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Series Introduction

Luke, which happens to be the longest book in the New Testament, provides a detailed historical look at the life of Jesus.  It seems to have an emphasis on the cultural outsiders of that day – women, the poor, the outcasts, the sick…compared to the religious “elite”.  It sets the stage for Act II, otherwise known as Acts, where the Gentiles will be welcomed into the Way.  In order to do all this, Luke takes the reader on a Gospel journey through the most descriptive source of the Nativity, to the introduction of Christ’s earth ministry, and all the way to the death and resurrection of the Savior. 

Series Date

2026

Author: Luke, doctor and co-worker (of the Gospet) of Paul

Date/Setting:  60-70 A.D.

Purpose:  Certainty of Truth 

It is not often that the author writes out an introductory paragraph of the purpose of the book.  In this case, Dr. Luke provides a clear summary of this compilation of the life of Jesus.  However, this is not simply a biography of the life of Jesus, but has the purpose of declaring the truth of the life of Jesus.  There is a humanity element that is seen throughout its pages, which allows the reader to see the compassion of Christ, along with confirmation of His deity.

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