#soap # Luke 01 ## Title: How to Be Certain ## Scripture: (Luke 1:1-4) “Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning. So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.” (NET) ## Observation: The Gospel of Luke was written by a physician turned investigative journalist. We can see in the first verses the reason for Luke writing this Gospel. He is writing an orderly account so that the one who commissioned him (Theophilus) can be certain of the truth of everything he has been taught. Little did they know the Holy Spirit was using their efforts and inspired this for us all. Luke realized the way to be certain of faith is to investigate it. Faith that cannot be tested is faith that cannot be trusted. Therefore, he found eyewitnesses, talked to people who were there, and discovered what was true. This is the same for us today. We can follow the truth wherever it leads without fear. The truth always leads us back to the Lord. I heard someone recently say, “Yes, there are a few hard things that Christians have to answer with topics such as the problem of evil. However, while we have to answer a couple of hard questions, atheists have to answer all the rest of them.” ## Application: Never be afraid to investigate what you have heard. Always follow the truth. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being trustworthy and revealing Yourself to us in a way that we can trust You.