Names to Know
This couple lied about giving all the money from the sale of property, even though they didn't have to.
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
This is the parable that introduced the title we now give when someone provides help in a time of struggle.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
The Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, "Let the childrend com to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the turth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.
What is Luke 18: 16-17?
This is the first city where the believers were first called "Christians".
What is Antioch?
He was the child of Elizabeth.
Who is John the Baptist?
The name of the person who the books of Luke and Acts are written to.
Who is Theophilus?
One of three back to back parables describing things that were lost, this one describes a woman lighting a lamp and sweeping the whole house to find it.
What is the Parable of the Lost Coin?
Jesus said, "This is how you should pray:
"Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. Give us each day the food we need, and forgive us our sings, as we forgive those who sing against us. And don't let us yield to temptation."
What is Luke 11: 2-4?
He was the first martyr killed for preaching the Good News.
Who is Stephen?
This man was an expert in religious law and respected by all the people. He helped to sway the council chamber to release Peter and the apostles.
Who is Gamaliel?
These 3 fishermen were the first disciples to follow Jesus in Luke.
Who are Simon, James, and John?
In response to man asking Jesus to tell his brother to divide their father's estate with him, Jesus told this parable about a farmer storing crops.
What is the Parable of the Rich Fool
The Jesus turned to his disciples and said,
"God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh.
What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! for a great reward awaits you in heave. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way."
What is Luke 6: 20-23?
These two were the first believers arrested for teaching about resurrection of the dead through Jesus.
Who are Peter and John?
Jesus fed the five thousand and then another four thousand with this total number of bread and fish.
What is 12 loaves and 2 fish?
This is Joseph's nickname.
Who is Barnabas?
Jesus uses these two parables to illustrate what the Kingdom of God is like.
What is the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast?
"Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine."
What is Luke 22: 42?
This man and his house were the first Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit and become Christains.
Who is Cornelius?
Simeon gave this prophecy to Mary regarding Jesus.
What is "This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many other. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul."
He is the man who the apostles selected to replace Judas after Jesus' ascension.
Who is Matthias?
This parable was used to describe the teachers of religious law and the leading priests, comparing them to killers who would kill their tenants son to take what they believed was theirs.
What is the Parable of the Evil Farmers?
Then he said to them, "Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest."
What is Luke 9: 48?
The Holy Spirit first appears to the disciples on this holiday.
What is the Day of Pentecost?
These seven men were chosen to help with the daily food distribution.
Who are Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Permenas, and Nicolas?