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Gospel o f Luke

Gospel o f Luke. Antwon Allen Josh Furnari Jack Harmon CJ Holt. EXPERIENCE. Tell one thing you love about one another. Background. Luke was a Gentile Christian , B orn in Antioch Syria He was an Evangelist He wrote in Greek He died in Boeotia Greece

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Gospel o f Luke

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  1. Gospel of Luke Antwon Allen Josh Furnari Jack Harmon CJ Holt

  2. EXPERIENCE • Tell one thing you love about one another

  3. Background • Luke was a Gentile Christian, • Born in Antioch Syria • He was an Evangelist • He wrote in Greek • He died in Boeotia Greece • He wrote the third and longest Gospel

  4. Time of the Gospel • The Gospel of Luke was written between 80 – 100 AD

  5. To whom it was written • The Gospel of Luke was written to a certain Theophilus, which is Greek for a lover of God. • It is not known if Theophilus was a real person. • The Gospel is a historical account of Jesus.

  6. Image of Jesus • Luke portrays a compassionate Jesus • A Jesus who is the Savior and reaches out to people, especially the poor. • A Jesus that does daily good deeds

  7. Sample passage(s) • The Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son are examples of this Gospel’s unique purpose or character

  8. The most important RQ question for this chapter • The most important question for this chapter is “What is Luke’s understanding of Salvation History?”

  9. Major Themes • Jesus as a prophet • The Church continues Jesus’ prophetic ministry • The role of the Holy Spirit in salvation history • Prayer, joy, peace • The special role of Mary and women • Biographical background

  10. Reflection • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxGspwvibas • Why would Luke be inspired to write the Gospels? • What would make him portray Jesus as a compassionate savior who is sympathetic with the poor? • Why would he include parables like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son? • Why would he place so much emphasis on the Golden Rule?

  11. Action Follow and remember the Golden Rule!

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