Exam 3 Flashcards
author of Luke
Luke
connected to the Apostle Paul
What does Luke say in his intro
not an eyewitness
acquainted with other gospel accounts
carefully researched
connected to Acts
Luke
first church historian
Gentile from Antioch
a doctor
probably a freed slave
reasons Luke is a Gentile
identified with a group pf Gentiles by Paul
he referenced places that belonged to the Jews
described Aramaic terms as their language
early church confirms it
Luke’s Gentile audience
substituted Greek words for Aramaic terms
explains Israel’s geography
world historical events tied to the timing of events in Luke’s Gospel
Date of Luke
60-61 AD
no mention of the death of James
place of writing of Luke
Israel/Rome/Greece
researched and potentially started in Israel
continued while in Rome for Paul’s first imprisonment
completed in Greece while Luke was not with Paul
Theme of the Gospel of Luke
Jesus is the Savior of the whole world
key verse of the Gospel of Luke
Luke 19:10
seeking and saving the Lost
purpose of the Gospel of Luke
to record an accurate, detailed, and thoroughly researched account of the unique life of Christ
to show the validity of the Christian message
to deepen the faith in Christ of those who believe
to show Jesus as the Savior of the World who had to suffer first, then the glory to follow
characteristics of Luke’s Gospel
Luke sources-eyewitnesses
praise and thanksgiving
perfect humanity
prayer
savior for all people
Holy Spirit- empowering people for ministry
what does Luke teach us about prayer through Jesus
Luke shows us the example of Jesus who was dependent upon God through prayer in every aspect of His life for us to follow
link btw Jesus and the Holy Spirit
the whole life of Jesus was in the Spirit
how is Luke’s Gospel arranged
geographically
Outline of Luke
Judea- 1:1-2:52
Mainly Galilee- 3:1-9:50
On the Way to Jerusalem- 9:51-19:27
Jerusalem- 19:28-24:53
Seeking the Lost
1:1-19:27
Saving the Lost
19:28-24:53
Luke’s geneaology
emphasizes Jesus’ birth right to the throne of David
Jesus’ temptations
mirror that of Israel’s wilderness wandering and Adam in the garden
both failed, but Jesus succeeds
Luke 4:18-20
Jesus specifically affirms His Messianic Ministry of Isaiah 61
what does Luke 4-9 focus on
Jesus’ ministry in Galilee
Miracles and Healing
Teaching the people
authority over the physical and spiritual realms
prediction of the cross
what is the hinge of Luke
Luke 9
What does Luke 9:51-19:27 focus on?
Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem
teaching His disciples along the way
authorship of the gospel of John
very different in structure and style from the other Gospels
who is the beloved disciple in John
the author, John
where did John write His gospel
from Ephesus
John’s audience
universal audience
date of writing of john
80s-90s
Theme 1 of the Gospel of John
Jesus is the eternal Son of God
prologue shows the pre-existence of God
Jesus asserts His deity
others assert His deity
Theme 2 of the Gospel of John
The Messianic Mission of Jesus
Jesus fulfills the Messianic OT prophecies
Jesus is identified as the Messiah
purpose of the Gospel of John
evangelistic
supplementary to the Synoptic Gospels
strengthen the believer’s faith
Signs in John’s Gospel
8 signs total
proofs that Jesus is indeed God and these reveal Jesus’ glory so that people would believe in Him
John’s purpose statement
to believe is Christ
the I Am statements
point to Christ’s divinity
connecting Himself to the YHWH of the OT
feasts in John
Jesus uses the context of feasts to give detailed info about Himself using symbols and imagery to express theological truths about His person and work
John, the Messianic Son of God
7 signs or miracles
The pre-existence and Incarnation of the son of God- 1:1-18
The Public Ministry of the Son of God- 1:19-12:50
a few years
John, The Messianic Son of God
Upper Room Discourse
The Private Ministry of the Son of God- 13:1-17:26
a few hours
John, The Messianic Son of God
Death Burial and Resurrection
The Passion and Resurrection of the Son of God- 18:1-21:25
a few weeks
Emphasis of John 1-3
Jesus is the perfect Lamb
emphasis of John 6
Jesus is the Bread of Life from heaven
emphasis of John 7-9
Jesus will use water and light of the tabernacle celebration to show that He gives spiritual life and illumination
emphasis of John 10
The Feast of Dedication is packed with Messianic longing and expectations
Jesus is the good shepherd of Ezekiel 34
emphasis of John 12-19
Jesus brings deliverance and redemption from the slavery of sin through the work of the slaughtered Lamb
How much of Acts did Luke witness
Acts 16-28
The title of Acts
there is an emphasis on the acts or deeds of God’s messengers throughout the book
yet the primary emphasis is on the Holy Spirit’s work to accomplish the task of building the church
Audience/Recipients of the Book of Acts
Theophilus
Gentile Audience
Date of writing of Acts
62-63 AD
Contains no hint of Paul’s death in 65 AD
Place of Writing of Acts
unknown
probably Rome if Luke writes at the end of Paul’s first imprisonment
Key verse of Acts
Acts 1:8
gives the structure and purpose of the book
Theme of the Book of Acts
Luke shows the power and work of the Holy Spirit as He uses His messengers to accomplish the global mission of redemption accomplished by Christ in the Gospels
Acts shows the Holy Spirit’s involvement in the birth of the Church and His empowerment for the spread of the Gospel
Characteristics of the Book of Acts
A missionary document
The Spirit’s Power and Work
It has a Biographical nature
Speeches are emphasized
how many major speeches in Acts
24
9 by Peter
9 by Paul
The Outline of the Book of Acts
The Holy Spirit’s work through His messengers in the early church
The Holy Spirit’s work through His messengers in the early church
The Apostle Peter- ch 1-12
The Apostle Paul- ch 13-28
The Apostle Peter:
The Gospel advances in Jerusalem
Birth of the Church
Expansion of the Church
Persecution of the Church
1:1-8:4
Jerusalem
The Apostle Peter:
The Gospel advances in Judea and Samaria
Ministry of Philip
Conversion of Saul
Ministry of Peter
8:5-12:25
Outside of Jerusalem
The Apostle Paul:
The Gospel advances in the ancient world
Three Missionary journeys of Paul
Three trials of Paul
Journey to Rome
13:1-28:31
The rest of the world
Acts 1
the first believers in Jerusalem
120 followers altogether
Acts 2
Pentecost and the Birth of the Church
Feast of Weeks
Acts 2-6
The early church and the Temple
Acts 6-8
The significance of Stephen’s death
3 trials of Paul
Felix
Festus
Herod Agrippa II
