Bible

Why were the Gospels formed

Thought Jesus was coming in their lifetime, realized he wasn’t and created the gospels

Gospel of Mark author

Follower of Peter

Gospel of Mark audience

Gentiles

Mark Images of Jesus JC

Suffering servant, Son of man

Gospel of Matthew author

Jewish Christian

Gospel of Matthew Audience

Jewish

Gospel of Matthew images of JC

Teacher, prophet

Gospel of Luke author

Gentile, slave

Gospel of Luke Audience

gentiles (Women)

Gospel of Luke images of JC

Great healer, merciful, compassion to poor

Gospel of John author

Beloved disciple

Gospel of John Audience

Jews+gentiles

Gospel of John Images of JC

Redeemer, Lamb of God

who was the most influential disciple

Paul

What are the synoptic gospels

Gospels with similar structure, provide a unified view of JC life (Matt, Mark, Luke)

Non synoptic Gospels

Gospel that provides a different view of Jesus’ life, more reflective. (John)

Jesus’ baptism

Start of Jesus’ public ministry

Who baptized Jesus

John the Baptist

Who was John the Baptist

Cousin of Jesus

What was the significance of Jesus getting baptized

He didn’t have to be baptized because he was born without OG sin, showed his humility by identifying as a sinner.

Where was Jesus baptized

Jordan river

Where was Jesus’ first public miracle

Wedding at Cana

Significance of Wedding at Canna

Shows obedience to Mary, Revelation of his divinity, and communion of the last supper

what was the most IMPORTANT preaching of Jesus

Sermon on the Mount

Salt and Light significance

represents humanity

What does Sermon on the Mount Explain

We must obey 10 commands and beatitudes to get in heaven

Law of Prophets signifigance

Voice between Jesus + the people. Turns the 10 commandments into a lot of laws.

Beatitudes meaning

Jesus' way of teaching how to live out the 10 Commandments

Explain: “Blessed are the poor in spirit theirs is the kingdom of heaven”

Recognizes our dependence on God and calls us to place our trust in God.

Explain: “Blessed are the mourning they are comforted”

Those with sadness, will be comforted by God

Explain: “Blessed are the meek they will inherit the earth”

Those who are humble(meek) will go to heaven (Inherit the earth) and be content

Explain: “Blessed are the hungry & thirsty for righteousness, shall be satisfied

Those who want (Hungry and Thirsty) God will be content

Explain: “Blessed are the merciful, they will attain Mercy”

Those who are forgiving will get compassion and forgiveness back

Explain: “Blessed are the pure heart they will see God”

Those with integrity (Pure heart) and have devotion will go to heaven

Explain: “Blessed are the peacemakers they are called Children of God”

Those who provide harmony are placeholder in heaven and his children

Explain: “Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness sake, theirs is the kingdom of Heaven”

wrongly convicted= will be in heaven

Temptation in the Desert: What does Jesus fasting 40 days and 40 nights symbolize

Connects to Israelites traveling 40years in the desert

Why did Jesus tempted for 40 days and 40 nights

Shows solidarity with humanity, Fulfillment of O.T testimonies, (Adam and Israelites in the deserts)

What is the Jewish Law called

Halakhah

What was Jesus’ first Temptation

Turn stones to bread

What was Jesus’ second temptation

Throw himself off a building and let angels catch him

what was Jesus’ third temptation

Bow down to the devil and worship him to rule over all EARTHLY kingdoms

During Jesus' baptism, God says "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." as the Spirit of God descended like a dove.

The first appearance of the Holy Trinity