Discover What a Friend You Have in Jesus

He''s the Savior of the world, the Friend who stands by the sick and brokenhearted. He was perfectly human-and perfectly holy. He heals and empowers. All this and more is uniquely captured in Luke''s New Testament Gospel. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Luke takes you verse-by-verse through Jesus'' life and ministry. You will be encouraged and emboldened, just as the early Christians were.

The Smart Guide to the Bible is a series of simplified commentaries designed to uncomplicate God''s word for everyday Bible readers. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:

• cross-references to other Scriptures
• brief commentaries from experts
• points to ponder
• the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible
• practical tips for applying biblical truths to life
• simple definitions of key words and concepts
• interesting maps, charts, and illustrations
• wrap-ups of each biblical passage
• study questions

Whether you''re new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you''ll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of Luke goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God''s word.