Luke's Purpose and Nazareth
Luke addresses his Gospel to __________
Theophilus
A story that communicates a truth and invites a response is called a ________
Parable
The Son of Man came to seek and save the ________
Lost
Jesus identifies the cup with the new ______ in his blood.
Covenant
In Acts 1:8, Jesus sends his witnesses to the _________ of the earth.
Ends
True or False: Luke says he carefully investigated the events he writes about.
True
True or False: Every detail in every parable must have its own separate hidden meaning.
False, A parable communicates a central truth, not every detail needs a separate hidden meaning.
True or False: During their earthly lives, the rich man notices Lazarus and cares for him.
False, the rich man fails to care for Lazarus during their earthly lives.
Passover remembers God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in ___________.
Egypt
What happens at Pentecost, and how does the Holy Spirit help the disciples?
The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples, empowering them to speak boldly and proclaim the Gospel. (Signs such as wind, tongues of fire, or speaking of different languages.)
At the synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus reads from the prophet __________
Isaiah
In the Good Samaritan story, what does the Samaritan do that makes him an unexpected hero?
He stops to help the wounded man, cares for him, and arranges for his continued care.
The Hebrew word anawim refers to the poor, afflicted, or ________ who depend on God.
Lowly
True or False: In Luke's account, Pilate repeatedly says he finds no guilt in Jesus.
True
Name two practices of the early Christian community in Acts 2:42.
Any two apostles' teaching, communal life, breaking of bread, or prayers.
Name two groups of people Jesus says he has come to help in Luke 4
Any two: the poor captives, the blind, or the oppressed
What does the father do when his younger son returns home?
He welcomes him with compassion, embraces him, and celebrates his return.
Name one way Zacchaeus shows that meeting Jesus changes his actions.
He promises to give half his possessions to the poor and repay four times anyone he has cheated.
At Emmaus, what do the disciples recognize when Jesus breaks bread?
They recognize Jesus.
How does Paul's role change after his encounter with Jesus?
He changes from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Jesus and apostle who proclaims the Gospel.
Give one way Luke presents Jesus as a prophet in the Nazareth passage.
Jesus reads and interprets Scripture; announces God's mission of liberation and healing; speaks and acts as a prophet, including confronting the people of Nazareth.
What is one difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile makes a comparison using words such as "like" or "as" a metaphor describes one thing or another.
What does the story of the rich man and Lazarus teach about people in need?
Do not ignore people who are suffering or poor, notice their needs and respond with compassion.
What is one difference between Passover and the Paschal Mystery?
Passover remembers God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt. The Paschal Mystery is Jesus' saving Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
What does Peter learn through his encounter with Cornelius?
God shows no partiality; people of every nation are welcomed by God.