1. The Gospel of Luke 1:1-424:1-53 Prologue Resurrection and Ascension 1:5-2:52 Preparation for the Journey Threshold to Ministry Origin, Birth, and Early Years 3:1-4:13 Galilee: Land of Miracles Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Discipleship Training Jerusalem: Land of Rejection and Death 4:14-9:509:51-19:4419:45-23:56 Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed Introduction 1:1-4 certainty …that you might know the certainty of the things you have been told As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.(9:51) Geographic – Theological Pivot 9:51-56 Climax Chap 24:50-51 Luke 24:50-51 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.

2. The Gospel of Luke 1:1-424:1-53 Prologue Resurrection and Ascension 1:5-2:52 Preparation for the Journey Threshold to Ministry Origin, Birth, and Early Years 3:1-4:13 Galilee: Land of Miracles Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Discipleship Training Jerusalem: Land of Rejection and Death 4:14-9:509:51-19:4419:45-23:56 Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed Begins in the Temple – Ends in the Temple The Temple: the location of the presence of God and the Revelation of Jesus. Jesus presented in Temple (2:21-40). Jesus teaching in Temple (2:41-52) Jesus sets face for Jerusalem (9:51-62) Jesus enters Jerusalem – Temple (19:45-48); Remainder of book is temple-centered (20:1; 21:37-38; 23:45). Note Temple destruction 21:5-28 Jesus’ Resurrection appearance in Jerusalem (24:50-53) Jesus tempted at Temple (4:9-13) Note the lack of location for Peter’s Confession (9:18ff) Jesus’ Transfiguration conversation; Exodus in Jerusalem (9:31) Jesus “on the way” to Jerusalem; Bethany (10:38-42) Also note 10:37, “Go” = Travel Jesus teaches “on the way” (13:22); Jerusalem is place for prophets death (13:31-35) Reminder of Journey destination (17:11) 3 rd Passion Prediction: Jerusalem (18:31) Jesus inching closer and closer (19:28, 37, 41)

3. The Gospel of Luke 1:1-424:1-53 Prologue Resurrection and Ascension 1:5-2:52 Preparation for the Journey Threshold to Ministry Origin, Birth, and Early Years 3:1-4:13 Galilee: Land of Miracles Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Discipleship Training Jerusalem: Land of Rejection and Death 4:14-9:509:51-19:4419:45-23:56 Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed Blindness: Passion Prediction 1 9:21-22 Blindness: Passion Prediction 2 9:44-45 Blindness: Passion Prediction 3 18:31-34 Problem Human Dilemma: Blindness to His Person; Rejection of His mission Rejection in Nazareth 4:14-30 Rejection in Samaria 9:53 Rejection in Temple 19:45-48 Solution Human Transformation: Opening of mind; adoption of mission 24:45-47

4. The Gospel of Luke 1:1-4 Prologue 1:5 Threshold to Ministry The Birth and Childhood of Jesus Preparation for the Journey 3:1 4:13 2:52

5. The Gospel of Luke 1:5-25 The Birth and Childhood of Jesus The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (Interchange of John and Jesus) 2:40-52 Announcement of John’s Birth 1:26-38 Announcement of Jesus’ Birth 1:39-56 Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Birth of John 1:57-80 Birth of Jesus 2:1-20 Presentation in Temple 2:21-39 Jesus; God’s Son in God’s House 1:52:52

6. The Gospel of Luke 3:1-6 Preparation for Ministry Ministry of John Ministry of John ( Prophet of Most High) 3:7-18 John’s Good News 3:19-20 John’s Imprisonment Baptism (Anointing) of Jesus 3:21-22 Genealogy of Jesus 3:23-384:1-13 Testing of Jesus in Wilderness Introduction of Jesus Introduction of Jesus (Son of God) John, Prophet of Most High