Introduction : reading Luke theologically : a pilgrim's prospectus
"Minifesto" for theological interpretation
Interpretation : theological commentary on Luke
Knowing God the Savior with solid assurance through the story of Jesus (1:1-4)
Knowing God the Creating Savior in the birth and growth of Jesus (1:5-4:13)
Birth announcements and celebrations (1:5-80)
Jesus's birth and childhood (2:1-52)
Jesus's baptism and temptation (3:1-4:13)
Knowing God the Liberating Savior in the teachings and miracles of Jesus (4:14-9:50)
Proclaiming the freedom of jubilee (4:14-6:16)
Leveling the field of opportunity (6:17-8:3)
Cultivating the fruit of salvation (8:4-9:50)
Knowing God the Seeking Savior in the travels and parables of Jesus (9:51-19:44)
Stage 1 : Refusing to retaliate and destroy in the face of rejection and prejudice (9:51-13:21)
Stage 2 : Longing to gather and protect in the face of opposition and obstinacy (13:22-17:10)
Stage 3 : Choosing to restore and welcome in the face of ingratitude and otherness (17:11-18:30)
Stage 4 : Pressing on to suffer and save in the face of injustice and ignorance (18:31-19:44)
Knowing God the Suffering Savior in the death and resurrection of Jesus (Luke 19:45-24:53)
Challenging the Temple establishment (19:46-21:38)
Incarnating the World's suffering (22:1-24:53)
Integration : theological reflection on Luke: reflecting on Luke systematically