Luke

Question 1

who was the audience for Luke? implied and stated

Answer 1

*implied audience: the marginalized: poor, women
*stated audience: the most excellent Theophilus (maybe a patron)

Question 2

Authorship: internal evidence (5)

Answer 2

*never states who is is
*it claims it is not written by an eyewitness
*Luke did not know J personally
*Luke has the best greek: suggests well educated and greek background
*convert

Question 3

Authorship: external evidence (1)

Answer 3

early church fathers say author was who accompanied Paul

Question 4

was luke an apostle

Answer 4

no

Question 5

how did luke write his gospel

Answer 5

by interviewing other eyewitnesses and compares all of their stories

Question 6

who was theophilus

Question 7

Timing of Luke’s gospel

Answer 7

moves really fast (covering years) and then slower (narrative speed)

Question 8

outline of Luke (3)

Answer 8

Luke 1:1-9:50 - Galiean Ministry
Luke 9:51-24:53 - Ministry towards and in Jerusalem
*hard to form outline as it is a very scattered book

Question 9

Major themes: The outsiders 2

Answer 9

*anyone treated unwell by the Jewish novelty
*He went where ppl needed him as a result, he was called a drunkard

Question 10

Major themes: The holy spirit 2

Answer 10

*the beatitudes: blessed are those
*Luke mentions its influence on J’s ministry

Question 11

Major themes: Jesus as God’s representative for all humanity 2

Answer 11

*a very human character and very personalized/intimate
*a best friend to mary, martha, and lazarus

Question 12

major themes: spiritual disciplines 2

Answer 12

*practices of christianity to grow within a practical realm
*praying and mediation and fasting

Question 13

unique contributions of Luke

Answer 13

*Portrays a very personalized God to the outsiders, showing them He loves them
*needed today in 21st century

Question 14

Major themes of Luke 5

Answer 14

*the outsiders
*the holy spirit
*saving the lost
*Jesus as God’s representative for all Humanity
*spiritual disciplines

Question 15

Jesus as a seeker of the lost: definition

Answer 15

Sinners - those who broke their own Judaic laws (religious leaders are the most lost)

Question 16

“lost” stigma in christian evangelism 2

Answer 16

*its not a majority term
*its saved for Jesus’ special few

Question 17

Seeking to save: Jesus’ mission: save and seek

Answer 17

Jesus lived a very basic lifestyle whereas john lived a lavish lifestyle, but both called for repentance and the pharisees denied both

Question 18

Seeking to save: Jesus’ mission: publican and tax collectors

Answer 18

the tax collector goes to jesus and says “thank God I’m not like these others…I donate 10% and I fast”

Question 19

Seeking to save: Jesus’ mission: Zacchaeus

Answer 19

*only in luke
*he was giving to the poor and giving back to those he stole from, defining restitution
*Jesus changed his life

Question 20

seeking to destroy - mission of others (sabbath fury)

Answer 20

Jesus healed the man with the withered hand which caused a debate about working on the sabbath

Question 21

seeking to destroy - mission of others (Judas’ betrayal)

Answer 21

does not kill himself like in Matt

Question 22

Parables of lostness:

Answer 22

lost sheep, coin, son; focused on the pharisees celebrations
*basically jesus came to seek and save

Question 23

lost sheep

Answer 23

*the verb “rejoicing” in terms of repentance
*when one is found, heaven rejoices

Question 24

lost coin

Answer 24

*her 10 silver coins (her dowery)
*she finds a coin and celebrates with a prayer

Question 25

lost son

Answer 25

*youngest son asked for inheritance and went out and used all of the money (basically a fuck you to his dad) *son returns destitute and father is filled with compassion, saying "this son was dead and is now alive"

Question 26

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: women 8

Answer 26

*zechariah vs mary: both said "how can this be." but Mary believed and Z didn't and was punished *woman anointing Jesus' feet *woman who followed jesus: took care of the domestic needs of j's followers and him *Hemorrhagic women: J heals her * mary and Martha's welcome: only gospel that talks about J being welcomed into their home *women who weep at J's crucifixion: J says "don't weep for me, weep for your ppl" *Jesus burial *The resurrection: women were the first ones to the tomb

Question 27

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: Leprous outcasts 3

Answer 27

*leper's healed in Elisha's day: mentions this bc it shows that more than Jewish ppl can have God's favor *Leprous man healed *10 lepers healed: all but one thanks Jesus and it was a Samaritan (hated by jews)

Question 28

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: children

Answer 28

blessing the children

Question 29

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: poor

Answer 29

*widow's mites: a mite was a tiny copper coin. the woman gives all she has to god. *message: seek out these that could never pay you back

Question 30

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: publicans and tax collectors

Answer 30

*not normally respected but Luke shows them in a favorable light

Question 31

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: sinners

Answer 31

more in luke than any other gospel combined

Question 32

examples of Lukes stories about Jesus preaching to the marginalized: Foreigners 3

Answer 32

*the good samaritan: love your neighbor, even the most hated *Leper: foreigner takes care of injured man *message: do what is most loving

Question 33

main point of the parable of the rich fool

Answer 33

Don't put your hope in worldly goods bc they can easily be destroyed

Question 34

The crafty steward parable: main point

Answer 34

invest in the kingdom of God (make firends)

Question 35

The rich man and Lazarus parable: main point

Answer 35

*if you don't accept OT teachings, there's no way you'll accept miracles happening right now *christian take: platonic world view??

Question 36

the unscrupulous judge parable: main point

Answer 36

*if this unjust man is willing to give this woman justice just bc she wore him down, how much better will your God be to you, who he loves.

Question 37

Mary and martha: main point

Answer 37

don't be anxious about so many things

Question 38

two stories only found in Luke

Answer 38

*healing of a crippled woman on the sabbath *healing of a man with dropsy on the sabbath

Question 39

Significance of the two thieves at the crucifixion

Answer 39

*one hurls insults while the other defends J and asks for forgiveness *Ppl struggle w/ J's response since he says 'today' you will be with me in heaven. So do we go straight to heaven? J died a sinner by taking on our sins, so J would not go to heaven

Question 40

according to the sermon on the plain, who is more likely to take God into their hearts?

Answer 40

the poor (marginalized)

Question 41

cost of discipleship

Answer 41

give up everything

Question 42

what is unique about Luke's conclusion

Answer 42

Jesus is seen ascending