Matthew
Matthew begins his Gospel with a long list tracing Jesus’ family history.
What is a genealogy?
This prophet appears at the beginning of Mark’s Gospel preparing the way for the Lord.
Who is John the Baptist?
Luke writes his Gospel to this person, explaining that he carefully investigated the events about Jesus.
Who is Theophilus?
John begins his Gospel with the phrase, “In the beginning was the ______.”
What is the Word?
Matthew traces Jesus’ ancestry through these two major figures in Israel’s history to show His royal and covenant lineage.
Who are Abraham and David?
Scholars believe this Gospel was written in this city.
What is Rome?
Luke places the story of Jesus’ birth in real history by mentioning this king who ruled Judea.
Who is Herod the Great?
According to John 1, the Word was with God and was this.
What is God?
Matthew organizes his genealogy into three sections, with this major event marking the middle section of Israel’s history.
What is the exile to Babylon?
John the Baptist is often associated with this Jewish sect.
What are the Essenes?
Zechariah and Elizabeth are from the priestly line of Aaron and are childless, which Luke contrasts with this Old Testament couple to highlight God’s faithfulness
Who are Abraham and Sarah?
John begins with “In the beginning,” intentionally connecting Jesus to which story in the Bible and which book is it in.
What is creation in Genesis?
The book of Matthew can be divided into these key sections.
What are the prologue, five discourses, and the resurrection?
In Mark 1, Jesus heals a man suffering from this disease that made him socially and religiously unclean.
What is leprosy?
After Herod the Great died, this son ruled Galilee.
Who is Herod Antipas?
In John’s Gospel, Jesus is compared to what was built on Mount Sinai, showing that God’s presence dwelled among His people.
What is the sacred tabernacle?
Of the five women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy, who was an Israelite?
Who is Mary?
This Old Testament passage is quoted in Mark 1:2–3:
"I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way— a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’"
Where in the Bible does does this prophecy come?
What are Malachi and Isaiah?
The purpose of the Gospel of Luke.
What is to show that Jesus fulfills God’s covenant with Israel?
The Gospel of John delves into the history and development of the Logos, which has these two phases.
What are creation and revelation?