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Gospel study guide
Question | Answer |
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what is the order of the four gospels, | Mark, Matthew, Luke , John |
symbol of Mark | Lion, courage and Pride |
symbol of Matthew | Incarnation of Man |
Symbol of Luke | Ox, sacrifice, service, strength |
Symbol of John | Eagle, direct, rising, resurrection |
Audience of Mark | Gentile Christians under persecution in Rome |
Audience of Matthew | Jewish Christians in Syria |
Audience of Luke | Theophilus (lover of God) and Greek Christians |
Audience of John | Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans of Ephesus Turkey |
Historical Situation of Mark | Written post destruction of Jerusalem and temple by Rome |
Historical Situation of Matthew | Written post destruction of Jerusalem and temple by Rome |
Historical Situation of Luke | Written when persecution of Jews and Christians was intensifying |
Historical Situation Of John | Christians banned from synagogues and Jewish culture |
Themes of Mark | -Suffering -Suffering as a source of grace -Jesus as suffering servant -Resurrection |
Themes of Matthew | -Upside Down kingdom -Jesus as teacher and prophet like Moses -Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecies |
Themes of Luke | - Jesus healing longstanding divisions among people - Compassion for the “poor” -Jesus as merciful healer/miracle worker -Jesus innocent of sedition against Rome |
Themes of John | -Salvation is available through Jesus the Messiah and living God -Jesus as Word of God -Jesus as Lamb of God |
What is the angle of Mark | Important parts and key stories - car beepers |
What is the angle of Matthew | traditional view - front window |
What is the angle of Luke | different POV of the stories - back camera |
What is the angle of John | character of Jesus - Baby in mirror |
What are Mark, Matthew, and Luke | The synoptic Gospels |