Test 1 Flashcards
What do we know about this anonymous character from the N.T.?
He was not an eye witness.
What is our basic source for knowing Luke wrote this gospel?
The year 180
What does the NT tell us about Luke by name?
He was a physician, artist, gentile, and Paul’s companion.
What are the relevant data to consider when determining when Luke was written?
After Mark
Was Paul living or dead?
When comparing Luke to Matthew and Mark, what characteristics of the text help us see Luke’s theology?
Prayer, joy, Holy Spirit, special emphasis on women and Gentiles.
What does the “son of man” mean in Luke?
Messiah
How does Luke emphasize prayer?
The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11)
Passages of prayer only found in Luke
Jesus’ prayer life
Name the groups of “nobodies” that Luke shows are loved by God
Women, Gentiles, poor, tax collectors, Romans, lepers
What is Luke’s perspective regarding the delayed Parousia?
He is justifying it. You may not have the second coming in your lifetime.
What basic ideas are found in chapters 1-2?
Written in the style of the Septuagint
What does the prologue say about Luke’s source of info?
Found in church history and eye witnesses.
Why did Luke write to Theophilus?
To give the true story in an organized, clear, and concise way.
What did the angel tell Zachariah about the son to be born to him?
Born a boy, no spirits/wine, filled with the Holy Spirit, named John
(Means “God is gracious”)
Why does Zachariah’s question show doubt, while Mary’s does not?
He thinks he and his wife are too old to have kids, while Mary just wants more information.
What was the sign to Zachariah?
Can’t speak.
What was the sign to Mary?
Elizabeth is pregnant.
Why was the birth to Mary a greater miracle than the birth to Elizabeth?
Because Mary’s birth was supernatural; she was born a virgin.
What was the theological point of insistence by Zachariah that the child be named John?
Naming the child Zachariah would be omitting God’s hand in this prophecy/miracle.
What are the two main parts of the Benedictus?
God giving freedom from political enemies, and salvation in the forgiveness of sin.
Why did Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem, rather than somewhere else?
Because Joseph’s family was from there.
We’re Joseph and Mary married at the time of their trip to Bethlahem?
No.
What was the sign given to the shepherds?
Swaddling clothes and manger
What was the angelic message in 2:10-12?
That today the Savior (Christ The Lord) is born.
What was the significance of Mary “pondering”?
We should ponder too.
What was the reaction of the shepherds? (2:20)
Frightened.
What is the meaning of “consolation of Israel”?
The expectation of the coming Messiah.
What did Simeon say about salvation in the Nunc Dimittis?
That salvation is for everyone, including the Gentiles.
What did Simeon say about the child in the second part of the Nunc Dimittis?
The child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and thoughts from many hearts will be revealed.
What does “a sword will pierce” mean with reference of Mary?
She will suffer because of this child.
What do Simeon’s words about fall and rising mean?
They will be blessed or cursed.
How did Anna spend her time?
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.
Anna spoke to those who we’re looking for what?
The redemption of Jerusalem.
