How to Use This Commentary Luke 11:1–13 unfolds in three movements: (1) Jesus gives a pattern for prayer (11:1–4), (2) He reshapes how we think about persistence in prayer (11:5–8), and (3) He grounds prayer in the generous character of the Father (11:9–13). Tip: Read the passage straight through once, then return to each section... Continue Reading →
Free Commentary on the book of Luke.
Luke’s trustworthy Gospel begins with the miraculous births of John and Jesus, showing that God, in His mercy and power, prepared the way for salvation. Nothing is impossible with Him.
Luke 2 shows that Jesus, born in humility, revealed as Savior to the lowly, and recognized by the faithful, grew in wisdom and favor as He prepared for His mission of global salvation.
Luke 3 shows how God prepared the way for Jesus through John’s call to repentance, Jesus’ baptism and Spirit-anointing, and His genealogy that identifies Him as both Son of Man and Son of God for all people.
Luke 4 reveals that Jesus, tested in the wilderness and rejected in His hometown, launched a Spirit-filled ministry of teaching, healing, and deliverance. His authority over sin, demons, and sickness proved that God’s kingdom had arrived.
Luke 5 shows Jesus calling ordinary people into extraordinary mission, cleansing the unclean, forgiving sins, and redefining what it means to follow God. His authority brings new life, not old religion, and His call invites all to repentance and faith.
Faith follows Jesus’ divine authority, not human tradition. His call requires risky obedience, reveals itself in mercy and generosity, and must be built on the bedrock of obedience to His word.
Luke 7 reveals the Savior’s call to faith through varied encounters—a centurion, a grieving widow, a doubting prophet, hardened religious leaders, and a sinful woman. Across every situation, Jesus proves that faith, compassion, and forgiveness are at the heart of His kingdom.
Luke 8 shows that following Jesus requires more than hearing His words—it means obeying them, trusting Him in storms, testifying to His work, and believing His power to heal and save.