Matthew
Name 1 thing Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to...
Leaven, treasure hidden in a field, costly pearl, mustard seed, fishing net
Who is Mark?
Simon Peter’s scribe living in Rome when he wrote his Gospel
Theophilus means...
Lover of God
Theo = God, Phil = to love
This Gospel depicted Jesus as a “Man of Action”
Mark
A word that means to SEE TOGETHER
Synoptic
Name 3 of Israel's greatest leaders (besides Jesus)?
Moses, Abraham, and David
Mark portrays Jesus as the S________ S_______
Suffering Servant
Jesus is the Savior for all people no matter your ____, _____ or _______. Therefore, we should ______ ______ ____ ____ _______ ____.
Jesus is the Savior for all people no matter your class, color or conduct. Therefore, we should treat others the way Jesus did
Who were the audiences of Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Matthew: Jews
Mark: Romans
Luke: Gentiles
Another word for "Good News" that's not "Gospel"
Euangelion
Matthew showed that Jesus Christ was the _____, the Old Testament had p______, p________, and p______
Matthew showed that Jesus Christ was the Messiah, the Old Testament had promised, prophesied, and predicted
Why did Mark write his Gospel?
External - to convince his Roman community that Jesus is the Son of God
Internal - to strengthen the faith of Christians who were spread out and being persecuted across Rome
Name 1 specific example where Luke highlights Jesus' humanity?
Prayer – 15 occasions of Christ praying across the four Gospels 11 are found in Luke
“During those days he went out to the mountain to pray and spent all night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12
“While he was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, who do the crowds say that I am?” Luke 9:18
Emotions
“As he approached and saw the city, he wept for it.” Luke 19:41
“Being in anguish, he prayed more fervently, and in his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Luke 22:44
Name one account (story, narrative, teaching, etc.) that is recorded in the 3 Gospels we read
Jesus heals the paralyzed man (Matthew 9:1–8, Mark 2:1–12, Luke 5:17–26)
Jesus eats with sinners and tax collectors (Matthew 9:9–13, Mark 2:13–17, Luke 5:27–32)
Jesus is questioned about fasting (Matthew 9:14–17, Mark 2:18–22, Luke 5:33–39)
Jesus heals on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1–14, Mark 3:1–6, Luke 6:1–11)
Paying taxes to Caesar (Matthew 22:15–22, Mark 12:13–17, Luke 20:20–26)
Marriage at the resurrection (Matthew 22:23–33, Mark 12:18–27, Luke 20:27–40)
Whose son is the messiah? (Matthew 22:41–46, Mark 12:35–37, Luke 20:41–44)
Warning against the teachers of the Law (Matthew 23:1–12, Mark 12:38–40, Luke 20:45–47)
Matthew & Luke used content from Mark and what hypothetical “source”
Quelle
Name 1 prophecy Jesus fulfilled?
The Virgin Birth of Jesus
Born in Bethlehem
Flight to Egypt
Wrath of Herod
Return to Nazareth
What are 2 things Mark omits in his gospel?
Jesus’ sermons, controversies, birth, genealogy, Jesus appearance after the tomb
Name 2 female characters Luke highlights.
Mary & Elizabeth’s perspective
Anna the Prophetess: Luke 2:36-28
Mary & Martha: Luke 10:38-42
Mary (called Magdalene) & Joanna (Chuza’s wife) Luke 8:1-3
Women Following Jesus to Death: Luke 23:49, 55-56
What were the 3 temptations Satan tried on Jesus?
Physical: turn stones into bread
Trust in God: throw himself from a temple
Pride: submit to Satan in exchange for power
Why is Jesus Named Jesus?
“For he will save his people from their sins” Matthew 1:21
What are the 5 “R’s” of “the Kingdom” in Matthew?
Revelation, Rise, Response, Retirement, and Rejection
What is the key verse of Mark?
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”
Mark 10:45
Name 1 outcast person/group whose faith is highlighted in Luke
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:33-34
Zacchaeus: Luke 19: 6-8
Lepers: Luke 17:15-18
Tax Collector vs Pharisee: Luke 18:9-14
All 4 Gospels conclude with Jesus’s _____, _____, _____, _____, _____.
Arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection
Name 3 characteristics of people in the “Upside Down Kingdom"
Poor, Hungry/Thirsty, Mourners, Hated, Meek, Humble, Pure in Heart, Persecuted, Merciful