The Gospel of LukePart 2

The Entry into JerusalemThe Apocalyptic Sermon

Jesus' Last DaysThe Passion

Resurrection, Appearances and AscensionChristologySoteriologyEschatologyEcclesiology

The Lucan Jerusalem Narrative

The Entry into Jerusalem

Hosanna ProcessionLucan Material: 'the stones would shout', lament over JerusalemThe Cleansing of the Temple

20.16b-17 Luke's addition to the parable Dialogue in the Temple

The Lucan Jerusalem Narrative

The Apocalyptic SermonLucan Material: Jesus teaches daily in the Temple

(21.37-38)Conspiracy

Passover/Last Supper/Institution of the EucharistLucan Material: Final Instructions (22.35-38)

Lucan alterations to the Trials: SanhedrinJesus looks at Peter

Jesus before HerodBarabbas not named

The Via Crucis The Women of Jerusalem

do not weep for meblessed are the barren“if these things are done . . .”

The Repentant Criminalfear of Godjust condemnationremember meParadise

Jesus' Last Words(negative signs placed before Jesus' death)

reference to Psalm 31.6http://www.catholic-resources.org/Bible/Passion.htm

Burial, Resurrection and Ascension

Lucan additions/alterations

23.54-56 women of Galilee24.10-11 (12) women witness the empty tomb

(Peter hurries to see)

24.13-25 Appearance on the Road to Emmaus

24.36-49 Appearance in Jerusalem

24.50-53 Ascension

Luke's Christology

Human, yet not humanly weak(omits almost all Mark's reference to Jesus'

human emotions)

the servant sent to save

Jesus becomes Christ and Lord

Luke's Soteriology

Genealogy from Adam:through a human was humanity saved

emphasis on Jesus as historical personsalvation is not for one nation, but for all people

Jesus' death not ransom but service

forgiveness freely given to repentant sinnerspossible significance of Jesus' last words (Ps. 31)

Ascension as transformation

Luke's Eschatology

Delayed parousiathe Lord will return, but we do not know when

all disciples must wait in faith and service, enduring persecution with hope

present Kingdom of Goddiscipleship means service

service to God is shown in service to othersservice to others brings the Kingdom present

Luke's Ecclesiology

The community of faith becomesthe Kingdom of God through

service to, forgiveness of, and love for all humanity

The Spirit continues the ministry of Christ through the mission of His church