Luke and John Flashcards
Describe Luke’s Gospel
Most literary Gospel of: Song, Prayer, Gentiles, Women, Universal Savior
Who is the audience of Luke’s Gospel?
Greek/Gentile audiences found in temples set up by Paul
When was Luke written?
60AD
Where is the focus of Luke’s ministry?
Jerusalem
How does Luke portray Jesus?
Son of Man
Savior of All
How does Luke portray Jesus as Son of Man?
- Link to history (rulers, politics)
- Genealogy (back to Adam)
- Birth, infancy, childhood
- Temptation
- Healing Ministry
- Weeping over Jerusalem
- Betrayal
- Centurion at the cross (called him a righteous man)
- Eating Fish
Parables in Luke?
Two Debtors Good Samaritan Friend at midnight (needing bread) Rich Fool Vigilant Servants Barren Fig Tree Great Banquet Unfinished Tower Unwaged War Lost Coin Lost Sheep Lost Son Unrighteous Steward Rich man and Lazarus Unprofitable Servant Persistent Widow Pharisee and Tax Collector 10 Minas
How does Luke show Jesus as Savior/Burden Bearer
He is inclusive of : Women Gentiles Samaritans Poor Lost
What was John’s gospel for?
Teaching tool for Gentiles and Christian teachers that JC is Messiah
When was John’s gospel written?
96-98AD
Key words in John’s
Believe, know, life, love, light, truth, world,
Key writing is John’s
Uses opposites: Light/dark, life/death, slavery/freedom
Key verse is John?
John 20:31 – “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Event unique to John
Washing Disciples Feet
Speed of Luke’s gospel?
slow
The centurion was responsible for:
100 men
What was the center of Jesus’ Galilean Ministry?
Capernaum
Tell me about the story of the Centurion?
Others say he deserved help (loves nation, funded synagogue)
He said he’s not worthy
Recognizes Jesus’ Authority
Jesus hadn’t seen his faith anywhere!
Who does Jesus say will judge Israel? (in Luke)
Sheba, Ninevites
What land areas does Luke focus on?
Jerusalem -> Galilee -> Jerusalem
Son of Man is code word for:
Messiah
How does the temptation of Jesus relate to Eve?
Eve: Good for Food / Jesus: Bread
Eve: Pleasing to the eye / Jesus: Shown kingdoms of the world
Eve: Desirable for gaining wisdom / J: Jump from pinnacle of temple
Jesus was ________ to His Father throughout the temptation.
FAITHFUL
What was significant about eating with the poor?
It took a long time
The holy Spirit in Luke is mentioned in 6 ways…
- Family of John the Baptist
- Mary
- Simeon
- John referencing Jesus
- Jesus referencing HS
- Jesus teaches about HS
John’s gospel was for….
Evangelism
“Among” means:
To pitch your tent
Location of Johns gospel
Jerusalem and Judea mostly
What do the seven signs of miracles prove?
He is Messiah
Seven “I AM” statements (7 Great affirmations)
- bread of Life
- Light of the World
- Door/Gate
- Good Shepherd
- Resurrection and Life
- Way, Truth, and Life
- True Vine
Ways John showed Jesus as Son Of God
No Genealogy Refers to God as Father 100x No Birth Account Transfiguration Account (we have seen his glory) Seven signs reveal his glory Unique arrest account (I am He)
John teaches that the HS is:
Servant, Teacher, Reminds us of all things
In John, what do the signs do?
Reveal his power
What do the signs accomplish?
Belief
Structure of John
Prologue 1
Book of Signs 2-11
Book of Glory 12-20
Appendix 21
Seven Signs or Miracles in John
Water to wine Healing a man’s son Healing a lame man Multiplying bread and fish Walking on water Healing blind man Raising Lazarus from the dead
