Luke’s Letter to One, Read by Millions.

The book (or rather, the writings) of Luke mark the beginning of Scripture written with a single reader in mind. Matthew, Mark, and John each wrote their gospels targeting groups of people, but Luke addressed his work to one man, a certain Theophilus. Luke never imagined that centuries later, you would be reading his writings—but here you are. 🤦


Don’t worry, you’re not intruding! By reading this document, you’re actually standing with Luke in his mission. In both his writings, Luke and Acts, we see him defending who Jesus was and who Paul truly was alongside their mission and purpose.


Theophilus is believed to have possibly been a lawyer defending Paul in the Roman courts after Paul was falsely accused of advocating for another king besides Caesar. So Luke writes a brief—to help a lawyer and an outsider understand what was really going on.


In this first account, we witness the birth and boyhood of Jesus Christ from an angle the other writers didn’t capture. Luke also records Jesus’ ascension—a detail unique to him—which beautifully transitions and establishes a link between Luke and Acts.

Students of the law often find Luke’s writings especially enjoyable. He speaks their language. He begins by acknowledging those who spoke before him, calls in witnesses, presents his claim, and closes his argument with a bang! As you read Luke’s writings, you’ll do well to think of yourself as part of a jury—listening, weighing, and finally arriving at the truth he so carefully presents.


As we begin our journey through the book of Luke this week, may we read it not just as distant observers but as those personally addressed—like Theophilus himself. May every chapter draw us deeper into understanding who Jesus is, why He came, and how His story continues to shape ours today.


Other writings on the book of Luke;

1. https://mapstage.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-book-of-luke.html

2. https://mapstage.blogspot.com/2024/10/lukes-orderliness.html

3. https://mapstage.blogspot.com/2024/10/praying-through-luke.html

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