Luke

About Luke• The Beloved Physician– Colossians 4:14– Compare: Mark 5:26 with Luke 8:43

• Friend & Traveling Companion of Paul– Philemon 1:24

• Author of 27.5% of the New Testament– The Gospel According to Luke & The Acts of the

Apostles.• Considered A Possibility of “the one whose

fame…”– 2 Corinthians 8:18

Tracing Luke’s Involvement: “we”• Joined Paul’s 2nd Journey In Troas– Acts 16:8-10

• Luke Stays Behind in Philippi– Acts 17:1

• Rejoining Paul at Philippi– Acts 20:1-6 (vs. 5-6 “us” and “we”)

• Concern for Paul’s Safety– Acts 21:12

• Endured the Shipwreck– Acts 28:2

About Luke’s Writing• A Gentile Writing The Good News For Gentiles– Colossians 4:11

• Both Books Are Dedicated To Theophilus.– Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3

• Both Books Pivot On The Journey To Jerusalem.– Luke 9:51, Acts 20:16

• Keeps The Focus on God & Off of Himself

Traits For Our Imitation• Carefully Investigates The Life & Teaching of Jesus– Luke 1:3

• Amazing, Yet Humble Use of His Time & Talents– In His Writing & His Medical Care

• Faithfulness to Serve When Others Leave– 2 Timothy 4:11

• Devotion To Assembling With The Saints– Acts 20:6-7

• Highlights God’s Love For the Lost & Oppressed– Luke 2:10, 3:10-12, 14:21

Luke