Book of Luke Outline (1-4)

Luke’s preface and the introduction of John and Jesus

1:1-2:52

Preface: Luke carefully builds on precedent

1:1-4

Infancy narrative: forerunner and fulfillment

1:5-2:40

Announcement to Zechariah

1:5-25

Announcement to Mary

1:26-38

Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth

1:39-45

Mary’s praise: the Magnificat

1:46-56

Birth of John

1:57-66

Zechariah’s praise: the Benedictus

1:67-80

Birth of Jesus

2:1-7

Reaction to the birth

2:8-21

Witness of the man and woman at the temple

2:22-40

Jesus’ revelation of his self-understanding

2:41-52

Preparation for ministry: anointed by God

3:1-4:13

John the Baptist: one who goes before

3:1-20

Ministry of John the Baptist

3:1-6

Preaching of John the Baptist

3:7-14

Promise of John the Baptist

3:15-18

Imprisonment of John the Baptist

3:19-20

Jesus: one who comes after

3:21-4:13

Jesus’ baptism

3:21-22

Jesus’ genealogy: son of Adam, Son of God

3:23-38

Messianic preparation: resistance of Satan

4:1-13

Galilean ministry: revelation of Jesus

4:14-9:50

Overview of Jesus’ ministry

4:14-44

Summary of Jesus’ Galilean ministry

4:14-15

Example of Jesus’ preaching

4:16-30

Examples of Jesus’ ministry

4:31-44

Setting summary

4:31-32

Unclean spirit cast out

4:33-37

Simon’s mother-in-law healed

4:38-39

Jesus’ healings: demonic confessions

4:40-41

Jesus’ mission to preach the kingdom

4:42-44