1. The Gospel of Luke
Author Luke, the Beloved Physician Col 4:14; Philemon 24
-Maybe a gentile? Writes as non-Jew to non-Jews BUT supports Temple & Law

2. The Gospel of Luke
1. Author Traveled with Paul
Compare the “We” sections of Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-21:18; 27:1-28:16
-Was with Paul at the end of his life 2 Tim 4:11

3. Luke 19:41-44; 21:20-24 (vivid reference)
The Gospel of Luke
2. Dating
-Probably written after the fall of Jerusalem (early 70’s A.D.)
-This arises from the comparison of Temple Destruction passages in Mark 13:14ff (vague reference)
Luke 19:41-44; 21: (vivid reference)

4. The Gospel of Luke
3. Recipients of Luke Theophilus “lover of God” a. Luke explains Palestinian location b. Luke explains Jewish customs c. Genealogy traces Jesus to Adam not Abraham (see Matthew 1) d. Old Testament not referred to as in Matthew Number: 30 fewer references e. Reign of Roman emperors used as historical markers

5. Unique Contributions of Luke
Special Lucan Material
6 of 20 miracles in Luke are unique
19 of 35 parables in Luke are unique
Luke omits much of Mark

6. Unique Contributions of Luke
2. Complete Gospel
Luke’s gospel starts before Matthew
and ends after Matthew’s.

7. Unique Contributions of Luke
3. Universal Salvation
Angels Announcement (2:14) Simeon in Temple (2:32) Genealogy (3:23-37) Gospel to the Poor (4:18-19) Jesus sends out 12 (9:1-6) Jesus send out 72 (10:1-24) Jesus’ Final Words (24:45-49)

8. Unique Contributions of Luke
4. Gospel of the “Spirit”
In Life of Jesus AND People 1:15,17,35,41,47,67,80; 2:25,26; 3:16,22; 4:1(2x), 14,18,33; 10:21; 11:13; 12:10,12; [24:49]. It is particularly important in the early chapters.
The “promise of the Father,” 24:49, provides an important continuity with the continuation of this Holy Spirit language into the Book of Acts.

9. Unique Contributions of Luke
5. Gospel of Prayer passages we find Jesus’ prayers
2 parables on prayer (11:5-13; 18:1-8)

10. Unique Contributions of Luke
6. Gospel of Women and Outcasts Mary (Luke 1:26-56) Anna (Luke 2:36-38) Mary & Martha (Luke 10:38-42) See Luke 8:1-3; 10
7. Gospel of Parables total, 19 unique