Luke 1 Scofield
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1:3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
“from”
"From the very first": (Greek - ἄνωθεν," "from above)." So translated in John 3:31; John 19:11; Jas 1:17; Jas 3:15; Jas 3:17. In no other place is ANOTHEN translated "from the very first." The use by Luke of anothen is an affirmation that his knowledge of these things, derived from those who had been eye-witnesses from the beginning Luke 1:2 was confirmed by revelation. In like manner Paul had doubtless heard from the eleven the story of the institution of the Lord's Supper, but he also had it by revelation from the Lord (cf) 1 Cor 11:23 and his writing, like Luke's anothen knowledge, thus became first-hand, not traditional, merely.
“understanding”
(Greek - ἄνωθεν," lit). followed alongside of; or, closely traced.
“in order”
The words "in order" are emphatic, indicating Luke's purpose to reduce to order the Gospel story.
1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
“Herod”
Herod the Great. (See Scofield "Matt 2:1")
1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
“angel”
(See Scofield "Heb 1:4")
1:17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
“shall go”
See, Mal 4:5 (See Scofield "Matt 17:10")
1:19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
“angel”
(See Scofield "Heb 1:4")
1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
“angel”
(See Scofield "Heb 1:4")
1:28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
“angel”
(See Scofield "Heb 1:4")
1:30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
“angel”
(See Scofield "Heb 1:4")
1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
“Saviour”
(See Scofield "Rom 1:16")
1:68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
“redeemed”
(See Scofield "Rom 3:24")
1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;
“horn of”
(See Scofield "Rom 1:16")
1:71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
“saved”
(See Scofield "Rom 1:16")
1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
“sins”
Sin. (See Scofield "Rom 3:23")
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Introduction to Luke
WRITER: The writer of the third Gospel is called by Paul "the beloved physician" Col 4:14 and, as we learn from the Acts, was Paul's frequent companion. He was of Jewish ancestry, but his correct Greek marks him as a Jew of the dispersion. Tradition says that he was a Jew of Antioch, as Paul was of Tarsus.
DATE: The date of Luke falls between A.D. 63 and 68.
THEME: Luke is the Gospel of the human-divine One, as John is of the divine-human One. The key-phrase is "Son of man," and the key-verse Luke 19:10. "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." In harmony with this intent, Luke relates those things concerning Jesus which demonstrate how entirely human He was. His genealogy is traced to Adam, and the most detailed account is given of His mother, and of His infancy and boyhood. The parables peculiar to Luke have distinctively the human and the seeking note. But Luke is careful to guard the Deity and Kingship of Jesus Christ Luke 1:32–35. Luke, then, is the Gospel of "the man whose name is The BRANCH" Zech 6:12.
Luke has seven chief divisions:
1. The Evangelist's Introduction, Luke 1:1–4.
2. The human relationships of Jesus, Luke 1:5 to Luke 2:52.
3. The baptism, ancestry, and testing of Jesus, Luke 3:1 to Luke 4:13.
4. The ministry of the Son of man as Prophet-King in Galilee, Luke 4:14 to Luke 9:50.
5. The final offer of the Son of man as King to israel, His rejection and sacrifice, Luke 19:45 to Luke 23:56.
6. The resurrection, resurrection ministry, and ascension of the Son of man, Luke 24:1–53.
The events recorded in this book cover a period of 39 years.