Today’s reading: Luke 3: 23-38

“Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph...” Luke‬ ‭3:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Luke does something quite different from Matthew. Luke isn’t concerned of the legal background of Jesus’ heritage, through his father. Here, he goes back through the lineage of Mary, Jesus’ mother.

Why?

To put the emphasis on a woman that God used to do something great? To take the emphasis off of the legal, Jewish affirmation that Matthew was concerned about?

If Luke wasn’t Jewish, as many people believe, he was able to give an objective view as he interviewed eye witnesses. This shows us that we can trust Luke and what he’s going to pen about the life and ministry of Jesus.

May we not think too small when it comes to reaching those who are lost. Make we make use of all that is at our disposal so that no one is left not having heard the gospel.

Here’s to the creativity of Luke! May we join him!