Eyewitnesses and Servants of the Word: The Gospel of Luke
In the opening verses, Luke states his purpose for writing a compilation of events surrounding Jesus’ ministry to Theophilus: so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.
How did he complete this task?
He carefully investigated every detail from eyewitnesses and servants of the word of God (Luke 1:1-4).
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate those words.
I love a good story, and I love to hear it told by someone who saw, heard, and felt every part of it themselves. Would you not agree that it only gets better when the storyteller is passionate about the details they actually witnessed? That’s why I don’t want to provide my own commentary on any part of this Gospel (which happens to be my favorite one).
The King is Born: Hope in an Unexpected Arrival
As we celebrate the birth of Christ, it’s easy to become numb to the familiar message found in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 2. The nativity story is so well-known, so well-trodden, that we might wonder: What more can be said? (A lot, actually.) But perhaps the real “Behold” moment of Christmas isn’t about gaining fresh insights—it’s about the posture of our hearts. It’s about making room for Jesus in a way that transforms us.
The Goodness of God: In Matthew, Mark & Luke
I always knew my calling was to be a wife and a mother. That dream’s first half became reality when my husband and I married. Many tears were shed, and prayers were spoken about our request to become parents. However, I didn’t know I would have to wait ten years into our marriage before I could fulfill the role of mother.
In the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, there is a story about a woman who had an issue of blood for twelve years. Can you imagine? The Bible doesn’t say, but did she also have other symptoms along with the bleeding?
Don’t be a Martha?
I mean, wasn’t Mary acting rudely towards her sister? Most women at that time were either housekeepers, ran businesses out of them homes, helped the family trade, or were prostitutes. But, I honestly thought Mary was perhaps lazy or just super social and wanted to hang out with the guys. I was also confused for years by Jesus’ response towards Martha.