This document provides an overview of key figures and passages from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. It introduces Saint Luke as a physician and fellow traveler of Paul who wrote the Gospel of Luke for Gentile readers. It then summarizes passages about John the Baptist, Zacharias, Elisabeth, and Gabriel. Similarly, it introduces Saint Matthew and the content and intended audience of his Gospel. Finally, it summarizes the story of Mary and passages about her from Luke and Matthew.

1. Lesson 2:“My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord”Baybrook Ward Gospel Doctrine Class 2011

2. The Gospel According to Saint LukeSaint Luke:Writer of the third Gospel and the Book of the Acts

3. Fellow traveler of Paul

4. Not a contemporary of Jesus

5. Born of gentle parents (i.e., poor)

6. Practiced medicine

7. Imprisoned with Paul on at least one occasion

8. Later life virtually unknown

9. May have died a martyrThe Gospel According to Saint LukeThe Gospel According to Saint Luke:Uncertain where or when the Gospel was written