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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
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