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Explore the Gospel of Luke and meet Jesus through the eyes of Luke, the beloved physician and companion of Paul. Discover Jesus's mission to seek and save the lost, his encounters with women, and his teachings on the Holy Spirit. Experience the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, and understand Jesus's impact on all people. This study will deepen your understanding of Jesus's message and his love for humanity.
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Meeting Jesus Again For the First Time
Meeting Jesus Again “If you only knew who I am.” (John 4:10)
Who was Luke? *Beloved Physician (Col. 4:14) *Companion of Paul (“We”) *He may have been a Gentile
LUKE-ACTS “…in my first book…” (Acts 1:1) The only Gospel with a sequel. Luke – Acts makes up 28 % of NT.
MEETING JESUS IN LUKE In the introduction, Luke tells us who he wrote to, how & why he did it. (Luke 1:1-4) Luke was not an eyewitness, but he carefully interviewed eyewitnesses.
Meeting Jesus in Luke The Date: * Before AD 70 * Before AD 63 ?
Meeting Jesus in Luke “For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.” (Luke 19:10) The Key Verse in Luke
Meeting Jesus in Luke Jesus is THE Son of Man in Luke * The prayers & parables. * He came for all humanity. * He came for the Lost, Least, & Last.
Meeting Jesus in Luke * The Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus: *He was born of the Spirit (1:35) *He was filled with the Spirit (3:21) *He was led by the Spirit (4:1, 14) *He was anointed by the Spirit (4:18) = “The Promise of the Father” (24:49)
Women Meeting Jesus in Luke * Mary, Elizabeth, Anna * Widow of Nain (7:11-17) * Immoral Woman (7:36-50) * Supporters of Jesus (8:1-3) * Mary & Martha (10:38-42) * Poor Widow (21:1-4) * At the Cross (23:49) & the Tomb (23:55)
Meeting Jesus in Luke He came for the Lost, the Least, & the Last. = Zacchaeus, the tax collector. = The Ten Lepers = The Good Samaritan parable = The Prodigal Son parable = The Thief on the Cross
Meeting Jesus in Luke The “All Peoples” Perspective: = “A light to the Gentiles” (2:32) = Genealogy back to Adam (3:23-38) = Great Commission “all nations” (24:47) = “Good Tidings of Great Joy for ALL PEOPLE” (2:10)