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New Testament. BCM 103 Dr. Dave Mathewson Gordon College/Denver Seminary. Luke. What is unique about Luke? Mathew portrays Jesus as the Messiah for Jews and Gentiles, Son of God, new Moses Mark portrays Jesus as God triumphant and humanity suffering (Rome)
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New Testament BCM 103Dr. Dave MathewsonGordon College/Denver Seminary
Luke • What is unique about Luke? • Mathew portrays Jesus as the Messiah for Jews and Gentiles, Son of God, new Moses • Mark portrays Jesus as God triumphant and humanity suffering (Rome) • What kind of book is Luke?—2 vol. work
Luke 1.1-4 • Luke is aware of other written sources and accounts of the life of Christ • Luke is dependent on other eyewitnesses • Luke himself decides to write his own account of the life of Christ • Luke will write an orderly narrative • Who was Luke?—Paul connection
Luke and Acts Luke Roman World Jerusalem Acts Jerusalem Roman World
Luke’s Empheses • Jesus born in humiliating circumstances –fringes of society emphasis—shepherds not magi (Luke 2) • Luke 10: parable of Good Samaritan • Jesus heals lepers –only one comes back to thank him –Samaritan (Lk 17) • Tax collectors—Zacchaeus (Lk 19) • Unique parables (Lk 15) Lost sheep, lost coin—sent to rescue this type
Luke’s Empheses • Reason for telling parables—rejoice when lost/outcast found • Parable of the Prodigal son • Prodigal son gets all the attention normally • Oldest son focus • What’s missing—Older brother’s reaction? why, will the Pharisees respond… • Jesus as compassion on outcasts of society
Luke’s Emphases • Jesus as the savior of the world • Jesus fulfilling the OT –Road to Emmaus (Luke 24) • Jesus as son of David (Lk. 1-2)
Luke’s Emphases • Money and Possessions • How many parables on wealth/money • Zacchaeus –gives ½ possessions to poor, and pays back 4x those he stole from • Sharing wealth with poor strong emphasis
Luke’s Emphases • Prayer and praise • Jesus as praying at key points—Gethsemane • Continues into Acts as well • Chs. 1-2 times individuals respond with hymns of praise