The Good News About Jesus Christ

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4 (NIV)

Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.

Devotional

The Gospel of Luke was written by Paul’s “dear friend Luke, the doctor” (Colossians 4:14). He received the story of Jesus, investigated its truth, and wrote this so that the reader “may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”

Luke also wrote Acts. Notice that he addressed each book to Theophilus (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1). The term Theophilus is a Greek word that means “lover of God.” Perhaps that was the addressee's actual name, or maybe it was Luke’s way of addressing someone who follows Jesus – “lover of God.” What does it mean to be a “lover of God”?

Like Luke, I believe the Lord is prompting me to write this exploration of the life of Jesus that you may know, love and obey Him more deeply. This study walks through the life of Jesus chronologically. Each day there is a snippet of the story of Jesus, where we will explore some of His character, message, and activity for us. 

Some days you will read from only one of the Gospels. Others you will read from two, three, or all four when a particular event is recorded in more than one. 

My prayer is that you will not only know more about Jesus, but you will know Jesus more intimately than ever before and be willing to follow wherever He leads.

Poem

Theophilus
Dear Friend, True Lover of our God
As you embark upon faith's sod
Your deep inquiry now applaud
As Spirit's wind does guide you

Since ancient times upon this Way
Many commenced yet some did stray
For faithfulness then let us pray
As God's Strong Arm protects you

At times, the path, it will divide
You'll need discernment as your guide
As you within the Truth abide
Concerning things instructed

Until at last all chaos flees
And order brings you Life so free
This calling is your destiny
To see fulfilled among us

Dear Friend, this undertaking grew
Out of the love God has for you
Implanted tree by river true
To flourish in all seasons

Podcast: Week 1

Sermon: Week 1

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