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The Gospel According To Luke Essay

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The Gospel according to Luke - the third and longest book in the New Testament
Written – 1st century
• Jesus encounters opposition; Many of the Jewish leaders resented Jesus (so much so, they ultimately arrested him, tried him, and brought him to Pontius Pilate to be sentenced to death) o Jesus proclaims that he will be rejected, arrested, prosecuted, and crucified
“Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life” (Luke 9:21-22).

Jesus’ journey (physical, intellectual, and spiritual) – salvation for all of humanity; his deeds/inclusive; compassion …show more content…

Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51).

• Intellectual: Jesus teaches in parables (Jesus emphasizes God’s ideals of goodness, compassion, mercy,

o The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
• “Go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37)
• Lesson: our actions and words reflect our character; Jesus wants us each to be example; live without prejudices

o The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) lost and found

o The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) again, Jesus is criticizing the Pharisees “who loved money…He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight” (Luke 16:14-15)
• Jesus tries to counsel the Pharisees about the wickedness of material wealth)

• Spiritual: Preparing for the Second Coming o Luke 24:13 -49 The road to Emmaus; resurrected Jesus joins two of his followers; Jesus has been transformed o The Ascension of Jesus (Luke 24:50 -53)
• The resurrected Jesus is taken up to heaven – followers acknowledge his glory

Journey of prayer:
Throughout the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is seen praying routinely and encouraging his followers to pray alongside Him; demonstrates how important our communication with God truly

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