#hub #overview #newtestament #public [[📚 Explore the Bible Books]] # 📖 Luke > [!info] Info > [[#📖 Summary of Book]] > [[#🧭 Theme Verse]] > [[#🧭 Major Themes]] > [[#📅 Outline of Book]] > [[#✍️ Chapter-by-Chapter Notes]] > [[#🙏 Devotional Reflections]] > [[#📚 Further Study / Interesting Insights]] ## 📖 Summary of Book > The book of Luke presents a detailed and orderly account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His compassion for the poor, outcasts, and sinners. Written by a physician and historian, it highlights Jesus as the perfect Son of Man and Savior for all people. Luke shows that salvation is available to everyone who trusts in Him. ## 🧭 Theme Verse > Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This verse captures Luke’s portrait of Jesus as the compassionate Savior who reaches out to all—Jews, Gentiles, rich, poor, male, female, the respectable, and the outcast. ## 🧭 Major Themes - **Jesus as the Son of Man** – Fully human yet divinely sent, identifying with humanity. - **Salvation for All** – A universal gospel, emphasizing Gentiles, women, and the marginalized. - **The Holy Spirit** – Luke highlights the Spirit’s role in Jesus’ life and the church’s mission. - **Prayer** – Jesus models frequent and intimate prayer. - **Joy and Praise** – Worship, rejoicing, and thanksgiving run throughout the narrative. - **Compassion for the Outcast** – Focus on the poor, sinners, Samaritans, tax collectors, and the socially excluded. - **Discipleship and Cost of Following Jesus** – Practical calls to commitment and humility. - **God’s Sovereign Plan** – Salvation history unfolding through Jesus’ ministry. ## 📅 Outline of Book **I. Introduction (1:1–4)** - Purpose and method of writing **II. Births and Early Years of John and Jesus (1:5–2:52)** - Announcements and births of John and Jesus - Childhood of Jesus **III. Preparation for Ministry (3:1–4:13)** - Ministry of John the Baptist - Baptism and genealogy of Jesus - Temptation in the wilderness **IV. Galilean Ministry (4:14–9:50)** - Teaching and miracles in Galilee - Calling of disciples - Sermon on the Plain - Miracles and parables - Peter’s confession and transfiguration **V. Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)** - Teaching on discipleship - Parables unique to Luke (Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son, Rich Man and Lazarus) - Encounters with Pharisees, tax collectors, and the marginalized **VI. Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)** - Triumphal entry - Cleansing the temple - Teaching in the temple - Prophecy about Jerusalem’s destruction and end times **VII. Passion Narrative (22:1–23:56)** - Last Supper - Prayer in Gethsemane - Arrest, trials, crucifixion, burial **VIII. Resurrection and Ascension (24:1–53)** - Empty tomb - Appearances of the risen Christ - Ascension into heaven ## ✍️ Chapter-by-Chapter Notes - [[Luke 01]] - [[Luke 02]] - [[Luke 03]] - [[Luke 04]] - [[Luke 05]] - [[Luke 06]] - [[Luke 07]] - [[Luke 08]] - [[Luke 09]] - [[Luke 10]] - [[Luke 11]] - [[Luke 12]] - [[Luke 13]] - [[Luke 14]] - [[Luke 15]] - [[Luke 16]] - [[Luke 17]] - [[Luke 18]] - [[Luke 19]] - [[Luke 20]] - [[Luke 21]] - [[Luke 22]] - [[Luke 23]] - [[Luke 24]] ## 🙏 Devotional Reflections - [[Luke 01 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 02 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 03 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 04 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 05 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 06 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 07 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 08 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 09 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 10 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 11 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 12 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 13 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 14 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 15 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 16 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 17 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 18 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 19 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 20 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 21 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 22 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 23 - SOAP]] - [[Luke 24 - SOAP]] ## 📚 Further Study / Interesting Insights - **Enduring Word – Luke Commentary** – Verse-by-verse pastoral commentary by David Guzik. - **Bible Project – Luke Overview Videos** – Visual storytelling overview of Luke’s structure and themes. - **NET Bible – Luke Notes** – Full text with extensive translators’ notes and study helps. - **Blue Letter Bible – Luke Study Tools** – Cross-references, lexicons, and commentaries. - **The Gospel Coalition – Luke Resources** – Articles, sermons, and devotionals on Luke’s message. <iframe id="player_iframe" src="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2164615?artist=&client_source=large_player&iframe=true&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzsprout.com%2Fadmin%2F2164615%2Fpodcast%2Fembed&tags=Luke" loading="lazy" width="100%" height="375" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="The Bible Breakdown: Daily Bible Reading"></iframe>