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JESUS, THE SON OF MAN. THE GOSPEL OF LUKE. 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
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JESUS, THE SON OF MAN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
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
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
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 • 10:1-42 70 sent out and return • 13:1-18:14 Perean ministry • 19:1-10penitent publican Zacchaeus • 23:6-12 trial before Herod
Additional Unique Details in Luke • 2:1-52 childhoodand humanityof 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 • 10:38-42Mary and Martha (better andbest) • 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
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
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”
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