The Synoptic Gospels Flashcards
similar gospels with very closely related information and sources
synoptic gospels
name the synoptic gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke
Source of Mark
Oral tradition
Audience of mark
non jewish christians experiencing persecution
where mark was written form
Rome
Name given to author of Mark; follower of Peter
John Mark
symbol of gospel of Mark
Lion to represent John the Baptist crying in Desert
Sources of Matthew
Mark, Q, M
Audience of Matthew
Jewish Christians
Where Matthew was written from
Antioch greece/Turkey
traditionally whom Matthew’s author is attributed to
Matthew the Apostle
Symbol of Matthewe
A man - symbolizes Jesus’ Human origins which begins in gospel
Sources of Luke
Mark, Q, L
Audience of Luke
Greece
Gentile Christian and follower of Paul
Luke (author)
Symbol of Luke
Ox - Zacherriah Offering sacrifice in Temple
Greek for miracle, uses to show power of God
dynameis
short story with hidden meaning to show a moral message
parable
a story involving a sustained comparison in which people, things, and events symbolically represent something else
allegory
used to summarize theological themes in Luke about someones life, and written after death.
infancy narratives
two parts of infancy narratives
- ) Historic
2. ) Theological
popular saying in NT, shows God’s reign and is a metaphor
Kingdom of heaven
how is Luke different from Matthews beatitudes
he uses woes
How does mark use miracles in his gospels
They show God’s power and how that power is given to his son. However Miracles distracted Christ as messiah but focused him as a miracle worker. Jesus always has a message following his miracles and Jesus wanted people to keep quiet of his miracles
Purpose of parables by Jesus
Jesus taught in parables to teach message
he tried to make them relatable and apply to people’s lives. He uses modern agenda to relate. Used in response of questioning to pharisees
describe infancy narrative and why they are written after death of human
They hold historic information while containing theological elements , they are written after death to show that person’s life had significance
explain the meaning of Jesus as suffering servant
It shows how Jesus faced human realities despite his divinity.
Explain evidence in Matthew Gospel for directing the gosel to Jewish Christians
Jesus fulfilled promises made to abraham and david. Matthew refers to isaiah’s passage which contains jewish knowledge only Jew would know
explain the reality of Kingdom of Heaven in Gospel of Matthew
He uses it as a metaphor to show God’s reign and that there should be peace and no war
It is spiritual not physical
unique stories to Luke
annunciation announcement of John The Baptist Visitation Placed in manger announcement of shepherds presentation finding Jesus in temple
Explain the four themes in Luke’s gospel as to how jesus is the compassionate and universal savior and what series coincide with each theme
Compassion to the Poor - Rich man and lazarus Friend of the outcast -Story of ZAccaeus Love for enemies - Good samaritan Friend of Sinners -Lost sheep
