The New Testament in 90 DaysSample

Introduction to Luke

Luke was the only gospel writer who wasn’t Jewish. He was a Greek and Gentile believer, as well as a doctor. He wasn’t one of the 12 disciples of Jesus but was a friend of the Apostle Paul’s. He wrote this book from Rome, probably around A.D. 60 and specifically to Theophilus, a Roman dignitary. 

Luke emphasizes the valuable role women played in the faith. Luke’s gospel is not only the longest of all four gospels, but also the longest in the entire New Testament. He wrote with incredible detail. Luke spent a lot of time with Paul, who shared with both Jewish and non-Jewish people. The book of Luke has a sequel, which is Acts.