Brief Summary: Called the most beautiful book ever written, Luke begins by telling us about Jesus' parents; the birth of His cousin, John the Baptist; Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born in a manger; and the genealogy of Christ through Mary. Jesus' public ministry reveals His perfect compassion and forgiveness through the stories of the prodigal son, the rich man and Lazarus, and the Good Samaritan. While many believe in this unprejudiced love that surpasses all human limits, many others—especially the religious leaders—challenge and oppose the claims of Jesus. Christ's followers are encouraged to count the cost of discipleship, while His enemies seek His death on the cross. Finally, Jesus is betrayed, tried, sentenced and crucified.
Muhtasari kwa kifupi: Kinaitwa kitabu kizuri zaidi kilichowahi kuandikwa, Luka anaanza kwa kutueleza kuhusu wazazi wa Yesu, kuzaliwa kwa binamu yake, Yohana mbatizaji, safari ya Miriamu na Yusufu kwenda Bethlehem, mahali ambapo Yesu alizaliwa katika hori; na ukoo wa Yesu kupitia kwa Miriamu. Huduma ya hadharani ya Yesu inaonyesha huruma yake kamili na msamaha kupitia kwa hadithi za mwana mpotevu, tajiri na Lazaro, na msamaria mwema.