The Four Gospels
Authors
Mark
Luke
John
Matthew
Occupation
Tax collector
Missionarry
Physican
Fisherman
Who is Jesus
Prophesied Messiah
Suffering Servant
Son of God
Redeemer of my sins
Date
A.D. 50-56
A.D. 50-70
A.D. 80-90
A.D. 60
Intended Audience
Jews and Jewish converts
Gentiles and Roman Believers
Unbelievers so that they may find eternal life
Theophilus
Theme
Christ is the king and the promised Messiah of Israel
the deeds and Miracles of Jesus
The deity of Christ, eternal life
Salvation is for everyone
Interesting Fact
Over 60 references to old testament prophecies
written in basic Greek, explains Jewish customs
John replaces his name in this gospel with "whom Jesus loved"
Special emphasis on women as major roles in the Faith
Unique to the Book
More focus on works over words
rich man and Lazarus, Salvation of the theif on cross and the prodigal son
Sermon on the Mount, Christ as a Child
Water to wine, raising of Lazarus, the "I am" statements,
Key Verse
Mark 10:45
Luke 2:11
Matthew 28:19
John 3:16
Special Insight
Mark worte the book using the teachings of the apostle Peter
Luke was a historian so there are lots of little details
Matthew was an eyewitness to many miracles, the resurrection and the ascension
John was one of the clostest disciples to Jesus he also witnessed many things
Outstanding feature
Miracles
Parables
Sermons
Teaching
Genealogy
To Abraham
No Genealogy
To Adam
No Genealogy
% Spoken by Christ
60%
42%
50%
50%
Sources
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NT live book