Introduction to the Gospel of Luke
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
The Gospel of Luke was written by St. Luke, a traveling companion of St. Paul.
The main audience of Luke’s Gospel were Gentile Christians.
Mary was likely a source for Luke’s Gospel, which contains the most complete infancy narratives and other details only Mary could have known.
The Gospel of Luke can be broken down into four basic sections.
Biblical Touchstones
Biblical Touchstones
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received.
Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received.
LUKE 1:1-4
LUKE 1:1-4
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.”
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.”
LUKE 2:10-11
LUKE 2:10-11