4:16-30 Jesus Is the End of Ethnocentrism Racial Harmony Sunday
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
RAY PRITCHARD - Sermons that are very practical with good exposition
- Luke 4:1-14 Led by the Spirit into the Wilderness
- Luke 5:1-11 Christ Speaks to the Problem of Limited Vision
- Luke 5:1-11 How God’s Will Can Mess Up Your Life in a Good Way
- Luke 5:17-26 Who Is This Man?
PULPIT COMMENTARY
A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - study notes
- Luke 4:1
- Luke 4:3–13
- Luke 4:5–8
- Luke 4:9
- Luke 4:14
- Luke 4:16–20
- Luke 4:21–27
- Luke 4:32
- Luke 4:33
- Luke 4:33–35
- Luke 4:34
- Luke 4:38–39
- Luke 4:41
- Luke 4:43
RON RITCHIE - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 The Secret to Resisting Temptation
- Luke 4:14-30 How Should We Respond to Open Doors, Closed Hearts?
- Luke 4:16-21 Jesus: Born to Serve
- Luke 4:31-44 How Should We Respond to a Sick Society?
J C RYLE - Commentary
ROB SALVATO - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation Of Jesus
- Luke 4:14-30 The Ministry Of The Messiah
- Luke 4:31-44 Oh, What A Day!
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 4 Sermons in PDF -358 sermons (7/22)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons
- All Simeon's Sermons on Luke on one Page
- Luke 4:21, 22 Our Lord's First Sermon at Nazareth
- Luke 4:23 Physician, Heal Thyself
- Luke 4:28-30 Christ Escapes from His Blood-Thirsty Persecutors
- Luke 4:33, 34 An Unclean Spirit Cast Out
- Luke 4:38, 39 Peter's Wife's Mother Cured
CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes
- Luke 4 Commentary
- Sermon Notes for Luke 4:1-14
- Sermon Notes for Luke 4:1-13
- Sermon Notes for Luke 4:1
JAMES SMITH - HANDFULS OF PURPOSE GOSPEL OF LUKE
- Click here for the following discussions
- THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Luke 4:1-13.
- A POWERFUL SERMON. Luke 4:14-30.
- A SCENE IN A SYNAGOGUE. Luke 4:33-37.
R C SPROUL - DEVOTIONALS GOSPEL OF LUKE
C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al
- Luke - exposition
- Luke 4:13, Mt 4:11 Satan Departing, Angels Ministering
- Luke 4:27 The Rule of Grace
- Luke 4:28-30 Nazareth Or Jesus Rejected by His Friends
- Luke 4:38-39 Fever and Its Cure
- Luke 4:39 The Ministry of Gratitude
JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons
- Luke 4:1-13. The Wilderness Temptations
- Luke 4:16-30. The Announcement at Nazareth
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Led by the Spirit in the desert - Luke 4:1
- Tempted 40 days - Luke 4:2-13
- It is written - Luke 4:3-4
- It is written - Luke 4:5-8
- As it says - Luke 4:9-13
- Jesus' Kingdom Ministry in Galilee - Luke 4:14-9:50
- Gospel Ministry: Nazareth - Luke 4:14-30
- Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit - Luke 4:14-15
- Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing - Luke 4:16-21
- Rejection in Nazareth - Luke 4:22-30
- The Kingdom Has Come: Teaching and Miracles - Luke 4:31-6:11
- Jesus drives out an evil spirit - Luke 4:31-37
- Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law - Luke 4:38-44
GEOFF THOMAS - Sermons
- 4:1&2 The Lord Jesus was tempted by the Devil
- 4:1&2 The Lord Jesus was tempted by the Devil 2
- 4:1&2 The temptations of Christ in the desert
- 4:14-21 Christ anointed to preach the good news to the poor
- 4:22-30 Getting furious with Jesus
- 4:31-37 Christ’s authority over evil spirits
- 4:37-41 The healing Saviour
- 4:42-44 The Praying Jesus Preaching the Good News of God’s Kingdom
DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative.
TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals
JOHN TRAPP - Commentary
BOB UTLEY
MARVIN VINCENT - Greek Word Studies
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.
- Wiersbe Bible Commentary - scroll to page 143
- Bible exposition commentary Or here - borrow
- Be compassionate (Luke 1-13) - borrow
- Be courageous (Luke 14-24) - borrow
OCTAVIUS WINSLOW - Devotionals
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 - note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.
SERMONS BY VERSE - Older messages