More reviews for “According to Luke”

“According to Luke is an exceptionally valuable resource for reading and preaching the Third Gospel. David Gooding’s rare sense for narrative flow helps students and teachers see the wider context for each passage and makes this one of the best commentaries available for understanding the meaning of Luke.” —Dr Philip G. Ryken 

“Insightful comments and warm and piercing pastoral application are the features of this writing. I try only to have three commentaries with me in any series and in both Luke and Acts, David Gooding’s commentaries are part of the trio.” —David Cook 

“Professor Gooding’s exposition is a lively work, free from technicalities, in which he explains and vigorously applies its message for the contemporary reader. At the same time he throws fresh light on the way in which Luke constructed his gospel. Such a commentary does not go out of date.” —I Howard Marshall 

“The pages of this book contain the freshest and most insightful understanding of Luke’s gospel that I have read. I couldn’t recommend this book more highly.” —Rebecca Manley Pippert 

“Dr Gooding’s unique commentary on Luke is a masterpiece for modeling accurate biblical interpretation. I would love to put this commentary in the hands of every serious Bible student. It is a must-read book.” —Alexander Strauch 

“I have preached my way through Luke’s Gospel in church, in radio broadcasts and in international conventions, and always David Gooding’s commentary has been my first port of call when it comes to supportive resources.” —The Rev Prebendary Richard Bewes, OBE 

“When I ask the interpretative question ‘Why has Luke placed this text here, and how does it relate to the material around it?’ I always turn to Dr Gooding for help.” —Justin Mote 

Commendation of the first edition: 

“To this new exposition of the Gospel of Luke Dr Gooding brings a rare combination of gifts: spiritual insight, classical learning, and literary appreciation. The result is a fresh unfolding of Luke’s witness to Christ which the reader will find both heart-warming, informative and a pleasure to read. It gives me great pleasure to commend it unreservedly.” —F F Bruce


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Monday, March 24, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Leviticus 1; Psalms 96-98; Acts 24:24 to 25:12

I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10

None of us want to stumble. None of us want to be defeated. God’s hand is the only reliable support when we are fearful of falling or failing. It is the hand which flung the stars into space and keeps heaven and earth in orbit. His right hand is the symbol of power and skill. We are weak, but God’s upholding hand is omnipotent. Even the Devil cannot overpower us. We may fail, but we will never fall with His right hand upholding us. God is faithful to His promises, to His Son and to His own. There is no room for gloom with such security! —Milton Haack

Rejoice, ye saints! The time draws near,
When Christ will in the clouds appear,
And for His people call. —E. F. Miller

Lord’s Day, March 23, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 40; Psalms 94-95; Acts 24:1-23

How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God.    Psalm 36:7

The teacher asked a little boy, “What is the difference between kindness and loving kindness?” The little boy replied with assurance, “kindness is when my mom puts peanut butter on my bread, but loving kindness is when my mom puts peanut butter and jelly on my bread.” For the Christian, God’s loving kindness is His mercy, His grace, and all His myriad kindnesses to us. But more—all of God’s kindnesses are compounded with His marvelous love. It is infinite for finite man, unchanging and secure forever. As we remember the Lord today, consider God’s loving kindness and how excellent it is to us. —Robert Gentile

He saw me ruined by the fall, yet loved me notwithstanding all;
He saved me from my lost estate, His loving kindness, oh, how great.
—Samuel Medley

Saturday, March 22, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 39; Psalms 92-93; Acts 23:12-35

The land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I understood not. Psalm 81:5
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob, from a people of strange language. Psalm 114:1

The children of Israel lived in Egypt for generations. It seems impossible that the language of the Egyptians was still strange to them. They surely should have learned to act and speak as the “nationals” yet obviously they kept their own tongue and anything else was still strange. Today God seeks believers who will be in this world but not of it—Christians who will remember that the people of this world are in opposition to God. We are ambassadors in a foreign country. Let’s live like it. —Ken Gross

We have a home above, from all defilement free;
A mansion which eternal love prepared our rest to be. —Henry Bennett

Friday, March 21, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 38; Psalms 90-91; Acts 22:22 to 23:11

It is the Lord. John 21:7

The disappointed disciples caught nothing in their initial fishing outing. Then they saw a man standing on the shore. He called out to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find” (John 21:6). They obeyed and caught a multitude of fish. When the disciples saw this miracle, it was John who recognised the Lord and said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” Do we need miracles to recognise the Lord? Every breath of fresh air we breathe in, every step we take, every heart beat that pumps the blood through our body is a miracle. The Lord manifests Himself to us every moment. May we recognize His goodness and grace to us today and honour Him as the Lord. —K. C. Ung

’Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! ’Tis the Lord! The King of glory!
At His feet we humbly fall. Crown Him! Crown Him, Lord of all!
—Ben­ja­min R. Han­by

Choice Gleanings 2015

Did you know that Gospel Folio Press is already working on next year’s Choice Gleanings daily devotional calendar? 

Production of the 2015 Choice Gleanings Calendar was well underway in November of 2013! Gospel Folio Press’s publishing department starts collecting meditations for the new calendar as soon as the previous one goes to print.

Gospel Folio Press would like to thank all of the contributing authors, editors and staff who make publishing the Choice Gleanings calendar a possibility each year. It is our hope that the Lord would be uplifted as believers are reminded to focus on Him each day.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 37; Psalm 89:19-52; Acts 22:1-21

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge…. Proverbs 8:11-12a

What do we prize above all else? We see here that God’s Word (wisdom) is worth more than any amount of money and the goods it can buy. Can we say that we love wisdom enough to meditate on it continually? Is it sweeter than honey to us? To love God’s Word is to gain immeasurable blessing. It gives prudence and knowledge. It drives out pride and troublesome attitudes. Seek it today. —G. Frear

Fear of the Lord is wisdom; seek it and you will find.
Cry out for understanding; let it fill your mind.
Search as for hidden treasure; look for it every day.
This is the path to wisdom; follow all the way. —S. Peterson

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 36; Psalm 89:1-18; Acts 21:17-40

The soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head. John 19:2
On his head were many crowns. Revelation 19:12

In Pilate’s judgment hall there began a series of events meant to humiliate the Lord Jesus. Thorns, the product of the curse in Eden’s garden, were placed upon His head. It is a vivid picture of the place He took under its awful condemnation. The day is coming when Jesus will wear many diadems of glory! In that day every knee will bow and confess Him as Lord. Dear reader it is wise to do it now. Make Him your Saviour! —Jim Paul

Behold the Lamb with glory crowned;
To Him all power is given.
No place too high for Him is found,
No place too high in Heaven. —Thomas Kelly

NEW GFP Book – “Notes on Hebrews” Author Biography

More about the author:

Robert Craig was born in 1921 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Though Methodists themselves, his parents sent him to Sunday School at the Gospel Hall, and in his teens he came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Robert’s first job was as an engineering apprentice with Sirrocco in Belfast. While working there he was mentored in his Christian walk by a group of believers who met during lunch break each day to pour over the Scriptures. 

His love of the Word deepened while he fellowshipped at Victoria Hall in Belfast. It was there that he met his wife Muriel and they were married in 1948. In 1951 the couple moved to Canada where Bob worked with Public Works Canada until retirement. 

Bob’s final 20 years were spent in fellowship at Bethany Gospel Chapel in Halifax where his teaching and wise counselling were invaluable. Bob was called home in his 90th year, January 21, 2011.

Robert kept detailed notes from his Bible study and sermon preparation. When he was called home to heaven, he left his significant library to Don Huntington of Bedford, Nova Scotia. Notes on Hebrews is a collection of study notes that Craig had compiled and filed away for his own personal reference. Gospel Folio Press is pleased to publish this manuscript for the benefit of Bible students interested in the book of Hebrews.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

 

DAILY?READINGS: Exodus 35; Psalms 87-88; Acts 21:1-16

These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.    Acts 1:14 (AV)

Regarding the phrase “with one accord,” scholars tell us: “This is a unique Greek word, with 10 occurrences in the Book of Acts, and this helps us understand the uniqueness of the Christian community. The word, homothumadon is a compound of two words meaning to ‘rush along’ and ‘in unison’. The image is almost musical; a number of notes are sounded which, while different, harmonise in pitch and tone, combine to produce a pleasing result.” Surely if we would see blessing, we should follow the example of the early Church and be in one accord. —W. H. Burnett

We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. —Sabine Baring-Gould