The Gospel of Luke – Week 5

This gospel, as titled, is attributed to Lucan authorship “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14)  and companion of Paul (2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 24). Its composition is typically placed in the later part of the first century, depending on the source and approach to placing Luke in its historical context though an actual date is not clear. Luke is widely accepted as the third of the four canonical Gospels. This Gospel, like the others,…

Under Authority

Juan, a nearby neighbor and fellow Marine, went running by me as I was walking my dog Cooper this morning, so I gave him a big “O-o-h-h-r-r-a-a-h-h” as he passed. He yelled back, “Have a great day,” to which I replied, “I’ll take that as a direct order!” I use that phrase a lot, and…