Bible Quiz: Gospel of Luke Chapters 1-12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

To whom does Luke address his Gospel?

Theophilus

Who was the wife of Zechariah?

Elizabeth

What was the name of the angel who appeared to both Elizabeth and Mary?

Gabriel

What region was Mary from?

Galilee Signup and view all the answers

What town was Mary from?

Nazareth Signup and view all the answers

What verses in Luke 1 include the Magnificat?

1:46-56 Signup and view all the answers

To whom did the angels first appear to announce the good news of Jesus' birth?

The Shepherds Signup and view all the answers

Who told Mary that her heart would be pierced by a sword?

Simeon Signup and view all the answers

How is Jesus described in Luke 2:40?

He was strong, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. Signup and view all the answers

How does John respond when asked 'What shall we do' by the people?

Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what happened at Jesus' baptism.

Jesus was baptized by John, prayed, the heavens opened, the Holy Spirit descended, and God proclaimed that Jesus is His beloved son. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three temptations of Jesus in the desert.

The devil tempted Jesus to turn stone to bread, to worship him for power, and to test God by jumping from the temple. Jesus resisted all temptations. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't the people from Nazareth accept Jesus?

The people from Nazareth did not accept Jesus because he would not read the passage he was handed and said that no prophet is accepted in his native place. Signup and view all the answers

What did the demon say to Jesus in Capernaum?

The demon said, 'Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are -- the Holy One of God!' Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jesus' first disciple?

Simon Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus say to the man with leprosy to cure him?

Jesus touched him and said, 'I do will it. Be made clean.' Signup and view all the answers

How did the crippled man get to Jesus so he could be healed?

He was brought in on a stretcher, lowered through the roof by friends. Signup and view all the answers

What was the debate over between Jesus and the Pharisees?

The debate was over why Jesus was eating and drinking with tax collectors. Signup and view all the answers

Name the twelve Apostles according to Luke 6.

Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas, and Just the Iscariot. Signup and view all the answers

In regard to the Sermon on the Plain, what does Jesus say about the poor in spirit?

Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus say about the peacemakers?

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Golden Rule according to Luke 6?

Love your enemies. Signup and view all the answers

What lesson was Jesus teaching in the parable of the tree and its fruit?

A good person produces good; an evil person produces evil. Signup and view all the answers

What words from the miracle of the centurion's slave do we say during Mass?

Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof. Signup and view all the answers

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.