Luke the Outsider God Chose | Why the Gospel of Luke Builds Confidence in Faith

In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares powerful Bible trivia that carries a deep encouragement: Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, was not Jewish but a Greek physician—yet God chose him to write one of the most detailed and historically grounded accounts of Jesus’ life. By carefully interviewing eyewitnesses like Peter, James, and John, Luke wrote so believers could be certain of the truth they had been taught. As we approach Christmas and prepare to read Luke 1–2, this episode reminds us that God often uses those who feel unqualified to strengthen the faith of others and to anchor our confidence in the reality of Jesus.