SKC Year 9 RE Unit 2 - Luke's Gospel

What is the Bible?

A collection of books expressing the Christian faith, split into the Old and New Testaments.

How do Biblical fundamentalists interpret the Bible?

Literally and with strict moral rules, often leading to extreme views on homosexuality, abortion, and scientific theories.

How do Catholics interpret the Bible?

By considering deeper meanings and not taking everything literally.

Who was Luke?

A likely doctor who helped convert Gentiles and Jews to Christianity. His Gospel focuses on healing and hope, and he used three sources to write it.

What are the three sources Luke used to write his Gospel?

Mark's Gospel, the Quelle source, and material found only in Luke's Gospel.

What is the main theme of Luke's Gospel?

Universal salvation for all people, emphasized through Jesus' message of hope and liberation, as well as care for marginalized individuals and issues of social justice.

What does Divine Revelation mean?

The Word of God revealed to man through the Holy Spirit.

What is the difference between a Jew and a Gentile?

A Jew is a member of the Jewish people, while a Gentile is anyone who is not Jewish.

Describe how Biblical Fundamentalists interpret the Bible and compare this with Catholic Interpretation.

Biblical Fundamentalists interpret the Bible literally and believe everything happened exactly how it is written. Catholics are able to read passages and consider the deeper meaning. Catholics do not take everything in the Bible literally.

What is the meaning of the Gospel and what is the author's purpose?

The Gospel is the Good News and teaches about how we can gain Salvation through Jesus Christ and reach Heaven. The author's purpose is to spread this message of hope and liberation to all people.

Describe who Luke was and why do you think he wrote a Gospel?

Luke was likely a doctor who helped convert Gentiles and Jews to Christianity. He learned about Jesus' ministry from Paul and used three sources to write his Gospel. He wrote his Gospel to share the Good News with everyone and emphasize that salvation is for all people.

How were Christians treated in the early days? And why was it important that people spread the teachings of Jesus?

Christians were persecuted after Jesus' death, so teaching about Jesus and celebrating the Eucharist kept their hope and spirit alive. It was important that people spread the teachings of Jesus to share the message of hope and liberation with others.

Think of 3 definitions of the Synoptic Gospels.

The Synoptic Gospels refer to the first three Gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They are called synoptic because they share many similarities in their accounts of Jesus' life and teachings. They focus on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

What is a parable?

A parable is a story or narrative that is used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently used parables to teach his followers about the Kingdom of God.