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