Study Guide for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

Themes of Matthew

Discipleship, Judgement, Emmanuel, Church, Instruction

Year Written of Matthew and Luke

Matthew: 80-85 AD; Luke: 85 AD

Authorship

Matthew: Jewish Christian Scribe; Luke: Greek physician named Luke.

Sources of Matthew

Mark's Gospel 80%, Source Q, Source L.

Sources of Luke

Mark's Gospel 50%, Source Q, Source L

Language of Matthew

Greek

Language of Luke

Greek

Image of Jesus in Matthew

New Moses, new lawgiver

Image of Jesus in Luke

Compassionate savior for all people

Audience of Matthew

Primarily Jewish Christians.

Audience of Luke

Primarily Greek Christians.

Luke’s meaning of the Beatitudes

But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consultation.

Golden Rule

Do to others as you would have them do.

Two Foundations

Rock Foundation (faith) vs. Sand Foundation (no faith).

Rock Foundation

Stable base for life; withstands challenges.

Sand Foundation

Unstable base; crumbles under pressure.

Prophet Definition

One who speaks God's will to the people

What did Jesus claim to be in Nazareth?

Messiah

Parables in Matthew

Healing blind men, walking on water, ten virgins

Main Point of Good Samaritan

Always help others, even if you're an outcast.

Who visits Joseph and Mary in Matthew, and Luke

Matthew: Angel of the Lord; Luke: Gabriel.

What was Joseph's dream about

Angel reassures him about Mary and warns him to flee

What was the lesson about the Rich Man and Lazarus

Always be generous to the unfortunate when you have enough.

Jesus' Defense

Prophet Isaiah

Why was Jesus' rejection so shocking?

Because it was in his own hometown.

Beatitudes

Attitudes of being