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Gospel study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the order of the four gospels, | Mark, Matthew, Luke , John |
| symbol of Mark | Lion, courage and Pride |
| symbol of Matthew | Incarnation of Man |
| Symbol of Luke | Ox, sacrifice, service, strength |
| Symbol of John | Eagle, direct, rising, resurrection |
| Audience of Mark | Gentile Christians under persecution in Rome |
| Audience of Matthew | Jewish Christians in Syria |
| Audience of Luke | Theophilus (lover of God) and Greek Christians |
| Audience of John | Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans of Ephesus Turkey |
| Historical Situation of Mark | Written post destruction of Jerusalem and temple by Rome |
| Historical Situation of Matthew | Written post destruction of Jerusalem and temple by Rome |
| Historical Situation of Luke | Written when persecution of Jews and Christians was intensifying |
| Historical Situation Of John | Christians banned from synagogues and Jewish culture |
| Themes of Mark | -Suffering -Suffering as a source of grace -Jesus as suffering servant -Resurrection |
| Themes of Matthew | -Upside Down kingdom -Jesus as teacher and prophet like Moses -Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecies |
| Themes of Luke | - Jesus healing longstanding divisions among people - Compassion for the “poor” -Jesus as merciful healer/miracle worker -Jesus innocent of sedition against Rome |
| Themes of John | -Salvation is available through Jesus the Messiah and living God -Jesus as Word of God -Jesus as Lamb of God |
| What is the angle of Mark | Important parts and key stories - car beepers |
| What is the angle of Matthew | traditional view - front window |
| What is the angle of Luke | different POV of the stories - back camera |
| What is the angle of John | character of Jesus - Baby in mirror |
| What are Mark, Matthew, and Luke | The synoptic Gospels |