Luke
Chapter One
Luke 1:1-4
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Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the
things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as
they were handed down to us by those who from
the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 3 Therefore,
since I myself have carefully investigated everything from
the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly
account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may
know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Original
Meaning
The opening section of this Gospel (Luke 1:1-2:52)
introduces the ministry of Jesus against the
backdrop of his superiority to John the Baptist.
Since John is a great prophet, Jesus as his superior
must be even greater. The narrative also points to the promised regal
deliverer of the house of David (1:31-35, 67-69). Since he comes according
to God's promise and word, Luke's readers can be assured that God keeps
his promises. This major theme dominates the entire unit. What God says,
he will do. But before turning to this infancy period and one event of Jesus'
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