1. Luke

2. About Luke The Beloved Physician – Colossians 4:14 – Compare: Mark 5:26 with Luke 8:43 Friend & Traveling Companion of Paul – Philemon 1:24 Author of 27.5% of the New Testament – The Gospel According to Luke & The Acts of the Apostles. Considered A Possibility of “the one whose fame…” – 2 Corinthians 8:18

3. Tracing Luke’s Involvement: “we” Joined Paul’s 2 nd Journey In Troas – Acts 16:8-10 Luke Stays Behind in Philippi – Acts 17:1 Rejoining Paul at Philippi – Acts 20:1-6 (vs. 5-6 “us” and “we”) Concern for Paul’s Safety – Acts 21:12 Endured the Shipwreck – Acts 28:2

4. About Luke’s Writing A Gentile Writing The Good News For Gentiles – Colossians 4:11 Both Books Are Dedicated To Theophilus. – Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3 Both Books Pivot On The Journey To Jerusalem. – Luke 9:51, Acts 20:16 Keeps The Focus on God & Off of Himself

5. Traits For Our Imitation Carefully Investigates The Life & Teaching of Jesus – Luke 1:3 Amazing, Yet Humble Use of His Time & Talents – In His Writing & His Medical Care Faithfulness to Serve When Others Leave – 2 Timothy 4:11 Devotion To Assembling With The Saints – Acts 20:6-7 Highlights God’s Love For the Lost & Oppressed – Luke 2:10, 3:10-12, 14:21

6. Luke