Gospels Flashcards
Genealogy of Jesus, from Abraham
Matthew 1:1-17
The birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
The Magi visit infant Jesus
Matthew 2:1-12
The flight of the Holy Family to Egypt
Matthew 2:13-15
The Massacre of the Infants by Herod
Matthew 2:16-18
The Holy Family returns from Egypt and settles in Nazareth
Matthew 2:19-23
The preaching of John the Baptist: “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.”
Matthew 3:1-3
The preaching of John the Baptist: wears camel’s hair and a leather belt; eats locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:4-6
The preaching of John the Baptist: he challenges the Pharisees: “you brood of vipers!”; he baptizes by water, but one who is greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Matthew 3:7-12
The Baptism of Jesus
Matthew 3:13-17
The Temptation of Jesus: His forty days and nights in the desert, followed by temptations from Satan.
Matthew 4:1-11
The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry: John is arrested, and Jesus goes to Galilee.
Matthew 4:12-17
The call of the first disciples, Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew, and James with his brother John.
Matthew 4:18-22
Jesus ministers to a great multitude; proclaiming the gospel; curing disease, illness, possession, lunacy, paralytics. His fame spreads.
Matthew 4:23-25
The Sermon on the Mount: introduction and the Beatitudes.
Matthew 5:1-12
The Sermon on the Mount: similes of salt and light. (“Salt of the earth” / “Light of the world”)
Matthew 5:13-16
The Sermon on the Mount: teaching about the law: Jesus comes to fulfill, not abolish; the least in the Kingdom are those who break commandments.
Matthew 5:17-20