Scripture Lap 2

Who did Luke write his Gospel to and what does that person’s name mean?

Theophilus meaning God Lover

How is Acts of the Apostles related to the Gospel of Luke?

it is the sequel to Luke’s Gospel

Who was Luke a disciple of?

Paul

What job did Luke have?

doctor

Luke focuses on what city?

Jerusalem

Luke focuses on presenting Jesus as what?

the Savior

What is the great reversal?

the lower becomes higher and higher becomes lower

What does it mean to be betrothed?

married but not living together

What does Immaculate Conception mean?

Mary was conceived without Original Sin

What does theotokos mean?

God bearer

How are Mary and Zechariah’s stories similar?

both were visited by an angel announcing a child and both say a prayer of blessing

How are Mary and Zechariah’s stories different?

Z: priest in temple and doubts God’s word

M: girl in insignificant town and believes in God’s word

What are some ways Luke uses his nativity story to show that Jesus is our spiritual food?

Bethlehem means house of bread

laid him in a manger or feeding trough

Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ

Why is it significant that Luke says shepherds are the first ones to visit the newborn Jesus?

they are not in power or highly ranking

Who are the scribes and Pharisees?

exclusive religious leaders who enforced harsh laws and condemned those who couldn’t keep them

What animal does Jesus ride into Jerusalem on and why is it important?

He rode in on a donkey which showed his humility and selflessness

Why do tensions build between Jesus and the religious leaders while He is in Jerusalem?

Jesus cleanses the temple, calls out the Sadducees and predicts the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem

Which of Jesus’ disciples betrays Him and for how much?

Judas and for 30 pieces of silver

How does Jesus change the Passover meal he celebrates with His disciples?

Jesus is the lamb as he will be sacrificed the next day; He does not drink the fourth cup as He pours out the fourth from His side on the cross

What does the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus of?

threatening to destroy the temple and blasphemy

What is Jesus accused of before Pontius Pilate?

being a rebel king and starting an insurrection

What does Barabbas mean?

son of the Father

Who officially condemns Jesus to death?

Pilate

What does INRI mean?

Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews

What happens in the temple while Jesus is on the cross and why is it significant?

The veil is torn in half; this was where God dwelt so now God is free to anyone not just the high priest

Who buries Jesus in his own tomb?

Joseph of Arimathea

Why is it significant that the Resurrection happens on a Sunday?

it was the day creation began, symbolized a new creation

What is missing from Mark’s original account of the Resurrection?

Jesus appearing to the people

What elements do we see in Luke’s Resurrection account that resemble Mass?

Jesus, Sunday, readings and the Breaking of Bread

What virtue does the Ascension help build in us?

Hope

How many days after Pentecost is Passover?

50

Why is Pentecost sometimes called “the birthday of the Church”?

this was when the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and began baptizing people, starting the Church

What is a deacon?

a servant

What is a martyr?

a witness

What title do we give to St. Stephen?

protomartyr

Explain what is meant by “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church”.

The martyrs died defending the Church, the Church would have died without the martyrs

Saul is a member of which religious group?

the Pharisees

Where was Saul headed when Jesus when he had his conversion?

Damascus

What does Jesus say to Saul in the vision and why is it important?

“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”; Saul was persecution Christians not Jesus directly so it is shocking

What does Saul change his name to?

Paul

What are the four senses of the parable of the Good Samaritan?

Literal: Story about a man who gets beat up; he is saved by one of his enemies, a Samaritan

Moral: “Go and do likewise.” We should show mercy even to our enemies

Allegorical: Sin leaves us defeated, but Jesus saves us

Anagogical: “When I come back”: We look out for Jesus’ return

What are the four senses of the parable of the Prodigal Son?

Literal: Story about a young man who takes his dad’s money and wastes it, then returns to his dad for help

Moral: Don’t despise God’s mercy and generosity

Allegorical: God the Father gives us so much; even though we waste it, he wants to welcome us back

Anagogical: Heaven is like a feast where even sinners can be welcomed in

What are the four senses of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?

Literal: Story about a greedy rich man who ends up in hell and a poor man who ends up in heaven

Moral: Don’t forget the poor; moreover, become like them

Allegorical: Jesus is the poor man shunned by all who is raised to new life

Anagogical: Lots! Hell is flames, isolation, lowly; heaven is cool, peaceful, high