Gospel of Luke

Luke is a ___ of ___ who wants to write about how/why the ___ prophecies have been fufilled by _____

Doctor, Greek, old testament, Jesus

Luke saw Jesus as a what for all the world?

Sacrifice

Scholars believe that luke probably wrote the what?

Acts of the Apostles

Luke talks about people who were, in one circumstancem great because of their action, but they were also ____ by God--He wanted them to prove their devotion

Tested

In this gospel, luke prescribes what as a way to renew your life;to begin anew?

baptism

After his baptism, jesus prays in the desert for how many days?

40

In his Gospel, what kind of people are Jesus drawn to? Who gets his attention?

The lowly, the suffering, women, the poor, the low social status, the oppressed, the outsiders, and those who need healing.

What are some purposes of the parables Jesus teaches in the Gospel of Luke?

Greed to generosity-rethink your money

Anger into forgiveness-resolve conflicts

Treat poor better-all outcasts are welcome

Way into God’s kingdom-Humble yourself

How did Jesus react during his welcome on Palm Sunday, and why?

He weeps because he knows the chaos and destruction to come

How do the pharisees react to Jesus spending time with sinners, and how does Jesus respond?

They believe Jesus is sinning by being with sinners and defiling himself. Jesus accuses them of arrogance and elitism

Descibe how luke pairs the symbolism of Jesus’ body and blood

Broken bread-broken body

Wine-a new covenant with his people

Describe the story of the road to Emmaus

Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem discussing Jesus and his death. They run into a stranger and they walk together. The stranger asks them what they are discussing. They respond with things like “Have you not heard?” “Haven’t you been in Jerusalem” They say that there was a man they thought was a messiah and a soldier died. They then bring the stranger into their home and the stranger breaks bread. At this moment, they recognize him. Then, he disappears.

What is the message of the prodigal son?

Enter God’s kingdom=only requirement is to humble yourself