A genuine question about perspective in the Bible.

Question

Let's take the book of Luke for example. At the beginning, Luke mentions how he will attempt and describe the story of Jesus in detail from what he's witnessed. "Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus" Luke 1:1‭, ‬3 ESV He goes on to explain many different things in a bystander-like amount of detail. Things like explaining dialog between Gabriel and Mary, etc (I'm assuming that whoever answers this has read Luke). Basically, I'm just super confused about the perspective. How does Luke know everything in such detail as if he followed everyone around all day? Is his story based off of many other people's perspectives that were told to him as if it were some form of documentary? I don't get it. This applies for other stories in the Bible as well. I have doubts in which I hope to be answered. I hope for the answer to direct my strengthened understanding. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

God says "all scripture is given by inspiration of God...", 2 Tim. 3:16. 2 Pet 1:21 says holy men of God spoke as they were moved (carried along) by the Holy Spirit. God used men to speak for him and write for him. Jesus promised His disciples they would be given the words to say. Then in John 17:20 it says Jesus was praying for those of us who would believe in Him through their words (the apostles). Since God is who He is, perfect, He gave them perfect words to say using their common language that we can understand. Since God knows what is going to happen, has happened and is happening, He got it right. The ones who wrote then got it right. Even Moses, who wrote the first 5 books was able to right about His own death, Deut. 32:48-52; 34:5-7. Even if you believe someone else wrote this for Moses, God was able to give Moses the ability to write it. He did create everything. Small job for Him.