Symbolism
The Gospel of John is symbolized by...
The Eagle
Luke's target audience?
Gentiles, (non-Jewish Christians)
Greeks
Mark portrays Jesus as...
Man of Action / Man of Suffering
Which describes the founding of the first Christian communities?
Acts of the Apostles
How is the Holy Spirit Present when we read Scripture?
HS enlightens us to reveal the message / meaning of the Gospel. (think parables)
The Gospel of Matthew is symbolized by...
The man with wings
Who is the target audience of John?
Theological focus*
Jesus revealed explicitly as the 2nd person in the trinity.
Matthew Portrays Jesus as...
Teacher (Rabbi) / New Moses
Epistles
Which Gospel book was written first?
Mark
The Gospel of Luke is symbolized by...
The Ox with wings?
Matthew's target audience?
Jewish Converts!
Luke portrays Jesus as...
Savior / Sacrifice - Friend to sinners (outcast / women)
Symbolism in this book encourages Christians to accept their cross for God...
Revelations
Which Gospel book was written last?
John
The Gospel of Mark is symbolized by the...
Mark's target audience?
Persecuted Christians
John Portrays Jesus as...
2nd person in Trinity - Son of God
When we say that the writers of the bible were inspired we mean...
Inspiration = Action
Revelation = Knowledge
Why are the Gospels considered good news?
They tell the story of Jesus, the Messiah, who redeems mankind and reunites them with the Father, sparing humanity from the final consequences of sin - death and detachment from God.
1). Who are the four Evangelists?
2). What does it mean to Evangelize?
1 - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
2 - To spread the Good News
What does Synoptic mean?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Same view - significant overlap in stories.
How many books in the OT, NT & Total
OT = 46
NT = 27
Total = 73
Order the Gospels were written in
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John