1. Andrew Tuholski, Matt Dunn, Alec Dauses, Ryan Black, Kevin Corbusier

2.  Wrote for a Gentile Christian audience  Probably became Christian a few years after Jesus was crucified  Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles are written similarly in Greek, together they make up more than one fourth of the new testament  St. Paul’s coworker, a physician who remained Paul’s steadfast friend  Gospels mention Luke was from Syria and died in Greece  Was said to have painted a portrait of Mary

3.  Omits writing Jewish terms is proof that he wrote for the Gentile Christians  Used 3 main sources to write the Gospel of Luke Mark’s Gospel Q (common source used by both Luke and Matthew) L ( sources unique to Luke)  Approximated to be written in 85 A.D.

4. 8 primary sections 1 st section: explains the purpose of the gospel 2 nd section: describes the events surrounding the coming of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist 3 rd section: the events leading to the public ministry of Jesus 4 th section: Jesus displayed many powers that validated His authority given to Him by God

5. 5 th section: Jesus performs various different miracles 6 th section: outlines the ministry of Jesus in Judea 7 th section: describes many teachings and miracles of Jesus 8 th section: describes the important details about the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

6. The Gospel clearly establishes that Jesus Christ is the Messiah that was prophesized throughout the Old Testament. It proves that Jesus is the Son of God as He claims It confirms that Jesus has complete authority over everything in the world, including overcoming evil

7. Provides a first hand account of the events of Christ's life from the Apostles and other witnesses Survived the historical, geographical and archaeological scrutiny of the last 2,000 years

8. Annunciation of Mary Luke, Chapter 1, verses 26-38 Mary would become the Theotokos (God- bearer) Gabriel told Mary to name her son Jesus Visitation Luke Chapter 1, verses 39-56 Mary visits Elizabeth who was the mother of John the Baptist Elizabeth- "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”

9. http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/gospel-of- luke.htm http://satucket.com/lectionary/Visitation.htm