Synoptic Gospels

NT 100 UNIT 2 QUIZ

the abiding ___ of God

“presence” major theme in Matthew

“about the church” unique feature of Matthew

Jesus talks ___

percent of Mark found in Matthew

90%

emphasizes Jesus’ ___

“humanity” major theme in Mark

purpose of Mark’s Gospel

offers comfort, courage, and council to Christians suffering Nero’s persecution

shortest Gospel

Mark

an abbreviated account of the resurrection

Mark 16:1-8

there are both present and future aspects of God’s Kingdom- God’s power and presence arrived with Jesus, His rule will arrive when its established at the eschaton

the “already-not-yet” of the Kingdom of God

worship and ____

“prayer” major theme in luke

Luke

the Gospel where Jesus prays most often

what Gospel emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit

Luke

ways Luke emphasizes ministry to the outcasts

• Jesus insists that the Gospel be proclaimed as a message of hope to all (24:47)

• challenges prejudicial attitudes towards Samaritans and tax collectors

• women featured prominently

• poverty is viewed as a consequence of injustice

what Luke means by the “present reality” of salvation

Jesus’ life provides salvation- Christians should experience the consequences and manifestations of God’s saving power here and now

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Luke 11:8

…because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.

food

major theme in luke

ministry to ___

“outcasts” major theme in luke

divine images for _____

“Jesus” - major theme in luke

present availability of ___ - Luke

“salvation” major theme in ___

hostility towards ___

“jewish leaders” major theme in Matthew

Jesus as the Son of ___ & ___

“God” & “Man” major theme in Matthew

the ___ of Jesus

“teachings” major theme of Matthew

discipleship

major theme in Matthew

interpreting ___ - Matthew

“scripture” major theme in ___

binding and ___

“loosing” major theme in Matthew

worship and ___, ___ and understanding

“doubt”, “faith” major theme in Matthew

centrality of the ___

“cross” major theme in Mark

secrecy

major theme in Mark

proclamation of the ___ of God

“kingdom” major theme in Mark

___ of the disciples - Mark

“failures” major theme in ___

features ___ predominantly

“Peter” unique feature of Matthew

“just ___” approach

“facts” unique feature of Matthew

appeals to a ___ audience

“Jewish” unique feature of Matthew

___ of religious leaders

“critical” unique feature of Matthew

“___ citations”

“fulfillment” unique theme of Matthew