Mission of the Messiah: On the Gospel of Luke
Overview
Mission of the Messiah is a compelling study of the Gospel of Luke that presents the messianic mission of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The review questions at the end of each chapter provide fresh material for individual reflection or group discussion. This book is a must for anyone whose heart is burning to know and love Christ more profoundly.
- Offers a compelling study of the Gospel of Luke
- Presents the messianic mission of Jesus as fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesy
- Provides review questions at the end of each chapter
- The Baptism and Anointing of Jesus
- Luke’s Vision of Jesus’ Jubillee Year
- Signs of the Kingdom of God
- The New Law
- Sabbath Controversies
- Celebrating the New Exodus
- The New Paschal Lamb of the New Exodus
Top Highlights
“Now, however, the new slaves to be released were those in exile, the debts to be canceled were Israel’s sins, and the land to be restored was Jerusalem and the entire Promised Land.” (Page 35)
“The scandal for Jesus’ audience was not that the jubilee liberation would reach out to widows and lepers, but rather that Jesus was making the radical claim that among the widows and lepers experiencing the jubilee would be Gentiles.” (Page 37)
“The slaves were ‘released,’ the debts were ‘released,’ and the land was ‘released.’ Quite simply, the jubilee is the year of ‘release.’” (Page 33)
“The connection with Moses’ transfiguration shows that Jesus’ transfiguration in glory is not simply a manifestation of His divinity, but rather a revelation of Jesus’ perfected and glorified humanity. Jesus reveals God the Father’s desire to transform humanity into the likeness of divine glory.” (Page 96)
“Because she alone makes contact with Christ in faith; faith unlocks grace and unleashes the power of God’s Anointed One.” (Page 55)
Timothy Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute, an MA program in Sacred Scripture and evangelization and catechesis in Denver. He is also a professor of Sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD in biblical studies from Catholic University of America, a ThM in Scripture from Duke University, and an MA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
