Luke 1:1-4

Who was Luke?
1. Luke was a gentile (Colossians 4:11)
2. Luke probably converted to Judaism (Acts 21:27-29)
3. Luke was a doctor (Colossians 4:14)
4. Luke joined Paul at Troas (Acts 16:8-10)
5. Luke went with Paul to Philipi (Acts 16:11-12)
6. Luke seems to have stayed in Philipi (Acts 20:6)
7. Luke traveled with Paul to Jerusalem (Acts 21:17)
8. Luke went with Paul to Rome (Acts 27:1)
9. Luke probably wrote Luke/Acts in the late 50’s or early 60’s
10. Luke was loyal to Paul to the end (2 Timothy 4:11)

Luke 1:1-4 (Introduction)

1. What other accounts do you think Luke is referring to?
He's probably referring to little creeds and collections that had been made from the oral tradition or by eye-witnesses of Jesus' ministry. Big news travels fast and gets documented.

2. What were the ‘sources’ for these accounts?
He used eye-witness sources (Acts 1:21-22)

3. When do you think Luke investigated the Christian message?
He may have been present at Pentacost or made aware of Jesus via the 1st missionary journey

4. What was Luke’s goal in writing his account?
To provide a detailed and orderly account of the ministry of Jesus

5. Who was Luke writing to?
A gentile named Theophilus (perhaps a Roman official interested in Christianity, or even recently converted)

6. What can we gain from studying the Gospel of Luke?
The Gospel of Luke provides us with details so that we can make an educated decision about Jesus Christ. It can provide feet to our faith