Who was Luke? Who was Luke? – Most prolific NT writer – Physician/missionary Why did he write? Why did he write? – To give an “orderly account” – For Theophilus What did he emphasize? What did he emphasize? – The Great Reversal
Luke 14:16-24 Some background Some background – Social strata – Patronage – Dinners – Honor challenge
Luke 14:16-24 Some lessons Some lessons – Don’t strive for honor – Don’t base relationships on reciprocity – Don’t be like the world
Luke 14:16-24 Main lesson Main lesson – God loves all kinds of people – Do we?