Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 5

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - Luke 5


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Luke 5

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Calling of the First Disciples Four Fishermen Called as Disciples The Unexpected Catch Jesus Calls the First Disciples The First Four Disciples are Called Luk_5:1-11 Luk_5:1-11 Luk_5:1-11 Luk_5:1-3 Luk_5:1-3 Luk_5:4 Luk_5:4-7 Luk_5:5-8 Luk_5:8-11 Luk_5:9-10 Luk_5:11 The Cleansing of a Leper Jesus Cleanses a Leper A Leper Healed Jesus Heals a Man Cure of a Man Suffering from a Virulent Skin Disease Luk_5:12-16 Luk_5:12-16 Luk_5:12-16 Luk_5:12 Luk_5:12-14 Luk_5:13-14 Luk_5:15-16 Luk_5:15-16 The Healing of a Paralytic Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic Forgiveness of Sins Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Cure of a Paralytic Luk_5:17-26 Luk_5:17-26 Luk_5:17-26 Luk_5:17-20 Luk_5:17-25 Luk_5:21 Luk_5:22-24 Luk_5:25-26 Luk_5:26 The Calling of Levi Matthew the Tax Collector Call of Levi Jesus Calls Levi The Call of Levi Luk_5:27-32 Luk_5:27-32 Luk_5:27-28 Luk_5:27-28 Luk_5:27-28 Eating With Sinners in Levi's House Luk_5:29-32 Luk_5:29-30 Luk_5:29-32 Luk_5:31-32 The Question About Fasting Jesus is Questioned About Fasting On Fasting The Question About Fasting Discussion on Fasting Luk_5:33-39 Luk_5:33-39 Luk_5:33-39 Luk_5:33 Luk_5:33-35 Luk_5:34-35 Luk_5:36-39 Luk_5:36 Luk_5:37-39 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.



CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS TO Luk_5:1-11

A. There are three separate and unique accounts of Jesus' calling fishermen as disciples.

1. Mar_1:16-20 and Mat_4:18-22

2. Joh_1:40-42

3. Luk_5:1-11



B. Whether these accounts are parallel eyewitness accounts or subsequent accounts of different callings is uncertain.



C. Luke 5 shows Jesus' power

1. over nature (cf. Luk_5:1-11)

2. over disease (cf. Luk_5:12-26)

3. over sin (cf. Luk_5:27-32)



D. Joh_21:1-14 describes a time when Jesus helped these fishermen catch fish. It is very similar to this account, however, there are differences. I believe they are two separate occurrences (possibly like the cleansing of the Temple in John), one at the beginning of Jesus' ministry and one after His resurrection.



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 is Luke 5 such an important chapter in showing Jesus' power and preeminence?

2. Why did Jesus want the leper to show himself to the priest?

3. Why did Jesus tell the leper not to tell anyone?

4. Why did Jesus say, "Your sins are forgiven"?

5. Why was Jesus' invitation for a tax collector to become a disciple so radical?