General Information
Synoptic Gospels
What are Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Author
Who is Matthew?
Sermon on the Mount
What are chapters 5-7?
This gospel presents Jesus as true Messiah, Immanuel, Son of God, King of Israel, and Lord of the Church
What is Portrait of Jesus?
Matthew's vocation
What is tax collector?
Most important question to ask when reading the Gospels
Who is Jesus?
Date
Olivet Discourse
What are chapters 24-25?
This theme shows how Jesus fulfills OT hopes, promises, prophecies, and Law
What is Bridge Between the OT and NT?
Mark's purpose
What is to show Jesus as Son of God?
Meaning of Gospel
What is 'good news'?
Location
What is Syrian Antioch?
Kingdom Parables
What is chapter 13?
This theme shows the Abrahamic Covenant on full display in all its fulfillment
Luke's audience
Who is Theophilus?
Meaning of synoptic
What is 'seeing together'?
Intended Audience
What is predominantly Jewish audience?
Community and Discipleship
What are chapters 18-20?
This theme shows the makeup of the early church of both Jew and Gentile
What is a New Community of Faith?
Covenant that shows Jesus as the King Forever
What is Davidic Covenant?
The gospels are classified as:
What are theological biographies?
Early proponents of authorship
Who are Papias and Irenaeus?
Missionary Instructions
What is chapter 10?
What is Jesus Builds His Church?
Covenant that shows Jesus as the Law-Fulfiller
What is the Mosaic Covenant?