Tied Together: A One-Year Journey Through the Bible | Day 287 | October 25, 2026
Introduction to Luke Luke’s Gospel is thoughtful, detailed, and deeply compassionate. Written by a doctor and historian, it offers a carefully investigated account of Jesus’ life. Luke writes so that his readers “may know the certainty of the things [they] have been taught” (Luke 1:4). Luke wasn’t one of the twelve disciples, but he became a close companion of Paul and a faithful investigator of eyewitness testimony. His Gospel was written for a Gentile audience and emphasizes that the message of Jesus is for all people—rich and poor, men and women, insiders and outsiders. Luke includes the most detailed account of Jesus’ birth, including Mary’s song, the shepherds, and the angels. He paints a picture of a Savior who enters into the ordinary and brings extraordinary hope. A major theme in Luke is reversal. The proud are humbled, and the humble are lifted up. The outcast is welcomed, and the sinner is forgiven. Jesus is constantly reaching for those society overlooks—tax collector...