The Faith of the Centurion
Who is sick?
The servant
Where is Jesus dining?
The Pharisee's house
What does the dead man do after Jesus raises him from the dead
He begins speaking
What is a disciple?
A follower of Jesus who incorporates the teachings of Jesus into their own life
Who does the centurion send to ask Jesus to help him?
Town elders
Who is "saved"?
The sinful woman
What does the widow's future prospects look like before Jesus performs the miracle?
She has lost both her husband and her son, which means she does not have any economic support to rely on
Which character is a gentile?
The centurion
Why does the centurion not go to Jesus himself?
Because the centurion is a gentile, and he is doing it out of respect so that Jesus would not become "impure"
Why does Jesus forgive the sinful woman?
What does the widow say to Jesus?
Nothing
What is the name of the Pharisee that Jesus dines with?
Simon
What is the job of the centurion?
He commands 100 soldiers in the Roman army
Why does the Pharisee doubt that Jesus is a prophet?
Because Jesus allows a sinful woman to touch him, and the Pharisee thinks that if Jesus was a prophet, he would be able to tell, and would not allow her to.
What is the reaction of the people watching Jesus perform this miracle?
The awestruck crowd praises God and Jesus, calling Jesus a prophet
How does Luke view female disciples as compared to male disciples?
He shows female disciples as having equal standing as their male counterparts.
What is the difference between doulous and pais?
doulous desribes the state of being a servant, pais describes a more enderaing relationship.
What is the woman who comes to Jesus while he is dining with the Pharisee bring with her?
An alabaster jar of perfume/oil
What is significant about Jesus touching the funeral bier?
This is something that would have made him "impure", yet he still chooses to do so
What technique does Luke use in ordering his stories?
He pairs different stories with each other in ways that bring out more meaning in both