Following are some contextual notes on Luke taken from my Life Application Study Bible...
Purpose: To present an accurate account of the life of Christ and to present Christ as the perfect human and Savior.
Author: Luke - a doctor (Colossians 4:14) a Greek, and Gentile Christian. he is the only known Gentile author in the New Testament. Luke was a close friend and companion of Paul. He also wrote Acts, and the two books go together.
Original Audience: Theophilus ("one who loves God"), Gentiles.
Setting: Luke wrote from Rome or possibly from Caesarea.
Key Verses: "Jesus said to him, 'Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.'" (19:9-10).
Special Features: This is the most comprehensive of the Gospels. The general vocabulary and diction show that the author was educated. he makes frequent references to illnesses and diagnoses. Luke stresses Jesus' relationship with people; emphasizes prayer, miracles, and angels; records inspired hymns of praise; gives a prominent place to women. Most of 9:51-18:35 is not found in any other Gospel.
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