The Gospel According to Luke

by Bob Utley

Publisher:

Bible Lessons International

, 1998

Overview

Luke is the longest Gospel. Luke-Acts contain the greatest number of verses by any author in the New Testament. He is a Gentile and a second-generation Christian (someone who did not see or know Jesus during His earthly life). Luke writes the most grammatically correct and polished koiné Greek of all the New Testament writers, with the possible exception of the author of Hebrews. Greek apparently was his mother tongue. He was also highly educated and a physician Luke records the eyewitness memories of Mary and also possibly her genealogy. His Gospel is based on interviews and research.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Luke’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ love and care for those whom the Jewish leaders never even noticed” (source)

“Luke is not promising that the gospel will immediately change one’s physical, financial, or cultural circumstances, but he does assert it will immediately change one’s attitude and hope!” (Luke 6:21)

“ God help us! Sometimes we are more committed to our traditions and legalisms than we are to God (cf. Isa. 29:13).” (Luke 5:36)

“This symbolizes the patience and mercy of God; however, v. 9 shows the reality of judgment. God wants a righteous people who reflect His character. This passage, like John 15:2–6, is a warning against unfruitful lives in His people! God takes obedience seriously (cf. Luke 6:46). This is not works-righteousness, but true salvation evidenced by godly living (cf. Eph. 2:8–10). Salvation is not a product, a ticket to heaven, or a fire insurance policy, but a changed and changing life of godliness! Eternal life has observable characteristics (cf. Matt. 7).” (Luke 13:8–9)

“in the Book of Life. Who we are in the Lord is much more significant than our spiritual giftedness or effectiveness.” (Luke 10:20)

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel According to Luke
• Author: Bob Utley
• Publisher: Bible Lessons International
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 309

About Bob Utley

Bob Utley is a dynamic and inspirational Bible teacher. He feels that the Lord has given him a gift of relating to all types of people, especially those who have been turned off by "religiosity." Bob was born in 1947 in Houston, Texas. He is married to the former Peggy Rutta and they have three children and three grandchildren. He has earned degrees from East Texas Baptist College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has done post-graduate work at Baylor University, Wycliffe Bible Translators' Summer Institute of Linguistics, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has pastored several churches in Texas. Currently Bob conducts revivals and Bible conferences both in the United States and abroad.