Why Luke?

Just to start, I’d like to say why I like Luke. It really is my favorite gospel account, mainly because of its close association with Acts. Luke & Acts actually account for the largest block of writing by one writer (even more than Paul!). Luke is also a great companion piece to Paul’s letters because Luke was a companion of Paul (Colossians 4:14 & “We” accounts in Acts 16:10-17, et al.). He was also a gentile, which means he usually approached Old Testament passages with the same quazi-cluelessness that are often part of my reading the prophets. Also, much of what is in Luke (about 42%) is not found in the other gospels. That’s probably why it is the longest of the gospels (by 80 verses over 2nd place Matthew). It has the best birth narrative and many of the stories and sayings that are unique to Luke are favorites (The Prodigal’s Son, Healing of the 10 lepers, etc.).
I’m glad we’re studying it together. I know God is going to use it in a great way to guide us together and as individuals closer to Christ.