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Synoptic Gospels
Final Exam
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
03/14/2006

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Two Main Future Events (Eschatological)
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Destruction of Jerusalem, Second Coming: Parousia
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Luke's special themes
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Holy Spirit, Mission, Prayer, Lower Classes, Faith and Materialism
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Core Traditions in the Passion Narrative
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Judas' Betrayal, The Last Supper, Jesus' Prayer in the Garden, The Arrest of Jesus, Peter's Denial, The Trials of Jesus, The Crucifixion, The Death of Jesus, The Burial Account
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What is the heart of each gospel account?
Definition
The Passion Narrative (Suffering)
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Who is Theophilus?
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A patron of Luke
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Luke's Geneaology emphasize universality
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Luke traces Jesus all the way back to Adam
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Challenges to Discipleship in Journey Narrative
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1) Opposition 2) Priorities 3) Judging Others 4) Materialism 5) Family
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What is the significance of sending the 70/72
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It shows that all are sent out to spread God's message and not just the twelve
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How does Luke set Christian history into a larger stage of world history?
Definition
Luke takes the time to speak of the secular history in his Gospel. Such as giving information about who was in power in the Roman empire or talking about the census
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What are the humble circumstances stated for Chris'ts birth in Luke?
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Mary and Joseph buy two doves to sacrifice for Jesus. This is the lowest animal that could be sacrificed.
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What is the significance of Samaritans in Luke's gospel?
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Samaritans were looked down upon, but Jesus spoke to them and used them in his parables. This sets up for Paul's ministry to non-Jewish believers
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Apostle
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A person who taught the word of Christ. They knew Christ and were witnesses to his resurrection and recieved the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
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First fruits
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The first, the best, the beginning. The first harvest of the season. In the Gospels it refers to us giving Jesus our firstfruits, our best.
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Apology/Apologetic
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It is defending Christianity to the rest of the world
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Incarnation
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It means to become flesh. It relates to Jesus because he was God made flesh, or the word made flesh
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Kerygma
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Preaching about the death and resurrection to the non-believers.
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Two specific examples of how Luke organizes the themes and content of his Gospel to anticipate Acts
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Preaching/Teaching about the Holy Spirit (Jesus Lk.4:16-19 & Disciples Acts 2:17ff)
Ministry of Healing (Jesus Lk.4:40ff Disciples Acts 2:43; 5:16)
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4 Differences between Matthew or Luke compared to Mark
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1234 (synopsis)
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What lesson from Luke did you find most interesting?
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The parable of the Good Samaritan 10:29-37
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