Luke

Question 1

To whom is the gospel of Luke addressed?

Answer 1

Theophilus

Question 2

What happens in the first 2 chapters of Luke?

Answer 2

• 1-Zechariah’s/Mary’s angelophanies; Mary visits Elizabeth, Magnificat; John’s birth, Zechariah’s prophecy
• 2-Jesus’ birth in stable, shepherds/ angels; Jesus at temple, Simeon and Anna; Jesus, boy of 12, in temple

Question 3

Describe Luke Ch. 3-5 on the beginning of Jesus ministry in Galilee

Answer 3

• Proclamation of John the Baptist; Jesus baptism; Jesus’ genealogy → Adam (3)
• Wilderness; reads Isaiah scroll Nazareth → threatened; rebukes unclean spirit; heals Simon’s mother-in-law; preaches @ synagogue (4)
• Calls 1st disciples (fishers of men); cleanses leper; heals paralytic; calls Levi; speaks on fasting - bridegroom/new wine-old wineskins (5)

Question 4

Describe Luke Ch. 6-9 on the Jesus’ continued ministry in Galilee

Answer 4

• Plucked grains on sabbath/heals withered hand; chooses 12; sermon on plain [blessings & woes; love for enemies not just those you love; judging others; tree and its fruit; hear and listen - build foundation on rock] (6)
• Heals centurion’s servant; raises widow’s son; messengers from John the Bapt.; woman anoints feet at Pharisee’s house & is forgiven (7)
• Parable of sower (+purpose & explanation); lamp under jar; mother/brothers those who hear/do; calms storm; Gerasene demoniac; heal Jairus daughter & hemorrhaging woman who touched fringe; (8)
• Mission 12 - take nothing; feed 5000; Peter declares messiah; foretells death/resurrection; transfiguration; heals boy; 2nd foretelling d/r; who greatest? little child - least is greatest; (9)

Question 5

What happened in Luke ch. 10-14 as he began his journey toward Jerusalem?

Answer 5

• Send/return of 70; good Samaritan; visit Martha/Mary (10)
• Lord’s prayer & perseverence - give bread, ask, seek knock; house divided (Beelzebul); sign of Jonah; light/lamp, light of body; woes to Pharisees & lawyers (11)
• Fearless confession; parable rich fool; do not worry (lillies); faithful/unfaith slave; (12)
• Parables: fig tree, mustard seed, yeast, narrow door; heal crippled woman; lament Jerusalem (13)
• Heals dropsy (sabb); humility/hospitality; parable Great Banquet; cost discipleship; salt (14)

Question 6

What happened in Luke ch. 15-18 as he finished his journey toward Jerusalem?

Answer 6

• Parables: lost sheep, lost coin, prodigal son (15)
• Parables: unjust steward, rich man/ Lazarus (16)
• Cleansing of 10 lepers; “The kingdom of God is among you” (17)
• Parables: widow/judge, Pharisee/tax collector; bless children; rich ruler/camel & eye of needle; 3rd foretelling d/r; heal blind beggar who called out to him (18)

Question 7

What happened around his triumphal entry in Luke Ch 19-21?

Answer 7

• Zacchaeus; triumphal entry on colt; temple cleansing (19)
• Authority challenged; parable wicked tenants; pay taxes? - show coin; resurrection? widow/ 7 brothers (20)
• Widow’s offering; teach end times (temple destruction, signs/persecutions, destr. Jerusalem, Son of Man coming in cloud, fig tree lesson, watch) (21)

Question 8

What happened around his Passion in Luke Ch 22-24?

Answer 8

• Chief priests plot w/Judas; Passover prep.; Lord’s supper institution; denial of Peter; Mt of Olives (Gethsemene); sword/ear, arrest; Peter denies before cock crows; Jesus mocked/beaten, brought before council (22)
• Pilate→Herod→Pilate, flogged/released but chose Barabbas; crucified, Simon of Cyrene carry; criminals on either side; death - centurion said surely innocent; Joseph of A. bury in tomb (23)
• Resurrection, 2 angels tell women, Peter ran to see; road to Emmaus; Jesus appears to disciples; ascends (24)

Question 9

What are the key concepts in Luke?

Answer 9

• Kingdom of God (Jesus’ proclamation good news)
• Meals (eats 3 meals at homes of Pharisees)
• Reversals (society turned upside down my Jesus’ ministry)
• Good news to poor
• Women (Luke mentions them more than any other gospel, women play significant role in the narrative)

Question 10

What material is unique to Luke besides the parables?

Answer 10

1 - Gabriel/Mary, birth John the Baptist

2 - Jesus in manger, shepherd’s visit, baby presented at Temple, visit again at age 12

5 - Jesus gets in boat w/Peter & Andrew; teaches from boat, then tells let down nets - lots of fish

7 - Raises widow’s son at Nain

17 - Cleanse 10 lepers

19 - Zacchaeus; weeps over Jerusalem

23 - Jesus sent before Herod by Pilate; Pilate says Jesus innocent

24 - Road to Emmaus; ascension to heaven

Question 11

Which 7 parables are unique to Luke?

Answer 11

10 - Good Samaritan

12 - Rich fool

15 - Lost coin, prodigal son

16 - Rich man & Lazarus

18 - Widow and Judge; Pharisee & Tax collector

Question 12

Finish this quotation from Luke 1:3-4:

“I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that…”

Answer 12

…you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.

Question 13

Finish this quotation from Luke 1:46-47:

“And Mary said ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and…”

Answer 13

…my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Question 14

Finish this quotation from Luke 2:7:

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and…”

Answer 14

…laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Question 15

Finish this quotation from Luke 19:41-42:

“As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying,…”

Answer 15

…If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

Question 16

Finish this quotation from Luke 24:27:

“Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he…”

Answer 16

…interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.

Question 17

Finish this quotation from Luke 24:51:

“While he was blessing them, he…”

Answer 17

…withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.

Question 18

According to Luke, who was the Roman Emperor at the time when John and Jesus began their public ministries?
Select one:

a. Nero
b. Augustus
c. Tiberius
d. Claudius

Answer 18

c. Tiberius

Question 19

In the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, which is a reason for why the lost son was in need?

Select one:

a. He fell into the hands of robbers.
b. His elder brother became angry and refused to give him even a young goat so that he might celebrate with his friends.
c. A severe famine took place throughout that country.
d. He did not labor and work honestly with his own hands.

Answer 19

c. A severe famine took place throughout that country.

Question 20

Which of the following teachings is NOT found in the Gospel according to Matthew?
Select one:

a. “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
b. “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”
c. “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites.”
d. “Remember Lot’s wife.”

Answer 20

d. “Remember Lot’s wife.”