Guide de l'enseignant

Luke/Acts for Beginners

This series will review Luke's two-volume historical narrative concerning Jesus' life and ministry as well as the beginning and spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire as he experienced it.

Introduction to Luke/Acts

Mike begins with a critical review of all four gospels in order to prepare for a focused study of the Book of Luke.
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Stratégie d'enseignement

The focus of this lesson is to introduce the gospel of Luke by looking at it in relation to the other gospels and elements of the gospel of Luke itself. This lesson further forms a foundation for the following lessons in the series and the series on the Book of Acts. Teachers and students should review the relevant materials before class.

Résultats de l'apprentissage des étudiants

  • Know: Understand how the Gospel of Luke relates to the other gospels of the New Testament.
  • Feel: Value the insights into the life and teachings of Jesus as provided in the Gospel of Luke.
  • Do: Apply the teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Luke that help us grow spiritually.

Corps de la leçon

1.0 - Gospel of Luke
1.1 - Audiences for the Gospels
1.2 - Luke’s description of history
1.3 - Luke’s relationship with Paul
1.4 - Luke’s ministry
1.5 - Overview of Luke’s gospel

Questions à discuter

Vous trouverez ci-dessous des suggestions de questions à utiliser pendant la partie de la leçon consacrée à la discussion guidée. Vous trouverez également des suggestions de réponses aux questions pour aider les élèves à saisir les différents concepts. Ces réponses sont fournies pour faciliter la discussion et ne sont pas considérées comme des réponses "justes ou fausses".

1. Explain how the four distinct gospels in the New Testament, written to various audiences, have value to readers today.

Although each gospel gives and account of the life and teachings of Jesus written to a specific audience, anyone reading the gospels today can learn by looking at the different accounts. It gives broader and fuller insights by looking at the events from different perspectives. Although the writers may not have things in the same chronological order, they record the events without contradictions. This adds an element of proof to the truthfulness of these accounts.

2. Which gospel account appeals most to you and why?

There are indicators of different learning styles, cultural variances, and readability evident in each of the gospels. For example, some like the fast pace of Mark's gospel. Some like the relationship to the Old Testament from Matthew's account. Some like the general applicability found in John's account.

3. What unique characteristic of Luke stands out to you and why?

Some will like the method and structure of his writing. Some will like the faithfulness he exhibited as he ministered to Paul and was devoted to Jesus. Some will see value in how Luke put emphasis on service over personal fame and fortune available to him as a professional at the time he lived.

4. How does the Gospel of Luke help a non-believer or someone seeking a relationship with Jesus further understand the life and teachings of the Lord?

Luke gives a very detailed view of Jesus. This adds to the truthfulness of the content. Events and characters in this gospel are verifiable historically in secular accounts as well as their appearance in scripture.

5. How can you, as a student of Luke's gospel, use this material to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?

Look for responses that indicate an acceptance of Luke's teachings. Other indicators may include responses that emphasis that the scope and depth of the information provide clarity of who Jesus was and what He taught.