INTRODUZZJONI GHALL-VANGELU TA' SAN LUQA
Pawlu jsejjah lil Luqa bhala "it-tabib mahbub" (Kol kap 4 vers 14). Luqa kien kumpann fil-vjagg ta' San Pawl (2 Tim Kap 4 vers 11) u (Filemon 24). Luqa vvjaggja hafna u kien josserva l-kundizzjonijiet tal-hajja umana. Il-Vangelu tieghu huwa hafif biex taqrah.
Luqa jikteb u jindirizza l-kitba tieghu lill-habibu Teofilu. U l-istorja tieghu hija ta' min jemminha ghaliex l-kitba tieghu hija msejsa fuq xiehda li kienu jafu u raw lil Gesu' personalment, semghuh jippriedka, raw il-mirakli tieghu u kienu xhud tal-mewt u l-qawmien tieghu mill-imwiet u sahansitra rawh tieghla fis-smewwiet fejn huwa qieghed fuq in-naha tal-lemin tal-Missier tieghu tas-sema. Marku kien certament wiehed minn dawn ix-xiehda. Ir-rakkont ta' Luqa ghandu aktar minn nofs il-kitba tieghu tixxibah malversi ta' San Mark l-evangelista ( 350 vers minn total ta' 660). 325 vers jixxiebhu wkoll ma' ta' San Mattew. L-atti ta' l-appostli jghidulna li Luqa kien Izrael ghal xi zmien. Dan zgur offrielu opportunita' biex jisma' u jitkellem ma' nies kontemporanji ta' Kristu.
Luqa kien pagan jew gentili. Huwa l-uniku kittieb fit-Testment il-Gdid li ma huiex Lhudi. Huwa indirizza l-kitbiet tieghu lil wiehed habib tieghu, ukoll gentili, jismu Teofilu. Huwa kiteb ghall-pagani Forsi kien Pawlu li nkoraggixa lil Luqa biex jikteb il-grajja fuq Kristu. Ried juri lis-Salvatur lill-pagani li ma kienux jafux bit-twemmin u l-uzani tal-gens Lhudi u li kienu jghixu f'socjeta 'ta' kultura griega. Kiteb x'aktarx bejn is-sena 63 - 70 AD bil-lingwa griega.
Luqa juri lill-Lhud u lil pagani li Kristu huwa habib tal-midimbin u l-emarginati. B'kitbitu juri li Kristu gie biex isalva dak li kien mitluf. Il-parabboli u -mirakli kollha jenfasizzaw il-moghdrija li kellu Kristu lejn il-foqra jew l-imwarrba fis-socjeta jew dawk li qed ibatu. Luqa ghandu post specjali ghan-nisa fil-vangelu tieghu: Elizabetta il-qariba ta' Marija, Anna l-rofetessa, l-armal ta' Nain, il-mara li dilket saqajn Kristu fid-dar ta' Xmun il-Farizew, il-hbieb ta' Kristu Marija u Marta hut Lazzaru, Marija Madalena. Luqajsemmi ukoll li nisa ohrajn kienu jsegwu lil Gesu u jaqduh flimkien ma' l-Appostli.
). The Gospel of Prayer and Praise Luke gives special emphasis to prayer and to the power of intercession. He shows Jesus at prayer on many occasions (Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18; 9:29; 11:1; 23:46). Jesus prayed for Peter in his hour of testing (Luke 22:32). And Jesus told two parables about the power of prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8). Jesus concludes the Lord’s Prayer with an exhortation to pray confidently knowing that “for every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:10). The Gospel of the Holy Spirit Luke’s gospel emphasizes the role and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is active in the initiation of the Incarnation (Luke 1:5, 35, 41, 67, 80), in the early witness to Jesus (Luke 2:25-27), and in the activity of Jesus himself (Luke 4:1, 17; 10:21). Luke’s gospel is infused with the joy of the Holy Spirit (see Luke 1:14, 47, 58; 2:10; 6:23; 10:17, 20; 19:37). The gift of the Holy Spirit is available to all who seek: “How much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13). “Good news” for today! The word "gospel" literally means "good news". The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ and the freedom he has won for us through his death and resurrection. The gospel is God's word for us today! It's is a living word that has power to change, transform, and bring freedom and healing to those who accept it as the word of God. Are you hungry for God's word? And do you receive it with expectant faith and trust? "Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of all our hopes and desires. Your Spirit brings us grace, truth, life, and freedom. Fill me with the joy of the gospel and inflame my heart with love and zeal for you and for your kingdom".
Luqa jikteb u jindirizza l-kitba tieghu lill-habibu Teofilu. U l-istorja tieghu hija ta' min jemminha ghaliex l-kitba tieghu hija msejsa fuq xiehda li kienu jafu u raw lil Gesu' personalment, semghuh jippriedka, raw il-mirakli tieghu u kienu xhud tal-mewt u l-qawmien tieghu mill-imwiet u sahansitra rawh tieghla fis-smewwiet fejn huwa qieghed fuq in-naha tal-lemin tal-Missier tieghu tas-sema. Marku kien certament wiehed minn dawn ix-xiehda. Ir-rakkont ta' Luqa ghandu aktar minn nofs il-kitba tieghu tixxibah malversi ta' San Mark l-evangelista ( 350 vers minn total ta' 660). 325 vers jixxiebhu wkoll ma' ta' San Mattew. L-atti ta' l-appostli jghidulna li Luqa kien Izrael ghal xi zmien. Dan zgur offrielu opportunita' biex jisma' u jitkellem ma' nies kontemporanji ta' Kristu.
Luqa kien pagan jew gentili. Huwa l-uniku kittieb fit-Testment il-Gdid li ma huiex Lhudi. Huwa indirizza l-kitbiet tieghu lil wiehed habib tieghu, ukoll gentili, jismu Teofilu. Huwa kiteb ghall-pagani Forsi kien Pawlu li nkoraggixa lil Luqa biex jikteb il-grajja fuq Kristu. Ried juri lis-Salvatur lill-pagani li ma kienux jafux bit-twemmin u l-uzani tal-gens Lhudi u li kienu jghixu f'socjeta 'ta' kultura griega. Kiteb x'aktarx bejn is-sena 63 - 70 AD bil-lingwa griega.
Luqa juri lill-Lhud u lil pagani li Kristu huwa habib tal-midimbin u l-emarginati. B'kitbitu juri li Kristu gie biex isalva dak li kien mitluf. Il-parabboli u -mirakli kollha jenfasizzaw il-moghdrija li kellu Kristu lejn il-foqra jew l-imwarrba fis-socjeta jew dawk li qed ibatu. Luqa ghandu post specjali ghan-nisa fil-vangelu tieghu: Elizabetta il-qariba ta' Marija, Anna l-rofetessa, l-armal ta' Nain, il-mara li dilket saqajn Kristu fid-dar ta' Xmun il-Farizew, il-hbieb ta' Kristu Marija u Marta hut Lazzaru, Marija Madalena. Luqajsemmi ukoll li nisa ohrajn kienu jsegwu lil Gesu u jaqduh flimkien ma' l-Appostli.
). The Gospel of Prayer and Praise Luke gives special emphasis to prayer and to the power of intercession. He shows Jesus at prayer on many occasions (Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18; 9:29; 11:1; 23:46). Jesus prayed for Peter in his hour of testing (Luke 22:32). And Jesus told two parables about the power of prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8). Jesus concludes the Lord’s Prayer with an exhortation to pray confidently knowing that “for every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:10). The Gospel of the Holy Spirit Luke’s gospel emphasizes the role and work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is active in the initiation of the Incarnation (Luke 1:5, 35, 41, 67, 80), in the early witness to Jesus (Luke 2:25-27), and in the activity of Jesus himself (Luke 4:1, 17; 10:21). Luke’s gospel is infused with the joy of the Holy Spirit (see Luke 1:14, 47, 58; 2:10; 6:23; 10:17, 20; 19:37). The gift of the Holy Spirit is available to all who seek: “How much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13). “Good news” for today! The word "gospel" literally means "good news". The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ and the freedom he has won for us through his death and resurrection. The gospel is God's word for us today! It's is a living word that has power to change, transform, and bring freedom and healing to those who accept it as the word of God. Are you hungry for God's word? And do you receive it with expectant faith and trust? "Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of all our hopes and desires. Your Spirit brings us grace, truth, life, and freedom. Fill me with the joy of the gospel and inflame my heart with love and zeal for you and for your kingdom".