Birth & Early Life of Jesus
The name of the angel who appears to Mary to announce Jesus Birth
Who is Gabriel
This famous parable teaches about loving your neighbor, using a priest, Levite, and a rescuer from Samaria.
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
The mother of John the Baptist
Elizabeth
Only Luke records Jesus’ parable about a father and two sons, including one son who runs away and returns.
The Prodigal Son
This is the first question we ask before diving into the text.
What's the question AND what's the answer for the Gospel of Luke specifically
What did the author mean?
Luke aims to provide a Social Justice Gospel; Jesus is available to all people!
At age 12, Jesus stayed behind in the temple, amazing the teachers in what city?
Jerusalem
In the Parable of the Sower, the seed represents this.
What is the Word of God?
Luke 8:4-15
This elderly woman in the temple thanks God when she sees the baby Jesus.
Anna the prophetess
Luke 2:36-38
Compared to the other gospels, only Luke begins his Gospel by providing an origin story for this character
John the Baptist along with Zechariah and Elizabeth
Who is the target audience for the gospel of Luke?
Theophilus and/or "friends of God"
What was Zechariah's punishment for doubting the angel who delivered him good news?
He was temporarily mute
When Jesus cast out the legion of demons, the demons entered this type of animal.
Pigs
Luke 8:26-39
This woman, healed of seven demons, is listed among the women who supported Jesus’ ministry
Mary Magdalene
Luke is the only gospel to include this interaction with Jesus on the cross, where Jesus promises paradise. Who is the interaction with?
Who is the repentant thief?
Luke 24
What's the difference between Cultural and Historical Context?
Cultural is what's going on in the world at the time the book was written while Historical is how the church has interpreted the text over time
What is the Magnificat?
It's the song Mary sang when Elizabeth told her "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
Luke 1:41-46
1. The Lost Coin
2. The Lost Sheep
3. The Prodigal Son
This woman hosted Jesus in her home while her sister sat listening at His feet.
Martha
Compared to Matthew and Mark, how does Luke describe the sermon on the mount? Why is this difference significant?
Sermon on the Plain puts Jesus on equal ground with everyone
Luke 6:17-19
According to church tradition, Luke was originally from this region
Antioch (in Syria)
Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the temple and meet this righteous man who had been promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah.
Simeon
Luke 2:25-26
Jesus introduced this age old tradition at the last supper
Communion or the Eucharist
Luke 22: 19-20
Among the women who supported Jesus financially was the wife of Chuza, a manager in Herod’s household. She also was an eye witness after his resurrection
Joanna
Luke 8:3
Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke is a ___
Gentile
What's the difference between how Walter and Stan explain Canonical Context?
Walter: Same book, same author, same testament, entire canon, did Jesus say anything about it?
Stan: Did Jesus say anything about it first, then work backwards