1. Luke 19:10 (NKJV)
 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

2. Knowing God’s Word
Luke

3. Knowing God’s Word
Last week we took a look at Mark’s account of the gospel of Jesus
This week we move onto the gospel of Luke
Luke is the 3rd book in the NT and the 3rd of the 4 Gospels

4. Knowing God’s Word
Luke is the author of this gospel account that bears his name
He is also the author of the book of Acts (both addressed to Theophilus)
Luke was likely a companion of Paul’s as we see from the “we” passages of Acts as well as other references (ex. Col. 4:14; II Tim. 4:11)

5. Knowing God’s Word We also see that Luke was a physician (Col. 4:14)
He was likely a Gentile (Greek) from the city of Troas, since that is where the “we” sections of Acts begins from
Being Greek, Luke would write his gospel in Greek

6. Knowing God’s Word
It’s difficult to pinpoint a date of the writing of this book
It was likely written just after Mark’s account, so perhaps sometime in the 60’s AD
If this is right, it would put Luke’s account 3rd in the order of those written

7. Knowing God’s Word As we mentioned, Luke was a physician
We can see that in his writing, as it seems to be a bit more elaborate and detailed
Luke’s account is the longest of the 4 gospel accounts (by word count)

8. Knowing God’s Word
The book seems to be written to the Gentiles (2:10, 32; 3:6)
We see that in it’s dedication to Theophilus, who was a Gentile
So we see the beauty and uniqueness of the writing of Luke’s gospel account

9. Knowing God’s Word Certain stories are found only in Luke:
Good Samaritan (10:25-37)
The Rich Fool (12:13-21)
The Prodigal Son (15:11-32)
The Rich Man and Lazarus (16:19-31)
The Pharisee and the Publican (18:9-14)

10. Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Luke: 1:1-4 1:31-33 2:52 4:18-19 6:38
6:46

11. Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in Luke: 9:23 11:1 18:1 19:10 23:40-43
24:46-47

12. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Luke: Introduction (1:1-4)
Childhood of Jesus and John (1:5-2:52)
Preparation of Jesus’ Ministry (3:1-4:13)
Galilean Campaign (4:14-9:6)
Retirement from Galilee (9:7-50)
Later Judean and Peraean Ministry (9:51-19:28)

13. Knowing God’s Word Outline of Luke:
Close of Public Ministry in Jerusalem (19:29-21:37)
Sufferings and Death of Christ (21-23)
Resurrection of Christ (24)