Luke

🗺️ Overview

Luke’s Gospel offers a carefully ordered account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Written by a Gentile physician and companion of Paul, Luke emphasizes Jesus’ compassion, concern for the marginalized, and His mission to seek and save the lost. It includes unique parables and stories found nowhere else.

💡 Luke invites us to see the heart of God for the broken, the outsider, and the humble. Jesus is the Savior for all people, and His compassion becomes our model. We’re called to embrace joy, serve others, and share the good news with the world.

• Gentile Audience

  Luke wrote with a non-Jewish audience in mind, explaining Jewish customs and emphasizing universal salvation.

  📚 Source: ESV Study Bible

• Luke–Acts Connection

  Luke’s Gospel is the first of a two-part work continued in Acts, tracing Jesus’ ministry to the growth of the early Church.

  📚 Source: The Bible Project

📊 Book at a Glance

📝 Author

Luke the physician, companion of Paul

📅 Date

c. AD 60–62

📖 Chapters

24

🏷️ Genre

Gospel

📍 Location

Israel under Roman occupation, with attention to the poor and outsiders

🧵 Main Themes

Jesus as Savior for all people, God’s heart for the outcast, poor, and women, The role of the Holy Spirit and prayer, The cost and call of discipleship, Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, Joy in salvation and God’s plan

📚 Outline

• Preparation and Birth Narratives (Ch. 1–2)
• Ministry in Galilee (Ch. 3–9)
• Journey Toward Jerusalem (Ch. 10–19)
• Final Week and Passion (Ch. 20–23)
• Resurrection and Ascension (Ch. 24)

📖 Key Stories

🧠 Key Verses

For nothing will be impossible with God. — Luke 1:37

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” — Luke 2:14

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” — Luke 6:20

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. — Luke 6:27–28

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. — Luke 6:38

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23

Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. — Luke 12:32

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” — Luke 19:10

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