Gospel of Luke Study Guide

Who was Luke's audience?

Gentiles because salvation is for everyone including the outsiders and people who were astray from the church.

Who traveled with Luke?

Peter

T/F: Luke had the "L" source

True

T/F: Luke had Mark and Matthew as sources

True

What does "poor in spirit" mean?

People who have lost faith, those who feel hopeless or seem helpless.

What source did all three writers (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) have?

Matthew, Luke, and Mark had the "Q" source

What did Peter write?

Peter wrote letters but never wrote a Gospel.

Evangelist

Anyone who writes a Gospel is an evangelist.

What idea does Luke emphasize?

Emphasizes the idea of the upside-down pyramid nature of God’s kingdom

T/F: Luke included more women than any other Gospel writer.

True: Large emphasis on the role of women and they supported him financially

How does Luke start?

Luke writes to Theophilus

What does Luke focus on?

Luke focuses on Jesus the man, the ideal man.
-Brought out the humanity, and human nature of Jesus
-Sweating, eating, facing temptation

Who was Luke?

A Gentile doctor

What is the bridge between the Gospel of Luke and Acts?

The Ascensions

What are the sources for Luke?

Sources for Luke: "L" source, "Q" source, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark

T/F: Luke was the Most prolific writer in the New Testament (most content)

True

What did Luke write?

The Book of Acts and The Gospel of Luke

What 10 PARABLES does Luke feature that ARE NOT in any other Gospel?

The parables of the Two Debtors, Friends at Midnight, the Persistent Widow, the Pharisee, and the tax collector

What does Luke praying throughout his Gospel show?

Luke prays a lot in the Gospel of Luke showing his humanity!!! It sets a precedent for how we should pray (how often, and in what circumstances). Jesus teaches us to pray to God when we need help and to offer gratitude for what we have.

Ex) Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus prayed before choosing the 12 Apostles

T/F: Luke features the story of the Visitation in more detail compared to any other Gospel

True

What is the story of the Visitation?

The story of the Visitation is when Mary visits Elizabeth. Mary finds out that Elizabeth is pregnant with a child (John the Baptist)

How is Mary viewed in Luke?

In Luke, Mary is viewed as the new Ark of the Covenant.

In the Old Testament, what is the Ark of Covenant?

In the Old Testament, the Ark of Covenant held the Ten Commandments and the rules of God.

How are Mary and the Ark of Covenant related?

As the mother of Jesus, Mary is the new Ark of the Covenant, as she held the word and breathe of God (Jesus) during pregnancy. She brought the new informer of good news (Jesus) into the world.

How is the "mystery of the rosary" related to the Visitation?

When you pray the rosary, you mention certain events in scripture called "mysteries." Also, The Visitation is mentioned when you pray the rosary.

What story mirrors what is mentioned in 2 Samuel 6?

The Visitation because this shows the sophistication of Luke, as he is capable of making strong references to the Old Testament (One of the Old Testament references of Luke)

What idea does Luke emphasize about discipleship?

Luke emphasizes the idea that discipleship involves “picking up your own cross, and following it.” To be a true disciple, you need to experience the suffering that Jesus went through and face the burdens of life. During these times, you need to have complete trust in God, and that things are going to be alright. To understand, Jesus’s sacrifice you need to experience your own.

T/F: The Story of the Road to Emmaus is only found in the Gospel of Luke

True

When did The Story of the Road to Emmaus occur?

Occurred after the Resurrection, before the disciples have seen the risen Jesus

What is The Story of the Road to Emmaus about?

Two disciples were walking down a road called Emmaus, when Jesus appeared next to them and joined their adventures. The two disciples did not recognize Jesus. The disciples mention how they are uncertain about the Resurrection, and Jesus tells them to have faith. Tells the them the Son of Man had to suffer. The disciples invite Jesus to have dinner with them. When Jesus breaks bread, and wine (like we do in mass during the sacrament of the Eucharist), they recognized him.

T/F: The Ascension acts as a Bridge between the Gospel of Luke and Acts.

True

What does Luke end with and what continues the story of the apostles?

Luke ends with the Acension and Acts continue with the story of the Apostle post Ascension of Jesus