L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 8:1-56
WOMEN PROVIDING FOR THE LORD JESUS (vs.1-3) The grace of the heart of the Lord Jesus must be made known through all the country, though not yet in its fullness, nor as resulting from the value of the sacrifice of Calvary. The Lord did not therefore preach "the gospel of the grace of God" as did Paul later (Acts 20:24), but preached "the glad tidings of the kingdom of God." The kingdom emphasizes authority rather than grace, yet grace was by no means lacking, as seen in Luke 4:17-22. In fact,... read more
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 8:1-56
CHAPTER 8 1. The Ministering Company (Luke 8:1-3 .) 2. The Parable of the Sower. (Luke 8:4-15 .) 3. The Parable of the Lighted Candle. (Luke 8:16-18 ) 4. The Declaration of a New Relationship. (Luke 8:19-21 .) 5. The Storm on the Lake. (Luke 8:22-25 ) 6. In the Country of the Gadarenes; the Maniac Healed. (Luke 8:26-36 ) 7. His Rejection by the Gadarenes. (Luke 8:37-40 .) 8. The Woman With the Issue of Blood Healed. (Luke 8:41-48 .) 9. The Daughter of Jairus Raised. (Luke 8:49-56 .)... read more