Gospel of John, Mark, and Matthew

The Gospel of John contains the "I AM" statements.

True

How does the Gospel of John begin?

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Which passage is unique to the Gospel of John?

The story of the Samaritan woman at the well

Is John part of the Synoptic Gospels?

No

Why was the Gospel of John written?

So that people would believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name

Mark’s Gospel is an apology for a crucified Messiah and a polemic against the imperial power of Rome.

True

What is "Q"?

A hypothetical source of Jesus’ sayings used by Matthew and Luke

What is the hypothesis that Mark was the first gospel and used by Matthew and Luke?

Markan Priority

What is the Markan Secret?

Jesus commands followers to keep His identity as the Messiah secret

What is often seen as the turning point in Mark’s Gospel?

Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah

When was the Gospel of Mark written?

Around 60–70 AD

What is true about the ending of Mark?

The earliest manuscripts end at Mark 16:8; later endings were added

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are referred to as the Synoptic Gospels because they include many of the same stories, often in similar sequence and wording.

True

Which Gospel includes 5 major discourses?

Matthew

What is one reason Matthew was likely written?

To show Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy and law

Matthew portrays Jesus as a...

New Moses

What 3 elements are found in the Great Commission?

Go and make disciples, baptize them, teach them to obey Jesus’ commands

In Matthew 16, who is Jesus talking to when He says, “On this rock I will build my church”?

Peter

In Matthew 5, Jesus says the poor, meek, and hungry are __________.

Blessed

When was the Gospel of Matthew written?

Around 70–90 AD