The Gospel According to Saint Luke

From an infant who could do nothing on his own, Jesus grew to become completely able to fulfill his mission on earth.  He was fully human, developing in all ways like us.  Yet he remained fully God.  He took no shortcuts and was not isolated from the pressures and temptations of life.  There are no shortcuts for us either as we prepare for a life of service to God.

Jesus taught great crowds of people, especially through parables, which are stories with great truths.  But only those with ears to hear will understand.  We should pray that God’s Spirit would help us understand the implications of these truths for our lives so we can become more and more like Jesus.

The Savior of the world was arrested and executed.  But death could not destroy him, and Jesus came back to life and ascended to heaven.  In Luke’s careful, historical account, we received the facts about Jesus’ resurrection.  We must not only believe that these facts are true, but we must also trust Christ as our Savior.  It is shortsighted to neglect the facts, but how sad it is to accept the facts and neglect the forgiveness that Jesus offers to each of us.

Writer:

Luke – a doctor (Colossians 4:14), a Greek Gentile Christian.  He is the only known Gentile author in the New Testament.  Luke was a close friend and companion of Paul.  He also wrote Acts, and the two books go together.

Date Written:

About A.D. 60

To Whom Written:

Theophilus, Gentiles, and people everywhere.

Purpose:

To present an accurate account of the life of Christ and to present Christ as the perfect human Savior.

Synopsis:

Chapter One

• Luke's Letter to Theophilus – Luke 1:1-4
• An Angel Foretells John's Birth – Luke 1:5-25
• An Angel Foretells Jesus' Birth – Luke 1:26-38
• Elisabeth's Joy – Luke 1:39-45
• Mary's Joyful Song – Luke 1:46-56
• John the Baptist's Birth – Luke 1:57-66
• Zacharias's Praise -  Luke 1:67-79

 Chapter Two

• Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem – Luke 2:1-7
• Tidings of Great Joy – Luke 2:8-20
• Naming and Presentation – Luke 2:21-24
• Simeon Beholds God's Salvation – Luke 2:25-35
• Anna Gives Thanks – Luke 2:36-40
• Jesus Converses With Teachers – Luke 2:41-52

 Chapter Three

• John Preaches Repentance – Luke 3:1-6
• John Address the Multitude – Luke 3:7-20
• John's Baptism of Jesus – Luke 3:21-22
• The Genealogy of Jesus – Luke 3:23-38

 Chapter Four

• The Temptation of Jesus – Luke 4:1-13
• Jesus Preaches in Nazareth – Luke 4:14-30
• A Spirit of an Unclean Devil – Luke 4:31-37
• Jesus' Healing Ministry – Luke 4:38-44

 Chapter Five

• Fishermen Follow Jesus – Luke 5:1-11
• Jesus Heals the Leper – Luke 5:12-16
• Jesus Heals a Man Taken with Palsy – Luke 5:17-26
• Levi Follows Jesus – Luke 5:27-32
• Fasting Customs Addresses – Luke 5:33-39

 Chapter Six

• Behavior on the Sabbath – Luke 6:1-11
• Twelve Apostles Chosen – Luke 6:12-16
• Words of Blessing and Woe – Luke 6:17-26
• Teachings on Treatment of Others – Luke 6:27-36
• Teaching on Judging Others – Luke 6:37-42
• Good and Bad Fruit – Luke 6:43-45
• Building on  a Firm Foundation – Luke 6:46-49

 Chapter Seven

• A Centurion's Faith – Luke 7:1-10
• Jesus Raises a Dead Man – Luke 7:11-17
• John's Disciples – Luke 7:18-35
• Jesus' Feet Washed with Tears – Luke 7:36-50

 Chapter Eight

• Throughout Every City – Luke 8:1-4
• Parable of the Sower – Luke 8:5-15
• The Candle's Light – Luke 8:16-18
• The Family of Jesus – Luke 8:19-21
• Jesus Calms the Waters – Luke 8:22-25
• A Man Possessed with Devils – Luke 8:26-39
• Jairus’s' Daughter – Luke 8:40-55

 Chapter Nine

• The Twelve  Sent to Preach and Heal – Luke 9:1-9
• Feeding the Five Thousand – Luke 9:10-22
• Follow Me – Luke 9:23-27
• Jesus' Transfiguration – Luke 9:28-36
• Jesus Heals a Possessed Boy – Luke 9:37-42
• Jesus Again Predicts His Death – Luke 9:43-45
• The Least to be Greatest – Luke 9:46-49
• Samaritan's Rejection of Jesus – Luke 9:51-56
• The High Cost of Discipleship – Luke 9:57-62

 Chapter Ten

• Seventy Laborers Sent Forth – Luke 10:1-16
• The Laborer's Joyful Return – Luke 10:17-20
• Jesus Rejoices in the Spirit – Luke 10:21-24
• The Parable of the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37
• Martha and Mary – Luke 10:38-42

 Chapter Eleven

• The Model Prayer – Luke 11:1-13
• Jesus Accused of Evil – Luke 11:14-16
• A House Divided Cannot Stand – Luke 11:17-28
• Jonas and the Son of Man – Luke 11:29-32
• The Light of the Body – Luke 11:33-36
• Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees – Luke 11:37-44
• Jesus Rebukes Lawyers – Luke 11:45-54

 Chapter Twelve

• Beware of Hypocrisy – Luke 12:1-3
• Fear the Power of God – Luke 12:4-12
• Beware Covetousness – Luke 12:13-21
• Do Not Worry of Be Fearful – Luke 12:22-34
• Be Watchful – Luke 12:35-48
• Division Instead of Peace – Luke 12:49:53
• Discerning the Times – Luke 12:54-59

 Chapter Thirteen

• Repent or Perish – Luke 13:1-9
• A Woman with Infirmity Healed – Luke 13:10-17
• The Kingdom of God – Luke 13:18-21
• The Strait Gate – Luke 13:22-30
• Jerusalem's Desolate House – Luke 13:31-35

 Chapter Fourteen

• Teachings on Humility – Luke 14:1-14
• A Great Supper – Luke 14:15-24
• The Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:25-35

 Chapter Fifteen

• The Parable of the Lost Sheep – Luke 15:1-7
• The Parable of the Lost Coin – Luke 15:8-10
• The Parable of the Lost Son – Luke 15:11-32

 Chapter Sixteen

• An Unjust Steward – Luke 16:1-13
• God Knows the Heart – Luke 16:14-18
• The Rich Man and the Beggar – Luke 16:19-31

 Chapter Seventeen

• Offenses Will Come – Luke 17:1-19
• Teachings on Gods Kingdom – Luke 17:20-37

 Chapter Eighteen

• God Avenges His Own – Luke 18:1-8
• The Pharisee and the Publican – Luke 18:9-14
• Let the Children Come – Luke 18:15-17
• A Rulers Love of Money – Luke 18:18-30
• Jesus' Coming Death – Luke 18:31-34
• Jesus Heals a Blind Man – Luke 18:35-43

 Chapter Nineteen

• Jesus' Encounter with Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1-10
• A Nobleman's Ten Pounds – Luke 19:11-27
• The Entry into Jerusalem – Luke 19:28-44
• Teaching in the Temple – Luke 19:45-47

 Chapter Twenty

• Jesus' Authority Questioned – Luke 20:1-8
• The Lord of the Vineyard – Luke 20:9-19
• Paying Tribute to Caesar – Luke 20:20-26
• Children of the Resurrection – Luke 20:27-40
• David's Son and Lord – Luke 20:41-47

 Chapter Twenty One

• A Widow's Sacrificial Offering – Luke 21:1-4
• Not One Stone Left on Another – Luke 21:5-7
• Deceivers, Wars, and Disasters – Luke 21:8-11
• Persecution Will Come – Luke 21:12-19
• Desolation Will Come – Luke 21:20-27
• Redemption Will Come – Luke 21:28-38

 Chapter Twenty Two

• Judas' Agrees to Betray Jesus – Luke 22:1-6
• Passover Preparations – Luke 22:7-13
• The Lords Supper – Luke 22:14-30
• Advice for the Disciples – Luke 22:31-38
• Jesus' Agony in Prayer – Luke 22:39-46
• Judas's Betrayal of Jesus – Luke 22:47-53
• Peter's Denial of Jesus – Luke 22:54-62
• Jesus Mocked and Smitten – Luke 22:63-65
• Jesus Before the Council – Luke 22:66-71

 Chapter Twenty Three

• Pilate Finds No Fault in Jesus – Luke 23:1-6
• Jesus Sent to Herod – Luke 23:7-12
• Pilate Seeks to Release Jesus – Luke 23:13-25
• Jesus Crucified at Calvary – Luke 23:26-43
• Jesus Commends His Spirit to God – Luke 23:44-49
• Joseph Buries the Body of Jesus – Luke 23:50-56

Chapter Twenty Four

• The Resurrection of Jesus – Luke 24:1-12
• The Emmaus Road – Luke 24:13-30
• The Disciples' Eyes Are Opened – Luke 24:31-43
• The Scriptures are Fulfilled – Luke 24:44-49
• Jesus' Ascension – Luke 24:50-53

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