About Luke
Is Luke in the Old Testament or New Testament?
New Testament
Luke 2:25 states that Simeon was a just and devout man. What does just and devout mean?
Just is someone who is honest and follows God's Laws and commandments
Devout means to be totally committed to a cause or belief.
The place in Jerusalem where Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus?
The temple (Luke 2:27)
If Jesus was a light to lighten the Gentiles (non-Jewish) and also the glory of the Israelites (Jews). Does this mean that Jesus as the light of the world, offers salvation to ALL who believes in Him?
Yes. Jesus offers the light of salvation and truth to ALL who would receive Him.
What did Anna do when she saw baby Jesus?
Anna gave thanks to God because she prayed night and day for the Savior to come
What Book of the Bible is immediately before the Book of Luke?
The Book of Mark
The _______ ________ revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he sees the Lord's Christ.
The Holy Ghost revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he sees the Lord's Christ. (Luke 2:26)
What was done to Jesus eight days after His birth?
What is the name of the prophetess who recognized Jesus as the redeemer?
Her name is Anna
What did Anna do after she saw the Savior and gave thanks?
She shared the news with everyone who was waiting for the Savior. (Luke 2:38)
What Book of The Bible is immediately after Luke?
The Book of John
Where did Simeon go to meet the child Jesus?
Simeon went into the temple
Why was Jesus circumcised?
Jesus was circumcised because in that day, God required it. It was a physical characteristic of being Jewish in those days.
Anna was from the tribe of Aser (Asher). Who is Aser (Asher)?
In the Old Testament he is one of Israel's twelve tribes (sons) and the most blessed of the sons.
See "The Seven Blessings of Asher" on the wall in Bishop Brown's office.
How should we respond when God blesses us?
We should thank God and honor Him.
Was Luke a Jew or a Gentile?
Luke was a Gentile
What did Simeon do immediately after he took baby Jesus in his arms?
He blessed God
The reason Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple 40 days after his birth.
To present him to the Lord which was the custom of the law (Luke 2:27)
How old was Anna?
Anna was 84 years old (fourscore (4 x 20 = 80) and 4 years) Luke 2:37
We should continue to praise Him and trust in Him.
True of false. Luke who was a physician and close companion of the apostle Paul, was also one of the twelve disciples?
False. Luke was not a disciple
Luke 2:28, Simeon praised and blessed God. Why?
Simeon praised and blessed God for keeping His promise that he would see Christ before he died.
Luke 2:32 states "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." Who are the Gentiles?
The Gentiles are non-Jewish people.
What did Anna do day and night?
She served God with fasting and prayer
Are you the light of the World?
If yes, then you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior and are baptized.
If no. Why not?