Luke
Empowered Living Through Holistic Redemption
Will be published approx. on 27. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-310-12930-1 (ISBN)
Description
Unleashing God's Kingdom
"Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity!"-Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacher
Every paragraph in Luke's gospel is about Jesus. Luke showcases Jesus' character by recounting all the significant events of his life, recalling his major teachings, and recommending his character as the truest way to live. The Jesus in Luke's biography doesn't wait for these events to happen to him, instead Jesus powerfully moves and unleashes the kingdom of God, proclaiming-and demonstrating-holistic redemption. This redemption cannot be reduced to ethics, morality, or even what we call social justice. Its foundation is a Person, and in that Person holistic redemption explodes into living realities. Those who follow this Person suddenly realize they are on mission with Jesus, as Luke tells his great story.
In this deep dive into the person of Jesus, Scot McKnight shows that the Christian movement today, just as it was in Jesus' time, is empowered by the Spirit of God. Explaining the links between the Bible's world and ours, McKnight explores the enduring relevance of the Gospel of Luke for today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
"Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity!"-Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacher
Every paragraph in Luke's gospel is about Jesus. Luke showcases Jesus' character by recounting all the significant events of his life, recalling his major teachings, and recommending his character as the truest way to live. The Jesus in Luke's biography doesn't wait for these events to happen to him, instead Jesus powerfully moves and unleashes the kingdom of God, proclaiming-and demonstrating-holistic redemption. This redemption cannot be reduced to ethics, morality, or even what we call social justice. Its foundation is a Person, and in that Person holistic redemption explodes into living realities. Those who follow this Person suddenly realize they are on mission with Jesus, as Luke tells his great story.
In this deep dive into the person of Jesus, Scot McKnight shows that the Christian movement today, just as it was in Jesus' time, is empowered by the Spirit of God. Explaining the links between the Bible's world and ours, McKnight explores the enduring relevance of the Gospel of Luke for today.
In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series, widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight combines interpretive insights with pastoral wisdom for all the books of the New Testament. Each volume provides:
Original Meaning. Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage.
Fresh Interpretation. Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus.
Practical Application. Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage.
Reviews / Votes
'In a day where there is more confusion and less understanding of the Bible, the Everyday Bible Study Series is like you have a scholar in your pocket able to pull out and give us very practical understanding in everyday non-technical but super insightful. I am using these in every study I am doing for our church now and can't express how much I appreciate Scot's lifetime of wisdom he gives us in this series.' * <strong>-Dan Kimball, author of How (Not) to Read the Bible, on staff at Vintage Faith Church, and VP of Western Seminary.</strong> * 'My favorite geniuses are the type that can communicate complicated ideas to Average Joe's like me. Scot McKnight's 'Everyday Bible Study' series is an elite example of this rare skillset. His short commentaries and Bible studies are robust enough to furnish content for a 40-minute sermon. Meanwhile, the excellent questions at the end of each passage challenge readers to figure out their response. His writings engage mind, heart, and body. This series is a gift to both preachers and congregants!' * <strong>-Matt Smallbone, Lead Pastor, Church of the City.</strong> * 'My former professor is a gift to the Body of Christ! Scot has the unique ability to make New Testament scholarship accessible, compelling, and beautiful. The New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series will enflame your affections for Jesus and increase your desire to read the Bible.' * <strong>-Dr. Derwin L. Gray, founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church.</strong> * 'Scot McKnight is one of my absolute favorite New Testament scholars and his Everyday Bible Study series is akin to Einstein creating a user-friendly version of the Theory of Relativity! Because God has given Scot the incredible gift of putting the proverbial 'cookies' of profound, biblical theology on a lower shelf - without diminishing the divine truisms - in a way that everyone can comprehend, wrestle with, and lean more fully into Jesus as a result. His writing style is engaging, his wisdom is revelatory, and his content consistently increases my affection for this redemptive love story we call the Bible. Dr. McKnight is pretty much a national treasure for Word nerds like me!' * <strong>-Lisa Harper, award-winning author and Bible teacher.</strong> * 'What a gift Dr. McKnight is to the Church! He's long been one of my favorite New Testament scholars because he helps Bible readers see the glory of Christ in everything he writes. The Everyday Bible Study series is no exception; you'll hear his pastor's heart on every page. The carefully researched commentary, insightful study questions, and recommended reading make these Bible studies accessible and deep. The entire series is excellent.' * <strong>-Kat Armstrong, author of the Storyline Bible Study series and host of the Holy Curiosity podcast.</strong> *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-12930-1 (9780310129301)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Scot McKnight (PhD, Nottingham) has been a Professor of New Testament for more than four decades. He is the author of more than ninety books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as The King Jesus Gospel, A Fellowship of Differents, One.Life, The Blue Parakeet, Revelation for the Rest of Us, and Kingdom Conspiracy.