Luke's intent was to take these messages and to put it together in an orderly account, so others (Theophilus) swould have certainty of the things they were taught (Luke 1:3)
Luke is about the words and works of Jesus
The Words and Works of Jesus... 1. Prove that He is the Messiah A. Messianic titles 1. Son of Man (Daniel 7) 2. Christ B. Messianic teaching 1. Authoritative 2. Hopeful and life-giving 3. Transformative 4. Parables: Getting through to people's hearts (Luke 8:10) 5. Gives results: wonder and joy to those who receive it C. Messianic deliverance 1. Wonder and joy are the responses (Luke 19:37) 2. Showed His mercy (Luke 7:13) 3. Showed His authority (Luke 8:25) 4. Showed His suffering 2. Fulfill God's Plan of Redemption A. Fulfillment of Old Testament expectations & prophecies 1. In His life (Luke 4:18) 2. In His death and resurrection ("It is written...") (Luke 18:31) B. Inauguration of God's kingdom 1. Thirty-eight (38) references to God's kingdom in Luke 2. A sense that the kingdom has already come (11:20) 3. A sense that the kingdom is still coming (22:18) C. Inclusion of all peoples 1. Reversal a. Poor b. Sinners c. Women d. Children e. Non-Jews (Luke 7:9) 3. Call For and Define Discipleship A. Repentance and Faith (Luke 5:32) 1. Seen in Christ's disciples B. Self denial (Luke 9:23-24) (Luke 14:27) (Luke 21:16) C. Dependence 1. Prayer 2. Holy Spirit (Luke 12:11-12) (Luke 24:49) D. Devotion to Jesus
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