Prescription for Life The Gospel of Luke Lamplighters Women’s Bible Study September 10, 2014

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Prescription for Life: The Gospel of Luke Lamplighters Women’s Bible Study September 10, 2014

Overview of Luke Who?– Dr. Luke What?– the gospel of Jesus Christ Where and When? Rome about 60AD To Whom? Theophilus Why? To strengthen faith of all believers and to answer attacks from unbelievers

HOW? Luke’s Literary Strategies: Literary “word smith” Gospel story in the form of a narrative Patterns in writing– travelogues, farewell speeches, wonder stories, revelations, stories within stories The power of repetition and recurring themes

Luke is: Tied to Acts Gospel for Gentiles Gospel of Women Gospel of Praise and JOY Gospel of Prayer Gospel that emphasizes the Holy Spirit The Universal Gospel

Outline of Luke 1.The Preface: Luke 1: The Journey From Heaven to Earth: Luke 1:5- 4:13 3.The Journey Throughout Galilee: Luke 4:14- 9:17 4.The Journey To Jerusalem: Luke 9:18-19:27 5.The Ministry in Jerusalem: Luke 19:28-24:53

So Really: Why Luke for Lamplighters? KEY VERSE: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the sinners and the lost.” Luke 19:10 OUR PRESCRIPTION: Through the story of Jesus and his ministry, Luke tells us what kind of people Jesus wants his followers to BE and what kind of COMMUNITY he wants them to possess.

Preparation Find a quiet place to study Pray! Read 10 – 20 verses Read slowly and OUT LOUD! Re-read Pray!

Observation What does the text say? Listen, feel, taste, touch, smell – engage your senses Ask the ‘reporter’ questions – who, what, when, where, how? What do you see? What stands out? What do you not see? What is missing?

Practice Luke 1: Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilius, 4so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Interpretation What does the text mean to all Christians? Draw conclusions based on your observations. What are the main teachings? Universal principles? Themes? Truths? Promises? What attributes of God’s character are revealed? What does the text mean then? Now? Ask questions! Ask why?

Application What is God saying to me? Shortest and most challenging section Depends on doing Observation and Interpretation well Be still and listen This is your growth plate – naturally, it’s uncomfortable!

Application Applications should be personal, specific, time sensitive, and involve a change of thought or behavior Applications can be positive or negative Tell your small group – be accountable This is where we are transformed