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The Gospel According To
St. Luke
Writer.
The writer of the third Gospel is called by Paul "the beloved physician"
(Colossians 4:14);
and, as we learn from the Acts, was Paul's frequent companion.
He was of Jewish ancestry, but his correct Greek marks him as a Jew of the
dispersion. Tradition says that he was a Jew of Antioch, as Paul was of Tarsus.
Date. The date of Luke falls between a.d. 63 and 68.
Theme.
Luke is the Gospel of the human-divine One, as John is of the divine-
human One. The key-phrase is "Son of man," and the key-verse
(Luke 19:10),
"For
the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."
In harmony
with this intent, Luke relates those things concerning Jesus which demonstrate
how entirely human He was. His genealogy is traced to Adam, and the most detailed account is given of His mother, and of His infancy and boyhood. The parables peculiar to Luke have distinctively the human and the seeking note. But Luke
is careful to guard the Deity and Kingship of Jesus Christ
(Luke 1:32-35).
Luke,
then, is the Gospel of "the man whose name is The BRANCH"
(Zechariah 6:12).
Luke has seven chief divisions:
I. The Evangelist's Introduction, Luke 1:1-4.
II. The
human relationships of Jesus,
Luke 1:5-2:52.
III. The baptism, ancestry, and testing of Jesus,
Luke 3:1-4:13.
IV. The ministry of the Son of man as Prophet-King in Galilee,
Luke 4:14-9;50.
V. The journey of the Son of man from Galilee to Jerusalem,
Luke 9:51-19:44.
VI. The final offer of the Son of man as King to Israel, His rejection
and sacrifice,
Luke 19:45-23:56.
VII. The resurrection, resurrection ministry, and
ascension of the Son of man,
Luke 24:1-53.
The events recorded in this book cover a period of 39 years.
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Luke 1:3
It seemed good to me
also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the
very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent
Theophilus,
from
"From the very first": (Greek - anothen [a�nwqen] ," "from above)." So
translated in John
3:31; 19:11;
James
1:17; 3:15,17.
In no other place is ANOTHEN translated "from the very
first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that
his knowledge of these things, derived from those who had
been eye-witnesses from the beginning Luke
1:2 was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had
doubtless heard from the eleven the story of the institution
of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it by revelation from
the Lord (cf) 1 Corinthians
11:23 and his writing, like Luke's anothen knowledge,
thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely.
understanding (Greek -
anothen [a�nwqen] ," lit). followed
alongside of; or, closely traced.
in order The words "in
order" are emphatic, indicating Luke's purpose to reduce to
order the Gospel story.
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Luke 1:5
There
was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest
named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of
the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Herod
Herod the Great. (See Scofield "Matthew 2:1")
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Luke 1:13
But
the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer
is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and
thou shalt call his name John.
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")
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Luke 1:17
And
he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to
turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the
disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people
prepared for the Lord.
shall go
See, Malachi
4:5 (See Scofield "Matthew 17:10")
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Luke 1:19
And
the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in
the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to
shew thee these glad tidings.
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")
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Luke 1:26
And
in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a
city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")
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Luke 1:28
And
the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art
highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among
women.
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")
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Luke 1:30 And
the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found
favour with God.
angel
(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")
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Luke 1:47 And
my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Saviour
(See Scofield "Romans 1:16")
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Luke 1:68
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and
redeemed his people,
redeemed
(See Scofield "Romans 3:24")
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Luke 1:69 And
hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his
servant David;
horn of
(See Scofield "Romans 1:16")
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Luke 1:71 That
we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all
that hate us;
saved
(See Scofield "Romans 1:16")
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Luke 1:77 To
give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission
of their sins,
sins
Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23")
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Luke 1:3, all things from the very first
From Above
"From the very first": Greek anothen, "from above."
So translated in
John 3:31; John 19:11; James 1:17; James 3:15, 17.
In no other place is anothen translated "from the
very first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that his knowledge of
these things, derived from those who had been eye-witnesses from the beginning
(Luke 1:2), was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had doubtless heard
from the eleven the story of the institution of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it
by revelation from the Lord (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:23), and his writing, like Luke's "an-
othen" knowledge, thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely.
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1070_a Luke 1:2; from the beginning were
eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word
John 15.27:
Acts 1.3; 10.39;
Hebrews 2.3;
1 Peter 5.1;
2 Pet.1.16;
1 John 1:1.
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b; Luke 1:2, ministers of the word
Romans 15:16;
Ephesians 3:7, 8.
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c. Luke 1:3a; It seemed good to me also,
having had perfect understanding
Inspiration.
Luke 4:17-21, 27.
(Exodus 4:15;
Revelaton 22.19.)
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d. Luke 1:3b; It seemed good to me also,
having had perfect understanding
Greek word: parakolouthekoti, lit. to followed alongside
of; or, closely traced.
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e. Luke 1:3c; first, to write unto thee
in order
The words "in order" are emphatic. indicating Luke's purpose
to reduce to order the Gospel story.
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f. Luke 1:3d; to write unto thee in order,
most excellent Theophilus
Cf. Acts 1:1.
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g. Luke 1:5; ¶ There was in the days of
Herod, the king of Judaea
Herod the Great.
Cf. Matthew 2:1; Ref. Note Page 1073_1.
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h. Luke 1:5; his wife was of the
daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth
1 Chronicles 24:1, 10.
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i. Luke 1:6; they were both righteous
before God
Righteousness.
Luke 2:25.
(Genesis 6:9; Luke 2:25.)
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j. Luke 1:6; walking in all the
commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless
Law (of Moses).
Luke 10:25-37.
(Exodus 91:1; Galatians 3:1-29.)
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a. Luke 1:13a; the angel said
unto him, Fear not, Zacharias
Hebrews 1:4; Ref. Note Page 1291_1.
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1071 b. Luke 1:13b; Fear not, Zacharias:
for thy prayer is heard
Genesis 25:21;
1 Samuel 1:20.
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c. Luke 1:15a; he shall be great
in the sight of the Lord
Luke 7:28.
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d. Luke 1:15b; he shall be filled with
the Holy Ghost
Holy Spirit.
Cf. verses 15, 17, 35, 41, 67, 80;
Luke 2:25, 26, 27, 40.
(Matthew 1:18; Acts 2:4.)
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e. Luke 1:15b; filled with the Holy Ghost,
even from his mother's womb
Jeremiah 1:5.
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f. Luke 1:17a; he shall go before
him in the spirit
Malachi 4:5.
See Matthew 17:10; Reference Note Page 1022
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g. Luke 1:17b; he shall go before him
in the spirit
1 Kings 21:20;
2 Kings 1:8;
Matthew 3:4;
Matthew 7:12.
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h. Luke 1:17c; to make ready a people
prepared for the Lord
1 Peter 2:9.
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i. Luke 1:19; the (a)
angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel
i.e. Man of God.
Cf. Psalm 103:20;
Daniel 8:16.
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j. Luke 1:19; am sent to speak
unto thee, and to shew thee
Luke 7;27.
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k. Luke 1:25; he looked on me, to
take away my reproach among men
Genesis 30:23;
1 Samuel 1:6.
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l. Luke 1:26; in the sixth month
the angel (a) Gabriel was sent
from God
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m. Luke 1:27; To a virgin
espoused to a man whose name was Joseph
Matthew 1:18.
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n. Luke 1:28; Hail, thou that art
highly favoured, the Lord is with thee
Or, graciously accepted, or, much graced.
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o. Luke 1:31; behold, thou
shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son
Isaiah 7:14;
Matthew 1:21.
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p. Luke 1:32a; He shall be
great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest
Philippians 2:9, 11.
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q. Luke 1:32b; He shall be great,
and shall be called the Son of the Highest
Cf. Verse 35.
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r. Luke 1:32c; the Lord God shall
give unto him the throne of his father David
Isaiah 9:6, 7.
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s. Luke 1:32b; God shall give unto
him the throne of his father David
Luke_3:23, 31;
Matthew 1:1.
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t. Luke 1:33; he shall reign over
the house of Jacob for ever
Israel (prophecies).
vs. 31-33;
Luke 21:20-24.
(Genesis 12:2, 3; Romans 11:26.)
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u. Luke 1:33; and of his kingdom
there shall be no end
Daniel 7:14, 27;
Revelation 11:15.
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v. Luke 1:33; and of his kingdom
there shall be no end
New Testament Kingdom.
Luke 1:31-33;
Matthw 2:2.
(Luke 1:31-33; 1 Corinthians 15:24.)
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w. Luke 1:35; the power of the
Highest shall overshadow thee
Verses 26-35;
Isaiah 7:14.
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x. Luke 1:35; also that holy
thing which shall be born of thee
Sanctify, holy (persons),
Verses 35-49, 70;
Luke 2:23.
(Matthew 4:5; Revelation 22:11.)
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y. Luke 1:35; that holy thing which
shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God
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y. Luke 1:37; with God nothing shall
be impossible
Matthew 19:26;
Romans 4:21.
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a. Luke 1:43; And whence is this to me,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me
John 13:13.
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b. Luke 1:45; blessed is she that
believed
Cf. Verse 38.
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c. Luke 1:46; Mary said, My
soul doth magnify the Lord
1 Samuel 2:1;
Psalm 34:2, 3.
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d. Luke 1:47; my spirit hath rejoiced in
God my Saviour
Romans 1:16;
Ref. Note PAge 1192_1
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e. Luke 1:49; hath done to me great
things; and holy is his name.
Psalm 111:9;
Revelation 4:8.
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f. Luke 1:50; his mercy is on them
that fear him
Genesis 17:7;
Exodus 20:5, 6;
Psalm 103:17.
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g. Luke 1:55; As he spake to our
fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever
Genesis 17:19.
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h. Luke 1:59; on the eighth day they
came to circumcise the child
Genesis 17:12.
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i. Luke 1:63; he asked for a writing
table, and wrote, saying, His name is John
cf. verse 13.
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j. Luke 1:64; his mouth was opened
immediately, and his tongue loosed,
cf. verse 20.
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k. Luke 1:68; Blessed be the Lord
God of Israel
Jehovah.
Psalm 106:48.
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l. Luke 1:68; he hath visited and
redeemed his people
Romans 3:24;
Ref. Note Page 1194_2.
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dd. Luke 1:69a; hath raised up an
horn of salvation
Cf. Luke 1:71; That we should be saved from our enemies
Cf. Verse 47.
Romans 1:16;
Ref. Note Page 1072_1
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m. Luke 1:69b; for us in the house
of his servant David
Luke 3:23, 31;
Matthew 1:1, 6, 16.
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n. Luke 1:70; he spake by
the mouth of his holy prophets
Genesis 3:15;
Genesis 12:3;
Genesis 49:10;
Jeremiah 23:5, 6;
Daniel 9;24.
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o. Luke 1:73; The oath which
he sware to our father Abraham
Genesis 22:16.
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p. Luke 1:74; out of the hand of our
enemies might serve him without fear
Romans 6:22.
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q. Luke 1:77; salvation unto his
people by the remission of their sins
Sin.
Romans 3:23;
Reference Note Page 1194_2.
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r. Luke 1:78; whereby the
dayspring from on high hath visited us
Or, sunrising, or, branch.
Isaiah 11:1;
Zecharian 3:8;
Zechariah 6:12.
B.C. 6.]
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s. Luke 1:79; light to them that
sit in darkness and in the shadow of death
cf. verses 76-79;
Malachi 3:1.
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