Literary Genres I
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverb
“I will enter his gates with thanksgiving.”
Psalm
“I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.”
Synonym
“But you, Lord, are a shield around me”
Metaphor
Who are the three main characters in Luke 7:36-50 and what is the setting of the story?
A sinful woman, a pharisee named Simon, and Jesus.
A Pharisee’s House (Simon)
The family tree of Jesus
Genealogy
“If you sell land to one of your countrymen or buy from him, do not take advantage of each other.”
Legal Code
"As the deer pants for flowing streams,
so pants my soul for you, O God"
Simile
“The Lord is my Shepherd.”
Metaphor
What is the climax of Luke 7:36-50?
Jesus stands up for the sinful woman and forgives her sins.
The story of Abraham
Foundational story
The story of the defeat of Jericho
Annal/Chronicle
“Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights above.”
Repetition
“May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame”
Synonym
What is the Exposition OR Rising Action in Luke 7:36-50?
Exposition: A Pharisee invited Jesus to have dinner, and he went.
Rising Action: A sinful woman entered, washed Jesus feet with her tears and anointed Him with expensive perfume. Simon the Pharisee opposed her actions.
“Those who pursue us are at our heels; we are weary and find no rest.”
Prayer and Lament
The Book of Jeremiah
Prophetic Book
“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water”
Simile
“Unless the Lord builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.”
Repetition
What is the falling action of Luke 7:36-50?
The guests wonder “who is this who even forgives sins?"
The story of the widow’s jars being filled with oil
Narrative
Daniel’s vision of the end times
Apocalypse
“The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
Synonym
Recite at least 2 verse from any psalm.
Teacher Discretion
What is the resolution of Luke 7:36-50?
Jesus says to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”