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The men who were called to be part of the "inner circle" that surrounded Jesus were a very diverse group of men that hailed from every type of social background and occupation. These twelve men, ot...

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What should we learn from the life of Luke?

From the life and writings of Luke, one can learn about God's compassion for the marginalised, the importance of discipleship and mission, and the need to prioritise trust in God over material wealth. His work conveys a message of hope for all, especially the poor, the sick, and the outcasts. It shows that being a disciple involves actively participating in a mission of spreading the Gospel. 

Luke's Gospel emphasises God's love and care for those often overlooked by society, such as the poor, women, children, and "sinners".

It shows God's mercy not only to those who follow religious law but also to those considered outsiders, highlighting God's compassionate heart through Jesus's interactions with them.

The Gospel of Luke shows that being a disciple means actively participating in Jesus' mission to spread God's Kingdom.

Luke was a meticulous historian and a well-educated physician who conducted careful investigations to provide an "orderly account" of Jesus' life.

For Christians today, His example encourages believers to be thorough in their investigation of the Christian faith, seeking to understand why they believe what they believe, rather than accepting it unquestioningly.

Paul calls Luke "the beloved physician" and notes that while others deserted him during his final imprisonment in Rome, only Luke remained. This demonstrates the value of steadfast loyalty, especially in difficult times.

And Luke never mentions himself by name in his writings, instead focusing on Jesus Christ and the work of the early church. His humility shows that we do not need to be known or famous to be used mightily by God.

In the case of the three other Gospels, Luke's account provides abundant evidence that Jesus is indeed the Christ, the Son of God. It reveals Jesus as a man of prayer, one who relied entirely on his heavenly Father. (Lu 3:21; 6:12-16; 11:1; 23:46) It contains numerous supplementary details, which, when combined with what is found in the three other Gospels, furnish a more complete picture of the events associated with Christ Jesus. Almost all of chapters 1 and 2 are without parallel in the other Gospels. At least six specific miracles and more than twice that number of illustrations are unique to the book. The miracles are: Jesus' causing some of his disciples to have a miraculous catch of fish (5:1-6), his raising a widow's son at Nain (7:11-15), as well as his healing a woman bent double (13:11-13), a man afflicted with dropsy (14:1-4), ten lepers (17:12-14), and the ear of the high priest's slave (22:50, 51). Among the illustrations are: the two debtors (7:41-47), the neighborly Samaritan (10:30-35), the barren fig tree (13:6-9), the grand evening meal (14:16-24), the lost drachma coin (15:8, 9), the prodigal son (15:11-32), the unrighteous steward (16:1-8), the rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31), and the widow and the unrighteous judge (18:1-8).

Also, chronological material in this Gospel helps determine when John the Baptizer and Jesus were born and when they began their respective ministries.​—Lu 1:24-27; 2:1-7; 3:1, 2, 23; 

Conclusion:

The good news, "according to Luke," builds a person's confidence in the Word of God and strengthens his faith so he can stand against the buffetings of an alien world. Luke supplies many examples of accurate fulfillments of the Hebrew Scriptures. 

Luke, more than any other Gospel writer, highlights that prayer was a prominent part of Jesus' life.​—Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28, 29; 18:1; 22:41, 44.

At least six of Jesus' miracles are unique to Luke's Gospel. These are: a miraculous catch of fish (5:1-6); raising a widow's son at Nain (7:11-15); healing a woman bent double (13:11-13); curing a man of dropsy (14:1-4); cleansing ten lepers (17:12-14); and restoring the ear of the high priest's slave.​—22:50, 51.

We will be blessed if we apply such lessons as those on mercy and humility so well taught in this Gospel by Luke.

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