religion 10 ms.gambino the gospels: four portraits of jesus
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RELIGION 10MS.GAMBINO
The Gospels: Four Portraits of Jesus
(A) Mark’s Gospel: Written around 70 A.D.
The earliest and shortest Gospel
Possibly written by John Mark, a companion of the Apostle Peter
Written for the church in Rome and for GentilesOften recognized as the Gospel of Action where
Jesus is on the moveStresses the humanity and suffering of Jesus
(The Passion and The Cross)
Portrays Jesus as the suffering servant Messiah Messianic Secret: Jesus’ followers take some time to
catch on to who Jesus is, and when they finally do, Jesus tells them to keep it a secret, given their expectations of the Messiah
(B) Matthew’s Gospel: Written around 85 A.D. (The Bridge connecting the OT
& NT)
Written by a Jewish author for Jews who were converting to Christianity
Stresses Jesus as the fulfillment of promises made by God in the Hebrew Scriptures
Demonstrates Jesus’ role as teacher and preacher (RABBI)
Discusses the responsibilities of Jesus’ followers
Matthew and Luke
Infancy Narratives Genealogy Beatitudes:
MT: Infancy Narratives with magi Genealogy traced to Abraham Sermon on mount
LK: Infancy Narratives with shepherds
Genealogy traced to Adam Sermon on plain
(C) Luke’s Gospel: Written around 85 A.D. (The only Gentile Evangelist)
Possibly written by a Gentile doctor for Gentile Christians Stresses the following themes:
The universality of the Christian message, by showing the inclusion of outcasts (women, poor, and sick people)
Jesus’ compassion, mercy, and concern for sinners The miracle stories emphasize Jesus’ compassion for those
who are suffering The central role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ life
The Gospel of Luke is the first of a two-volume work, the second being the Acts of the Apostles focusing on the time period from the Ascension to the Pentecost and St. Peter’s role in the early Church
The Synoptic Gospels
Mark, Matthew, and Luke are referred to as
the synoptic gospels because of their similar portraits of Jesus.
Synoptic: seen with the same view or ‘eye’
(D) John’s Gospel: Written around 95 A.D.
John offers a unique portrait of the Divinity of Jesus Probably written by followers of the Beloved DisciplePresents Jesus as "the Word of God"Stresses the incarnation similar to the creation story
in Genesis (In the Beginning)Emphasizes faith initiated by GodBuilds on poetic and memorable images of Jesus"I am" statementsOnly Gospel to include
Jesus washing the Apostles feet at the Last Supper Jesus forgiving Peter
The Gospels:Evangelists spreading the good
news!The core belief of Christianity is
the Resurrection(A) MARK
(B) MATTHEW(C) LUKE(D) JOHN
The Gospels:Synoptic
Gospels(A) MARK(B) MATTHEW(C) LUKE
(D) JOHN
The Bible
Old Testament
PentateuchHistoricalWisdom & PoetryProphets
New Testament
GospelsActs of the ApostlesLetters EpistlesRevelation