Luke Chapter 7 Quiz

Luke Chapter 7 Questions

• Luke omits the reason for the centurion's servant's illness, but references Matthew 8:6.
• McGarvey describes the centurion as a "Proselyte of the Gate," a term for a convert who was not fully part of Jewish faith. Elders likely saw him as "worthy" due to his respect for Jewish law.
• The centurion did not see himself worthy because of his lower status compared to Jesus.
• The centurion's outstanding faith involved recognizing Jesus' authority and requesting healing for his servant.
• Jesus' amazement at the centurion's faith was unique. One other instance is in Mark 6:6, but there it was different because Jesus addressed a crowd.
• The mother of a young man who was raised from death experiences heightened grief because a crowd witnessed the miracle.

Luke Chapter 7 Questions (continued)

• Jesus' personal request for the young man's restoration from death highlights the event's significance.
• The reaction to the young man being restored was positive, both locally and across the region.
• John the Baptist questioned Jesus' power to raise the dead.
• Jesus' response to John's query implies that the miracles are a testament to Jesus' unique authority.
• Jesus absolved John from any doubt by emphasizing the disciples' understanding of his previous statements.
• Jesus declared John as a prophet surpassing previous ones.

Luke Chapter 7 Questions (continued)

• The least important person in God's kingdom is greater than John the Baptist.
• Publicans (tax collectors) and Pharisees justified themselves and rejected God's counsel in different ways.
• The people of Jesus' era were likened to children.
• The accuracy of the men's accounts about John and Jesus is questionable. The men were inaccurate in their description of both of their deeds.
• There is no proof that the woman was Mary Magdalene.
• The woman showed reverence to Jesus by laying her glory at his feet.

Luke Chapter 7 Questions (continued)

• Luke explains Jesus' response to Simon, possibly to indicate Jesus' own assessment of Simon.
• Simon's response to Jesus' question is not provided. However, Jesus' reply is outlined.
• Simon's behaviour was improper in the context of common hospitality.
• The sinful woman demonstrated her deep love and respect for Jesus through a heartfelt act.
• Jesus did not reprove the woman. He commended her.
• Jesus forgave the woman's sins without requiring baptism.