1. LUKE  Gentile-Christian  Wrote longest gospel  Wrote Acts of the Apostles  Paul’s traveling companion/disciple of Paul  Dr.  From Antioch, Syria  Died in Greece  Wrote to Theophilus/Lover of God  Called the Historian of the church

2.  Wrote in Greek  Wrote for a Gentile-Christian community  Did not know Jesus in person  Wrote around 85 AD  Symbol- winged bull  Hung on an Olive tree

3. Proof that Luke wrote to a Gentile audience Eliminated passages that might confuse a non- Jew. Eliminated passages that might confuse a non- Jew. Eliminated passages about the traditions of Jews. Eliminated passages about the traditions of Jews. Eliminated passages about the return of Elijah. Eliminated passages about the return of Elijah. Eliminated references to the Old Law. Eliminated references to the Old Law. Eliminated Jewish names ie: Eliminated Jewish names ie: Master for Rabbi Master for Rabbi Lawyer for scribe Lawyer for scribe Savior for Messiah Savior for Messiah

4. Emphasizes that Jesus is the only Lord. Emphasizes that Jesus is the only Lord. He wanted to distinguish Jesus from the Emperors who also are called Lords. He wanted to distinguish Jesus from the Emperors who also are called Lords. Very concerned with historical accuracy Very concerned with historical accuracy Consciously links salvation history to ordinary history. Consciously links salvation history to ordinary history. Called the Historian of the Church. Called the Historian of the Church. Uses Gentiles throughout his gospel. Uses Gentiles throughout his gospel. ie: the Good Samaritan=Hero is a Gentile ie: the Good Samaritan=Hero is a Gentile

5. Luke’s conscientious linking of salvation history helps to verify in historical records the accuracy of the things you read in scripture. Luke’s conscientious linking of salvation history helps to verify in historical records the accuracy of the things you read in scripture. Luke’s gospel portrays Jesus as the universal Savior. Luke’s gospel portrays Jesus as the universal Savior. Jesus’ message is Salvation is for everyone. Jesus’ message is Salvation is for everyone.

6. Luke is very concerned about; Luke is very concerned about; Gentiles Gentiles Outcasts Outcasts Sinners Sinners Women Women Samaritans Samaritans