Themes and Characteristics
A relatable story that communicates a hidden meaning or truth.
What is a parable?
The proclamation of good news from St. Gabriel the Archangel to Mary.
What is the Annunciation? (Lk. 1:26-38)
The story of a traveler who helps a stranger on the road.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
Besides his Gospel, St. Luke also wrote this New Testament book about the early Church.
What is the Acts of the Apostles?
In Greek mythology, this king of the gods ruled from Mount Olympus and carried a thunderbolt.
Who is Zeus?
Who is the Son of Man?
This miraculous birth restores the speech of Zechariah.
What is the birth of St. John the Baptist?
This man and woman met the Holy Family when baby Jesus was presented at the Temple.
Who are Simeon and Anna?
St. Luke traveled with this apostle and documented many of his missionary journeys.
Who is St. Paul?
The Greeks fought a famous war against this city after Paris kidnapped Helen, according to Homer’s epics.
What is the Trojan War?
Who are the marginalized/outsiders?
The story of two people who encounter the risen Christ on their way home.
What is the Road to Emmaus? (Lk. 24:13-35)
In this story, a man wants to eat the food of pigs.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
According to tradition, St. Luke practiced this profession before becoming an Evangelist.
What is a physician?
This Roman structure, completed around A.D. 80, was used for gladiator contests and massive public events.
What is the Colosseum?
This "location" is the focus of most of Jesus's teachings in the Gospel of Luke.
What is the Kingdom of Heaven?
Listen up! This miraculous healing is only found in the Gospel of Luke.
What is the healing of Malchus's ear? (Luke 22:50-51)
Though short of stature, this person found a way to see Jesus.
Who is Zacchaeus? (Lk. 19:1-10)
St. Luke is traditionally symbolized by this animal, representing sacrifice and service.
What is an ox/calf?
This Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great and wrote about ethics, politics, and logic.
Who was Aristotle?
Luke addresses his gospel account to this person, connecting the story of Christ to our own stories.
Who is Theophilus?
Jesus brings someone back to life with this unique miracle.
What was the raising of the son of the Widow of Nain? (Lk. 7:11-17)
The name of the saint who repents of his crimes while dying next to Jesus.
Who is St. Dismas? (Lk. 23:40-43)
This city is traditionally believed to be where St. Luke died.
What is Thebes?
This Roman leader crossed the Rubicon River in 49 B.C., sparking a civil war that helped end the Roman Republic.
Who was Julius Caesar?