the gospel of luke

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1.1. AuthorAuthor -Luke, the Beloved Physician Col 4:14; Philemon 24

-Maybe a gentile?Writes as non-Jew to non-Jews BUT supports Temple & Law


1. Author1. Author-Traveled with Paul

Compare the “We” sections of Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-21:18; 27:1-28:16

-Was with Paul at the end of his life2 Tim 4:11


2. Dating2. Dating

-Probably written after the fall of Jerusalem (early 70’s A.D.)

-This arises from the comparison of Temple Destruction passages in

Mark 13:14ff (vague

reference)

Luke 19:41-44; 21:20-24(vivid

reference)

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Theophilus “lover of God”a. Luke explains Palestinian locationb. Luke explains Jewish customsc. Genealogy traces Jesus to Adam

not Abraham (see Matthew 1)d. Old Testament not referred to

as in MatthewNumber: 30 fewer references e.

Reign of Roman emperors used as historical markers

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1.1. Special Lucan MaterialSpecial Lucan Material

6 of 20 miracles in Luke are unique

19 of 35 parables in Luke are unique

Luke omits much of Mark


2. Complete Gospel2. Complete Gospel

Luke’s gospel starts before Matthew

and ends after Matthew’s.


3. Universal Salvation3. Universal Salvation

Angels Announcement (2:14)Simeon in Temple (2:32)Genealogy (3:23-37)Gospel to the Poor (4:18-19)Jesus sends out 12 (9:1-6)Jesus send out 72 (10:1-24)Jesus’ Final Words (24:45-49)


4. Gospel of the “Spirit”4. Gospel of the “Spirit”

In Life of Jesus ANDAND People 1:15,17,35,41,47,67,80; 2:25,26; 3:16,22; 4:1(2x), 14,18,33; 10:21; 11:13; 12:10,12; [24:49]. It is particularly important in the early chapters.

The “promise of the Father,” 24:49, provides an important continuity with the continuation of this Holy Spirit language into the Book of Acts.


5. Gospel of Prayer5. Gospel of Prayer9 passages we find Jesus’ prayers

2 parables on prayer (11:5-13; 18:1-8)


6. Gospel of Women and Outcasts6. Gospel of Women and OutcastsMary (Luke 1:26-56)

Anna (Luke 2:36-38)Mary & Martha (Luke

10:38-42) See Luke 8:1-3; 10

7. Gospel of Parables 7. Gospel of Parables 35 total, 19 unique

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