Gospel Main Themes Flashcards
Themes in Matthew
Jesus is the promised King of the eschatological kingdom
Jesus is the deliverer promised in the Scriptures
Jesus is the authoritative teacher for God’s people
Jesus’ mission was to announce the inaugurate the Kingdom of God/ Heaven.
The Kingdom Jesus offered was rejected by Israel and was given to others
Themes in Mark
Intro creates dramatic irony
Jesus does not want his identify to get out
Jesus’ ministry involves bringing the kingdom
People continually misunderstand Jesus and his mission
Jesus interprets his death as necessary to establish the New Covenant and the Kingdom
The story ends unsatisfactorily
Themes in Luke
Message of Luke: The kingdom of God has come with the arrival of the Lord Jesus
The Purpose of Luke
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Sonship
Universality of God’s plan
Inclusion of Outsiders
The Holy Spirit
Prayer
Joy
Praise
Sending out
Themes in John
Who is Jesus?
Believing in Jesus vs. not believing
Lifting up/ exaltation
Glory
Life/ death
Jesus vs. Jews/ Pharisees
Love vs. hate
Light and darkness
Truth vs. Lie
