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The Gospel of Luke makes remarkable reading. It introduces us to many people the other Gospels don’t mention; it shows the compassion of Jesus in a special way; it is the only Gospel written by a Gentile. Let Gavin Childress guide you through its message in easy stages, and there is plenty to think (and talk) about in the discussion points at the end of each chapter.

Contrary to popular belief, the Lord Jesus was not desperate to have a large following regardless of the depth of the people’s commitment. A great crowd was following him (v. 25)—some leaders would have relished such fame, and tried to teach a popular message to attract some more—yet he said, ‘If anyone comes to me and does not hate …’ (v. 26). Rather than compromise the truth, he was willing to see the crowd thin out. He taught about ‘hating’ our families, by
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