NTS 006 The Gospel of Luke
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Review
Why do we call them the gospels?
How many synoptic gospels?
Why do we call them synoptic?
What do the gospels teach us?
What was the first gospel written?
Why study New Testament survey?
What is internal and external evidence?
10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.
Group Project - take 5 minutes to scan through Luke
Write down what sticks out to you about the book.
Differences or similarities to the other gospels.
The author’s presentation of Christ.
Anything you notice is emphasized.
Write down any details you may find about the author.
Author: Luke
Author: Luke
Luke is another unnamed author.
Luke is another unnamed author.
We use external evidence.
Internal evidence helps too.
Luke was a gentile and a doctor.
Luke was a gentile and a doctor.
14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.
Over 1/4 of the New Testament was written by Luke.
Over 1/4 of the New Testament was written by Luke.
Luke is the longest book in the New Testament with 1,121 verses.
Second is Matthew with 1,071 verses.
Third is Acts with 1,007 verses.
Luke and Acts are about 27% of the New Testament
Paul wrote 2,032 verses.
Luke wrote 2,128 verses.
Luke was a close companion and fellow missionary with Paul.
Luke was a close companion and fellow missionary with Paul.
11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.
23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you, 24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
Luke is uniquely considered part one of two books.
Luke is uniquely considered part one of two books.
1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
Both books contain similar language and styles.
This is different from other letters because the outlines fit together.
The continuity of Luke and Acts
The intended audience is Theophilus.
The intended audience is Theophilus.
Theophilus means “Loved by God”
“Most excellent” is an address to a person of high official position.
Quite possibly a Roman official.
Most likely wealthy.
Could have been a financial supporter of Luke.
Through Theophilus - gentile believers.
It was understood that Theophilus would circulate Luke’s writing among the believers.
Luke expected that there were things Theophilus already knew.
Luke 1:4 (ESV)
4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
The purpose of Luke.
The purpose of Luke.
Luke clearly calls out his purpose in the introduction.
Luke 1:1–4 (ESV)
1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
His purpose was to write an orderly account.
His purpose was to bring certainty to the things already taught - strengthen the faith of the reader.
Therefore… Luke is not considered an evangelistic “tract” to unbelievers.
As John and Mark would be.
Style/genre: Historical or Narrative
Style/genre: Historical or Narrative
Luke had an outstanding command of the Greek language.
It is an orderly, historical account of Christ.
Luke writes carefully and logically.
Luke self proclaims the genre!
“I wrote an orderly account.”
His goal is to strengthen the faith of Theophilus with historical facts.
Luke wanted readers’ faith to be based on a solid historical foundation.
No other author dates their writing in the narrative.
5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
Over 50% of the gospel is unique to the book.
Over 50% of the gospel is unique to the book.
It covers the greatest range of history of any gospel.
It covers the greatest range of history of any gospel.
Starting with John the Baptist’s birth.
Luke focuses on the women of the gospel narrative more than any other book.
Luke focuses on the women of the gospel narrative more than any other book.
Women are mentioned specifically 43 times in Luke while only 49 times in Mark and Matthew combined.
The phrase “praising God” is used more than all the other books combined.
The phrase “praising God” is used more than all the other books combined.
Luke’s source is research .
Luke’s source is research .
2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Others have recorded eyewitness accounts.
I have followed things closely from times past.
I have studied and researched.
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and coming King.
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and coming King.
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering servant.
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering servant.
Luke presents Jesus as the Son of Man.
Luke presents Jesus as the Son of Man.
He highlights is sinlessness, yet his compassion for others.
He highlights Jesus’ humanity.
Due to his gentile audience, Luke did not so much focus on the Jewishness of Christ, but his universal humanity.
The genealogy of Christ found in Luke are different from Matthew.
The genealogy of Christ found in Luke are different from Matthew.
Luke does not open with the genealogy of Christ.
Luke does not open with the genealogy of Christ.
Luke works backward from Joseph rather than forward from Abraham.
Luke works backward from Joseph rather than forward from Abraham.
Matthew goes back as far as Abraham, however, Luke goes all the way back to Adam.
Matthew goes back as far as Abraham, however, Luke goes all the way back to Adam.
Luke seems to trace Mary’s genealogy while Matthew traces Joseph’s.
Luke seems to trace Mary’s genealogy while Matthew traces Joseph’s.
Luke teaches us that Jesus’ primary mission was salvation.
Luke teaches us that Jesus’ primary mission was salvation.
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Luke is the only synoptic writer to use the noun “salvation” or soteria.
He used the verb “save” or sodzo more than any other book in the New Testament.
Luke emphasized more than any other gospel...
Repentance
Salvation is for all people.
Jews & Gentiles
Men & Women
Poor & rich
No social status or rank hindered Jesus from effective ministry.
We see ministry to...
women
children
oppressed
poverty
wealthy
gentiles
government officials
diseased
prostitutes
What is the focus of Luke’s writing?
What is the focus of Luke’s writing?
Matthew focused on what Jesus taught.
Matthew focused on what Jesus taught.
Mark focused on what Jesus did.
Mark focused on what Jesus did.
Luke focused on Jesus himself.
Luke focused on Jesus himself.
Outline of Luke:
Outline of Luke:
The introduction of the Son of Man (1:1-4:3)
The introduction of the Son of Man (1:1-4:3)
This includes...
The births of John the Baptist and Jesus
Christ’s boyhood
Christ’s baptism
Christ’s temptation
The ministry of the Son of Man (4:14-9:50)
The ministry of the Son of Man (4:14-9:50)
The rejection of the Son of Man (9:51-19:27)
The rejection of the Son of Man (9:51-19:27)
Jesus travels to Jerusalem
Through Samaria, Bethany, Judea, and Perea
The crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of Man (19:28-24:53)
The crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of Man (19:28-24:53)