Luke• Who was Luke?–Most prolific NT writer–Physician/missionary

• Why did he write?–To give an “orderly account”–For Theophilus

• What did he emphasize?–The Great Reversal

LukeLuke 14:16-24• Some background–Social strata–Patronage–Dinners–Honor challenge

LukeLuke 14:16-24• Some lessons–Don’t strive for honor–Don’t base relationships on reciprocity–Don’t be like the world

LukeLuke 14:16-24• Main lesson–God loves all kinds of people–Do we?