Differences between Gospel of Luke and Mark
How did Luke change the chronology of Mark's narrative?
He put it in a more logical order.
When was Luke's Gospel dated?
80 A.D.
The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of The Apostles are written by the same author
True
How does Luke portray the disciples in the passion narrative?
In a positive way
What does Theophilus mean?
Friend of God or one who loves God
What is different between Luke's audience and mark's audience?
Luke's audience was for the wealthy and Greek-speaking while Mark's audience was for Gentiles.
What are the two occasions cited by Luke in Jesus' life when he prayed?
Jesus prayed after his baptism and just before his death on the cross.
Luke ay have reasoned that Peter, James, and John would have more desire to follow Jesus before they had witnessed his amazing ability to cure.
False (not before, after)
Where was Jesus arrested?
The Garden of Gethsemane
What is the symbol for Luke?
Ox
What did Luke improve about Mark's Gospel?
He improved Mark's grammar, diction, and syntax.
How does Luke portray Jesus as being in control of his life to the very end?
Luke portrays Jesus in control by showing him forgiving his executioners, comforting others while he was suffering, and by his last words as Jesus puts trust in God.
Mark was more educated than Luke
False (less educated)
How does Luke frame Peter's denial?
Luke frames Peter's denial as Satan's demand, and includes Jesus' prayer that Peter's faith will not fail.
What other book did Luke write?
What percent of material did Luke use from Mark's Gosepl?
85%
Why is it unique that Luke focused much of his Gospel on women?
It was unique because most of the ancient writings focused on men, and Luke focuses on women. Luke includes Mary and using women as the witnesses to Jesus' resurrection.
In Luke's Gospel, Jesus felt abandoned at the cross
False (In mark's Gospel is when Jesus felt this)
What did Jesus remind Peter in Luke's Gospel only?
Only in Luke's Gospel did Jesus remind Peter of Jesus' earlier prediction that Peter would deny Jesus
What is Luke's mission statement?
"bring glad tidings to the poor"
How does Luke portray Jesus vs. Mark?
Luke portrays Jesus as in control of his death and that he knew his death was coming while Mark portrays Jesus as in abandonment and loneliness.
Who was Luke's traveling companion?
Paul
The Age of Promise ends when Jesus was born
True
True or False: In the passion narrative of Luke's Gospel, Jesus calls out in intense agony asking why God has foresaken him
False (Mark's Gospel)
What was Luke's occupation?
Physician