Luke
Summary
Luke joins the story when Paul starts a new phase of ministry. Luke’s early ministry occurs in Philippi.
Luke accompanies Paul on his final journey to Jerusalem. Luke waited for Paul in Judea from A.D. 56-59. Luke journeyed with Paul to Rome from A.D. 59-60. Luke stayed with Paul in Rome from A.D. 60-64.
Luke researched his books while in Judea waiting for Paul. Luke probably wrote The Acts at the same time as his Gospel. Luke found many sources for the Acts while in the Holy Land.
Luke may have written the book of Hebrews. There are many lines of evidence for Lukan authorship. Hebrews was clearly not written by Paul, who signed his letters. Luke did not sign his works.
Luke prospered where God put him. He really cared about people knowing the truth. Luke was truly humble
Scripture References
- Luke: Acts 16.9-13, Acts 21.15-18, Acts 27.1-4, Acts 28.11-16
- Why he wrote his gospel: Lk 1.1-4
- Requirements of Gentiles: Acts 15.24-29, 21.25
- Source for Luke/Acts – Manaen: Acts 13.1
- Source for Luke/Acts – Philip: Acts 21.8,10
- Source for Luke/Acts – Mnason, early disciple – Acts 21.16
- Visited with James – Acts 21.18
- Fellow worker with Paul – Col 4.14, Phm 24
- True humility – Rom 12.3
Discussion Questions
- In what ways can you relate to Luke as a person and as a follower of Jesus?
- Have you ever known someone who had one or more of the positive characteristics that Luke demonstrated?
- What effect did they have on the people they interacted with, particularly with the fellowship they participated in?
- What appeals to you about the story of Luke?