Written to Theophilus - Luke 1:3

Luke the physician wrote, “Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word”, and in chapter one and verse three of his book Luke shares how he wrote these things to, “Theophilus”, where we read:

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first,

to write unto you in order, most excellent Theophilus,

The verse reads, “It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, ...” Luke began with the words, “it seemed good to me also” or “Luke accounted and judged that is was well and in like manner indeed”, “having had perfect understanding” which means “knowing, understanding, investigating and examining thoroughly accurately, circumspectly and diligently” “of all things from the very first” or “pertaining to each, every, the whole and everything from the origin, beginning and initiation of Jesus' life”. Luke shared how he was convinced that he also, since he knew accurately the events concerning the origin of Jesus, should share the following words.

The verse continues, “... to write unto you in order, most excellent Theophilus,” Luke added the words, “to write unto you” which means “to delineate or form in letters on a tablet, parchment, paper or other material” “in order” or “one after another, successfully and consecutively”, “most excellent Theophilus” which refers to “the mighty, strong, noble, most illustrious and best Theophilus which means friend of God”. Luke shared how he desired to “write” to “Theophilus” whom he deemed as “strong and most illustrious”.

When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we learn to whom this book was written. “Theophilus” could have been Luke's master since physicians were usually owned as servants in those days, and there are others who believe “Theophilus” was the church as a whole since his name means “friend of God”. Either way, we are able to read Luke's account of Jesus Christ, and as we discover what he has to say about Jesus, we will learn that God desires to have a personal relationship with every person who will believe and trust in His Son Jesus as their “Savior and Lord”. As we study together, let us enjoy this personal account presented to “Theophilus” by Luke the beloved servant “physician”.

Next time Luke shares how he wrote these things so “Theophilus”, “might know the certainty of those things, wherein you have been instructed”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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