Book guide
Luke
The Saviour of all who are lost
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At a glance
- Writer
- Luke the physician, Paul's companion (; ).
- When
- c. AD 58–62.
- Setting
- Written to Theophilus as an orderly account.
Sources: ; ; Irenaeus, Against Heresies 3.1.1
The shape of the book
- 1Prologue and birthsJohn and Jesus; the shepherds; the boy in the temple.Luke 1–2 →
- 2PreparationBaptism, genealogy to Adam, temptation.Luke 3–4 →
- 3GalileeThe Nazareth sermon and the works of the Messiah.Luke 4–9 →
- 4The journey to JerusalemParables of grace found only in Luke.Luke 9–19 →
- 5JerusalemThe cross, the risen Lord, the ascension.Luke 19–24 →
Key themes
Seeking the lost
The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost ().
Prayer
Jesus prays at every turning point (; ; ).
The Holy Spirit
Jesus returns in the power of the Spirit ().
Key verses
How it points to Christ
- ✦All things written in Moses, the prophets and the psalms concerning Him. (; )
Note: Only links the New Testament itself makes are listed.
Questions for reflection
- Which of Luke's lost-and-found parables speaks to you?
- Who are the outsiders Jesus welcomes in Luke?
- How did Jesus open the Scriptures on the Emmaus road?
- What part does prayer play in Jesus' life here?
Read it through in 8 days
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
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