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Luke: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Luke at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Luke, the physician and companion of Paul (traditional) |
|---|---|
| Written to | Theophilus and a wider Gentile audience |
| Type | Gospel |
| Chapters | 24 |
| Position | Book 42 of 66 · book 3 of the New Testament |
Summary
Luke writes an orderly account of Jesus’ life, with the fullest story of His birth and parables found nowhere else, such as the good Samaritan and the prodigal son. It highlights Jesus’ care for the poor, women, outsiders and sinners.
Main themes
- salvation for all people
- Jesus’ compassion
- prayer and the Holy Spirit
Key verse
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.Luke 19:10 (KJV)
How to read Luke
Try one chapter a day: 24 days to finish. Read the whole book quickly once, then slowly. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?