24 Chapters
3rd and longest of the 4 Canonical
Gospels
Luke The Evangelist
The Prodigal Son & The Good
Samaritan – popular stories seen only in
this gospel
made with help from the GOSPEL OF
MARK
Theophilus ("the one who loves
God.") – to whom Luke dedicated this
gospel
intended to be a part of a two-volume
work, the second book being the Acts
of the Apostles
Zechariah – father of John The Baptist
Elizabeth – wife of Zechariah
Mary – Mother Of Jesus
Gabriel – messenger of God
Bethlehem – town of david
Simeon – prophet of of the coming of
Jesus
Anna – prophetess who knew of the birth
of Jesus
Judaea – location of Bethlehem
Caesar Augustus – ruler
Pontius Pilate – governor of Judaea
Herod – Galilee
John the Baptist – cousin of Jesus who
prepared the people of His coming
Herodias – Herod’s Brother’s wife
Capernaum – a town in galilee
Simon Peter, James, John – first
disciples (Simon Peter – very first
disciple)
Blasphemy – accused Jesus of
Levi – a tax collector who followed Jesus
Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John,
Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew,
Thomas, James son of Alphaeus,
Simon the Zealot, Judas son of James,
Judas Iscariot – Apostles
THE BEATITUDES:
- How happy are you who are poor,
yours is the kingdom of God
- Happy you who are hungry now, you
shall be satisfied
- Happy you who weep now, you shall
laugh
- Happy are you when people hate
drive you out, abuse you, denounce
your name as criminal, on account of
the Son of Man, rejoice when that
day come and dance for joy, for then
your reward will be great in heaven
Mary Magdalene – woman
accompanying Jesus and the apostles
(also Joanna, wife of Herod’s servant
Chuza; and Susanna)
Legion – a devil possessing a man in
Gerasenes
Martha – a woman who welcomed Jesus
into her House
Mary – sister of Martha
Beelzebul – prince of devils
Zacchaeus – a short tax collector, who
climbed the sycamore tree to see Jesus as
he entered Jericho
Final Words in the cross:
1. Father forgive them, for they
know not what they do (Luke
23:34).
2. Truly, I say to you, today you
will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43).
3. Father, into your hands I
commit my spirit (Luke 23:46).
3 Parables Of God’s Mercy:
1. Parable Of the Lost Sheep
2. Parable Of the Lost Drachma
3.Parable of the Prodigal Son