Andrew Tuholski, Matt Dunn, Alec Dauses, Ryan Black, Kevin Corbusier

The Gospel of Luke

Wrote for a Gentile Christian audienceProbably became Christian a few years after

Jesus was crucifiedGospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles are

written similarly in Greek, together they make up more than one fourth of the new testament

St. Paul’s coworker, a physician who remained Paul’s steadfast friend

Gospels mention Luke was from Syria and died in Greece

Was said to have painted a portrait of Mary

Background of Luke

Omits writing Jewish terms is proof that he wrote for the Gentile Christians

Used 3 main sources to write the Gospel of LukeMark’s GospelQ (common source used by both Luke and

Matthew)L ( sources unique to Luke)

Approximated to be written in 85 A.D.

Background of Luke

8 primary sections1st section: explains the purpose of the gospel2nd section: describes the events surrounding

the coming of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist3rd section: the events leading to the public

ministry of Jesus4th section: Jesus displayed many powers that

validated His authority given to Him by God

Outline and Structure

5th section: Jesus performs various different miracles

6th section: outlines the ministry of Jesus in Judea

7th section: describes many teachings and miracles of Jesus

8th section: describes the important details about the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Outline and Structure

The Gospel clearly establishes that Jesus Christ is the Messiah that was prophesized throughout the Old Testament.

It proves that Jesus is the Son of God as He claims

It confirms that Jesus has complete authority over everything in the world, including overcoming evil

Significance

Provides a first hand account of the events of Christ's life from the Apostles and other witnesses

Survived the historical, geographical and archaeological scrutiny of the last 2,000 years

Legitimacy

Annunciation of MaryLuke, Chapter 1, verses 26-38Mary would become the Theotokos (God-

bearer)Gabriel told Mary to name her son Jesus

VisitationLuke Chapter 1, verses 39-56Mary visits Elizabeth who was the mother of

John the BaptistElizabeth- "Blessed are you among women, and

blessed is the fruit of your womb.”

Passages In the Gospel of Luke

http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/gospel-of-luke.htm

http://satucket.com/lectionary/Visitation.htm

Works Cited