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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 24 The Greek New Testament
MIKE ANDRUS - sermons
CLINTON ARNOLD - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary
WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary
ALBERT BARNES- Commentary
BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights
- Luke 24 Notes
- Luke:23:44-24:12 The Gospel- Death, Burial, Resurrection
- Luke:24:13-27 A Walk to Remember
- Luke:24:28-35 From Mourners to Missionaries
- Luke:24:36-53 Now You See Him, Now You Don't
CHRIS BENFIELD
JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary
- Luke 24 Gnomon
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
BRIAN BILL
- Luke 24:13-36 Seeking the Savior
- Luke 24:38 (et al) Dismantling Our Doubt
- Luke 24:50-53 Focusing on the Future
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.
- The Resurrection Discovered Luke 24:1-12
- The Emmaus Dialogue Luke 24:13-35
- Jesus' Commission, Promise and Ascension Luke 24:36-53
JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons
HORATIUS BONAR
GENE BROOKS - Sermons
- Luke 24:1-12 - Jesus' Resurrection
- Luke 24:1-12 - An Unexpected Ending
- Luke 24:13-35 - The Road to Emmaus
- Luke 24:36-53 - Jesus Appears to His Disciples
A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament
- Luke 24
- A B Bruce's classic Training of the Twelve
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 24 - Has all of the following in easier to read format
SEPTIMUS BUSS (1906) - 137 page book
- The Trial of Jesus - Excellent resource
THE TRIAL OF JESUS ARRANGED CONSECUTIVELY FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS - Septimus Buss
INTRODUCTION (note that part of introduction was not copied and thus is missing)
CHAPTER
I. REASONS FOR OPPOSITION TO JESUS
II. ORDER FOR ARREST AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES (The Oral Law)
III. ATTEMPTS ON THE LIFE OF JESUS
IV. THE FOUR MEETINGS OF SANHEDRISTSAPPREHENSION
V. THE FIRST MEETING OF THE SANHEDRIN
VI. THE SECOND MEETING ON WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER (Judas offers to betray)
VII. THE ARREST IN GETHSEMANE
VIII. ATTEMPTS AT RESCUETHE JEWISH TRIAL
IX. THE EXAMINATION BEFORE ANNAS
X. THE MISHNA
XI. EXTRACTS FROM THE MISHNA
XII. BEFORE CAIAPHAS AND THE SANHEDRIN
XIII. IMPORTANCE OF WITNESSES
XIV. MANY FALSE WITNESSES
XV. SECOND STAGE BEFORE CAIAPHAS—TWO WITNESSES
XVI. YE ARE ALL WITNESSES (The Tetragrammaton)
XVII. MEETING AT DAYBREAKXVIII. THE SUPREMACY OF ROME
XIX. ACCUSATIO, OR NOMINIS RECEPTIO
XX. INTERROGATIO
XXI. EXCUSATIO, OR APOLOGIA
XXII. SENTENCE OF ACQUITTAL, OR ABSOLUTIO
XXIII. REMISSION TO HEROD
XXIV. AFTER PROCEEDINGS
XXV. SUMMARY
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 SERMON NOTES
- Luke 24:1-12 A Morning Like No Other
- Luke 24:1-12; 36-48 Oh, What A Morning
- Luke 24:44-53 Tarry Until
RICH CATHERS - sermons
CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY
OSWALD CHAMBERS
- Luke 24:21 The Discipline of Dejection
- Luke 24:32 The Burning Heart
- Luke 24:26 His Resurrection Destiny
- Luke 24:49 The Life that Lives
- Luke 24:51 His Ascension and Our Union
ADAM CLARKE - Commentary
STEVEN COLE - Sermons
- Luke 24:1-12 The Foundation for Our Faith
- Luke 24:13-35 Disappointment and Hope
- Luke 24:36-43 Too Good to be True, But True!
- Luke 24:44-49 Our Mission and How to Fulfill It
- Luke 24:50-53 Why the Disciples Rejoiced at Jesus’ Ascension
THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes
HENRY COWLES
W A CRISWELL - Sermons
- Luke 24:25-45 Christ and the Prophets
- Luke 24:25 The Witness of Christ to the Word
- Luke 24:27 The Witness of Christ to the Word
- Luke 24:36-43 Joy Abounding
- Luke 24:36-43 The Christ of the Common Road
- Luke 24:32 The Burning Heart
- Luke 24:46-51 Blessings Abounding
- Luke 24:44-53 The Remission of Sins
- Luke 24:46-53 Wearing God's Clothing
- Luke 24:38-45 Services of Prayer and Remembrance: Crucifixion
- Luke 24:36-42 Great Fact of the Gospel: Jesus Is Alive
- Luke 24:44 Jesus and His Bible
- Luke 24:47 The Remission of Sins
- Luke 24:49 Prayer and Practicality
- Luke 24:25-27 Why I Became a Premillennialist
- Luke 24:36-45 The Christ of the Common Road
RON DANIEL
BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons
- Luke 23:40-24:35 Dealing with the Death of Jesus
- Luke 23:54-24:35 "From Heartbreak to Heartburn"
- Luke 24:36-53 From Invisibility to Invincibility
- Luke 24:31 The Ascension
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
- Luke 24:1-12 Perplexed, Frightened, Incredulous Marveling!
- Luke 24:1-10 Why Celebrate Easter?
- Luke 24:1-12 His Resurrection and Mine
- Luke 24:13-35 Did Not Our Hearts Burn within Us?
- Luke 24:13-27 Seven Miles with Jesus
- Luke 24:13-53 Burning Hearts, Open Minds
- Luke 24:13-35 Scandalous Grace: The Road to Emmaus
- Luke 24:36-53 I Believe in the Living Christ
- Luke 24:36-47 Reading the Bible Differently
- Luke 24:36-49 Jesus Stood Among Them
- Luke 24:45-48 Resurrection and Mission
- Luke 24:50-53 Carried Up into Heaven
ALFRED EDERSHEIM from The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah
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.
- Luke 24
- Gospel of Luke - allows copy and paste
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 24:1-2 Comfort Found at the Tomb
- Luke 24:13-35 The Message of Holy Scripture
- Luke 24:44-45 Christ in the Psalms
GEORGE FULLER
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)
BRUCE GOETTSCHE - SERMONS ON LUKE
- The Impact of the Resurrection - Luke 24:1-12
- The Best Kind of Heartburn - Luke 24:13-35
- A Very Pleasant Surprise - Luke 24:36-49
- The Next Chapter - Luke 24:50-53
GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons
GOTQUESTIONS
- Luke 24 What happened on the road to Emmaus?
- Who was Cleopas in the Bible?
- What happened on the road to Emmaus?
- Why didn’t the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
- What is the Hallucination Theory?
- Why should I believe in Christ’s resurrection?
- What is the harmony of the Gospels?
L M GRANT - Commentary
DAVE GUZIK - Commentary
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
DAVID HOLWICK
- Luke 24:1-8 Early In The Morning
- Luke 24:1-11 Can You Believe It?
- Luke 24:1-11 Easter Isn't Obvious
- Luke 24:9-16 Worshiping Weirdness?
- Luke 24:13-32 From Brokenness To Exuberance
- Luke 24:13-33 Not What You Would Expect
- Luke 24:13-33 Beyond Expectations
- Luke 24:13-35 Defeat the Denial
- Luke 24:44-47 How Jesus Viewed the Bible
HOMILETICS
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.
- Good News! Christ Jesus Is Alive! Luke 23:55 – 24:17
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.
KJV STUDY BIBLE
- The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
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
- Borrow 278 page book - The Murder of Jesus : A Study of How Jesus Died
- Luke 24:1-12 Empty Tomb with an Angelic Explanation
- Luke 24:1-12 Witnessing Women and Doubting Disciples
- Luke 24:13-32 Christ: The Living Expositor, Part 1
- Luke 24:13-32 Christ: The Living Expositor, Part 2
- Luke 24:33-43 The Living Christ Dispels All Doubt
- Luke 24:44–49 The Great Commission: Proclaiming Forgiveness to the World, Part 1
- Luke 24:44–49 The Great Commission: Proclaiming Forgiveness to the World, Part 2
- Luke 24:50-53 The Significance of the Ascension
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 24:1–12 The First Easter Sunrise
- Luke 24:5–6 The Living Dead
- Luke 24:13–32 The Risen Lord’s Self-revelation to Wavering Disciples
- Luke 24:28–29 Detaining Christ
- Luke 24:30–31 The Meal at Emmaus
- Luke 24:34 Peter Alone with Jesus
- Luke 24:36–53 The Triumphant End
- Luke 24:48–49 Christ’s Witnesses
- Luke 24:50–51 The Ascension
BRYN MACPHAIL
DONNIE MARTIN
JOSH MCDOWELL - highly recommended if you have skeptical friends.
- More Than a Carpenter
- More Than a Carpenter - another source with index (there are 66 occurrences of resurrection in this small book)
1 What Makes Jesus so Different?
4 Are the Biblical Records Reliable?
6 What Good Is a Dead Messiah?
7 Did You Hear What Happened to Saul?
8 Can You Keep a Good Man Down?
9 Will the Real Messiah Please Stand Up?
J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments
F B MEYER - Devotional
HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek
J R MILLER - Devotional Hours
- Luke 24:1-12 The Resurrection of Jesus
- Luke 24:13-35 The Walk to Emmaus
- Luke 24:36-53 Jesus Ascends into Heaven
J MIKE MINNIX
G. CAMPBELL MORGAN - Sermons
- The Gospel of Luke - 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 24:32 The Burning of Heart
- Luke 24:50 Led Out- Led In
ROB MORGAN
FRANK MORISON
HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial.
- Borrow The Defender's Study Bible
- Luke 24:4 two men
- Luke 24:13 furlongs
- Luke 24:18 Cleopas
- Luke 24:25 believe all
- Luke 24:26 enter in to his glory
- Luke 24:27 beginning at Moses concerning himself
- Luke 24:30 blessed it, and brake
- Luke 24:32 our heart burn opened to us
- Luke 24:39 my feet flesh and bones
- Luke 24:43 did eat before them
- Luke 24:44 must be fulfilled the psalms
- Luke 24:45 their understanding
- Luke 24:47 repentance and remission of sins
- Luke 24:49 promise of my Father
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 - by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007)
- Online no restriction for use - notes are brief but conservative and well-done 917 ratings
- Luke - for easiest copy/paste select theater view.
OUR DAILY BREAD
- Luke 24:1-2
- Luke 24:1-12
- Luke 24:1-12
- Luke 24:1-12
- Luke 24:10-16,36-43
- Luke 24:13-34
- Luke 24:13-35
- Luke 24:13-35
- Luke 24:28-48
- Luke 24:36-45
- Luke 24:44-53
- Luke 24:44-53
- Luke 24:45
- Luke 24:46
- Luke 24:50-53
JOSEPH PARKER The People's Bible
PASTOR LIFE
- The Road Emmaus Luke 24:13-36 Mark Adams
- Death Where is Thy Sting Luke 24:1-9 J. Robert White
- Remembering The Resurrection Luke 24:1-9 Donnie L. Martin
- The Necessity of the Cross Luke 24:26 Paul E. Brown
- Coming To Know Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Calvin Wittman
PETER PETT - Commentary
JOHN PIPER
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 24
- Luke 24:1
- Luke 24:2
- Luke 24:2–3
- Luke 24:9
- Luke 24:10
- Luke 24:11
- Luke 24:13
- Luke 24:16
- Luke 24:18
- Luke 24:20
- Luke 24:21
- Luke 24:26
- Luke 24:27
- Luke 24:30
- Luke 24:31
- Luke 24:34
- Luke 24:36
- Luke 24:39
- Luke 24:42
- Luke 24:45
- Luke 24:48
- Luke 24:49
- Luke 24:50
- Luke 24:51
- Luke 24:52
- Luke 24:53
RON RITCHIE - Sermons
- Luke 24:13-35 Hope on the Road of Despair
- Luke 24:36-43 Have You Every Doubted Jesus Arose From the Dead?
- Luke 24:44-49 What Is Our Commission and Message to the World?
A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT
DON ROBINSON
- Luke 24:1-12 The Message of the Empty Tomb
- Luke 24:44-49 The Great Commission, the Message
- Luke 24:47 Unconditional Forgiveness
J C RYLE - Commentary
ROB SALVATO - Sermons
- Luke 24:13-35 Burning Hearts
- Luke 24:1-35 He Is Risen
- Luke 24:36-53 Why Are You Troubled?
- Luke 24:49-53 The Promise Of The Father
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 24 Sermons in PDF - 674 sermons (10/22/22)
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons
- All Simeon's Sermons on Luke on one Page
- Luke 24:26 The Necessity of Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation
- Luke 24:32 Blessedness of Communion with Christ
- Luke 24:33, 34 Christ's Resurrection
- Luke 24:46, 47 The Gospel to Be First Preached at Jerusalem
- Luke 24:50-53 The Ascension of Christ
CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes
- Luke 24 Commentary
- Sermon Notes for Luke 24:13-32
- Sermon Notes for Luke 24:32
- Sermon Notes for Luke 24:32
- Sermon Notes for Luke 24:32
- Sermon Notes for Luke 24:32
JAMES SMITH- HANDFULS OF PURPOSE
- Click here for the following discussion
- RESURRECTION WONDERS. Luke 24:1-27.
R C SPROUL
- Luke 24:13-15 The Master Teacher
- Luke 24:13–35 The Road to Emmaus
- Luke 24:13-34 The Christ of the Prophets
- Luke 24:36–49 Authority and Canon
- Luke 24:36–49 A Canon of Books
C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al
- Luke 24 - exposition
- Luke 24:5 A Timely Expostulation
- Luke 24:5,6 “The Lord Is Risen, Indeed”
- Luke 24:16 Jesus Near But Unrecognized
- Luke 24:25 Folly of Unbelief
- Luke 24:28, 29 The Blessed Guest Detained
- Luke 24:31 Eyes Opened
- Luke 24:36-44 First Appearance of the Risen Lord to the Eleven
- Luke 24:36 Peace Be Unto You
- Luke 24:36-44 The First Appearance of the Risen Lord to the Eleven
- Luke 24:36. A Divine Visitation - Sermon Notes - scroll down
- Luke 24:38 Christ the Cure for Troubled Hearts
- Luke 24:40 The Wounds of Jesus
- Luke 24:41 Too Good to Be True—A Paradox
- Luke 24:41-45 Joy Hindering Faith
- Luke 24:47 Beginning at Jerusalem
- Luke 24:47 Christ's First and Last Subject
- Luke 24:47 Repentance and Remission
- Luke 24:50-53 Our Lord’s Posture in Ascension
- Luke 24:50. Our Lord's Attitude in Ascension - Sermon Notes - Scroll Down
- Luke 24:16 - Devotional
- Luke 24:21 - Devotional
- Luke 24:27 - Devotional
- Luke 24:30 - Devotional
- Luke 24:33 - Devotional
- Luke 24:38 - Devotional
- Luke 24:45 - Devotional
JAMES STALKER - different book for the following resource
JAMES STALKER - 356 page book (1894)
THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST: A DEVOTIONAL HISTORY OF OUR LORD'S PASSION
CONTENTS - Click chapter number to go directly to that chapter
1. THE ARREST
Matt. 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; Luke 22:47–53; John 18:1–11.
2. THE ECCLESIASTICAL TRIAL
Matt. 26:57–68; Mark 14:51–65; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–14, 19–24.
3. THE GREAT DENIAL
Matt. 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–7.
4. THE CIVIL TRIAL
Matt. 27:11; Mark 15:2; Luke 23:2–4; John 18:28–38.
5. JESUS AND HEROD
Luke 23:5–12.
6. BACK TO PILATE
Matt. 27:15–23; Mark 15:6–14; Luke 23:13–25; John 18:39, 40.
7. THE CROWN OF THORNS
Matt. 27:26–30; Mark 15:15–20; Luke 23:25; John 19:1–5.
8. THE SHIPWRECK OF PILATE
Matt. 27:24, 25; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:25; John 19:5–16.
9. JUDAS ISCARIOT
Matt. 27:3–10; Acts 1:18, 19.
10. VIA DOLOROSA
Matt. 27:31–3; Mark 15:20, 21; Luke 23:26; John 19:16, 17.
11. THE DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM
Luke 23:27–31.
12. CALVARY
Matt. 27:33–8; Mark 15:27, 28; Luke 23:32, 33; John 19:18–22.
13. THE GROUPS ROUND THE CROSS
Matt. 27:39–44, 55, 56; Mark 15:29–32; Luke 23:35–7, 49; John 19:23–5.
14. THE FIRST WORD FROM THE CROSS
Luke 23:34.
15. THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS
Luke 23:39–43.
16. THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS
John 19:25–27.
17. THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS
Matt. 27:46–9; Mark 15:34–6.
18. THE FIFTH WORD FROM THE CROSS
John 19:28.
19. THE SIXTH WORD FROM THE CROSS
John 19:30.
20. THE SEVENTH WORD FROM THE CROSS
Luke 23:46.
21. THE SIGNS
Matt. 27:50–4; Mark 15:38, 39; Luke 23:44, 45, 47.
22. THE DEAD CHRIST
John 19:31–7.
23. THE BURIAL
Matt. 27:57–61; Mark 15:42–7; Luke 23:50–6; John 19:38–42.
CHARLES STANLEY
ALAN STEWART
LEE STROBEL
- The Case For Christ - full movie free
- The Case for Christ - borrow book
- The Case for Christ - audio version of the book
- The Case for Christ - a related documentary
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES
- Resurrection Appearances - Luke 24
- Jesus' Resurrection - Luke 24:1-12
- Jesus' Walk to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35
- Jesus' Appearance Before His Disciples - Luke 24:36-49
- Jesus' Ascension - Luke 24:50-53
GEOFF THOMAS
- 24:49 The Holy Spirit: The Promise of the Father
- 24:1-8 Why do you look for the Living Among the Dead?
- 24:6-12 The Resurrection and Initial Bewilderment
- 24:13-23 The Crestfallen Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
- 24:25-31 The Road to Recovery
- 24:32-35 Burning Hearts and Joyful Voices
- 24:36-43 The Risen Lord Speaking Peace in the Midst of His People
- 24:44-45 Opening the Scriptures and Opening the Understanding
- 24:46-48 The Great Gospel Outlined, and the Disciples Commissioned
- 24:50-53 The Ascension (1)
- 24:50-53 The Ascension (2)
- 24:50-53 The Ascension (3)
- 24:52-53 The Gospel of Luke Concluded
DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative. (Audios are available but only pdf's are listed)
- Luke Message #124 Luke 23:54-24:11
- Luke Message #125 Luke 24:11-35
- Luke Message #126 Luke 24:36-43
- Luke Message #127 Luke 24:44-48
- Luke Message #128 Luke 24:49-53
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.
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
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