24
Chapters
1,151
Verses
Luke
Author
AD 59-63
Date Written
Luke presents Jesus as the perfect man and Savior of all people, emphasizing His compassion for the marginalized.
To give an orderly account of Jesus' life and ministry for Theophilus and all who seek certainty about the faith.
Written by a physician and companion of Paul, emphasizing Jesus' humanity and universal mission.
Greek
Λουκας
Loukas
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As you read Luke, watch for these recurring ideas: Universal Salvation, Son of Man, Holy Spirit, Prayer. They'll come up in the quizzes!
Birth and preparation
Teaching and miracles
Travel narrative
Death
Victory and ascension
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour.”
“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
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