The Gospel of Luke
Luke writes an orderly account for a man who wanted certainty. Four weeks, one gospel, read straight through without skipping the songs, the meals or the women everyone else leaves out.
Syllabus
One week at a time. Tick a week when you have done the reading and answered the question in writing.
- Week 1
The promised child
Reading: Luke 1–2
Luke opens with four songs and no miracles. What is he teaching the reader to expect before the story even starts?
- Week 2
Nazareth's short manifesto
Reading: Luke 3–6
Jesus announces good news to the poor and is nearly thrown off a cliff for it. Why does the first sermon end in a mob?
- Week 3
Controversy at the table
Reading: Luke 7–14
Almost every argument in this stretch happens over food. What is Luke claiming about who belongs at the table?
- Week 4
The road to Jerusalem
Reading: Luke 15–24
Luke's resurrection ends with a Bible study on the road to Emmaus. Why does Jesus teach before he ascends?