Gospel of Luke Quiz

Along with his own book he also wrote this other book.

The Acts of the Apostles

About how much of the New Testament did Luke write?

about 25%

Luke is the only _______ author in the New Testament.

Gentile

What time did Luke write his gospels and wrote it at about the same time as this other prophet.

75-80 AD; Matthew

Focused more on _____________ rather than outside persecution.

internal problems

What were the main themes in Luke’s Gospel?

love God as your neighbor, emphasizes Jesus’ compassion mercy, and concern for others (especially those who suffer).

Geneology connects to _________.

Adam; related to all of humanity

Prayer and ____________ is central to all activity; Jesus’ ministry begins with his Baptism.

the Holy Spirit

Gospel ends with “promise of the Father” which is . . .

the Holy Spirit gifted at Pentecost

Luke emphasizes ________ more than other gospels and highlights it as a major point.

prayer

Women are notably neglected and not mentioned in this gospel.

False; women such as his mother Mary, Elizabeth, Mary Madelen, and Martha are often mentioned and given an important role

Sharing of ______ is prominent because Jesus often ate with the unclean

meals

What do Jesus’ actions in Luke lead to - mentionable laid out like a “journey to Jerusalem”

his actions lead to his suffering, death and resurrection

Luke put great emphasis in his gospel on things that are real and reliable such as . . .

eyewitness testimony, historical context, and accurate passing of the written and oral tradition

What are the 7 sections of Luke?

1. The prologue (Ch. 1) 2. The Infancy Narrative (Ch. 1-2) 3. Ministry in Galilee (Ch. 3-8) 4. Journey to Jerusalem (Ch. 9-19) 5. Ministry in Jerusalem (Ch. 19-21) 6. The Passion Narrative (Ch. 22-23) 7. The Resurrection Narrative (Ch. 24)

What are the stories unique to Luke?

-Annunciation to Mary and visit to Elizabeth (Chapter 1)

- Birth of Jesus in stable, shepherds, angels sing (Chapter 2)

- Jesus “lost” in the Temple as age 12 (Chapter 2)

- Parable of the Good Samaritan (Chapter 10)

- Martha and Mary (Chapter 10)

- Parable of the Prodigal (Lost) Son (Chapter 15)

- Disciples on the Road to Emmaus (Chapter 24)

What stories in Luke are shared with the other gospels?

-Feeding of the Five Thousand (Chapter 9)

- The Transfiguration (Chapter 9)

- The Last Supper (Chapter 22)

- The Crucifixion (Chapter 23)