NT319 Book Study: The Gospel of Luke in Its Gentile Context

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Dr. Craig Evans examines how Luke transformed the Jesus story into something that Gentiles in his time could appreciate. Luke wanted his readers to know that his account was based on early sources—credible eyewitness testimony that he himself had accessed for the composition of this Gospel. Remember, this was a Jewish story, one about Jesus the Jew, fulfiller of the Jewish Scriptures, and was part of the history of the people of Israel. So, what relevance did it have for Gentiles? Luke wanted the Gentiles to know that this Jewish Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, was their Savior too. And that is still true today—He’s our savior also. Luke’s other emphases—election, the unity of the church, proper use of wealth, and what constitutes true righteousness—remain valid for the church today as well.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

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Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

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Early Textual Witnesses

Early Textual Witnesses

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Infancy Narrative Themes

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The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Annunciation

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Annunciation

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Good News and Controversy

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Preaching in Nazareth: Part 1

Preaching in Nazareth: Part 1

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Teaching and Compassion

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Twelve Disciples and Many Prayers

Twelve Disciples and Many Prayers

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Parables and Power

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Parable of the Sower and the Soils

Parable of the Sower and the Soils

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Jesus and the Twelve

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The Ministry of Jesus Is Multiplied

The Ministry of Jesus Is Multiplied

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Discipleship

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Jesus Sets His Face to Go to Jerusalem

Jesus Sets His Face to Go to Jerusalem

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Judgments, Warnings, and Exhortations

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Jesus and Beelzebul

Jesus and Beelzebul

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God’s Kingdom and the Lost

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Narrow versus Broad Door

Narrow versus Broad Door

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Wealth, Poverty, and Spiritual Reality

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Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Parable of the Shrewd Manager

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Ministry in Jerusalem

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Parable of the Pounds

Parable of the Pounds

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Last Supper and Betrayal

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The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper

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Jesus’ Death and Resurrection

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The Cross

The Cross

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Conclusion

A Gospel for Today

A Gospel for Today

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