Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 3

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 3


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Luke 3

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Preaching of John the Baptist John the Baptist Prepares the Way Activity of John the Baptist The Preaching of John the Baptist The Proclamation of John the Baptist Luk_3:1-6 Luk_3:1-6 Luk_3:1-6 Luk_3:1-6 Luk_3:1-6 John Preaches to the People Luk_3:7-14 Luk_3:7-20 Luk_3:7-9 Luk_3:7-9 Luk_3:7-9 Luk_3:10-14 Luk_3:10 Luk_3:10-14 Luk_3:11 Luk_3:12 Luk_3:13 Luk_3:14 a Luk_3:14 b Luk_3:15-20 Luk_3:15-20 Luk_3:15-17 Luk_3:15-18 Luk_3:18-20 John the Baptist Imprisoned Luk_3:19-20 The Baptism of Jesus John Baptizes Jesus Jesus' Baptism The Baptism of Jesus Jesus is Baptized Luk_3:21-22 Luk_3:21-22 Luk_3:21-22 Luk_3:21-22 Luk_3:21-22 The Genealogy of Jesus The Genealogy of Jesus Christ The Genealogy of Jesus The Ancestors of Jesus The Ancestry of Jesus Luk_3:23-38 Luk_3:23-38 Luk_3:23-38 Luk_3:23-38 Luk_3:23-38 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 does Luke make such an effort to date John the Baptist's ministry?

2. Why was John's message so radical in its day?

3. Why were Luk_3:7-9 so striking to the Jews of John's day?

4. Why did Herod have John killed?

5. Why was Jesus baptized?

6. Why is the genealogy in Luke different from Matthew's?