## The Gospel of Luke

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The Gospel of Luke -
  Note: The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) are very similar accounts. Most events are considered in the Book Notes on Matthew.
  Therefore, the commentary (in the Book Notes) on Mark and Luke is limited to passages which do not appear in Matthew.
  See How to use the Book Notes on Mark & Luke.
Outline of Luke:
I. The Evangelist's Introduction, 1:1-4.
II. The human relationships of Jesus, 1:5- 2:52.

- The birth of John the Baptist foretold.
- The birth of Jesus announced to Mary.
- Mary's magnificat.
- The birth of John the Baptist.
- The birth of Jesus. ch.2
- Adoration of Simeon and Anna.
- Jesus in Nazareth & at Passover in Jerusalem.

III. The baptism, ancestry & testing of Jesus, 3:1- 4:13.

- The ministry of John the Baptist. ch.3
- The Baptism of Jesus.
- The geneology of Jesus (through Mary's line).
- The temptation of Jesus. 4:1-13

IV. The ministry of the Son of man
  as Prophet-King in Galilee, 4:14- 9:50.

- In the synagogue in Nazareth.
- In Capernaum, casts out demons,

  and heals Peter's wife's mother.
- The miraculous draught of fish. ch.5
- Healing of a leper, and a paralytic.
- The call of Matthew.
- Jesus answers Scribes & Pharisees:
    Only the sick need a physician.
- The Parables of the garment & bottles.
- A withered hand healed on the Sabbath. ch.6
- The twelve chosen.
- The Beatitudes, and the House on the Rock.
- The centurion's servant healed. ch.7
- The widow's son raised.
- The commendation of John the Baptist.
- Dinner with Simon the Pharisee,
    and the Parable of two debtors.
- Parables of the Sower;
    and the lighted Candle. ch.8
- Jesus stills the storm,
    and heals the demoniac of Gadara.
- Jesus heals a woman,
    and raises Jairus' daughter.
- The twelve sent forth to preach. ch.9
- Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ.
- Jesus foretells His death & resurrection;
  requires each follower to take up his cross.
- The Transfiguration.
- The disciples fail, but Jesus casts out a demon.
- Jesus foretells His death & resurrection;
  requires disciples to have childlike humility.
  V. The journey of the Son of Man
    from Galilee to Jerusalem, 9:51- 19:44
  - Vengeful hearts of James & John,
    versus His heart of Grace. 9:51-f
- Potential disciples tested by family loyalties.
- The seventy sent before Him. ch.10
- Jesus denounces certain Galilean cities
    for their unbelief.
- Who is my neighbor?
    Parable of the good Samaritan.
- Martha & Mary in contrast.
    The one thing needful.
- Jesus teaches about prayer. ch.11
- Jesus accused of casting out demons
    by Beelzebub.
- The sign of the prophet Jonah.
- Jesus denounces the Pharisees & lawyers
    for their hypocrisy.
- Jesus warns of the Pharisees' leaven. ch.12
- Parable of the Rich Fool.
- Parables and warnings
    related to the Lord's second coming.
- The devision of men & families
    because of Jesus Christ.
- Men must repent, not judge. ch.13
- Parable of the barren fig tree.
- The woman loosed from her infirmity.
- Parables of the Mustard Seed,
    and the Leaven in the Meal.
- Are there few that be saved?
- Jesus laments over Jerusalem.
- Jesus heals on the Sabbath. ch.14
- Parables of the Ambitious Guest,
    and of the Great Supper.
- Discipleship tested:
  - priority of love for Christ & death to self.
  - consideration of cost & opposition.
  - constancy of purifying influence.
- Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin,
    and the Lost (Prodigal) Son. ch.15
- Parable of the Unjust Steward. ch.16
- The Rich Man and Lazarus.
- Instruction about forgiveness. ch.17
- Parable about unprofitable servants.
- Ten Lepers healed.
- The Kingdom of God, then in the midst,
  will come suddenly in the Day of Christ.
- Parable of the Unjust Judge. ch.18
- Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.
- Jesus blesses little children,
    and counsels a rich young ruler.
- Jesus foretells His death & resurrection.
- Jesus heals a blind man near Jericho.
- Conversion of Zacchaeus. ch.19
- Parable of the Ten Pounds.
- Jesus presents Himself as King,
    and weeps over Jerusalem.
  VI. The final offer of the Son of man
    as King to Israel, His rejection and sacrifice, 19:45- 23:56.
  - Jesus purifies the Temple. 19:45-48
  - Jesus' authority questioned. ch.20
  - Parable of the vineyard owner
    seeking fruit from its keepers.
- Jesus questioned about paying tribute to Caesar.
- Jesus answers the Sadducees about the resurrection.
- Jesus questions the scribes:
    How say they that Christ is David's son?
- The widow's mite. ch.21
- The Olivet Discourse:
  - the course of the Age,
  - the destruction of Jerusalem,
  - the return of the Lord in Glory,
  - the Parable of the Fig Tree,
  - warnings to watch for the Lord's return.
- Judas promises to betray Jesus. ch.22
- The Passover dinner,
  - the Lord's Supper instituted.
  - Jesus announces His betrayal,
  - demands servant-leadership of His disciples,
  - predicts Peter's denial,
  - and warns of coming conflicts.
- Jesus prays at Gethsemane,
  - is betrayed by Judas,
  - is arrested,
  - is denied by Peter,
  - is taken before the Sanhedrin.
- Jesus is led before Pilate, Herod,
    and again Pilate. ch.23
- Jesus is crucified,
  - assures the repentant thief,
  - dismisses His Spirit,
  - and is buried.
  VII. The resurrection, the post-resurrection ministry,
    and the ascension of the Son of man, ch.24.
  - The empty tomb examined by early arrivals.
  - Jesus appears to two disciples
    on the road to Emmaus.
- Jesus appears to the eleven disciples,
  and expounds the Scriptures about Himself.
- Jesus commissions His disciples,
    and ascends into heaven.

[Elements in the above outline were adapted from the Scofield Reference Bible, pub. 1917.]

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