Luke Flashcards
Luke wrote an orderly account of Christ especially for ____
Theophilus
In order to identify the date of Luke, it is essential to fix the date of ______
Acts
Luke wrote to show that faith in Jesus rests on _______
Historical facts
Luke makes Jesus an essential figure in human _______
history
It is possible that Luke may have obtained information about the early life of Jesus from _______
Mary
_______ and _______ were two elderly figures who recognized the special status of the infant Jesus
Anna and Simeon
How does Luke describe his writing of his gospel?
Luke testifies that he wrote according to what those handed down to him who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word, all of who he says he had followed even from the beginning.
gathered information, checked the evidence, verified the sources, evaluated, and arranged the material in an orderly fashion.
Who was Luke?
Luke was a well educated Gentile, a doctor and a close friend of Paul, one who traveled with Paul extensively and was with him near the end of his life, when Paul was apparently alone.
How does Luke emphasize the universal nature of Jesus’ work?
Luke traces Jesus’ ancestry back to the very beginning of the human race, Adam himself, the direct creation of God.
Jesus is a part of concrete human history. Jesus’ coming was for all to see and everyone was addressed by his message, even Gentiles
What special place did women play in Jesus’ ministry?
Jesus set an example with how he treated women. Christ included women not only as objects of his ministry but also as co-laborers in that ministry. Jesus gave women dignity and respect, unknown among the rabbis of that time. Jesus welcomed the presence of women.
How is the Holly spirit emphasized in Luke’s gospel?
Jesus left the scene of the baptism filled with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Holy Spirit
Jesus lived his life full of joy through the Holy Spirit
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as Gods supreme gift, who will supply our deepest needs.
Jesus warns of the dire consequences of blaspheming the holy spirit
What date was Luke written
Late 50s early 60s
Outline
Prologue: reliable account of salvation history
Preparation for Jesus ministry
Jesus proclaims salvation in Galilee by power of Holy Spirit
Galilee to Jerusalem: discipleship
The opponent of the church who affirmed Luke’s authorship of this Gospel was ______
Marcion
