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Luke
About Luke• The Beloved Physician– Colossians 4:14– Compare: Mark 5:26 with Luke 8:43
• Friend & Traveling Companion of Paul– Philemon 1:24
• Author of 27.5% of the New Testament– The Gospel According to Luke & The Acts of the
Apostles.• Considered A Possibility of “the one whose
fame…”– 2 Corinthians 8:18
Tracing Luke’s Involvement: “we”• Joined Paul’s 2nd Journey In Troas– Acts 16:8-10
• Luke Stays Behind in Philippi– Acts 17:1
• Rejoining Paul at Philippi– Acts 20:1-6 (vs. 5-6 “us” and “we”)
• Concern for Paul’s Safety– Acts 21:12
• Endured the Shipwreck– Acts 28:2
About Luke’s Writing• A Gentile Writing The Good News For Gentiles– Colossians 4:11
• Both Books Are Dedicated To Theophilus.– Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3
• Both Books Pivot On The Journey To Jerusalem.– Luke 9:51, Acts 20:16
• Keeps The Focus on God & Off of Himself
Traits For Our Imitation• Carefully Investigates The Life & Teaching of Jesus– Luke 1:3
• Amazing, Yet Humble Use of His Time & Talents– In His Writing & His Medical Care
• Faithfulness to Serve When Others Leave– 2 Timothy 4:11
• Devotion To Assembling With The Saints– Acts 20:6-7
• Highlights God’s Love For the Lost & Oppressed– Luke 2:10, 3:10-12, 14:21
Luke