Luke
24 sessions through Luke
About Luke
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul, as indicated in Colossians 4:14, Philemon 24, and 2 Timothy 4:11. Luke is traditionally understood to be a Gentile, and his writing style in both this Gospel and the Book of Acts reflects a careful attention to historical detail and a concern for presenting an orderly account. Scholars generally date the Gospel to between 60–90 AD, though there is some debate. It was addressed to "Theophilus," likely a Gentile believer or seeker of high social standing, and more broadly to Gentile Christians who needed assurance of the truth of the faith they had received.
Luke wrote this Gospel to provide certainty about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He draws heavily on eyewitness testimony and earlier accounts, aiming to show how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and brings salvation to all people, not just Israel. The book is carefully organized, beginning with events leading up to Jesus’ birth and concluding with His resurrection and ascension. It also sets the stage for the continuation of the story in Acts, which Luke also authored, showing the spread of the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
The Gospel of Luke is structured into several key sections: the prologue and birth narratives (chapters 1–2), Jesus’ early ministry in Galilee (chapters 3–9), His journey to Jerusalem (chapters 10–19), His teaching and confrontations in Jerusalem (chapters 20–21), His arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection (chapters 22–24). Throughout, Luke emphasizes themes like God’s mercy, the role of the Holy Spirit, the inclusion of outsiders (such as Gentiles, women, and the poor), and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
In the larger biblical story, Luke presents Jesus as the Savior of all humanity and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, which began in Genesis. It connects the promises made to Israel to their ultimate fulfillment in Christ and prepares the way for the mission of the Church in Acts. For readers, Luke offers a compassionate and universal vision of salvation, encouraging faith in Jesus and a life of discipleship.
24 sessions
- 1Promise and PraiseLuke 1God fulfills His promises through miraculous means, inviting His people to trust Him and respond in worship.
- 2The Savior Is BornLuke 2Luke 2 reveals the humble arrival of Jesus, the Savior, and points to His identity as the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel and the world.
- 3Preparing the WayLuke 3John the Baptist calls people to repentance and points to Jesus as the promised Savior of humanity.
- 4Jesus' Mission BeginsLuke 4Jesus enters His public ministry, overcoming temptation, proclaiming His mission, and demonstrating His authority over evil, sickness, and sin.
- 5Called to FollowLuke 5Jesus reveals His authority and calls ordinary people to follow Him in faith, repentance, and mission.
- 6Lord of the SabbathLuke 6Jesus teaches that true discipleship and obedience to God flow from a heart transformed by His mercy and grace, not from rigid legalism or outward appearances.
- 7Faith, Mercy, and ForgivenessLuke 7Jesus demonstrates His authority, compassion, and power to save, showing that faith and love are the proper response to His grace.
- 8Faith That Bears FruitLuke 8Jesus calls for faith that is responsive, enduring, and fruitful, showing His authority over creation, evil, and even death.
- 9Following the Christ of GodLuke 9Discipleship requires faith, humility, and total commitment to Jesus, who is revealed as the Christ and the suffering Savior.
- 10The Heart of DiscipleshipLuke 10Jesus calls His followers to live out God’s kingdom with dependence on Him, love for others, and devotion to His word.