The Gospel of Luke Video Course

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Course Description In this course, Prof. Wright ushers students through Luke’s Gospel scene by scene, commenting and drawing out major themes and points of interest. He elucidates the narrative underpinning Luke’s accounts, untangling familiar parables, and dispelling well-worn misunderstandings along the way. Does Luke really depict a more human Jesus than other Gospels? What did Jesus mean by the age to come? This course focuses especially on Mary’s Magnificat as the beating heart which drives Luke’s portrayal of Jesus as Israel’s Messiah come to proclaim God’s visitation of judgement and mercy. Course Outcomes In this course, you’ll be invited to: • engage with Luke’s Gospel as a historical narrative. • consider why Jesus’s ministry and priorities were unexpected. • explore familiar parables and teachings in context. • trace themes of peace, but also warning, through Jesus’s teachings. • recognize the priorities of the Kingdom of God. • discuss what you’re learning with other students in the course.