The Gospel of Luke Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond Climax Chap 24:50-51 Introduction 1:1-4 …that you might know the certainty of the things you have been told Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond Preparation for the Journey Luke 24:50-51 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. he lifted up his hands and blessed them. Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed Prologue Land of Discipleship Training On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Rejection Jerusalem: and Death Land of Miracles Galilee: Resurrection and Ascension Origin, Birth, and Early Years Threshold to Ministry Geographic – Theological Pivot 9:51-56 1:1-4 1:5-2:52 3:1-4:13 4:14-9:50 9:51-19:44 19:45-23:56 24:1-53 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.(9:51)

Preparation for the Journey The Gospel of Luke Begins in the Temple – Ends in the Temple Jesus’ Resurrection appearance in Jerusalem (24:50-53) Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond Reminder of Journey destination (17:11) Preparation for the Journey Note the lack of location for Peter’s Confession (9:18ff) Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed 3rd Passion Prediction: Jerusalem (18:31) Jesus’ Transfiguration conversation; Exodus in Jerusalem (9:31) Jesus teaches “on the way” (13:22); Jerusalem is place for prophets death (13:31-35) Prologue Land of Discipleship Training On the Way to Jerusalem: Jesus inching closer and closer (19:28, 37, 41) Land of Rejection Jerusalem: and Death Jesus tempted at Temple (4:9-13) Land of Miracles Galilee: Resurrection and Ascension Jesus “on the way” to Jerusalem; Bethany (10:38-42) Also note 10:37, “Go” = Travel Origin, Birth, and Early Years Jesus sets face for Jerusalem (9:51-62) Jesus enters Jerusalem – Temple (19:45-48); Remainder of book is temple-centered (20:1; 21:37-38; 23:45). Note Temple destruction 21:5-28 Threshold to Ministry Jesus presented in Temple (2:21-40). Jesus teaching in Temple (2:41-52) 1:1-4 1:5-2:52 3:1-4:13 4:14-9:50 9:51-19:44 19:45-23:56 24:1-53 The Temple: the location of the presence of God and the Revelation of Jesus.

Preparation for the Journey The Gospel of Luke Solution Human Transformation: Opening of mind; adoption of mission 24:45-47 Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond Preparation for the Journey Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed Rejection in Nazareth 4:14-30 Rejection in Samaria 9:53 Rejection in Temple 19:45-48 Prologue Land of Discipleship Training On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Rejection Jerusalem: and Death Land of Miracles Galilee: Resurrection and Ascension Origin, Birth, and Early Years Threshold to Ministry Blindness: Passion Prediction 1 9:21-22 Blindness: Passion Prediction 2 9:44-45 Blindness: Passion Prediction 3 18:31-34 1:1-4 1:5-2:52 3:1-4:13 4:14-9:50 9:51-19:44 19:45-23:56 24:1-53 Problem Human Dilemma: Blindness to His Person; Rejection of His mission

Preparation for the Journey The Gospel of Luke Preparation for the Journey Prologue The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Threshold to Ministry 1:5 2:52 3:1 4:13 1:1-4

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (Interchange of John and Jesus) The Gospel of Luke The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (Interchange of John and Jesus) 1:5 2:52 Jesus; God’s Son in God’s House Announcement of John’s Birth Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Presentation in Temple Birth of John Birth of Jesus 1:5-25 1:26-38 1:39-56 1:57-80 2:1-20 2:21-39 2:40-52

Preparation for Ministry The Gospel of Luke Preparation for Ministry Ministry of John (Prophet of Most High) Introduction of Jesus (Son of God) Baptism (Anointing) of Jesus Testing of Jesus in Wilderness John, Prophet of Most High John’s Imprisonment Genealogy of Jesus John’s Good News 3:1-6 3:7-18 3:19-20 3:21-22 3:23-38 4:1-13