Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 2

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 2


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Luke 2

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Birth of Jesus Christ Born of Mary The Birth of Jesus The Birth of Jesus The Birth of Jesus and Visit of the Shepherds Luk_2:1-7 Luk_2:1-7 Luk_2:1-7 Luk_2:1-3 Luk_2:1-14 Luk_2:4-7 The Shepherds and the Angels Glory in the Highest The Shepherds and the Angels Luk_2:8-14 a Luk_2:8-13 Luk_2:8-14 Luk_2:8-12 Luk_2:13 Luk_2:14-20 Luk_2:14 Luk_2:14-20 Luk_2:15-20 Luk_2:15 Luk_2:15-20 Luk_2:16-20 Circumcision of Jesus Jesus Is Named The Circumcision of Jesus Luk_2:21 Luk_2:21 Luk_2:21 Luk_2:21 Luk_2:21 The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Jesus Presented in the Temple Jesus is Presented in the Temple Jesus is Presented in the Temple Luk_2:22-24 Luk_2:22-24 Luk_2:22-24 Luk_2:22-24 Luk_2:22-28 Simeon Sees God's Salvation Luk_2:25-35 Luk_2:25-35 Luk_2:25-32 Luk_2:25-32 The Nunc Dimittis Luk_2:29-32 The Prophecy of Simeon Luk_2:33-35 Luk_2:33-35 Luk_2:33-35 Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer The Prophecy of Anna Luk_2:36-38 Luk_2:36-38 Luk_2:36-38 Luk_2:36-38 Luk_2:36-38 Return to Nazareth The Family Returns to Nazareth The Return to Nazareth The Hidden Life of Jesus at Nazareth Luk_2:39-40 Luk_2:39-40 Luk_2:39-40 Luk_2:39-40 Luk_2:39-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars The Boy Jesus at Jerusalem The Boy Jesus in the Temple Jesus Among the Doctors of the Law Luk_2:41-52 Luk_2:41-50 Luk_2:41-51 Luk_2:41-48 Luk_2:41-45 Luk_2:46-50 Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor Luk_2:49-50 The Hidden Life at Nazareth Resumed Luk_2:51-52 Luk_2:52 Luk_2:51-52 Luk_2:51-52 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Why did Jesus need a sin offering to be offered for Him and Mary?

2. What is so unusual about Simeon's message?

3. Why is Hannah mentioned if her words about Jesus are not recorded?

4. Did Jesus have a "normal" childhood?

5. List the three Jewish rites which are discussed in Luk_2:21-41.

6. Why did Luke omit the account of the wise men and the flight to Egypt?

7. What was orthodox Judaism's attitude toward Jesus?

8. What do Luk_2:40; Luk_2:52 imply?

9. Was the occurrence in Luk_2:40 Jesus' Var Mitzvah?

10. Describe what a pilgrim caravan was like. Does this explain how Jesus' parents could have missed Him for a whole day?

11. Why were Jesus' parents astonished? Why was Jesus astonished at their reaction?