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Author of Luke |
Most likely Luke, who was Paul's close friend. Luke as a physician. |
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Date of Luke |
Probably around the 60s AD |
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Distinctive Features of Luke |
1) Longest book in the NT (Acts also by Luke, so largest chunk done by Gentile too) 2)Highest literary quality of the gospels 3)Presents Jesus as the Son of Man 4)Gives focus to Jesus' humanitarian concern for ALL people 5)Contains some unique material none of the other gospels have |
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Purpose of Luke |
1) Specific- to Theophilus to help him believe what He has learned about Jesus
2) General- to present Jesus as the perfect Son of Man in a way that would make sense to the Gentiles |
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Where did Luke get his information for his book? |
He interview a lot of people who had been through miracles such as Mary, Jesus' mother. |
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Dates and Calendars of our time regarding Jesus |
No one knows the exact date Jesus as born. Western society celebrates December 25th, Eastern celebrates January 6th.
The Julian calender is incorrect due to a mistake made in the 6th century AD, Jesus was born around 6th century BC. |
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Genealogy in Luke |
Whilst Matthew's focuses on Jesus' legal right to the throne, Luke focuses on Jesus' human lineage.
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What 3 things did Jesus say on the cross? |
1) Asks for forgiveness of those who are executing him. 2) Tells the sinner on one of the trees that he will be with him in paradise. 3) Tells God the Father, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." |
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Important message from Luke |
Jesus Christ as Son of Man |
