EXAM 1 Flashcards
Genealogy of Luke
comes after birth narrative and baptism
Is traced back to Adam indicating that Christ is the Savior of All people
Role of meals/eating in Luke
Jesus is often seen eating food with people
there are 19 meals, 13 that are unique to Luke
Jesus is always eating with “the wrong people” (tax collectors, etc)
Banquets are mentioned in teaching
Outcasts/excluded in Luke
In the book of Luke, special concern is shown for the outcasts, oppressed, and disadvantaged
women, samaritans, the poor
Upside Down kingdom
Those of less fortune on Earth will have more fortune in an eternal life
Eschatology
a study of the last things such as the return of Christ, the final judgment, or other phenomena associated with the end of times
The Holy Spirit
the Paraclete (comforter, counselor, advocate, helper) 3rd person of the Trinity who guides the Church; Advocate
Sermon on the mount
traditional name given to the teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 5-7; it includes such well-known material as the Beatitudes, the Lord’s prayer, and the golden rule.
Portraits of Jesus
The different ways the 4 gospels portrayed Jesus and
Lukes Relationship to Acts
The person who write the book of Luke had also written the book of Acts
Messianic secret in Mark
portrays the disciples as recognizing Jesus’ identity as the Messiah. Jesus directed them not to tell anyone else.
Exegesis
To pull out intended meaning of the text
The process used by scholars to discover the meaning of the biblical text
The intended audience of Mark
Romans
Prologue of John
begins with a theological statement about the nature of Jesus and introduces the term light and tells the account of John the Baptist
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Septuagint
a Greek translation of the Old Testament
the intended audience of Luke
Greeks
In luke, the disciples are portrayed as
role models
the word in John
Title of Jesus; equivalent to God
Canon
The collection of books the Church recognizes as the inspired Word of God.
Pharisees
one of the major Jewish groups active during the Second Temple period; were largely associated with synagogues and placed a high value on faithfulness to Torah; most rabbis and many other scribes.
Jewish leaders
Jerusalem
Where the temple was located
is a key city in the NT
conquered by Babylon
Theophilus
book of Luke is addressed to him. Most likely a benefactor.
The name given to the audience of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles; it means “lover of God” or “God-fearer.”
Beatitudes
The teachings of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount; Upside-down kingdom
more spirtual
The Passion
the suffering of Jesus before his death
What was Johns portrait of Jesus?
God in Christ
Son of God/Lamb of God
A title for Jesus that refers to his relationship with the other Persons of the Trinity.
What was Lukes portrait of Jesus?
Jesus the Perfect Man