The third Gospel presents Jesus as the Son of Man.

The first three chapters and the beginning of the fourth give us the entrance of the Lord into the race, beginning with his genealogy; how he was born and made one of us. Then chapters four through nineteen trace for us the first part of his ministry among men, and especially, his journey toward Jerusalem, with the final chapters dedicated to the last days of sacrifice and triumph.

Luke's historical narrative begins as follows: With the birth of Zechariah and Elizabeth's child, John. Elizabeth was barren, she and Zechariah were well along in years but Gabriel, an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah saying, "Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son and you are to give him the name John and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit." Zechariah questioned the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man a

Jesus spoke of many parables including the mustard seed (The Kingdom starts humbly but has an impact far out of proportion to its beginning), the Great Banquet (not everyone would enter the kingdom of God), the Lost Sheep (contrasts the love of God with the exclusiveness of the Pharisees), the Lost Coin (to search and reach everyone with his teaching), the Lost Son (perished and saved, lost and is found), the Shrewd Manager (faithfulness is not determined by the amount entrusted but by the character of the person who uses it), the Persistent Widow (God will not delay his support of the chosen ones when they are right), the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (he who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted), the Ten Minas (those who seek spiritual gain in the gospel, for themselves and others, will become richer, and those who neglect or squander what is given them will become impoverished), and the Tenants (the servants who were sent to the tenants represent the prophets God sent in former times who were rejected).

As they led him away, Simon carried the cross behind Jesus. A large crowd of people followed. Jesus consoled the women that cried for him. When they came to the place called the Skull, he was then crucified with one criminal on the right and one criminal on the left. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."

While speaking to a crowd Jesus was arrested and lead away to the high priest. Peter followed at a distance, denying that he knew Jesus. Peter wept because he realized that what Jesus had said about him denying him had come true.

When the hour came Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." After taking the cup, he gave thanks. And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it. After the supper questions arose from the disciples who would be the one to betray Jesus. Which disciple was considered to be the greatest. The disciple, Simon Peter, said, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." Jesus answered, "I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me."

He taught his disciples how to pray just as John had taught his disciples.

Jesus kept teaching with the disciples at his side. He taught that blessed are the poor for the kingdom of God is yours. He taught that if your hungry your hunger will be satisfied. If you weep, you will laugh. Jesus spoke in parables. He taught to love thy enemies. Jesus reminded his followers about judging others. He spoke about good trees not bearing bad fruit. He spoke of building a foundation of faith.

When he lead them to Bethany he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. They worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Staying at the temple, praising God.

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