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Comparisons of the Gospels - Coggle Diagram
Comparisons of the Gospels
Matthew
Mark
Original Audience
Romans
Greeks
All People
Jews
Luke
John
Occupation
Tax Collector
Missionary
Physician
Fisherman
Outstanding Feature
Sermons
Miracles
Parables
Teachings
Arrangement
Topical
Chronological
Chronological
Topical
Tone
Prophetic
Practical
Historical
Spiritual
Unique to the Book
Sermon on the Mount, Christ as a Child
More Focus on Works over Words
Rich Man and Lazarus, Salvation of the thief on the cross, the prodigal son
Water to wine, raising of lazarus, the "I am" statements, Thomas doubts, Peter's restoration
Date
AD 50-60
AD 50-70
AD 60
AD 80-90, written in exile
Theme
Salvaton is for everyone
Christ is the King and the promised Messiah of Israel
The deeds and mmiracles f Jesus, Christ is a suffering servant of God
The deity of Christ, eternal life
Special Insight
Matthew was an eyewitness to many of the miracles, the resurrection, and the ascension.
Mark wrote this book using the teachings and the testimony of Peter the apostle.
Luke was a historian along with being a doctor, and included all of the tiny details, facts, and descriptions in his book.
John was one of the closest disciples to christ, witnessed the transfiguration, the first to empty tomb, and lived the longest of the disciples.
Writers Style
Teacher
Storyteller
Historian
Theologian
Possible Locations
Antioch, Turkey
Syria or Rome
Rome, Antioch, or Achaea
Ephesus
Emphasis
Jesus as the Son of David, the Messiah and Kig of the Jewish Peoples
Jesus as a suffering Servant and Prophet of God
Jesus as a Priest in service to God
Jesus as the Divine Son and Word of God