Matthew
Matthew was a ___ (profession)
tax collector
Mark was an early Christian ____.
convert, traveling companion to Sts. Paul and Peter.
Luke was a ____. (profession)
Doctor (or physician)
John's gospel was probably the ___ gospel written.
last
What are the three synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
What does Divine Revelation mean?
The human writers of the Gospels, inspired by the Holy Spirit, recorded the truths God wanted communicated.
Matthew's gospel was written mainly for ___
Jews
Mark's gospel was most likely the ____ gospel written.
first
Luke wrote his gospel to this person.
Theophilus
John's gospel contains these 7 statements about Jesus.
"I Am" statements
What does the word "synoptic" mean? (Give one example)
Synoptic - similar,
One called by God to speak for Him is also known as…
A prophet.
Matthew tells us how Jesus fulfilled this.
Old Testament prophecies
Mark's gospel was written mainly to _____.
Gentiles
Luke's gospel has more of these than any of the other gospels.
Parables
John's gospel is not one of the ___ gospels.
Synoptic
What makes the synoptic gospels "synoptic?"
They all tell the same accounts of Jesus in pretty much the same order. They include similar words and sayings of Jesus.
What does the word "testament" mean?
Something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specific fact, event, or quality.
Matthew's gospel can be divided into __ sections.
5
Mark's Gospel spends a lot of time talking about what part of Jesus's life?
Jesus's Passion and Death, emphasizing Jesus's humanity (WB pg. 55-56)
Was Luke a Jew who became a Christian, or was he a Gentile convert to Christianity.
He was a Gentile convert to Christianity.
"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." What does this tell us about Jesus?
He is the only way of salvation. There is no other way we can be saved.
Which two Gospels contain infancy narratives?
Matthew and Luke.
What is the Canon of Scripture?
The definitive list of inspired books in the Bible, as determined by the Church.
What is the main theme of Matthew?
Jesus is the promised Messiah who came for both Jews and Gentiles.
What is the focus or theme of Mark's Gospel?
Focuses on Jesus's actions and His powerful miracles to better speak to a Roman audience.
What is the theme of Luke's gospel? (Name at least one.)
What is the main themes or purposes of John's gospel? (you must give 2)
Reveal deeper truths about Christ's life. & that Jesus is the Incarnate Word of God made Flesh, the Messiah. (WB pg. 64)
Combat false ideas that deny Jesus's full humanity and full divinity. & Emphasize and support the theology underpinning the life of Christ. (WB pg. 28-29)
What is the benefit of having four gospels that tell about the life of Jesus?
They all give us a good description of who Jesus is. When we read them all, we will have a good picture of Jesus, his life, and his mission as the Messiah.
What is the original language of the New Testament?
Greek.