AOS2 (The Writing of Luke's Gospel)

Question 1

Q1) Who was Luke’s audience?

Answer 1

• Universal audience

- Focus on Gentiles (God sent Jesus for them, not Jews)

Question 2

Q1) Why did Luke write the Gospel?

Answer 2

To teach about Jesus’ ascension and provide an accurate recount of these events

Question 3

Q1) What were the historical conditions when Luke wrote his Gospel?

Answer 3

• Written between 80-90AD
• Potentially written in (Rome, Antioch, Greece)
• Rule of the Romans

Question 4

Q1) Who was Luke?

Answer 4

• Gentile
• Greek
• Doctor/Physician (‘beloved Physician’)
• Author of Luke + Acts of the Apostles
• Friend of St. Paul (travelled/worked with)

Question 5

Q2) What are 2 Literary forms found within Luke’s Gospel? Provide examples.

Answer 5

1) Parable
- (Greek = Parabello ‘to teach quickly’)
- Teaches spiritual/moral messages
- Begin with Jesus urging to listen closely
- Heavy use of metaphors/similes ‘it is like yeast’

Examples)

• The Prodigal Son (Lk 15:11) Don’t be jealous, as God is already blessing you.
• The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk 18:19) Don’t expect things in return for your efforts.

2) Miracle story
- Narrative which revolves around special divine action
- Begins with setting, a problem, and a cure for problem, with the cure being special and reflected upon
- Heavy use of emotive language

Examples)

• Jesus calms a storm (Lk 8:22)
• Feeding the Five Thousand (Lk 9:10)

Question 6

Q4) Explain how Discipleship is developed within Luke, providing examples.

Answer 6

1)

• The call and acceptance to be a follower of Jesus.
• Discipleship becomes more important as gospel continues. Jesus’ most important teachings found at end of gospel (most significant information observed at end, audience remembers better)

Examples)

• The Transfiguration (Lk 9)
• (Lk 18)

Question 7

Q5) Explain how Universal Salvation is developed within Luke, providing examples.

Answer 7

1)

• Jesus’ message that everybody will be saved and blessed
• All people will be saved, no discrimination
• Ends with Luke urging audience to repent and pray

Examples)

• Jesus cleans a leper (Lk 5) - shows salvation for everybody, even sick
• Luke concludes asking repentance (Lk 24:44)