CHAPTER THREE

LUKE

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Luke.
• Identify to whom the book of Luke was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Luke.
• Write the Key Verse of the book of Luke from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Luke.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Luke

TO WHOM: All believers, although the first intended audience was the Greeks to whom he presented Jesus as the perfect man. He also addresses one specific believer, Theophilus.

PURPOSE: The purpose is to write an orderly account of the ministry of Jesus (Luke 1:1-4).

KEY VERSE: Luke 19:10

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Our mission is identical to that of Jesus: To reach the lost with the good news of the Gospel.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Jesus, the twelve disciples

OUTLINE

Part One: Preparation
Luke 1:1-2:52

I. Introduction: