Luke

Was a physician. Called to be a “messenger of Jesus Christ”. Was a Gentile by birth. He was well educated in Greek, culture and language. Did not witness the events of the Savior’s life, but became acquainted with them through others. He was Paul’s companion at various times, during Paul's 2 nd and 3 rd journeys. Author of Acts. Luke

* Background: Luke was written before Acts, probably between A.D *As a writer: He wanted the Gentiles to come to the same knowledge of the truth he had. (Luke writes this testimony so his friend Theophilus, probably also a Greek convert, would know the truth about Jesus Christ).

In the Book of Luke: *It is the longest Book in the New Testament. *Was not a Jew, but gives meanings to Hebrew words *Presents Jesus as the Son of God. *Narrates events of the humanity of Christ. *Adds the genealogy back to Adam. *Adds a detailed account of the life of Jesus’ mother, Mary and His childhood. *Much material focuses on women, the poor, and the lower class. *Provides a hope through the life and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ to all the people. *Especially concerned with the mission to the Gentiles. Book Of Luke

Luke’s Testimony: Jesus was the promised Messiah and is the Savior of all.

Luke 1-3 Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Mary, and others were foreordained in the premortal life to fulfill certain mission on earth Luke 1:5-45, Alma 7:9-10 Alma 13: 1-3 Abraham 3:22-23 The birth of the Savior was an essential part of the plan of salvation Luke 1:30-33, , Luke 2:10-11, Luke 3:2-6 JST, Luke 3:4-11 Mosiah 3:5-13; 5-8 We should pray frequently to commune with God. Luke 1:11-22 Luke 1: Luke 2:8-5 Luke 2: The Sabbath is a day to rest and glorify God. Luke 3

Luke 1 Gabriel promises Zacharias that Elisabeth will bear a son, whom they will name John He also tells Mary that she will be the mother of the Son of God Mary visits Elisabeth and utters a psalm of praise John the Baptist is born Zacharias prophesies of John’s mission

Luke 2 Heavenly messengers herald the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem He is circumcised, and Simeon and Anna prophesy of his mission At Twelve years of age, he goes about his Father’s business

Luke 3 John the Baptist preaches and baptizes Jesus is baptized, and God acclaims him as his Son Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam is given.

Luke 1-3  CourseDescendants of an individual within the family  LotAssignment  BeckonedMotioned or waved  Days of his The time of his service was over ministration were accomplished  ReproachShame (Elisabeth and other married women with no children felt others looked down on them because they had no children)  EspousedEngaged

Luke 1-3  Cast in her mindThought  Fruit of thy wombYour baby  Low estateHumble condition  Horn of salvationThe altar at the temple was decorated with a bull’s horn at each corner to symbolize God’s power to save  Consolation of IsraelComfort or relief of Israel, meaning the Messiah  From her virginityAfter her marriage  Fourscore and four years84 years (1 score is 20 years)

Luke 1-3  Fulfilled the daysStayed until the celebration was over  SubjectObedient; followed the advice and counsel of  StatureSize and appearance  TetrarchRuler or governor  The wrath to comeThe coming judgments of God  Fruits worthy ofActions that demonstrate true repentance repentance  ExactTake, collect  MusedThought about

Luke 1-3  LatchetLaces or straps  ExhortationA speech to encourage and strengthen