Beyond Luke: On the Book of Acts
Unlike the other Gospel writers, Luke was a Gentile who wrote an account of Jesus’ life for those outside the Jewish faith.
INTRODUCTION TO
Luke
Outline:
- Introduction. (1:1-4)
- The birth and childhood of John the Baptist and Jesus. (1:5–2:52)
- The ministry of John the Baptist. (3:1-20)
- Jesus’ baptism, genealogy, and temptation. (3:21–4:13)
- Jesus’ teaching and healing ministry. (4:14–9:50)
- Jesus’ journeys from Galilee to Jerusalem. (9:51–19:27)
- Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion. (19:28–23:49)
- Jesus’ burial, resurrection, and ascension. (23:50–24:53)
Author: Luke.
Date Written: Between a.d. 58 and 70.
Time Span: About 38 years (5 33).
Title: From the book’s author, Luke.
Background: Luke’s is the longest and most thorough of the four Gospels. Luke, a Gentile physician, writes both this Gospel and the book of Acts to aid a new Christian named Theophilus. As a missionary companion of the Apostle Paul, Luke is able to present a detailed historical account of Jesus’ life. Luke presents Jesus’ humanity more than any of the other Gospels.
Where Written: Possibly at Caesarea or Rome.
To Whom: To Theophilus specifically, Greeks in particular, and to all Gentiles in general.
Content: Called “the most beautiful book ever written,” Luke begins by telling us about Jesus’ parents; the birth of His cousin John the Baptist; Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born in a manger; and the genealogy of Jesus through Joseph. Jesus’ public ministry reveals His perfect compassion and forgiveness through the stories of the Good Samaritan (ch. 10), the lost (prodigal) son (ch. 15), and the rich man and Lazarus (ch. 16).
While many believe in Jesus’ unprejudiced love that surpasses all human limits, many others challenge and oppose His claims. Jesus’ followers are encouraged to count the cost of discipleship, while His enemies seek His death on the cross. Finally, Jesus is betrayed, tried, sentenced, and crucified. But the grave cannot hold Him! His resurrection assures the continuation of His ministry to seek and to save the lost (19:10). After appearing on a number of occasions to His disciples, His Holy Spirit is promised, and Christ ascends to the Father.
Key Words: “Jesus”; “Son of Man.”
As God incarnate, “Jesus” is often referred to as the “Son of Man.” The genealogy of Jesus through Joseph is detailed, as are many other specifics of His human characteristics and life.
Themes: • Jesus understands our weaknesses, our temptations, and our trials. • Jesus came to save both the Jews and the Gentiles. • Jesus came to save both the outcasts and the accepted. • Jesus came to save both the poor and the rich. • Jesus came to save both adults and children. • Jesus came to save both men and women. • Jesus came to save both the free and the oppressed. • Jesus came to save each and every one of us!
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
