Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. Luke

"Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. Luke" by Alexander Maclaren is a commentary that deeply explores the Gospel of Luke, providing insightful interpretations of its stories and ideas to show their religious importance for Christians today, beginning with the announcement of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. Maclaren starts by focusing on Zacharias and Elizabeth, who are presented as righteous but unable to conceive, setting the scene for God's intervention and the announcement of John's birth. He looks at the angel Gabriel's visit, highlighting John's crucial role as the one who would prepare the way for Christ, connecting him to the prophets of the past. Throughout the theological commentary it gives readers a greater understanding of how the Old and New Testaments connect, what qualities make someone truly great as seen in John, and the grand story of God's promises that is revealed through Luke's writing with a focus on the events surrounding the birth announcements of John and Jesus.