Test 1

Question 0

What do we know about this anonymous character from the N.T.?

Answer 0

He was not an eye witness.

Question 1

What is our basic source for knowing Luke wrote this gospel?

Answer 1

The year 180

Question 2

What does the NT tell us about Luke by name?

Answer 2

He was a physician, artist, gentile, and Paul’s companion.

Question 3

What are the relevant data to consider when determining when Luke was written?

Answer 3

After Mark

Was Paul living or dead?

Question 4

When comparing Luke to Matthew and Mark, what characteristics of the text help us see Luke’s theology?

Answer 4

Prayer, joy, Holy Spirit, special emphasis on women and Gentiles.

Question 5

What does the “son of man” mean in Luke?

Answer 5

Messiah

Question 6

How does Luke emphasize prayer?

Answer 6

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11)
Passages of prayer only found in Luke
Jesus’ prayer life

Question 7

Name the groups of “nobodies” that Luke shows are loved by God

Answer 7

Women, Gentiles, poor, tax collectors, Romans, lepers

Question 8

What is Luke’s perspective regarding the delayed Parousia?

Answer 8

He is justifying it. You may not have the second coming in your lifetime.

Question 9

What basic ideas are found in chapters 1-2?

Answer 9

Written in the style of the Septuagint

Question 10

What does the prologue say about Luke’s source of info?

Answer 10

Found in church history and eye witnesses.

Question 11

Why did Luke write to Theophilus?

Answer 11

To give the true story in an organized, clear, and concise way.

Question 12

What did the angel tell Zachariah about the son to be born to him?

Answer 12

Born a boy, no spirits/wine, filled with the Holy Spirit, named John
(Means “God is gracious”)

Question 13

Why does Zachariah’s question show doubt, while Mary’s does not?

Answer 13

He thinks he and his wife are too old to have kids, while Mary just wants more information.

Question 14

What was the sign to Zachariah?

Answer 14

Can’t speak.

Question 15

What was the sign to Mary?

Answer 15

Elizabeth is pregnant.

Question 16

Why was the birth to Mary a greater miracle than the birth to Elizabeth?

Answer 16

Because Mary’s birth was supernatural; she was born a virgin.

Question 17

What was the theological point of insistence by Zachariah that the child be named John?

Answer 17

Naming the child Zachariah would be omitting God’s hand in this prophecy/miracle.

Question 18

What are the two main parts of the Benedictus?

Answer 18

God giving freedom from political enemies, and salvation in the forgiveness of sin.

Question 19

Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem, rather than somewhere else?

Answer 19

Because Joseph’s family was from there.

Question 20

We’re Joseph and Mary married at the time of their trip to Bethlahem?

Answer 20

No.

Question 21

What was the sign given to the shepherds?

Answer 21

Swaddling clothes and manger

Question 22

What was the angelic message in 2:10-12?

Answer 22

That today the Savior (Christ The Lord) is born.

Question 23

What was the significance of Mary “pondering”?

Answer 23

We should ponder too.

Question 24

What was the reaction of the shepherds? (2:20)

Answer 24

Frightened.

Question 25

What is the meaning of “consolation of Israel”?

Answer 25

The expectation of the coming Messiah.

Question 26

What did Simeon say about salvation in the Nunc Dimittis?

Answer 26

That salvation is for everyone, including the Gentiles.

Question 27

What did Simeon say about the child in the second part of the Nunc Dimittis?

Answer 27

The child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and thoughts from many hearts will be revealed.

Question 28

What does “a sword will pierce” mean with reference of Mary?

Answer 28

She will suffer because of this child.

Question 29

What do Simeon’s words about fall and rising mean?

Answer 29

They will be blessed or cursed.

Question 30

How did Anna spend her time?

Answer 30

She stayed in the temple and worshiped with fasting and prayer night and day. She also thanked God every hour and spoke of him to everyone.

Question 31

Anna spoke to those who we’re looking for what?

Answer 31

The redemption of Jerusalem.