The book of Luke is a love-filled account of our compassionate, merciful Savior. Luke shares story after story of Jesus' heart for children and the forsaken. Written to the lovers of God, this gospel urges us to imitate our Lord and show forgiveness, mercy, and grace to those around us. This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Luke, designed for both individual and group study, provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God's precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation(R). Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Luke, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. The lessons then walk you through every portion from the book and include features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history. Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Luke, experience God's love for you, and share his heart with others.