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Luke begins his Gospel by telling us exactly why he wrote it. He had carefully followed the story of Jesus from the beginning, listened to the testimony of eyewitnesses and gathered the facts into an orderly account. His purpose was simple but important: that Theophilus, and every reader after him, might know the certainty of what they had been taught.
That makes Luke a wonderful place to begin or deepen a study of Jesus Christ. Luke was a physician, a faithful companion of Paul and, unlike the other biblical writers, a Gentile. He writes with careful detail, but also with a clear concern that people from every background understand who Jesus is and why He came.
Luke and Acts belong together. The Gospel shows us the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Christ. Acts then shows how the good news moved outward through the early church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Together, they give us a strong foundation for understanding both our Saviour and the life He calls us to live.
As we work through these writings in smaller snapshots, the goal is not simply to collect more Bible knowledge. It is to know Christ more clearly, trust His Word more deeply and allow the truth to shape how we live. Bring your Bible, take notes and keep asking the Lord to turn what you learn into a stronger and more faithful walk with Him.
