Luke 19:10 (NKJV) 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Knowing God’s Word Luke
Knowing God’s Word Last week we took a look at Mark’s account of the gospel of Jesus This week we move onto the gospel of Luke Luke is the 3rd book in the NT and the 3rd of the 4 Gospels
Knowing God’s Word Luke is the author of this gospel account that bears his name He is also the author of the book of Acts (both addressed to Theophilus) Luke was likely a companion of Paul’s as we see from the “we” passages of Acts as well as other references (ex. Col. 4:14; II Tim. 4:11)
Knowing God’s Word We also see that Luke was a physician (Col. 4:14) He was likely a Gentile (Greek) from the city of Troas, since that is where the “we” sections of Acts begins from Being Greek, Luke would write his gospel in Greek
Knowing God’s Word It’s difficult to pinpoint a date of the writing of this book It was likely written just after Mark’s account, so perhaps sometime in the 60’s AD If this is right, it would put Luke’s account 3rd in the order of those written
Knowing God’s Word As we mentioned, Luke was a physician We can see that in his writing, as it seems to be a bit more elaborate and detailed Luke’s account is the longest of the 4 gospel accounts (by word count)
Knowing God’s Word The book seems to be written to the Gentiles (2:10, 32; 3:6) We see that in it’s dedication to Theophilus, who was a Gentile So we see the beauty and uniqueness of the writing of Luke’s gospel account
Knowing God’s Word Certain stories are found only in Luke: Good Samaritan (10:25-37) The Rich Fool (12:13-21) The Prodigal Son (15:11-32) The Rich Man and Lazarus (16:19-31) The Pharisee and the Publican (18:9-14)
Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Luke: 1:1-4 1:31-33 2:52 4:18-19 6:38 6:46
Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Luke: 9:23 11:1 18:1 19:10 23:40-43 24:46-47
Knowing God’s Word Outline of Luke: Introduction (1:1-4) Childhood of Jesus and John (1:5-2:52) Preparation of Jesus’ Ministry (3:1-4:13) Galilean Campaign (4:14-9:6) Retirement from Galilee (9:7-50) Later Judean and Peraean Ministry (9:51-19:28)
Knowing God’s Word Outline of Luke: Close of Public Ministry in Jerusalem (19:29-21:37) Sufferings and Death of Christ (21-23) Resurrection of Christ (24)