Unit 3 religion

Gospel

A story of Jesus' life; literally means "good news"

Gospel of Matthew

written in 80's; used Mark as a source; placed first because it quotes OT the most

Gospel of Mark

written ca. 70's; first Gospel written

Gospel of Luke

written in 80's; used Mark as a source

Gospel of John

written in 90's; last written Gospel; did not use Mark as a source, therefore non

Synoptic Gospels

"seen together / look alike"; Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which have similar structures and content

Gospel of Thomas

Gospel not accepted into the canon; consists only of quotes of Jesus

Evangelist

Gospel writer: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Infancy Narrative

Story of Jesus' birth; only in Matthew and Luke

Resurrection

Jesus' return from the dead; story that all four Gospels end with

Messianic Secret

Jesus discouraged people from talking about him for the first half of Mark's Gospel

Suffering Servant

The way Mark understood Jesus; an image from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Kingdom of God

The main subject of Jesus' preaching; God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven

Last Supper

The Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the night before he died, in which he instituted the Eucharist.

Genealogy

The study of ancestors; a family tree

Sermon on the Mount

One of the teaching sections of Matthew's Gospel; chapters 5

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

The magi's gifts to Jesus, representing his kingship, priesthood, and prophethood

Magi

wise men

Parable

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

Gentile

A non

Sign

What John calls Jesus' miracles, because they reveal, or signify, something about him

Beloved Disciple

A character, and the attributed author, of the Gospel of John, traditionally understood as the John the Apostle

Apostle

Chosen follower of Jesus

Disciple

Student follower of Jesus

John the Baptist

He was the messenger of Jesus, he baptized Jesus and spread his words. Beheaded by Herod Antipas

Herod Antipas

King of Jersualem, was involved in Jesus death

Pontus pilate

Roman procurator who decided to free barabas and kill Jesus

What did Jesus do that angered so many authorities during his ministry? Why was he ultimately arrested and crucified?

He was accused of being a false prophet and blasphemous. He was ultimately arrested and crucified because he had angered both the Jewish and Roman authorities

Four types of miracles and examples

Healing- healing of Simon’s mother in law

Exorcism- the gaadarene demoniac

Environment- stilling of the storm

Resurrection Jairus daughter

Who is the author of Gospel of Mark

John Mark

Where was Mark written

Rome

To who was mark written for

Gentile converts and Roman believers

Marks symbol

Lion

Marks companions

Peter and Paul

Mark is the _____ gospel

Shortest

What does mark focus on

That Jesus is to suffer for our sins

What event does Marks gospel begin

Baptism of Jesus

Why does Jesus suffer so much

He is the suffering servant

What are the Pharisees and Jesus always arguing about? What is each of their perspectives.

They often fought about the forgiveness of Sins. P thought some sins shouldn’t be forgiven while Jesus thought all should be