JESUS, THE SON OF MAN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

The Gospel of Luke Luke was a physician Colossians 4:14 He was a Greek (inference from Col. 4:11,14) He wrote to a Greek (Theophilus) “most excellent” implies a government position Dropped in Acts 1:1 because he is a brother Matt. 23:8 Companion of Paul Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-21:18 Two years in Palestine 21:18; 24:27; 27:1-28:16 Accumulated eyewitness testimony Luke 1:1-4

Luke 1:1-4 Many gospels written v.1 Eyewitnesses are the only reliable sources v.1 Luke was a recipient of eyewitness instruction v.2 Luke had a “perfect understanding” v.3 “from the very first” v.3 Purpose is to write an orderly account v.3 To know the certainty of facts of gospel v.4 Luke gives verifiable information for this purpose—names, dates, locations 3:1-2

Unique Events in Luke Chapters 1-2 birth announcements and births 5:5-11 call of Peter to catch men 7:11-17 widow’s son in Nain raised from death 7:36-50 penitent sinful woman 9:51-56 Samaritan village rejects Jesus; His mercy 10:1-42 70 sent out and return 13:1-18:14 Perean ministry 19:1-10 penitent publican Zacchaeus 23:6-12 trial before Herod

Additional Unique Details in Luke 2:1-52 childhood and humanity of Jesus 3:1-2 historical context of John’s ministry 3:10-14 John’s instructions to specific groups 3:23-37 universal genealogy 8:1-3 women who supported Jesus 10:29-37 parable of the good Samaritan 10:38-42 Mary and Martha (better and best) 12:13-21 request for arbitration; covetousness 22:35-38 change in circumstances; conflict 23:39-43 thief on the cross saved 24:1-53 resurrection day, disciples’ unbelief

Notable Emphasis in Luke Prayer of Jesus: 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:28; 11:1-14; 18:1-14; 22:32; 22:39-45 Samaritans: 9:52; 10:33; 17:16 Women: 1:42; 11:27-28; 8:1-3; 7:36-50; 8:43-48; 13:10-17; 23:27-31,49; 23:55-56; 24:1-12,24 Sinners: 5:29-32; 7:36-50; 15:1-32; 19:1-10; 23:39-43 Poor: 4:18; 7:22; 6:20; 21:1-3; 11:41; 12:33; 14:13,21; 18:22; 19:8 The Perean ministry: 14:1-17:10

The Perean Ministry – Luke 14:1-17:10 14:1-6 healing on the Sabbath 14:7-14 humble yourself and let God exalt you 14:15-24 rejecting God’s invitation 14:25-35 paying the price of discipleship 15:1-32 lost sheep, lost coin, lost son 16:1-13 use money to invest in spiritual future 16:14-18 other Pharisaical fallacies 16:19-31 rich man and Lazarus 17:1-4 forgiveness and other spiritual duties 17:5-10 “increase our faith”

Gospel of Luke is Special Childhood and humanity of Jesus Savior for all nations, genders, classes, etc. We must recognize our need for God’s forgiveness We must humble ourselves and come to God We must repent Luke 24:47 We must obey Mark 16:16 We must forgive others We must follow in the footsteps of Jesus Lk 9:23