Themes pt.1
Who is Luke?
Luke wrote a orderly account for Theophilus. He also wrote the book of Luke by doing research and interviewing eyewitnesses during the time Jesus was alive.
Who Wrote the Gospel of Luke and Why?
Luke, a physician and companion of the Apostle Paul, to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection for a gentile audience.
the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem
Who did Luke write the Gospel too?
Luke wrote his Gospel to Theophilus, a prominent gentile who had received Christian Instruction
The call of repentance was traditional for who?
Prophets
Who is Zacharias?
What does the name "John" mean?
"Grace of God"
What does John teach about repentance?
repentance is a radical, internal change of mind and heart—a turning away from sin and self-centered living toward God—demonstrated by "fruit worthy of repentance" like sharing with the needy, preparing for the coming Messiah, and confessing sins for forgiveness through baptism.
What does Theophilus mean?
"lover of God"
In Orthodox tradition it is ancient tradition to name a child , how many days after birth?
Who is Elizabeth?
She was a relative of Mary. Was filled with the Holy Spirit when Mary would visit and was righteous and barren.
What was Zacharias "punishment" for doubting the angel?
Gabriel was being struck mute, losing his speech until his son, John the Baptist, was born and named, fulfilling the prophecy
What major events reveals the Trinity in Luke 3?
Jesus's baptism by John in the Jordan River (Luke 3:21-22), where the three distinct persons of the Godhead are shown acting simultaneously: the Son (Jesus) is being baptized, the Holy Spirit descends in bodily form like a dove, and the Father speaks from heaven declaring Jesus His beloved Son, revealing one God in three co-equal persons.
How long did Herod rule Judea?
37-4BC
When and where is the Presentation of Christ celebrated?
It is celebrated in the Church, on February 2nd.\
Fun Fact: Also called "The meeting of the Lord"
Who is Mary?
The birthmother of Jesus. She was humble and was very obedient.
What is The Magnificat?
a hymn of praise by Mary, the mother of Jesus, found in the Gospel of Luke. Named after its first Latin word "magnificat" (meaning "my soul magnifies the Lord"), it is a prayer of thanksgiving that celebrates God's mercy, power, and justice, particularly in exalting the lowly and humbling the proud.
Whose lineage does Luke trace Jesus through?
David's son Nathan
Each priest was assigned to a division, how many divisions were there?
24 divisions( each serving a week at a time in rotation)
How does Mary Fulfill the Law?
She fulfills the law by bringing Jesus to the temple on the fortieth(40th) day
Who is John the Baptist?
He a Jewish preacher active in the area of the Jordan River in the early first century. He is also known as Saint John the Forerunner in Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy. He prepared the way for Jesus and Baptized to reveal the Holy Trinity.
Why is Jesus born in Bethlehem?
because of a Roman census decree that required his father, Joseph, a descendant of King David, to travel to his ancestral hometown of Bethlehem to register.
What does Gabriel tell Mary about Jesus' future kingdom?
her son, Jesus, will be great, called the Son of the Most High, and will be given the throne of his ancestor David, ruling over the house of Jacob forever with a kingdom that will never end.
What is Joseph referred to as?
"of the house of David"
Gabriel's announcement to Mary, introduces two truths, what are they?
"you will conceive in your womb" and "this is the son of the divine highest"