New Testament #2 Flashcards
2 Verses from Luke
The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” Luke 4:3-4
Types of Gospels (3)
Synoptic (Matthew, Mark, Luke), John’s, Non-Canon stories
Contrasts b/n Gospels and John
Ministry Location: S-Galilee J- Judea
Form of Teaching: S-Public Parables J- Private Discourses
Aspects of Jesus: S-Outward Human J- Inward Divine
Gospel Account: S-Presentation J- Interpretation
Matthew probably written in
65-70 AD
Set up of Matthew
5 Discourses parallel the 5 books of Pentateuch
Different Images of Jesus (according to Ezekiel 1:10)
Matthew- Human- Begins with Geneology
Mark- Lion- Immediate; Wilderness
Luke- Ox- Starts with Priestl order of Zechariah
John- Eagle- Mystery of Eagle
Matthew portrays Jesus as
Human; Messiah, Teacher, King
5 Discourses in Matthew
Sermon on the Mount Instruction of Disciples Parables of the Kingdom Terms of Discipleship Olivet Discourse
Who were the Gospels written for?
Matthew- Jews
Mark- Gentiles
Luke- Gentiles
John- Gentiles
Only in Matthew
Genealogy Dreams "Holy City) Magi Jesus Paying Taxes People Worship Jesus
Who inspired the Gospel of Mark
Peter
When was Mark probably written?
64-70 AD
What language was Mark written in?
Greek
Distinctives of Mark
Jesus was busy, No chronological sequence, doublets, triples
Who was Luke?
Not a disciple, Loyal associate of Paul, Physician, Gentile
When was Luke written?
about 60AD
How does Luke portray Jesus?
Son of man, Savior of men, From one who wasn’t a Jew.
Imagery in Luke
Clothing, Lake, Jordan River, Mountain, Desert, Meals
Distinctives in Luke
Details of Christ’s Birth: annunciation, Mary’s conception by HS, Jesus’ birth and early years, temple scene…
Parables in Luke
Good Samaritan, Rich Fool, Prodigal Son, Unjust Steward
3 Parables not in other gospels
Friend at midnight, unjust judge, pharisee & publican
Luke is all about…
The people, women, emphasis on HS
6 miracle found in Luke
Draught of fishes, Widow’s son raised, woman with infirmity healed, man with dropsy healed, ten lepers cleansed, Malchus’ ear healed
Lots of praise and Joy in Luke
Marys song, elizabeths song, zechariahs song, angels song, simeons song
Which of the Gospels are the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
synoptic means
a seeing together
John is known as the _______ gospel
The Spiritual Gospel
John’s occupation
Fisherman
John was known as…
The Disciple whom Jesus loved
John is the author of
1,2,3 John, revelation, gospel of John
Which of John’s book was most likely written last?
The gospel of John
When was the Gospel of John written?
96-98 AD
Purpose of the Book of John
Signs; Belief; Life
Characteristics of John
Opposites (darkness/light, life/death, slavery/freedom) no parables, unique events= Washing of disciples feet, post resurrection stories (Peter)
Jesus as son of God (John)
No genealogy, no birth account, no temptation, no transfiguration
7 discourses (john)
new birth, belief, life, bread of life, truth, good shepherd, last supper
7 signs (john)
water to wine, healing officials son, healing at the pool, feeding 5000, walking on water, healing a man born blind, raising lazarus
What are the 7’s?
7 discourses, 7 signs, 7 witnesses, 7 affirmations,
what are the 7 great affirmations
bread of life, light of world, door/gate, good shepherd, resurrection and life, way truth life, true vine
emphasis (john)
eternal life
