[The text I use to preach and teach is the New King James Version. This is the translation that is used in in this commentary.]

1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

1. The former account - Reference is made to the first book written by Luke, the gospel which bears his name.

2. Theophilus means "Lover of God" - Luke addressed him as "most excellent" which would imply he was a high ranking officer in the Roman army or a government official.

3. The first book contained the life of Jesus - his actions and his teachings, miracles and parables, birth and death.

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Old Testament