Jesus answers each temptation with Scripture: he refuses to make bread from stones, refuses to worship the devil for worldly authority, and refuses to test God by jumping from the temple. After these temptations, the devil departs from him until an opportune time (Luke 4:1–13).

Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor, the hungry, those who weep, and those hated or excluded on account of the Son of Man. He also pronounces woes on the rich, the full, those who laugh now, and those spoken well of by all. Luke frames these as reversals tied to future satisfaction and judgment (Luke 6:20–26).

When Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the temple, he asks why they were looking for him. He says they should have known he must be in his Father’s house (or about his Father’s affairs). Luke presents this as Jesus’ own explanation of why he remained in the temple (Luke 2:48–49).

In a Sabbath dispute over the disciples plucking grain, Jesus cites David eating the bread of the Presence. He then concludes with the statement, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” In Luke, this line functions as Jesus’ direct claim of authority regarding Sabbath matters (Luke 6:1–5).

Jesus says to love enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who abuse you. He includes examples like turning the other cheek and giving to those who ask. He summarizes with, “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:27–36).

John calls for “fruits in keeping with repentance” and rejects relying on ancestry as a guarantee. He tells the crowds to share clothing and food with those who lack them. He tells tax collectors to collect no more than authorized and soldiers to avoid extortion and be content with their wages (Luke 3:8–14).

Simeon blesses God and calls Jesus God’s salvation, prepared in the presence of all peoples. He describes him as “a light for revelation to the Gentiles” and “for glory to your people Israel.” Simeon also tells Mary that the child is appointed for the fall and rising of many, and that a sword will pierce her soul (Luke 2:29–35).

Gabriel says Mary will conceive and bear a son named Jesus. He will be called great, the Son of the Most High, and will receive the throne of David, with a kingdom that will not end (Luke 1:30–33).

An angel announces “good news of great joy” that a Savior has been born in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord. The sign is that they will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. A multitude of angels then praises God, speaking of peace and God’s favor (Luke 2:10–14).

Zechariah says John will be called a prophet of the Most High and will go before the Lord to prepare his ways. John’s mission includes giving knowledge of salvation to God’s people in the forgiveness of their sins. He also speaks of guiding feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:76–79).

As Jesus is baptized and praying, heaven is opened. The Holy Spirit descends on him in bodily form like a dove. A voice from heaven says, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased” (Luke 3:21–22).

Mary praises God for looking on her low estate and doing great things for her. She describes God’s mercy and reversals: bringing down the proud and mighty, exalting the humble, filling the hungry, and sending the rich away empty. She also links these actions to God’s promises to Abraham and his offspring (Luke 1:46–55).

Jesus reads from Isaiah and says the Spirit of the Lord is upon him. He states his mission as bringing good news to the poor, proclaiming liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and setting the oppressed free, proclaiming the Lord’s favor. He then says this Scripture is fulfilled in their hearing (Luke 4:18–21).

Jesus answers John’s messengers by pointing to what they see and hear: the blind receive sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news preached to them. He adds a blessing for the one who is not offended by him (Luke 7:22–23).

After calling Levi, Jesus eats at a large gathering with tax collectors and others. When Pharisees and their scribes complain, Jesus answers that the healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. He says he has not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance (Luke 5:29–32).

The centurion says he is not worthy for Jesus to come under his roof and asks Jesus to “say the word” so his servant will be healed. He explains this with an authority comparison: orders are carried out by those under him. Jesus marvels and says he has not found such faith even in Israel, and the servant is found well (Luke 7:6–10).

Luke says Jesus sees the widow and has compassion on her, telling her not to weep. He touches the bier and commands, “Young man, I say to you, arise,” and the dead man sits up and begins to speak. The crowd responds with fear and glorifies God, saying God has visited his people (Luke 7:13–16).

At a Pharisee’s dinner, Jesus tells a brief parable of two debtors to explain the woman’s actions. He concludes that the one forgiven much loves much, while the one forgiven little loves little. Jesus then tells the woman that her sins are forgiven and that her faith has saved her, sending her in peace (Luke 7:41–50).

Luke says Jesus sees the faith of those bringing the man and then declares, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” When scribes and Pharisees question this, Jesus heals the man to show that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. The man rises, takes up his bed, and goes home glorifying God (Luke 5:20–26).

Luke says many accounts were already in circulation, based on reports from eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. He writes after careful investigation to provide an orderly account for Theophilus. His stated purpose is that Theophilus may know the certainty of what he has been taught (Luke 1:1–4).

In Nazareth, Jesus anticipates their demand for signs and cites examples of Elijah and Elisha helping outsiders (a widow in Sidon and Naaman the Syrian). Luke says the synagogue audience becomes filled with wrath at these words. They drive him out of the town and toward a cliff, but he passes through and goes away (Luke 4:23–30).

Luke explains that Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a registration, and Joseph went from Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of David’s house and lineage. Mary was with him, and while there she gave birth to her firstborn son (Luke 2:1–7).

Gabriel tells Zechariah he will be silent and unable to speak because he did not believe the angel’s words about Elizabeth bearing a son. The silence is given as a sign until the day the promise is fulfilled (Luke 1:18–20).