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Gentile convert to Christianity, a physician, and a companion of St. Paul.
Luke
What did Luke write?
Luke wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
What is the relationship between the Gospel of Luke and Acts?
They form a two-volume work on the life and mission of Christ and the growth of the early Church.
Did Luke personally know Jesus?
No, he relied on eyewitness accounts.
Who was Luke’s audience?
Theophilus, meaning “Lover of God.”
What key question is Luke’s Gospel structured around?
“Who is welcome in the Kingdom of God?”
How does Luke portray Jesus?
As a compassionate Savior who welcomes all.
What themes does Luke emphasize in Jesus’ ministry?
Care for the poor, inclusion of women, healing of the sick and sinners, and Jesus as Savior to all.
How does Luke describe Jesus’ birth?
With an emphasis on Mary’s experience and the visit of the shepherds.
How does Luke highlight Jesus’ concern for the marginalized?
by focusing on his interactions with the poor, sinners, and women.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in Luke’s narrative?
prominent figure in Luke’s narrative, guiding and empowering Jesus and the early Church.
How does Luke emphasize the importance of prayer?
by showing its significance in the life of Jesus and the early Christians.
What does the term “canticle” refer to?
biblical hymns
What is the Magnificat?
the title of the prayer of Mary in response to the Annunciation
How does Luke give special attention to the sick and sinners?
by highlighting Jesus’ interactions and compassion towards them.
How was sickness perceived during the time of Luke?
a sign of evil or punishment from God for a sinful life
How does Luke emphasize that Jesus came as a Savior to all?
by showing that his message of salvation was not confined to a particular religious or social group
Who is Jesus’ message of salvation directed?
for all people of all times
Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
What does the Acts of the Apostles begin with?
a promise of the Spirit and the Ascension of Jesus
What does the Acts of the Apostles recount?
how the Early Church grew under the influence of the Holy Spirit
Where did the growth of the Early Church begin and spread to according to the Acts of the Apostles?
with the Apostles in Jerusalem and then spanned across the Roman Empire
What significant event is considered the foundation of the Church?
Pentecost
Where are the Apostles during Pentecost?
in the upper room
