Author : T.O.D. Johnston
Special Characteristics of LukeOne thing that Luke does uniquely in his Gospel is depict Jesus as the Great Physician who came to seek and heal all those sick with sin. He is called Savior (what Jesus the name means), the Redeemer, He embodies the salvation which God prepared. Luke also emphasizes the universal quality of that Salvation. He was not just the promised Messiah of the Old Testament come to only save Israel, or just the Jews. His salvation was offered to Samaritans, pagans, publicans, sinners, outcasts, the poor, the respectable, the rich, women, as well as men, even to slaves.Uniquely, Luke connects the events in Jesus' life with important references to the wider world of people, forces, and events.Jesus' birth is recorded as during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The Baptist began preaching in the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar, Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod Tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis, the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas.In his genealogy of Jesus he goes back beyond Abraham to Adam as created by God. Luke also emphasizes Jesus' compassion for physical as well as spiritual need. He came to bring physical as well as spiritual redemption to all in need, both now and forever more. A great variety of people were saved, and especially noticed is the totally different attitude toward women than that of all the cultures of that time. Generally they were treated as less than any man, as servants, and often with contempt. Jesus treated them as of equal value and stature.Luke also stressed the perfect humanity of Jesus and His constant communion with the Father. He is the Son of Man, He is the Son of God, He is Christ our Lord, the Redeemer.Please NoteIt is essential to read the appropriate Scriptures as you study the lessons, in order to gain a full understanding of the material.The author taught from the Gospel of Luke at Paran Baptist Church on Highway 341 / Johnsonville Hwy in Lake City, South Carolina. This commentary is based on the notes he took in preparation for the Bible study lessons. He now enjoys spending his time with his family, and at his downtown art studio on 118 Sauls St., Lake City, South Carolina. The above introductory lesson was excerpted from his online Holy Bible Commentaries.
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