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Sermon from The Table Covenant Church

Introduction to Luke           Luke 1:1-4

Two-Volume Work

Scholars’ dates range early ad 60s – mid 2^nd C

Meet Luke & His Audience(s)

Luke

+Acts 16:10-17; 20:5-15; 21:1-18; 27:1-28:16

+Philemon 24; Colossians 4:14

Theophilus
+Luke 1:4
+Acts 1:1

What is Luke doing?

Luke’s Gospel is not modern history or modern biography

Luke’s Gospel is good and true history

Verse 3: it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus

παρηκολουθηκότι

ἀκριβῶς

ἄνωθεν

καθεξῆς

Verse 4: that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

Discussion & Application Questions

1. Why does it matter who wrote this biography of Jesus?
2. How might this information change how you read the Gospel of Luke?
3. Who is a “Theophilus” in your life who needs certainty about Jesus?
   How will you share this story of good news?