LUKE INTRODUCTIONLUKE INTRODUCTION

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A. AuthorshipA. Authorship

1.1. AnonymousAnonymous a. Author ofa. Author of ActsActs Luke 1:3 & Acts 1:1Luke 1:3 & Acts 1:1

b.b. Companion ofCompanion of PaulPaul – “ – “wewe” ” sections sections in in ActsActs

2.2. Author:Author: LukeLuke – – Paul’s companionPaul’s companion and physician and physician Col 4:10-14Col 4:10-14

3. Authority: 3. Authority: PaulPaul

B. AudienceB. Audience TheophilusTheophilus – a – a GreekGreek believer and hisbeliever and his churchchurch communitycommunity

C. Date: C. Date: 59-6159-61 (or after 70) (or after 70)

D. PurposeD. Purpose

1. 1. HistoricalHistorical – Luke 1:1-4 – Luke 1:1-4

2.2. HumanitarianHumanitarian

3.3. RomanRoman empire settingempire setting

E. Christ’s Character:E. Christ’s Character: SaviorSavior Luke 19:10Luke 19:10

F. NatureF. Nature 1.1. TheologicalTheological historyhistory bookbook 2. 2. MotionMotion picturepicture

G. Special FeaturesG. Special Features

1. Writing style:1. Writing style: most artistic/classicalmost artistic/classical 2. Unique words:2. Unique words: medical termsmedical terms 3.3. Emphasis:Emphasis: Ministry to marginalized in societyMinistry to marginalized in society

Samaritans/Gentiles/women/tax collectors/sinners/poorSamaritans/Gentiles/women/tax collectors/sinners/poor

4.4. Length:Length: Longest GospelLongest Gospel Matthew 28 chapters – Luke 24, but more textMatthew 28 chapters – Luke 24, but more text

5. Focus: 5. Focus: Teaching in parablesTeaching in parables 15 unique to Luke15 unique to Luke

H. Structural Principle H. Structural Principle salvationsalvation history history 1. 1. EmpireEmpire oriented, oriented, theologicaltheological history history

Infancy

1-2

Introduction to Introduction to Jesus’ ministryJesus’ ministry

3:1-4:133:1-4:13

Jesus in Galilee

4:14---9:50

Travel narrativeTravel narrative

9:51-------------------18:349:51-------------------18:34

Ministry in or near Jerusalem

18:35-21:38

Passion & Passion & ResurrectionResurrection

22-2422-24

2. Source: Alternation between 2. Source: Alternation between MarkanMarkan and non- and non-MarkanMarkan material material

Infancy ResurrectionParallel to Mark

1-29:51

Q & L Mark & L

18:14 24

The Outline of Luke-ActsThe Outline of Luke-Acts

A Chiasm with centralA Chiasm with central climaxclimax

The birth of Jesus in the context of The birth of Jesus in the context of world history and Roman ruleworld history and Roman rule

Jesus in GalileeJesus in Galilee in Samaria & Judeain Samaria & Judea

in Jerusalemin Jerusalem

Church in JerusalemChurch in Jerusalem

in Judea and Samariain Judea and Samaria

throughout the Gentile worldthroughout the Gentile world

the preaching of the Gospel by Paul the preaching of the Gospel by Paul extends as far as Romeextends as far as Rome

The Heart ofLuke-Acts

Resurrection&

Ascension

3. Chiastic Structure of Luke-Acts

I. Special problem:I. Special problem: Delay ofDelay of ParousiaParousia

J. Theology:J. Theology: 1. A 1. A UniversalUniversal focus focus --compassion for --compassion for powerlesspowerless in societyin society --salvation for --salvation for all peopleall people 2. 2. Holy SpiritHoly Spirit 3. 3. PrayerPrayer 4. Stewardship of 4. Stewardship of materialmaterial possessions possessions