Luke Flashcards
Who is this Evangelist; that is, what do we know about him?
He is a historian, well educated Gentile and a traveling companion of paul
What might have been his profession? (see Colossians 4:14)
beloved physician
What is the SYMBOL we traditionally associate with this Gospel?
Ox
WHEN was it written?
70-85 a.d., about same time as matthew
WHERE was it likely written?
Greece
WHAT might this audience have been struggling with?
community struggle issues
To WHOM is Jesus’ genealogy traced to in this Gospel?
Adam
In the Prologue, what does Luke tell us about WHY he is writing this Gospel?
since many write about Jesus, I have written it in an orderly sequence for you so that you will realize the truth
What other writing is attributed to this author? (What else did he write?)
Act of Apostles
What is Luke’s overarching message about who Jesus is?
Jesus is a compassionate savior of all the world
Advocate and Paraclete
is a term for the Holy Spirit, often translated as “advocate,” “helper,” or “comforter,” representing the Spirit’s role in guiding and supporting believers.
Anawim
hebrew word referring to those who are materially or spiritually poor and are seeking God.
Eucharist
for example, feeding of the five thousand, the last supper, are miracles and his explanation of it is the promise of the eucharist
Good Samaritan
parable of compassionate action because Jesus extends love of neighbor to include everyone and even enemies
Holy Spirit
third person of the trinity, more references than any gospel, spirit with jesus throughout
Magnificat/Mary’s Canticle
He has scattered the arrogant, he has brought down rulers, and lifted up the lowly, he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty
Prodigal
spending money recklessly or lavish
Shema
Jewish prayer likely prayed by Jesus. Ex: Love the lord your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength
Theotokos
God bearer
Theophilus
beloved of God
Trinity
three in one, God the father, God the son, and God the Holy Spirit. It is a doctrine
Name the 10 characteristics we associate with the Gospel of Luke
- Adressed as theophilus
- Designates historical context
- Jerusalem gets a special focus
- Emphasis on prayer and worship
- Unusual interest in food
- Emphasis Jesus’ ministry to poor and oppressed
- Women figure prominently
- Emphasis on Holy spirit
- Theme of “Promise and fulfillment”
- Theme of Salvation
One of things that characterizes Luke’s Gospel is an unusual emphasis on food. Write about a special meal you have shared with your family or friends. What made it so special? How is sharing food together sometimes about a lot more than just food? What do you think Jesus wanted us to understand with all the focus on food and food fellowship we hear about in the Gospel of Luke?
A special meal I shared was with my friends recently. We had ate over the weekend and ate some delicious seafood boil with clams, mussels, shrimp, and crab. This made it special because not only was I eating with people I love, but we got to experience trying new food and how it would be like. We got to wear gloves and bibs which is not your typical dinner. Jesus wants us to understand that is okay to cross social boundaries and that everyone is welcome to the table, because at the end of the day we are all brothers and sisters through Christ and we have to remember to treat everyone well and that there is always enough for everyone!
