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An introduction to the book of Luke.
Luke was a physician.
Like the Gospel writer Mark,
Luke was not one of Jesus’ 12 apostles.
Also, Luke did not refer to himself
as an eyewitness
of the events in Jesus’ life.
He became a disciple
probably sometime after Jesus’ death.
In time, he traveled with the apostle Paul.
Luke’s Gospel covers the time period
from 3 B.C.E. to 33 C.E.
He wrote in logical order,
often chronologically.
Nearly 60 percent
of the material in this book is unique
in comparison with the other Gospels.
For example,
at least six of Jesus’ miracles
are found exclusively in Luke’s account.
Luke uses more than 300 terms
that were either used in medicine
or to which he gives a medical meaning.
Only Luke speaks of “a man full of leprosy”
and of Peter’s mother-in-law
having a “high fever.”
Luke likely wrote his Gospel in Caesarea
while Paul was imprisoned there,
from about 56 to 58 C.E.
So although appearing after Mark in the Bible,
Luke was the second
of the four Gospels to be written.
In addition to having access
to Matthew’s Gospel,
Luke was no doubt moved by God’s spirit
to interview
reliable eyewitnesses of Jesus’ ministry
and to examine
trustworthy historical documents.
Luke contains 24 chapters.
Chapters 1 and 2 provide information
about the early years
of John the Baptist and Jesus.
As foretold by an angel,
Elizabeth gives birth to John.
Mary gives birth to Jesus
about six months later.
Did you know?
Luke is the only Gospel writer
who included an account
of Jesus as a 12-year-old boy.
Luke may have obtained this family history
from Jesus’ mother, Mary.
Chapter 3 provides material
that aids in determining
when John the Baptist and Jesus
began their ministries.
Noteworthy, too,
is the record of Jesus’ genealogy,
tracing Mary’s family through King David
and all the way back to “Adam, son of God.”
Chapters 4 to 9
relate the preaching and healing work
of Jesus’ early ministry,
primarily in the region of Galilee.
Luke conveys not only specific details
regarding the sicknesses that Jesus healed
but also conveys the compassion
with which Jesus cured people.
Chapter 6 describes how Jesus,
after a whole night in prayer,
chooses his 12 apostles.
In chapter 9,
Jesus sends out the Twelve
to preach the Kingdom message
and to heal the sick.
Chapter 10 to the middle of chapter 19
describes events that mostly take place
in Judea and Perea.
Jesus increases
the number of Kingdom proclaimers
by sending out
70 more disciples to preach the message.
Jesus’ parables of the neighborly Samaritan
and the lost son,
also known as the prodigal son,
are mentioned only in Luke’s Gospel.
The latter part of chapter 19
to the end of chapter 23
records Jesus’ final public ministry
in and around Jerusalem
and events surrounding his death.
Chapter 21 includes Jesus’ prophecy
pertaining to the destruction of Jerusalem
and to the last days
of this system of things.
Luke adds pestilences
as a feature of the last days,
a detail not mentioned
in the accounts of Matthew or Mark.
The final chapter records events
relating to Jesus’ resurrection.
Luke is the only Gospel writer
who describes Jesus’ ascension to heaven.
As you read the Gospel of Luke,
note how Jesus zealously shared
the Kingdom message
and trained others to do so,
how he described the conditions
that would mark the last days,
and how his healing people
of their afflictions
shows what he will accomplish
as King of God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to Luke
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Introduction to Luke

An introduction to the book of Luke.
Luke was a physician.
Like the Gospel writer Mark,
Luke was not one of Jesus’ 12 apostles.
Also, Luke did not refer to himself
as an eyewitness
of the events in Jesus’ life.
He became a disciple
probably sometime after Jesus’ death.
In time, he traveled with the apostle Paul.
Luke’s Gospel covers the time period
from 3 B.C.E. to 33 C.E.
He wrote in logical order,
often chronologically.
Nearly 60 percent
of the material in this book is unique
in comparison with the other Gospels.
For example,
at least six of Jesus’ miracles
are found exclusively in Luke’s account.
Luke uses more than 300 terms
that were either used in medicine
or to which he gives a medical meaning.
Only Luke speaks of “a man full of leprosy”
and of Peter’s mother-in-law
having a “high fever.”
Luke likely wrote his Gospel in Caesarea
while Paul was imprisoned there,
from about 56 to 58 C.E.
So although appearing after Mark in the Bible,
Luke was the second
of the four Gospels to be written.
In addition to having access
to Matthew’s Gospel,
Luke was no doubt moved by God’s spirit
to interview
reliable eyewitnesses of Jesus’ ministry
and to examine
trustworthy historical documents.
Luke contains 24 chapters.
Chapters 1 and 2 provide information
about the early years
of John the Baptist and Jesus.
As foretold by an angel,
Elizabeth gives birth to John.
Mary gives birth to Jesus
about six months later.
Did you know?
Luke is the only Gospel writer
who included an account
of Jesus as a 12-year-old boy.
Luke may have obtained this family history
from Jesus’ mother, Mary.
Chapter 3 provides material
that aids in determining
when John the Baptist and Jesus
began their ministries.
Noteworthy, too,
is the record of Jesus’ genealogy,
tracing Mary’s family through King David
and all the way back to “Adam, son of God.”
Chapters 4 to 9
relate the preaching and healing work
of Jesus’ early ministry,
primarily in the region of Galilee.
Luke conveys not only specific details
regarding the sicknesses that Jesus healed
but also conveys the compassion
with which Jesus cured people.
Chapter 6 describes how Jesus,
after a whole night in prayer,
chooses his 12 apostles.
In chapter 9,
Jesus sends out the Twelve
to preach the Kingdom message
and to heal the sick.
Chapter 10 to the middle of chapter 19
describes events that mostly take place
in Judea and Perea.
Jesus increases
the number of Kingdom proclaimers
by sending out
70 more disciples to preach the message.
Jesus’ parables of the neighborly Samaritan
and the lost son,
also known as the prodigal son,
are mentioned only in Luke’s Gospel.
The latter part of chapter 19
to the end of chapter 23
records Jesus’ final public ministry
in and around Jerusalem
and events surrounding his death.
Chapter 21 includes Jesus’ prophecy
pertaining to the destruction of Jerusalem
and to the last days
of this system of things.
Luke adds pestilences
as a feature of the last days,
a detail not mentioned
in the accounts of Matthew or Mark.
The final chapter records events
relating to Jesus’ resurrection.
Luke is the only Gospel writer
who describes Jesus’ ascension to heaven.
As you read the Gospel of Luke,
note how Jesus zealously shared
the Kingdom message
and trained others to do so,
how he described the conditions
that would mark the last days,
and how his healing people
of their afflictions
shows what he will accomplish
as King of God’s Kingdom.


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