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Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
MIXERS!
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Who did Matthew write to?
A mixed or diverse group of Jesus' followers that included both Jews and Gentiles.
100
Who wrote the Gospel of Mark?
We don't exactly know. His name might have been John Mark and he might have been a disciple of Peter.
100
Who is the Gospel of Luke addressed to?
Luke addresses his writing to "theophilus." This means "God-lover" and was probably meant to address a group of Gentile Christians.
100
In what order was the Gospel of John finished?
John was the last gospel finished between AD 90 and AD 100.
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Name the three synoptic gospels.
Matthew, Mark and Luke
200
In what year was the Gospel of Matthew completed?
AD 85
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What group is the Gospel of Mark geared toward?
Mark wrote to Gentile Christians.
200
What do we know about Luke's profession?
Luke was probably a physician or doctor.
200
What makes the Gospel of John different from the three other gospels?
John's gospel is not synoptic.
200
List the order the four gospels were completed.
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
300
Matthew's gospel starts out with a genealogy. Who does this genealogy connect?
It connects Jesus to Abraham to show Jews that Jesus has clear ties to Judaism.
300
When was the Gospel of Mark completed?
Mark wrote between AD 65 and AD 70.
300
What is the message Luke gives about the Kingdom of God?
Luke is trying to get across that the Kingdom of God is for all people.
300
What is the main message of John's gospel?
John focuses on Jesus' divinity throughout his whole book.
300
What is the name for a non-Jew?
Gentile is the name for a non-Jew.
400
What does Matthew want to show Jews about Jesus?
He wants to show them that belief in Jesus is a continuation of their tradition and that Jesus is the messiah that the prophets spoke of.
400
Mark has several messages. What are they?
Mark talks about the messianic secret that Jesus wants to keep his divinity a secret. He also emphasizes the humanity of Jesus.
400
When was the Gospel of Luke written?
Luke wrote between AD 80 and AD 90. His was the third gospel to be finished.
400
Who was the Gospel of John directed to?
This gospel was written for the local community, but also for Christians everywhere.
400
Which of the four gospels is the shortest?
Mark's gospel is the shortest.
500
Was this gospel finished first, second, third or fourth?
Even though it appears first in the Bible, Matthew likely was the second author to finish his gospel.
500
According to Mark, what does a true disciple of Jesus do?
A true disciple of Jesus has to be committed and faithful. A true disciple of Jesus must imitate all that Jesus does.
500
Throughout his gospel, Luke shows Jesus taking special care of certain groups. Name some of them.
Luke shows Jesus giving special treatment to women, the poor and marginalized, those who are sick, and those who are sinners.
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How is John's gospel structured?
It is divided into the Book of Signs and the Book of Glory. It also uses poetic language.
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How do the Old Testament and New Testament differ?
The New Testament introduces the ideas of Jesus and Christianity. These were new concepts that no one had known about before.