26 Questions
Why do scholars think Luke, a gentile, knew so much about the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible?
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What evidence from Colossians 4 has led to debate about Luke's background?
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Why do scholars believe Luke's gospel was likely written around 80AD?
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Why is it believed that Luke and Acts were written as a 2 volume work by the same author?
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How does Luke approach his storytelling?
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Why does Luke emphasize placing things in order in his gospel?
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What does Luke imply about his audience in the prologue of his gospel?
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What is the primary purpose of Luke's emphasis on storytelling in his gospel?
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What event occurs in Luke 9 that sets the stage for the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10?
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Why might Luke have included the account of the disciples wanting to 'burn them up with fire' in Luke 9?
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What technique does Luke often use in his storytelling that engages the reader's imagination?
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What is one reason why readers often feel drawn into the stories told by Luke?
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How does Luke differentiate his storytelling technique from other Gospel writers like Matthew and Mark?
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In what way does Luke prepare his audience for understanding the significance of Samaritans in his Gospel?
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What is a key aspect of Luke's approach to storytelling that makes his narratives particularly engaging?
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What is one reason Luke's stories like the Prodigal Son are so beloved by readers?
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What effect does Luke's sparse provision of details in his narratives have on readers?
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Why does Paula Gooder believe the Gospel of Luke didn't finish with the death of Paul?
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Why might Luke appear to imitate the Old Testament?
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What historical book does Luke's Gospel possibly follow, according to the text?
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What is one of the reasons Luke may be imitating the Old Testament in his Gospel?
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How does Luke's writing style differ from that of Mark?
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What might be a reason why Luke uses passages as 'glue' between chunks in his Gospel?
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Why might Luke's imitation of Old Testament themes be considered radical?
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What does Paula Gooder suggest about Luke's Gospel not being a New Testament book at its time of writing?
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What might be an important aspect of Mary's song ('the Magnificat') from Luke's Gospel?
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Study Notes
Reading Luke
- Luke emphasizes little details to reveal important themes in his Gospel.
- Luke's Gospel is characterized by striking narratives, and his storytelling technique is masterful.
- Luke may have written to a Gentile audience unfamiliar with Jewish geography and customs.
The Good Samaritan
- The story of the Good Samaritan is set up in Luke 9:52, where Jesus' face is set to go to Jerusalem.
- In Luke 9, Jesus and his disciples are rejected by a Samaritan village, and Jesus prevents the disciples from retaliating with fire.
- This narrative primes the reader to view the Samaritan in the parable of the Good Samaritan as an unlikely hero.
Luke's Storytelling
- Luke is a masterful storyteller who provides sparse details, allowing the reader's imagination to fill in the gaps.
- This technique draws the reader into the story and makes it more relatable.
- Luke's stories are often sparse on details, leaving room for the reader's imagination.
Authorship and Date of Writing
- Luke is thought to be a Gentile, but the Gospel is rich in Old Testament references.
- Luke may have been a God-fearer or traveled with Paul, learning from him.
- The Gospel is dated around 80 AD, as it is believed to have been written after Mark's Gospel.
Acts
- Acts is considered a 2-volume work with Luke's Gospel, written by the same author.
- Acts does not end with the death of Paul, implying that the message of Jesus continues.
- Luke's emphasis on ordering events carefully is seen in Luke 1:1-4, where he states his purpose is to provide certainty about the truth.
Imitating the Old Testament
- Luke's Gospel imitates the Old Testament style, possibly to imply that Jesus' story is a continuation of the people of God's history.
- Examples include Mary's song in Luke 1, which resembles Hannah's song in 1 Samuel.
- This imitation may be intentional, as Luke could be writing another Old Testament book.
Literary Structure
- Luke's Gospel is written in chunks, with short passages acting as "glue" between larger sections.
- These passages, such as Luke 1:80, provide context and connect the narrative threads.
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