THE SET UP
In court, or when recording historic events, having one or more eyewitnesses is crucial. Without them, events are often described as hearsay and evidence as circumstantial. There is something about seeing it with our own eyes, or hearing from someone we know was there, that helps us to know something is true. At Journey, we often describe the Gospels as accounts of Jesus life by people who saw what He did, heard what He said, and wrote it down. This book of Luke that we will study together this summer is exactly that - an account of Jesus’ life based on the first-hand witness of many people. As this Gospel begins, Luke tells us that he wanted to write to “Theophilus” (which means, ‘friend of God’) so we can be certain of what we are taught. Let’s all jump in together and learn more about Jesus this summer.
PASSAGE TO READ
Luke 1:1-4 (Page 613 in our house bibles)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What is the most amazing thing you have personally witnessed?
What did Luke say motivated him to write this Gospel? How does that impact you 2,000 years later?
Is there something that you would like to, “be certain of,” when it comes to God?
PRAYER IDEA
As we begin our study of Luke for the summer, ask God to help you to have a bigger and better understanding of Jesus and how you are to follow Him. If there are things about Jesus, the Bible, or the church that you are not certain of, ask Him to help you become certain.