Mark, Luke, John

Question 1

When was Mark written? Where? To whom?

Answer 1

40-60s
In Rome
Gentile Romans

Question 2

Tell about Marks writings

Answer 2

• Mark relied on Peter for his info
• He wrote what he remembered, leaving nothing out
• He wrote down single points
• He wasnt striving for order, but accuracy.

Question 3

What is the central theme of Mark?

Answer 3

Supernatural nature of Jesus

Question 4

What does Mark’s writing focus on?

Answer 4

The mystery of Jesus’ divine sonship, beginning with his baptism

Question 5

What does Mark emphasize?

Answer 5

The ministry of Jesus rather than his teaching

Question 6

What is the critical issue in Mark?

Answer 6

Mark sets forth a narrative that invites the readers to a suffering discipleship based on Jesus walk from baptism to the cross.

Question 7

Summarize Mark

Answer 7

Jesus establishing the kingdom of God

Question 8

When was Luke written?

Answer 8

Late 50’s- 60s

Question 9

Where was Luke written?

Answer 9

No agreement exists

Question 10

Who was it written for?

Answer 10

Intended for Christians had a pagan backgrounf

Question 11

Who was Luke?

Answer 11

• a well-educated gentile, a doctor, and close friend of Paul
• traveled with Paul and was with him near the end of his life when Paul was alone
• he is mentioned in two of the four prison epistles

Question 12

How did Luke write his gospel?

Answer 12

• carefully investigated everything from the beginning

- wrote an orderly account for theophilus to know the certainty of things taught

Question 13

Who was Theophilus?

Answer 13

• most likely a Roman nobleman who had converted to Christianity and probably not his original name
• it is believed that Luke instructed him in the faith and possibly led to Christ
• Position obviously warranted an appropriate, formal greeting.

Question 14

What are the distinctive features in Luke?

Answer 14

• God’s universal work
• emphasizes God’s dealings with the world by tracing Jesus ancestry back to Adam
• focuses on Jesus as savior of the world
• special interest in the events of Jesus early life and of Mary, Jesus mother.
• emphasis on the place of women in Jesus ministry
• special interest in the work of the Holy Spirit

Question 15

When was John written?

Answer 15

70-90 AD

Question 16

Where was John written?

Answer 16

Ephesus

Question 17

Who was John written to?

Answer 17

Unknown

Question 18

Why is John different than the synoptic gospels?

Answer 18

• Omissions: Jesus temptation, transfiguration and the institution of the Lord’s Supper, sermon on the mount, and the Lord’s Prayer
• Inclusions: Jesus early Galilean ministry, visits to Jerusalem, resurrection of Lazarus, extended farewell discourse

Question 19

How is John distinctive from the synoptic gospel?

Answer 19

• at least 90% of it lacks direct verbal parallel found in the synoptics
• implies a contrasting chronology
• close relationship to the Father and his descendant from heaven are highlighted
• emphasizes Jesus ministry in and around Jerusalem in ways

Question 20

Who is though to be the author of John traditionally?

Answer 20

• John, son of Zebedee, one of the original 12 apostles

Question 21

Who is thought to be the author of John today?

Answer 21

• a Jerusalem disciple of Jesus who wrote the gospel around the same time as the Roman-Jewish war of 66-70, but there is no agreement, even among those who dispute John’s authorship

Question 22

What are the 3 features of the divinity of Christ emphasized in John’s gospel?

Answer 22

• Jesus divine qualities and essence
• Jesus as unique divine messenger
• Jesus fulfillment of Israel’s and OT hopes and needs

Question 23

Luke 19:10

Answer 23

For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost .