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To whom does Luke address his Gospel?
To whom does Luke address his Gospel?
Theophilus
Who was the wife of Zechariah?
Who was the wife of Zechariah?
Elizabeth
What was the name of the angel who appeared to both Elizabeth and Mary?
What was the name of the angel who appeared to both Elizabeth and Mary?
Gabriel
What region was Mary from?
What region was Mary from?
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What town was Mary from?
What town was Mary from?
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What verses in Luke 1 include the Magnificat?
What verses in Luke 1 include the Magnificat?
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To whom did the angels first appear to announce the good news of Jesus' birth?
To whom did the angels first appear to announce the good news of Jesus' birth?
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Who told Mary that her heart would be pierced by a sword?
Who told Mary that her heart would be pierced by a sword?
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How is Jesus described in Luke 2:40?
How is Jesus described in Luke 2:40?
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How does John respond when asked 'What shall we do' by the people?
How does John respond when asked 'What shall we do' by the people?
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Describe what happened at Jesus' baptism.
Describe what happened at Jesus' baptism.
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Describe the three temptations of Jesus in the desert.
Describe the three temptations of Jesus in the desert.
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Why didn't the people from Nazareth accept Jesus?
Why didn't the people from Nazareth accept Jesus?
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What did the demon say to Jesus in Capernaum?
What did the demon say to Jesus in Capernaum?
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Who was Jesus' first disciple?
Who was Jesus' first disciple?
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What did Jesus say to the man with leprosy to cure him?
What did Jesus say to the man with leprosy to cure him?
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How did the crippled man get to Jesus so he could be healed?
How did the crippled man get to Jesus so he could be healed?
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What was the debate over between Jesus and the Pharisees?
What was the debate over between Jesus and the Pharisees?
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Name the twelve Apostles according to Luke 6.
Name the twelve Apostles according to Luke 6.
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In regard to the Sermon on the Plain, what does Jesus say about the poor in spirit?
In regard to the Sermon on the Plain, what does Jesus say about the poor in spirit?
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What does Jesus say about the peacemakers?
What does Jesus say about the peacemakers?
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What is the Golden Rule according to Luke 6?
What is the Golden Rule according to Luke 6?
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What lesson was Jesus teaching in the parable of the tree and its fruit?
What lesson was Jesus teaching in the parable of the tree and its fruit?
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What words from the miracle of the centurion's slave do we say during Mass?
What words from the miracle of the centurion's slave do we say during Mass?
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Study Notes
Gospel of Luke: Key Highlights from Chapters 1-12
- The Gospel is addressed to Theophilus, indicating a specific audience.
- Zechariah’s wife is Elizabeth, a key figure in the birth narrative.
- Gabriel, the angel, announces significant events to both Elizabeth and Mary.
- Mary hails from Nazareth, a town in the region of Galilee.
- The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, is found in Luke 1:46-56.
- The angels first announced Jesus' birth to shepherds, highlighting the humble recipients of the message.
- Simeon predicts that a sword will pierce Mary's heart, alluding to future sorrow due to Jesus' fate.
- Jesus is described as strong, filled with wisdom, with God’s favor upon him (Luke 2:40).
- John the Baptist advises people to share their belongings with those in need as a sign of belonging to God's family.
- At Jesus' baptism, the heavens open, the Holy Spirit descends, and God declares Jesus as His beloved Son.
- Jesus faces three temptations in the desert, refusing to turn stones into bread, rejecting the offer of power, and not testing God by jumping from the temple.
- Nazareth's residents reject Jesus because he challenges their expectations, emphasizing that no prophet is accepted in his hometown (Luke 4:16-30).
- A demon in Capernaum recognizes Jesus' divine identity and asks if he has come to destroy them.
- Simon is introduced as Jesus' first disciple (apostle).
- Jesus heals a leper by touching him and expressing his will for him to be clean.
- A paralyzed man is lowered through a roof by friends to reach Jesus after being obstructed by a crowd.
- Jesus debates with Pharisees regarding his association with tax collectors and sinners.
- The twelve apostles include Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (Zealot), Judas, and Judas Iscariot.
- In the Sermon on the Plains, Jesus proclaims that the poor in spirit are blessed and will receive the kingdom of God.
- He emphasizes the importance of peacemakers, associating them with blessings.
- The Golden Rule, as per Luke 6, is to love one’s enemies, advocating for empathy and kindness.
- The parable of the Tree and Its Fruit teaches that a person's actions reflect their true nature—good deeds signify a good heart, while evil actions reveal evil intentions.
- During Mass, we recite the phrase from the centurion's slave miracle, emphasizing humility and unworthiness before Jesus.
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Dive into the key themes and figures of the Gospel of Luke with these flashcards covering Chapters 1 to 12. Test your knowledge on important characters such as Theophilus, Elizabeth, and Gabriel. Perfect for anyone studying the Gospel's narrative and its significance.