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Luke Chapter Summaries
Luke presents Jesus as the perfect man and Savior of all people, emphasizing His compassion for the marginalized.
24
Chapters
1,151
Total Verses
Luke
Author
AD 59-63
Date Written
Book Outline
Preparation
1:1-4:13Birth and preparation
Galilean Ministry
4:14-9:50Teaching and miracles
Journey to Jerusalem
9:51-19:27Travel narrative
Passion Week
19:28-23:56Death
Resurrection
24:1-53Victory and ascension
All 24 Chapters
Preparation
1
Luke 1: Birth Foretold
80 versesAnnouncement of John the Baptist and Jesus' births
2
Luke 2: Nativity and Childhood
52 versesBirth of Jesus and His early years
3
Luke 3: John's Ministry
38 versesJohn the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus
4
Luke 4: Jesus' Temptation
44 versesJesus is tempted and begins His ministry
Galilean Ministry
5
Luke 5: Calling Disciples
39 versesJesus calls fishermen and heals the sick
6
Luke 6: Sermon and Miracles
49 versesSermon on the Plain and healing on the Sabbath
7
Luke 7: Faith and Forgiveness
50 versesHealing of the centurion's servant and forgiveness of sins
8
Luke 8: Parables and Power
56 versesParable of the sower and calming the storm
9
Luke 9: Mission and Transfiguration
62 versesSending of the twelve and Jesus' transfiguration
Journey to Jerusalem
10
Luke 10: Good Samaritan
42 versesParable of the Good Samaritan and teaching on prayer
11
Luke 11: Teachings on Prayer
54 versesLord's Prayer and Jesus' teachings on spiritual matters
12
Luke 12: Warnings and Watchfulness
59 versesExhortations to be ready and faithful servants
13
Luke 13: Repentance Urged
35 versesCall to repentance and healing on the Sabbath
14
Luke 14: Humility and Discipleship
35 versesTeachings on humility and cost of following Jesus
15
Luke 15: Lost and Found
32 versesParables of the lost sheep, coin, and son
16
Luke 16: Stewardship Lessons
31 versesParable of the unjust steward and teachings on wealth
17
Luke 17: Faith and Service
37 versesTeachings on faith, forgiveness, and coming of the kingdom
18
Luke 18: Prayer and Persistence
43 versesParables on persistent prayer and the rich young ruler
19
Luke 19: Triumphal Entry
48 versesZacchaeus saved and Jesus enters Jerusalem
Passion Week
20
Luke 20: Authority Questioned
47 versesJesus' authority challenged and parables to leaders
21
Luke 21: End Times
38 versesJesus teaches about the destruction and second coming
22
Luke 22: Last Supper
71 versesJesus institutes the Lord's Supper and is arrested
23
Luke 23: Crucifixion
56 versesJesus is tried, crucified, and buried
Now that you have read the overview, test your Luke knowledge.
Key Themes
Universal SalvationSon of ManHoly SpiritPrayerJoyCompassion
Key Verses
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Luke 19:10
“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour.”Luke 2:11
“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”Luke 6:31