Luke Background

Question 1

Luke wrote the books of Luke and Acts ?

Answer 1

During Paul’s imprisonments respectively in Caesarea (57-59AD) and Rome (60-62AD).

Question 2

We know Luke is a doctor as well, a Gentile because ?

Answer 2

Paul lists Luke among the Gentiles. (Colossians 4:10-14)

Question 3

Acts 16:3

Answer 3

Timothy was circumcised to join Paul’s entourage so that he can go into the synagogues to reach the Jews.

Question 4

What scripture states the gospel was to go first to the Jews then to the Gentiles ?

Answer 4

Romans 1:16

Question 5

Acts 6:5

Answer 5

Paul preaching to Jews and Gentiles

Question 6

Thought of Luke being a convert to Jdaism may be substantiated in the Book of Luke by what 3 things ?

Answer 6

1. Luke’s masterful use of the Old Testament
2. Luke’s detailed passage on the temple in Luke 1
3. Luke’s focus on the temple and Jerusalem throughout the book.

Question 7

Another of Luke’s unique literary devices is ?

Answer 7

“Balance”

Question 8

What does “Balance” mean ?

Answer 8

Two groups encompass the whole world. (Examples: Jew/Gentile or man/woman)

Question 9

The first example of “balance” after Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount in Luke 6 is ?

Answer 9

Luke 7:1-10 being paired with Luke 7:11-17

Question 10

Luke 7:1-10 “Balance”

Answer 10

Powerful centurion, man, Gentile, and a friend to the nation

Question 11

Luke 7:11-17 “Balance”

Answer 11

Powerless widow, woman, Jew, and no friends (no one to take care of her as she was a widow who lost her only son).

Question 12

Therefore, when Luke 7:1-10 being paired with Luke 7:11-17 are out together the whole world is described as what four times?

Answer 12

1) Powerful + powerless
2) Man + woman
3) Gentile + Jew
4) People who are friends of all + people who are no one’s friend

Question 13

What is the scripture of Luke’s “Journey Section” ?

Answer 13

Luke 9:51-19:44.

Question 14

What is the scripture of the “The Women’s Elevation Section” ?

Answer 14

Luke 7:11-8:56