A primary theme within the Gospel of Luke is that of a compassionate Jesus, who takes an interest in the women, poor and the weak, and He forgives sins, heals and comforts (Harris, 2014, pp. 201-202). Luke provides many thematic examples in which Jesus portrayed throughout the Gospel of Luke. Luke expresses the significance of the Holy Spirit, through the life of Jesus, and the power contained within the Holy Spirit (Harris, 2014, p. 202). The Spirit contained within Jesus is the same spirit in which believers today may receive for strength, power, healing and numerous other gifts provided by the Spirit.
Within the Gospel of Luke, prayer is emphasised more than in the other Gospels, as Jesus is continually documented as praying throughout the Gospel.…show more content… Luke memorializes the significance of women and their participation in the ministry of Jesus through being disciples and financial support of Jesus and his other followers, and they provide the news of the resurrection to the others (Harris, 2014, pp. 204-205).
The Gospel of Luke identifies Jesus’ compassion for the less fortunate and the weak. Jesus is seen throughout the Gospel as a friend of sinners and other outcasts of society. While other “religious” people of the day chose to stray from the people who were considered immoral or socially unacceptable, Jesus is seen calling to these and drawing them near to him, as an example for others to see his compassion (Harris, 2014, p. 205). This exemplifies Jesus’ love for ALL people and the need for Christians to love the
