07 June 2015

The Life of Christ Lesson 1

The Life of Christ Lesson 1
Text: Luke 1

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Series:
The Life of Christ

Message Notes

BEHIND THE SCENES 

1. Why write another Gospel narrative?

a) What are the reasons for writing?
b) Especially when others have also written

2. What are some general reasons to write?

a) Things of great personal interest
b) Things of great importance
c) A desire to know the things in depth
d) A personal perspective
e) A desire to share

3. What are some of the Sources?

a) Existing narratives                                                 Luke 1:1
b) Things fulfilled                                                         Luke 1:1
c) Eyewitnesses                                                           Luke 1:2
d) Ministers of the word                                           Luke 1:2
e) Personal understanding
f) Revelation from the Lord

4. What were some of Luke’s personal convictions?

a) It seemed good to me                                          Luke 1:3
b) Having had perfect understanding                  Luke 1:3
c) A desire to write an orderly account                Luke 1:3

5. Goals

a) To share with a friend                                           Luke 1:4
b) To confirm understanding                                   Luke 1:4
c) To be very certain                                                  Luke 1:4