Religion Term 3 Gospels

Question 1

Who was Matthew’s main audience?

Answer 1

The Jews (he wanted the Jews to hear Jesus)

Question 2

Who was Marks main audience?

Answer 2

Gentiles (who are people who don’t already follow Jesus / God)

Question 3

Who was Luke’s main audience?

Answer 3

Greek and Romans were the audience

Question 4

Who was John’s main audience?

Answer 4

It was written for the instruction of the early Christian church

Question 5

When was the gospel of Matthew written?

Answer 5

75-90 A.D

Question 6

When was the gospel of Mark written?

Answer 6

65-75 A.D

Question 7

When was the gospel of Luke written?

Answer 7

80-95 A.D

Question 8

When was the gospel of John written?

Answer 8

90 A.D

Question 9

How did Matthew portray Jesus?

Answer 9

Matthew portrayed Jesus in a way that showed how Jesus was the fulfilment of the old testament’s prophecies (the Messiah) and the coming king of Israel. He also talked about how Jesus was a great teacher.

Question 10

How did Mark portray Jesus?

Answer 10

Presents Jesus as the son of God. He is the authoritative son of God who has come to suffer and die to claim victory over sin and death. He shows that Jesus is the servant of the Lord.

Question 11

How did Luke portray Jesus?

Answer 11

He portrays Jesus as the perfect son of man, the Messiah come to save the nations through the power of God and the Holy Spirit. He showed Jesus was the saviour (come to save us). The perfect yet dependant man.

Question 12

How did John portray Jesus?

Answer 12

Shows Jesus was the word of God made flesh (the promise that became real). He is the fully divine son of God. He is the sacrifice through which we will receive eternal life.

Question 13

Explain the importance of Matthews image of Jesus to people today?

Answer 13

Matthew talks about how Jesus was a great teacher which sets an example for us to educate ourselves and others. It also shows that we are following a king (and messiah). He also talks about how Jesus was the fufillment of the propheies which shows us that we can trust in God and Jesus.

Question 14

Explain the importance of Marks image of Jesus to people today?

Answer 14

Mark talks about how Jesus was the servant of the Lord which sets an example for us today to serve god. It also shows that we are all children of God

Question 15

Explain the importance of Luke’s image of Jesus to people today?

Answer 15

Luke talks about how Jesus is a saviour which sets the example for us to save others from danger and sin. It also sets an example for the perfect man (something that we can aspire to) and shows us that we can trust in Jesus and God.

Question 16

Explain the importance of John’s image of Jesus to people today?

Answer 16

John talks about how Jesus is the word of God that became flesh (the promise that became real) which shows us that we can trust in God and believe the promises.

Question 17

Please give 3 facts about Matthew?

Answer 17

-he served as one of the apostles
-he was with the saviour often as He taught
-very well educated
-he was a tax collector (which means he was not very well liked)

You only need to list 3 of these

Question 18

Please give 5 facts about Mark?

Answer 18

-travelled with the apostle Paul
-he may have seen and listened to the saviour on occasion
-Mark was also a follower of Jesus Christ
-Mark was much younger than the other writers
-his mother was a prominent follower of Jesus
-He was a servant and a gentile christian

Question 19

Please give 3 facts about Luke?

Answer 19

-travelled with the apostle paul
-did not know Christ personally
-he became a follower after the Lord’s death
-He was a physician

Question 20

Please give 3 facts about John?

Answer 20

-served as one of the apostles
-he was with the saviour often as he taught
-writes about things the other writers did not include

Question 21

List 15 titles of Christ?

Answer 21

-advocate
-bread of life
-beloved son of God
-good shepherd
-head of the church
-I am
-king of kings
-lamb of God
-light of the world
-lord of all
-messiah
-risen lord
-saviour
-the way
-the word

Question 22

a
They both represent Jesus, the Son of God.
They are both portrayed as male.
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q
Name 3 differences between the realistic and traditional images of Jesus