The GospelsThe Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke and JohnMatthew, Mark, Luke and John

That’s a Good That’s a Good Question!Question!

Who were Matthew, Who were Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?Mark, Luke and John?

Why do we have four Why do we have four Gospels?Gospels?

The Gospel of MatthewThe Gospel of Matthew

Jesus as King of the JewsJesus as King of the Jews

Jesus as KingJesus as King

Key words (king, kingdom, son of Key words (king, kingdom, son of David)David)

GenealogyGenealogy Visit of the MagiVisit of the Magi

Jesus as KingJesus as King

TemptationTemptation - climactic test- climactic test

Key words (king, kingdom, son of David)

Genealogy Visit of the Magi

Jesus as KingJesus as King

Kingdom ParablesKingdom Parables

Key words (king, kingdom, son of David)

Genealogy Visit of the Magi Temptation – climactic test

The Gospel of MarkThe Gospel of Mark

Jesus as the Servant of GodJesus as the Servant of God

Jesus as ServantJesus as Servant

Title (“Lord”) missing or reducedTitle (“Lord”) missing or reduced ““Immediately,” vivid descriptionImmediately,” vivid description Action, especially miraclesAction, especially miracles

Jesus as ServantJesus as Servant

Title (“Lord”) missing or reducedTitle (“Lord”) missing or reduced ““Immediately,” vivid descriptionImmediately,” vivid description Action, especially miraclesAction, especially miracles Not words (only 4 parables: 4:3-Not words (only 4 parables: 4:3-

20; 4:26-29; 4:30-32; 12:1-12)20; 4:26-29; 4:30-32; 12:1-12)

Jesus as ServantJesus as Servant

Title (“Lord”) missing or reducedTitle (“Lord”) missing or reduced ““Immediately,” vivid descriptionImmediately,” vivid description Action, especially miraclesAction, especially miracles Not words (only 4 parables: 4:3-Not words (only 4 parables: 4:3-

20; 4:26-29; 4:30-32; 12:1-12)20; 4:26-29; 4:30-32; 12:1-12) ““Worked” even after ascension Worked” even after ascension

(16:19,20)(16:19,20)

The Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of Luke

Jesus as the Son of ManJesus as the Son of Man

Jesus as Son of ManJesus as Son of Man

GenealogyGenealogy Birth, infancy, childhoodBirth, infancy, childhood

Jesus as Son of ManJesus as Son of Man

Genealogy Birth, infancy, childhood Temptation

Jesus as Son of ManJesus as Son of Man

Healing ministryHealing ministry Parables (“A certain man …”)Parables (“A certain man …”)

Genealogy Birth, infancy, childhood Temptation

Jesus as Son of ManJesus as Son of Man

Genealogy Birth, infancy, childhood Temptation Healing ministryHealing ministry Parables (“A certain man …”)Parables (“A certain man …”) The centurion at the cross

The Gospel of JohnThe Gospel of John

Jesus as the Son of GodJesus as the Son of God

Jesus as Son of GodJesus as Son of God

No genealogy, no birth accountNo genealogy, no birth account Miraculous “signs”Miraculous “signs” No transfiguration accountNo transfiguration account He and the Father are oneHe and the Father are one Arrest account - “I am he” (18:4-6)Arrest account - “I am he” (18:4-6) Great affirmations (“I am …”)Great affirmations (“I am …”)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35) Light of the World (8:12)Light of the World (8:12)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35) Light of the World (8:12)Light of the World (8:12) Door / Gate (10:9)Door / Gate (10:9)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35) Light of the World (8:12)Light of the World (8:12) Door / Gate (10:9)Door / Gate (10:9) Good Shepherd (10:11)Good Shepherd (10:11)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Resurrection and Life (11:25)Resurrection and Life (11:25) Way, Truth, and Life (14:6Way, Truth, and Life (14:6))

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35) Light of the World (8:12)Light of the World (8:12) Door / Gate (10:9)Door / Gate (10:9) Good Shepherd (10:11)Good Shepherd (10:11)

Seven Great AffirmationsSeven Great Affirmations

Bread of Life (6:35)Bread of Life (6:35) Light of the World (8:12)Light of the World (8:12) Door / Gate (10:9)Door / Gate (10:9) Good Shepherd (10:11)Good Shepherd (10:11) Resurrection and Life (11:25)Resurrection and Life (11:25) Way, Truth, and Life (14:6)Way, Truth, and Life (14:6) True Vine (15:5)True Vine (15:5)

Jesus isJesus is The King of the JewsThe King of the Jews The Servant of GodThe Servant of God The Son of ManThe Son of Man The Son of GodThe Son of God