UNDERSTAND THE STORY
The big picture.
- AUTHORSHIP
- Traditionally Luke, a companion of Paul.
- DATE & SETTING
- Often dated AD 70–90; dates vary.
- CENTRAL THEME
- Good news for the overlooked.
Luke presents an orderly account of Jesus’ life with particular attention to prayer, the Holy Spirit, and people pushed to the margins. Women, the poor, outsiders, and repentant sinners receive a place in the story. Parables such as the good Samaritan and the lost son reveal mercy that challenges familiar boundaries. Jesus journeys toward Jerusalem, dies, and rises, opening the Scriptures and preparing witnesses to carry good news outward.
WORDS TO CARRY WITH YOU
Read. Return. Remember.
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Luke 19:10 · KJV
Read each verse in its surrounding passage. A key verse is an invitation into the story.
WHERE STUDY BECOMES PRACTICE
Live it.
Choose one step for today. Small, faithful actions matter.
- 01
Notice someone regularly overlooked in your community.
- 02
Practice the good Samaritan’s costly attention through one concrete kindness.
- 03
Read a Gospel passage slowly before making assumptions about another person.
PAUSE & REFLECT
A little room for your response.
Let this be a beginning.
Mark your study, return to the Scripture, and carry one faithful step into your day.
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An original SELAH37 study introduction. Historical dates and attributions are approximate and debated. Scripture: King James Version. Sources & translation notes.