Titles of Jesus
Gospel Context
Important Events/Teachings
People/Places
Gospel Sources/Gospel of John
100
This Greek term translates the Hebrew word for "anointed one."
Who is Christ
100
This was the first Gospel to be written and was intended primarily for Christians who were suffering persecution
What is Gospel of Mark
100
This is the term used to describe how Jesus took on human flesh and became a Human being, being both fully God and fully Man
What is Incarnation
100
In this Gospel's Infancy Narrative, the magi come to visit Jesus and the story about the flight to Egypt is told.
What is Gospel of Matthew
100
Hypothetical document was probably a collection of Jesus’ saying that came down to the Evangelists in written or perhaps oral form
What is Q Source
200
Because it comes from the Hebrew word meaning "God saves," it expresses both an identity (who he is) and a mission (what he does)
Who is Jesus
200
The audience for this Gospel was mostly Jewish Christians, and emphasizes how Jesus is the the Messiah, and His connection with the Old Testament/Jewish Tradition
What is Gospel of Matthew
200
This event celebrates the mystery of Christ's manifestation as the Savior of the World. Commemorates especially the visit of the magi from the East.
What is Ephiphany
200
In this Gospel's Infancy Narrative, John's birth story is told, and the announcement of Jesus' birth is given to shepherds.
What is Gospel of Luke
200
This was the source that Mark drew from in writing his Gospel (and that others also drew from as they wrote theirs)
What is Oral tradition
300
This name for jesus comes from a Hebrew word that means "anointed one." Jesus kept this identity secret since some people had the wrong idea about who this would be.
Who is Messiah
300
This Gospel was written for a diverse audience, was the last to be written, and may have had several human editors/authors
What is Gospel of John
300
This is the event where Jesus' appearance was changed to dazzling white and he stood with Moses and Elijah. His apostles John, James, and Peter saw this event. It shows Jesus' divinity.
What is Transfiguration
300
The Roman Ruler of Judea during Jesus' infancy. He was jealous of Jesus and killed all two year olds and younger in the region in an attempt to kill Jesus (which failed).
What is Herod the Great
300
This Gospel has a high Christology, chapter long discourses, and mystical and poetic writing.
What is Gospel of John
400
This title comes from a prophecy in Daniel, and is also used to emphasize Jesus' humanity.
Who is Son of Man
400
This Gospel was written mostly for Gentile Christians, and emphasizes how Jesus is for everybody, including and especially the outcasts.
What is Gospel of Luke
400
This event is the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
What is Nativity
400
Jesus was born of Mary but does not have a human Father. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and God Himself is His Father
What is Virgin Birth
500
This title means "Word" in Greek and is used in Johns Gospel
Who is Logos
500
This Gospel contains the story of the Wedding at Cana, and is where Jesus' miracles are called Signs.
What is The Gospel of John
500
This is the Sermon given in the Gospel of Luke that contains both the woes and the blessed statements. It speak of the "poor" rather than the "poor in spirit."
What is Sermon on the Plain
500
This term is what is used to describe how Mary was kept from original sin from the beginning
What is Immaculate Conception
500
These are the three main sources that were used by Matthew to help compose his Gospel
What is M source, Q source, Mark