Unique to Luke
Luke is the only Gospel to record Jesus’ childhood story. What event from His childhood does Luke describe?
Jesus staying behind in the temple at age 12.
In the parable of the Rich Fool, what does God call the man who stores up treasure for himself?
"You fool!"
After Jesus forgives a paralyzed man’s sins, what miracle does He perform to prove His authority?
He heals him so he can walk.
What relative of Jesus leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary arrived?
John the Baptist.
What crime does Pilate finally charge Jesus with, even though he finds Him innocent?
Claiming to be king / stirring up the people.
In Luke’s genealogy, Jesus is traced all the way back to whom?
Adam
In the parable of the Great Banquet, why do the invited guests refuse to come?
They give excuses (land, oxen, marriage).
What miraculous sign happens during Jesus’ baptism that shows God’s approval?
The Holy Spirit descends like a dove and God speaks from heaven.
What Roman official interviews Jesus but finds no guilt in Him before sending Him back to Pilate?
Herod Antipas.
What does Jesus prophesy will happen to Peter before the rooster crows?
He will deny Jesus three times.
Which parable found only in Luke describes two men praying in the temple—one proud and one humble?
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
What does Jesus say is the cost of discipleship for someone who puts their hand to the plow and looks back?
They are not fit for the kingdom of God
What two miracles happen in the story of the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gerasenes?
The demons enter pigs, and the man is completely restored.
Which two disciples meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus, even though they do not recognize Him?
Cleopas and an unnamed disciple.
What did Jesus say to the thief who asked to be remembered in His kingdom?
“Today you will be with me in paradise.”
What profession did Zacchaeus have that made people dislike him?
Chief tax collector
According to Jesus in Luke 14, who should you invite to a banquet instead of friends and wealthy neighbors?
The poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
When Jesus raises Jairus’s daughter, what command does He give afterward?
To give her something to eat.
What woman followed Jesus, supported His ministry financially, and was healed of evil spirits?
Mary Magdalene
When Jesus appears after His resurrection, what physical action does He do to show He is not a ghost?
He eats a piece of broiled fish.
Luke alone records Jesus sweating something unusual during His prayer in the garden. What was it?
Sweat like drops of blood
In Luke, Jesus teaches that life does not consist in what?
“The abundance of possessions.”
Which miracle in Luke leads the disciples to leave everything and follow Jesus?
The miraculous catch of fish.
Who warned Jesus that Herod wanted to kill Him?
Some Pharisees.
What instruction does Jesus give His disciples before His ascension in Luke’s final chapter?
Stay in Jerusalem until they are clothed with power from on high (the Holy Spirit).