1. JESUS, THE SON OF MAN
THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

2. The Gospel of Luke Luke was a physician Colossians 4:14
He was a Greek (inference from Col. 4:11,14)
He wrote to a Greek (Theophilus)
“most excellent” implies a government position
Dropped in Acts 1:1 because he is a brother Matt. 23:8
Companion of Paul Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-21:18
Two years in Palestine 21:18; 24:27; 27:1-28:16
Accumulated eyewitness testimony Luke 1:1-4

3. Luke 1:1-4 Many gospels written v.1
Eyewitnesses are the only reliable sources v.1
Luke was a recipient of eyewitness instruction v.2
Luke had a “perfect understanding” v.3
“from the very first” v.3
Purpose is to write an orderly account v.3
To know the certainty of facts of gospel v.4
Luke gives verifiable information for this purpose—names, dates, locations 3:1-2

4. Unique Events in Luke Chapters 1-2 birth announcements and births
5:5-11 call of Peter to catch men
7:11-17 widow’s son in Nain raised from death
7:36-50 penitent sinful woman
9:51-56 Samaritan village rejects Jesus; His mercy
10: sent out and return
13:1-18:14 Perean ministry
19:1-10 penitent publican Zacchaeus
23:6-12 trial before Herod

5. Additional Unique Details in Luke
2:1-52 childhood and humanity of Jesus
3:1-2 historical context of John’s ministry
3:10-14 John’s instructions to specific groups
3:23-37 universal genealogy
8:1-3 women who supported Jesus
10:29-37 parable of the good Samaritan
10:38-42 Mary and Martha (better and best)
12:13-21 request for arbitration; covetousness
22:35-38 change in circumstances; conflict
23:39-43 thief on the cross saved
24:1-53 resurrection day, disciples’ unbelief

6. Notable Emphasis in Luke
Prayer of Jesus: 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:28; 11:1-14; 18:1-14; 22:32; 22:39-45
Samaritans: 9:52; 10:33; 17:16
Women: 1:42; 11:27-28; 8:1-3; 7:36-50; 8:43-48; 13:10-17; 23:27-31,49; 23:55-56; 24:1-12,24
Sinners: 5:29-32; 7:36-50; 15:1-32; 19:1-10; 23:39-43
Poor: 4:18; 7:22; 6:20; 21:1-3; 11:41; 12:33; 14:13,21; 18:22; 19:8
The Perean ministry: 14:1-17:10

7. The Perean Ministry – Luke 14:1-17:10
14:1-6 healing on the Sabbath
14:7-14 humble yourself and let God exalt you
14:15-24 rejecting God’s invitation
14:25-35 paying the price of discipleship
15:1-32 lost sheep, lost coin, lost son
16:1-13 use money to invest in spiritual future
16:14-18 other Pharisaical fallacies
16:19-31 rich man and Lazarus
17:1-4 forgiveness and other spiritual duties
17:5-10 “increase our faith”

8. Gospel of Luke is Special
Childhood and humanity of Jesus
Savior for all nations, genders, classes, etc.
We must recognize our need for God’s forgiveness
We must humble ourselves and come to God
We must repent Luke 24:47
We must obey Mark 16:16
We must forgive others
We must follow in the footsteps of Jesus Lk 9:23