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St. Luke

Evangelist and physician, author of the Gospel and Acts.

minor

Also known as Luke

First appearance: the child in the midst

St. Luke shows up with force in The Hands of the Father. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as the evangelist who records the specific words 'Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit' from the cross.
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St. Luke first appears in 0004 the child in the midst.

In The Hands of the Father: Cited as the evangelist who records the specific words 'Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit' from the cross.

Later, in Self-Denial: Cited as the source of the Gospel passage (Luke 9:23-24) that forms the basis of the chapter's teaching.

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  • Supporting Figures and Symbols
  • Central Biblical Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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