Definition-The Gospels
What does the word Gospel mean?
Good News
What does synoptic gospel mean?
They are similar in content but not the same
Define tax?
Money collected to be paid to the government for certain purposes.
Where was Levi when God chose him?
Levi was at work when Jesus chose him, but he stopped what he was doing and followed Jesus as soon as Jesus called him.
Why was any Jew who was a tax collector considered a traitor?
Because they worked for the enemy collecting taxes from their own people.
What is a source?
a text, statement, or person that supplies information
Which book of the bible is not a synoptic gospel?
John
Define outcast?
Jews who did not follow the Jewish rules; rejected by family members, friends, or society because of one’s lifestyle.
Which gospel of the bible did Levi write?
Gospel of Matthew
Name two reasons the Jews hated tax collectors?
-Tax collectors represented a foreign government.
-Tax collectors were dishonest in their collection.
What is a prophecy?
A message from God about the future.
Which books of the bible are called the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark & Luke
Define Pharisee?
A member of a Jewish religious group who strictly follows the law
Who was Levi the son of?
Alphaeus
What was the importance of Jesus' response to the Pharisees?
It tells the importance of his mission. Jesus came to call people who did not live godly lives. One way of calling such people is by spending some time with them to talk and show them a better way.
What does synoptic mean?
Seeing together; taking a similar view
What does the gospels focus on?
Focuses on the life, ministry and death of Jesus.
Define Publican?
Jewish tax collector; a jew who collects money from people for the Roman Government
What was Levi's job title?
He was a Publican /tax-collector
Who attended the feast at Levi's house?
Jesus, his disciples along with many other tax collectors and outcasts.
Who is an apostle?
Someone chosen by Jesus to preach his message and continue his work
Give five reasons for the four gospels?
-To give an account of the life and ministry of Jesus.
-To tell us about Jesus’ death on the cross for us to know how to receive eternal life.
-To teach us about the depth of God’s love for us.
-To inspire the hearers and readers to believe in Jesus.
-To have an actual written account of the life and teachings of Jesus.
What was Levi's other name?
Matthew
What did Jesus say to Levi?
"Follow me"
Why did the Pharisees not approve of Jesus spending time with the outcasts and tax collectors?
Because they assumed that such people did not follow God's laws.