The Gospel of Luke
General Information Author: Luke the physician Written to a man named Theophilus Also known as Luke Vol. 1 (Acts is Vol. 2) Written like a novel Symbol: An Ox
The Prologue of Luke Starts with the genealogy of Jesus form Mary Tells to the story of the birth of John the Baptist Luke tells us that John the baptist was a cousin of Jesus
The Birth of Jesus Luke tells us the following about the birth of Jesus: Born in a manger Announcement of birth by angels (Think Charlie Brown) Visited by Shepherds
Parables Short stories that teach a lesson Jesus used these to teach his disciples Two most famous are: 1. The Good Samaritan 2. The Prodigal Son
Women in Luke Luke mentions more women than any other gospel Female play an important part in Luke’s gospel Luke uses Jesus’ interactions with females, sinners, tax collectors, and lepers to illustrate the concern he had for the outcasts of society
The Road to Emmaus Story about Jesus meeting two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus Occurred after the resurrection Inspired a famous painting