Structure of Luke Flashcards
What is the structure of Luke’s gospel?
- Intro to Jesus’s Ministry (1:1-4:13)
- Jesus in Galilee (4:14-9:50)
- Jesus’s journey to and in Jerusalem (9:51-24:53)
What is Luke’s relationship with Acts?
From Luke to Acts, we see a structure that mimics the entire biblical narrative: Global, Israel, Judea/Samaria, Jerusalem, Cross, Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, Global.
Who argues that Luke and Acts were one volume that was later separated?
HJ Cadbury
Who argues that Luke and Acts are separate works but related?
Rowe, Parsons, Pervo, Gregory
Is Luke the longest Gospel?
Luke is by wordcount.
Which Gospel includes the largest amount of original material in the Synoptics?
Luke does.
What are some (5) of the original materials found in Luke?
- Birth of Jesus - Mary and Elizabeth
- Jesus in the Temple
- Original Genealogy
- 13 unique parables
- Post-resurrection instruction to disciples
What supports the belief that Luke has a Gentile focus?
- Luke was a Gentile
- Theophilus is a Gentile name
- He focuses on salvation to the Gentiles in chapters 2, 3, and 24.
- The focus on the Samaritans in chapter 10 and 17.
Aside from Gentiles, what other group does Luke focus on?
Outcasts such as Samaritans, Women, the Poor and Tax Collectors.
The Unique Theme of Salvation in Luke
- Only Luke uses the Greek word “Savior” for Jesus/God.
- Only Luke uses the Greek word “salvation” for the work of Jesus.
- Luke’s distinctive use of the verb “save.”
Broad meaning of Salvation in Luke
General deliverance from the variety of things affecting a fallen world such as demons, illness and social oppression.
Narrow meaning of salvation in Luke
Spiritual deliverance and forgiveness of sins through the person of Jesus
Implications of Luke’s focus on salvation?
The gospels affirm that Jesus had a salvific purpose to save sinners from the coming judgment.
