The Gospel of Luke
Author	Luke
Date Written	Between AD 58 and 70
Time Span	About 38 years (5 BC-AD 33)
Title	From the book's author: Luke
Background	Luke's is the longest and most thorough of the 4 Gospels. Luke, a Gentile physician, writes both this Gospel and the book of Acts to aid a new Christian named Theophilus. As a missionary companion of the Apostle Paul, Luke is able to present a detailed historical account of Jesus' life. Luke presents Jesus' humanity more than any of the other Gospels.
Where Written	Possibly at Caesarea or Rome.
To Whom	To Theophilus specifically; Greeks in particular; and to all Gentiles in general.
Content	Luke begins by telling us about Jesus' parents; the birth of His cousin, John the Baptist; Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born in a manger; and the genealogy of Christ through Mary. Jesus' public ministry reveals His compassion and forgiveness through the stories of the prodigal son, the rich man and Lazarus, and the good Samaritan. While many believe in this unprejudiced love that surpasses all human limits, many others challenge and oppose the claims of Jesus. Christ's followers are encouraged to count the cost of discipleship, while His enemies seek His death on the Cross. Finally, Jesus is betrayed, tried, sentenced, and crucified. But the grave cannot hold Him! His Resurrection assures the continuation of His ministry of seeking and saving the lost (19:10). After appearing on a number of occasions to His disciples, His Holy Spirit is promised, and Jesus ascends to the Father.
Themes	Jesus understands our weaknesses, our temptations, and our trials. Jesus came to save both the Jews...and the Gentiles. Jesus came to save both the heathen...and the publicans. Jesus came to save both the outcasts...and the accepted. Jesus came to save both the poor...and the rich. Jesus came to save both adults...and children. Jesus came to save both men...and women. Jesus came to save both the free and the oppressed. Jesus came to save each and every one of us!
Key Words	“Jesus”; “Son of Man.” By being God incarnate, “Jesus” is often referred to as the “Son of Man.” The genealogy of Christ through Mary is detailed, as are many other specifics of His human characteristics and life.
Outline	1:1-1:4  Introduction. 1:5-2:52  The birth and childhood of John the Baptist and of Jesus. 3:1-3:20  The ministry of John the Baptist. 3:21-4:13  Jesus' baptism, genealogy, and temptation. 4:14-9:50  Jesus' teaching and healing ministry. 9:51-19:27  Jesus' journeys from Galilee to Jerusalem. 19:28-23:49  Jesus' suffering and crucifixion. 23:50-24:53  Jesus Burial, Resurrection, and Ascension.
More	A more extensive Outline of Luke Audio of the Book of Luke

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