40 Questions
What was the basis of John's life and ministry?
The spirit and basis of Elias
What was John's main message to the people?
Repent and believe, for the kingdom is near
What was the significance of Jesus breaking bread in Luke 22:19?
To demonstrate the meaning of Passover
What does the wine represent in the New Covenant?
The covenant between God and Israel
What symbolized the new head, Jesus, in John's ministry?
John's head being cut off
What was the main theme of Jesus' preaching?
The need to repent and believe, for the kingdom is near
What was the message of the Pharisees rooted in?
Self-righteousness
Why did Jesus pose a threat to the established religion of Judaism?
He did not study under any Jewish scholars
What was the name of the counsel that sought the persecution of Jesus?
The Sanhedrin
What does the phrase 'dying to flesh' refer to in the context of the Passover?
Giving up worldly desires
What was the significance of Passover in the Jewish tradition?
Commemorating the Jews' exodus from Egypt
What was the response of the Jews when Jesus demonstrated knowledge of the law and the prophets?
They questioned His authority to teach
What was the significance of Jesus declaring himself as the Passover?
He was fulfilling the prophecy of the Passover
What was the condition for the new covenant to become available?
The shedding of blood
What was the core of Jesus' message, as stated in John 7:15-17?
My doctrine is not mine, but His who sent me
What is the definition of the Pharisees?
The separated ones
Who is the only Gentile writer in the New Testament?
Luke
What was the main occupation of Luke?
Physician
What was the focus of Jesus' preaching?
The Kingdom
Where did Jesus begin his ministry?
Where Israel first crossed the promised land
What was the result of Jesus' ministry on the politics?
It led to an alliance between the Pharisees and Sadducees
What was the occupation of John the Baptizer?
Preacher
What did Jesus say about the gate?
It is narrow and few find it
Who wrote the letters to Most excellent Theophilus?
Luke
What is unique about the central event of Christianity?
It is the only religion whose central event is the death of its leader
What was Pontius Pilate's occupation?
A governor working for Caesar
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgatha
Why did Pontius Pilate decide to deal with Jesus' case?
Because he wanted to maintain his status and avoid jeopardizing the rulership of the Roman council
What did Jesus become on the cross?
The very thing that we are, sin
What was the significance of the cross in Christianity?
It is a way of death that became a way of life
What did Jesus experience in the hours leading up to His death?
Fear
Where did Pontius Pilate reside?
Caesarea Philippi
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'Septuagint'?
Seventy
Who ordered the creation of the Septuagint?
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
What is the total number of books in the Biblia?
66
What is the primary purpose of prophecy, according to 1 Corinthians 14:3?
To edify, exhort, and comfort
What is the definition of heresy?
A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine
What is the central idea of Gnosticism?
That the world was created and ruled by a lesser entity
What is eisegesis?
The process of interpreting text to introduce one's own perceptions
What is the consequence of eisegesis, according to 1 Timothy 4:1-3?
Departure from the word, and faith
Study Notes
The Gospel of Luke
- Luke was a Gentile writer, a physician, and an evangelist who wrote to Theophilus.
- He was factually accurate and believed that God wants to deal with all flesh.
Jesus' Ministry
- Jesus was 100% Jewish and studied Jewish religion.
- His ministry began where Israel first crossed the Promised Land.
- He performed messianic miracles, affecting the politics and causing an alliance between the Pharisees and Sadducees.
- Jesus preached the Kingdom, saying "repent and believe, for the Kingdom is near."
- Repentance has an action, and Jesus demonstrated the power of God through miracles.
John the Baptizer
- John's ministry began just north of the Dead Sea, and he preached repentance preceding revival.
- He wore camel hair and a girdle, warning of the coming day of judgment.
- John's life was based on the spirit and the basis of Elias.
The Main Theme
- Jesus' main theme was proclaiming the Good News, telling people to repent and believe.
- The Kingdom of God is governed by God's will, and Jesus demonstrated God's power through miracles.
Why Jesus Posed a Threat
- Jesus stirred controversy and gained popularity, threatening the established religion of Judaism.
- The Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus' authority to teach, challenging his message.
Passover and the New Covenant
- Passover commemorates the Jews' exodus from Egypt.
- Jesus demonstrated the New Covenant through communion, representing the shedding of blood.
- The New Covenant is based on God's law in the heart and mind, forgiving iniquity and sin.
Sects
- Pharisees were "the separated ones," emphasizing strict observance of Jewish Law and practice.
- Sadducees were high-ranking Jews, making up the Sanhedrin, who sought to persecute Jesus.
Important Deaths
- Death of Jesus Christ: 30-33 AD
- Death of Stephen: 40-50 AD
- Death of Paul: 60-65 AD
Central Event of Christianity
- The death of Jesus Christ is the central event of Christianity.
- Crucifixion was a barbaric death, and Jesus' survival made people believe He was not human.
Pontius Pilate
- Pontius Pilate was the governor who ordered Jesus' crucifixion.
- He worked for Caesar and lived in Caesarea Philippi.
Quotes
- Jesus felt fear, but it was by choice, saying "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?"
- The cross represents life, not death, as Jesus became the object of redemption.
The Septuagint
- Definition: Latin for "seventy," referring to the 72 translators of the earliest Bible translation.
- Ordered by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the Greek Pharaoh of Egypt, around 285-246 BCE.
The Sealed Canon of Scripture
- Definition: The 66 books of the Bible, including 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
Prophecy
- Definition: Edification, exhortation, and comfort, as described in 1 Corinthians 14:3.
Heresy
- Definition: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, often seducing people away from conviction.
Gnosticism
- Definition: Belief that the world was created and ruled by a lesser entity, and that salvation comes through secret knowledge.
Eisegesis
- Definition: Interpreting text to introduce one's own perceptions, bias, or agendas, which can be dangerous when motivated.
Learn about the life and writings of Luke, a physician and evangelist, who wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts in the New Testament.
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