Introduction

Written to Theophilus, who here is referred to as a specific person.

Luke was the writer. The Holy Spirit was the author.

Filled with the Spirit (Luke 1:15-17; 41-42)

“Filled with” speaks, not of quantity, but of motivation. It speaks of cause and effect.

Luke 6:11

Acts 5:17-18

Acts 13:45

Acts 5:3

Acts 9:17-18

Ephesians 5:18-20

Luke 1:41-42

Luke 1:38 – This was a great demonstration of faith on Mary’s part, knowing that what she had just been told would be a miraculous feat.

Luke 1:50 – God will be merciful to the faithful in the judgment. Compare II Timothy 1:18.