Studied by 3 people
Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.
Gospel
Greek word euangelion, means “good news”, related to evangelism
Are the gospels bigraphical?
No
How much of Jesus’ life is documented
50 Days
4 Purposes of the Gospels
Historical
Catechetical
Apologetic
Evangelistic
Historical purpose
Assert historical reality
Catechetical purpose
Teaching tool, question answer
Apologetic purpose
To defend the Christian faith
Evangelical purpose
Encourage belief in Christ
Do the gospels contradict?
No
Synoptic gospel
(Matt.-Luke), “seen together”
Which two gospels are verbatim to each other?
Mark and Matthew
Synoptic problem
Why they’re so similar
Pre age of enlightenment gospel beliefs
Accepted as truth
Post age of enlightenment
Skepticism of Bible
Age of enlightenment lead to
a critical study of the gospels
2 Types of criticism
Lower
Higher
Lower criticism
Focuses on text itself (looking down)
Higher criticism
Examines origins and purposes behind text (looking up)
Textual criticism
Looks at text (lower)
Form criticism
How stories were transmitted (lower)
Redaction criticism
Asks why (Higher)
Source criticism
Analysis of sources (higher)
Markin priority
Theory that Mark was the first gospel written
Q
German word “quelle”, Hypothetical, maybe rea source written by apostle
Matthew
Jewish perspective, links Jesus to OT
Who wrote Matthew
Text doesn’t say but evidence says Matthew
Who is Matthew?
Tax collector
When was Matthew written?
Before destruction of the temple
Matthew is the only gospel that mentions…
“Church”
Matthew’s audience
Jewish Christians
Where is Matthew writing?
Suggests Antioch
Purpose
Lead to/strengthen faith
Distinctives of Matthew
Emphasizes Jesus as fulfillment of OT
“kingdom of heaven” 56x due to jewish sensitivities
Mark
Gentile perspective, emphasizes action and Jesus’ servanthood
Who wrote Mark?
Papias says John Mark
Who is John Mark?
Cousin of Barnabas, travels with Paul, little boy who ran away
Audience of Mark
Roman Christians
Where was Mark written
Maybe in Rome
Distinctives of Mark
Shortest gospel
“Immediately”
Highlights servanthood and deity of Jesus
Structure of Mark
Ministry of Jesus
Death of Jesus
Theme of Mark
Proves Jesus is the Son of God and Messiah
Luke
Gentile audience, compassionate towards marginalized
Who wrote Luke
Believed to be Luke
Who is Luke?
A physician and companion of Paul
Audience of Luke
Theophilus, gentiles
Theophilus
“Lover of God”
Where was Luke written?
Rome
Main themes of Luke
Global salvation and focuses on women children, poor
John
Theological depth, focuses on faith and Jesus’ divinity
Who wrote John?
John, Jesus’ best friend
Where was John written?
Ephesus
John’s audience
Christians in Asia minor
Distinctives of John
Faith and miracles
Theme of John
Appeal to unbelievers to acknowledge Jesus as savior and Son of God
What are the only two gospels that have introductions?
Luke and John
Luke’s introduction
Orderly, chronological, to Theophilus, based on eyewitness accounts
John’s introduction
Prologue connecting to the OT
Birth narratives are found in
Matthew and Luke
Announcement of Jesus’ birth
Angels appear to Mary and Joseph
How old was Mary
13 or 14
The name Jesus means
God saves which indicates hope and fulfillment of prophecy
The name Immanuel means
God with us
What did Mary’s virgin conception symbolize?
Separates Jesus from Joseph’s lineage
Which gospel traced lineage from Abraham through David to prove Jewish lineage?
Matthew
Which gospel traced lineage back from Jesus to Adam?
Luke
Birth of Jeus
Mary and Joseph travel from Naz. to Beth. for Roman census'
Jesus is born in manger
Shepherds were first to visit
On what day of Jesus’ life was he circumcised
8th, in Jerusalem
On what day of Jesus’ life was he presented at the temple?
40th
Who were some of the first people to recognize Jesus as messiah
Simeon and Anna
Matthew describes the visit from the…
Magi (wise men), likely from persia
How did the Magi hear about Jesus’ birth?
Star in sky
What gifts did the Magi bring Jesus
Myrrh, gold, frankincense
Who was seeking to kill Jesus
King Herod
Where did Jesus’ family escape to?
Egypt
When did they return to Nazereth?
After King Herod died
What event caused Jesus’ family to travel to Jerusalem?
Passover
How old was Jesus when he traveled for Passover?
12
Where did Jesus get lost?
In the temple for a day
Jesus’ response to being found in the temple was…
“at my Father’s house”
How many siblings did Jesus have?
Around 6
What age did Jesus’ begin ministry?
30
Who was John the Baptist?
Precursor to Jesus, identifies him as Messiah
Note 
Flashcard (127)