LUKE Gentile-Christian Wrote longest gospel Wrote Acts of the Apostles Paul’s traveling companion/disciple of Paul Dr. From Antioch, Syria Died in Greece Wrote to Theophilus/Lover of God Called the Historian of the church

Wrote in Greek Wrote for a Gentile-Christian

community Did not know Jesus in person Wrote around 85 AD Symbol- winged bull Hung on an Olive tree

Proof that Luke wrote to a Gentile Proof that Luke wrote to a Gentile audienceaudience

Eliminated passages that might confuse a non-Eliminated passages that might confuse a non-Jew.Jew.

Eliminated passages about the traditions of Eliminated passages about the traditions of Jews.Jews.

Eliminated passages about the return of Elijah.Eliminated passages about the return of Elijah. Eliminated references to the Old Law.Eliminated references to the Old Law. Eliminated Jewish names ie:Eliminated Jewish names ie:

Master for RabbiMaster for Rabbi Lawyer for scribeLawyer for scribe Savior for MessiahSavior for Messiah

Emphasizes that Jesus is the only Lord. Emphasizes that Jesus is the only Lord. He wanted to distinguish Jesus from the He wanted to distinguish Jesus from the

Emperors who also are called Lords.Emperors who also are called Lords. Very concerned with historical accuracyVery concerned with historical accuracy Consciously links salvation history to ordinary Consciously links salvation history to ordinary

history.history. Called the Historian of the Church.Called the Historian of the Church. Uses Gentiles throughout his gospel. Uses Gentiles throughout his gospel. ie: the Good Samaritan=Hero is a Gentileie: the Good Samaritan=Hero is a Gentile

Luke’s conscientious linking of salvation Luke’s conscientious linking of salvation history helps to verify in historical records history helps to verify in historical records the accuracy of the things you read in the accuracy of the things you read in scripture.scripture.

Luke’s gospel portrays Jesus as the Luke’s gospel portrays Jesus as the universal Savior.universal Savior.

Jesus’ message is Salvation is for Jesus’ message is Salvation is for everyone.everyone.

Luke is very concerned about;Luke is very concerned about;GentilesGentilesOutcastsOutcastsSinnersSinnersWomenWomenSamaritansSamaritans