Mark, Luke, John Flashcards
When was Mark written? Where? To whom?
40-60s
In Rome
Gentile Romans
Tell about Marks writings
- 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.
What is the central theme of Mark?
Supernatural nature of Jesus
What does Mark’s writing focus on?
The mystery of Jesus’ divine sonship, beginning with his baptism
What does Mark emphasize?
The ministry of Jesus rather than his teaching
What is the critical issue in Mark?
Mark sets forth a narrative that invites the readers to a suffering discipleship based on Jesus walk from baptism to the cross.
Summarize Mark
Jesus establishing the kingdom of God
When was Luke written?
Late 50’s- 60s
Where was Luke written?
No agreement exists
Who was it written for?
Intended for Christians had a pagan backgrounf
Who was Luke?
- 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
How did Luke write his gospel?
- carefully investigated everything from the beginning
- wrote an orderly account for theophilus to know the certainty of things taught
Who was Theophilus?
- 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.
What are the distinctive features in Luke?
- 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
When was John written?
70-90 AD
Where was John written?
Ephesus
Who was John written to?
Unknown
Why is John different than the synoptic gospels?
- 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
How is John distinctive from the synoptic gospel?
- 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
Who is though to be the author of John traditionally?
- John, son of Zebedee, one of the original 12 apostles
Who is thought to be the author of John today?
- 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
What are the 3 features of the divinity of Christ emphasized in John’s gospel?
- Jesus divine qualities and essence
- Jesus as unique divine messenger
- Jesus fulfillment of Israel’s and OT hopes and needs
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost .