Mark, Luke, john Flashcards
Know how each of the gospels start, this will help you with several questions
Mark- John the Baptist preparing the way
Luke- Christmas Story. Foretelling the birth of John the Baptist, and Jesus.
John- Genealogy linking Jesus with God, In the beginning was the word
Know the basic info for each gospel date where, why, to whom etc. (You may need to check the text book.)
Mark- 64-70 AD, Rome, to present the gospel, to Roman Gentiles
Luke- 60 AD, Caesarea, to Greek Gentiles found in churches being established by Paul
John- late 1st Century, Patmos, teaching that Christ is the Messiah, for everyone
Know the major players in each book as well as the stories and parables.
This is only some, read the bible
Mark- Peter, John the Baptist,19 miracles, 4 parables: Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Growing Seed, Parable of the Mustard Seed, Parable of the tenants
Luke- John the Baptist, Parables: Good Samaritan, Rich Fool, Prodigal Son, Unjust Steward
John- John the Baptist, Nicodemus, death of Lazarus, washing of the disciples feet
Understand all of the “7’s” in the power points.
Seven Signs or Miracles- John Changing Water into Wine Healing a man’s son Healing a lame man Multiplying the bread and fish Walking on water Healing a blind man Raising Lazarus from the dead
Understand all of the “7’s” in the power points.
Jesus Up Close in John John the Baptist Mary Nicodemus (7:50-51;19:38-39) Samaritan woman Man born blind Mary, Martha, Lazarus Mary Magdalene
Understand all of the “7’s” in the power points.
Seven Witnesses in John
John the Baptist calls Jesus the Lamb of God
Nathaniel calls Jesus the Son of God
Samaritan Woman says “is this not the Christ
Peter “Thou are the Christ the Son of the Living God.
Martha “I believe that Thou art the Christ, the son of God.
Thomas “My Lord and my God
Author himself “This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that His testimony is true.
Understand all of the “7’s” in the power points.
Seven Great Affirmations Bread of Life (6:1-71 (vs 35)) Light of the World (7:1-8:59 (12)) Door / Gate (9:1-10:21(9)) Good Shepherd (10:1-21(11) Resurrection and Life (11:1-12:1 (25)) Way, Truth, and Life (13:31-14:31(6) True Vine (15:1-16:33 (5))
Know background information for the writing of each gospel.
Mark- Rare references to Old Testament Jewish customs explained No genealogy or birth story Jesus’ occupation Luke- writing for the Greeks John- Writing from the Island of Patmos where he was exiled. Writing to teach and interpreted the gospel.
Know some of the stories in the gospels and a few of the back ground stories I told you in class (think MARK)
Mark was a student of Peter, wanted to join Paul who sent him away and accepted him later.
- Mark may have been an eyewitness at Gethsemane, it mentions an unnamed man
) Know as much background about the authors as possible.
Mark- student of Peter, son of Mary of Jerusalem, cousin of Barnabas, servant of Paul and Barnabas, possible eye witness at Gethsemane
Luke- doctor, gentile, early convert, highly educated, under Paul
John- disciple of Jesus, not martyred, exiled to Patmos, “the one Jesus Loved”
Know Jesus temptation story.
Luke 4: 1-13
Eve (Genesis 3:6) Jesus (Luke 4:1-13)
Good for food Turn stones to bread
Pleasing to the eye Shown kingdoms of the world
Desirable for gaining wisdom Jump from pinnacle of temple
Know Jesus’ ascension and transfiguration stories.
Luke 9:28-36- Jesus took Peter, John and James on a mountain. His face changed and Moses and
Elijah appeared. Spoke about his departure. Cloud covered them and acknowledged
Jesus.
Luke 24:50-53- He lifted his hands, blessed them and went up into heaven, they worshiped him
Know the Christmas story.
In Luke 1-2- Birth of John the Baptist foretold
Birth of Jesus foretold
Mary Visits Elizabeth- baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped
Birth of John the Baptist
Birth of Jesus- in Bethlehem for census, in “stable” no room in the inn
Shepherd’s told of Jesus’ birth and visits him
Be able to describe the gospels, for example which is literary or fast paced or broad or narrow in focus.
Luke is the most literary
Mark is fast paced
Luke is broad in focus?
Mark is narrow in focus?
Know Jesus’ ascension and transfiguration stories.
Luke 9:28-36- Jesus took Peter, John and James on a mountain. His face changed and Moses and
Elijah appeared. Spoke about his departure. Cloud covered them and acknowledged
Jesus.
Luke 24:50-53- He lifted his hands, blessed them and went up into heaven, they worshiped him
Know the Christmas story.
In Luke 1-2- Birth of John the Baptist foretold
Birth of Jesus foretold
Mary Visits Elizabeth- baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped
Birth of John the Baptist
Birth of Jesus- in Bethlehem for census, in “stable” no room in the inn
Shepherd’s told of Jesus’ birth and visits him
Be able to describe the gospels, for example which is literary or fast paced or broad or narrow in focus.
Luke is the most literary
Mark is fast paced
Luke is broad in focus? Administrative, finance
Mark is narrow in focus?
Again know some of the more famous stories in the gospels (think Sunday school)
*Just some ideas* Peter walking on water Feeding of the five thousand Death and resurrection Garden of Gethsemane
Know about anybody named John.
John the Baptist- Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, prepared the way for Jesus. Preaching and baptizing
John the Apostle- Disciple of Jesus, brother or James. Wrote book of John, 1-3 John and Revelation.
Know how the gospels portray the Holy Spirit.
Luke- Speaks of the action of the Holy Spirit
John- John the Baptist knows He is in Jesus
Jesus describes His ‘uncontrollable’ actions to Nicodemus
Jesus teaches true Spirit worship to Samaritan woman
Spirit, though present, is not fully given
Jesus teaches His Disciples the role of the Holy Spirit in their lives and the steps for Him
to come
TRUTH, PRESENCE, HEARS PRAYERS
The Spirit is an Unlimited Gift
The Spirit gives life through Jesus’ words
Jesus breathes on the Disciples
Hebrew – ruah
Greek – pneuma (Spirit) Jn 20:22
NEW CREATION HAS BEGUN
Know about the disciples. (Mark)
Mark-
• Passive Followers
• Failing to Understand Jesus’ parables
• Lacking faith
• Failing to help pay for food or order “to-go”
• Afraid in the dark
• Commanded to go and preach
• Trying to figure out what people thought of Jesus
• Could not grasp Jesus’ death talks
• Wanted to stop competition (9:38)
• Not in favor of Jesus’ time with children
• Confusion with wealth and the kingdom
• Attempt for priority seating (10:35ff)
• Fell asleep at a prayer meeting with Jesus
• Deserting Jesus
Know about the disciples. (John)
John- Mentions the Disciples Andrew, Peter, Philip, Nathanael Nathanael- told of Jesus by Philip then Jesus tells him he saw him under the tree where he was, he believes and declares that he is God. Philip, Andrew, Judas Iscariot, Peter Thomas- it was a big deal that he doubted because the disciples are the ones that told him, he knew them well and should have believed him Philip, Andrew, Judas Iscariot Peter, [John, v. 23], Judas Iscariot Thomas, Philip, Judas (son of James) Peter [John, vv. 26-27] Thomas Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, sons of Zebedee (v. 2)
Other Information:
Luke is the…
- Most Literary
- Gospel of Song
- Gospel of Women
- Gospel of Prayer
- Gospel for Gentiles
- Gospel of the Universal Savior
Other Information:
Symbol of Mark- Lion
• Pouncing Lion
• Prowling Lion
Other Information:
Mark- “Kingdom of God has Come” • Advanced Notice: 1:1-20 • Invasion at the Fringe: 1:21-9:1 – Death, Confession I: 8:31-9:1 • Invasion at the outskirts: 9:2-10:52 – Death, Confession II: 9:30-32 – Death, Confession III: 10:32-34 • Invasion in the City: 11:1-16:8 – Death, Fear, Resurrection, Hope, Fear
Other Information:
Marks View of Jesus - Jesus as Servant • No genealogy or birth story • Jesus’ occupation • Title (“Lord”) missing or reduced • Shunned publicity • No condemning of leaders (contra Matthew • “Worked” even after ascension
Other Information:
- Busyness of Jesus • Intrusions on rest • Action, especially miracles • Not words (only 4 parables) • Reactions to deeds
Other Information
Luke- Savior of all (Gentiles)
- Abrahamic Covenant
- Living in darkness (Is 9:1-2)
- Action in the Roman world
- Gentiles in Power
- Genealogy back to Adam
- OT gentiles healed/helped
- Foreigners come to hear Him
- Centurion’s faith
- Widow in Nain
- Possessed man of Gerasenes
- Samaritan opposition
- Parable of the Good Samaritan
- Men of Nineveh/Queen of the South
- Parable of the Great Banquet
- Samaritan healed from Leprosy
- Third death prediction, hands of Gentiles
- Paying taxes to Caesar
- Jerusalem’s destruction
- Jesus before Pilate
- Simon of Cyrene
- Execution squad
- Sign above Jesus
- Centurion’s comments
Other Information
Luke’s Portrayal of Jesus Son of Man - Links to human history - Genealogy - Birth, infancy, childhood - Temptation - Healing ministry - Weeping over Jerusalem - Betrayal - Centurion at the cross - Eating fish Savior for all - Abrahamic Covenant - Living in darkness (Is 9:1-2) - Action in the Roman world - Gentiles in Power - Genealogy back to Adam - OT gentiles healed/helped - Foreigners come to hear Him - Centurion’s faith - Widow in Nain - Possessed man of Gerasenes - Samaritan opposition - Parable of the Good Samaritan - Men of Nineveh/Queen of the South - Parable of the Great Banquet - Samaritan healed from Leprosy - Third death prediction, hands of Gentiles - Paying taxes to Caesar - Jerusalem’s destruction - Jesus before Pilate - Simon of Cyrene - Execution squad - Sign above Jesus - Centurion’s comments
Other Information
Features of Luke Focus on prayer - Major events - Parables on prayer Action of the Holy Spirit Praise and joy - Elizabeth’s Song - Mary’s Song - Zechariah’s Song - Angels’ Song - Simeon’s Song
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Purpose of John
Signs – reveals his power
Belief – desired effects of signs
Life – eternal life
Other Information
Characteristic of John In the Beginning Word “Logos” With God Was God Speaks (Genesis 1:1) Becomes human Speaks Key words: believe, know, life, love, light, truth Opposites: light/darkness, life/death, slavery/freedom Key verse: John 20:31 Events unique to John: Washing disciples’ feet
