1. REVIEW FINAL EXAM JESUS AND FILM

2.  Focuses on the humanity and suffering of Jesus  Apostles: Symbolic of the twelve tribes of Israel; they are the leaders of the new People of God.  Messianic Secret: As Jesus healed, preached, and taught, he revealed he was the promised Messiah.  Sanhedrin: One of the groups in Mark’s Gospel who opposed Jesus.  Messianic Mystery: Refers to the paradox that the Messiah will have to suffer and die for others.  Disciples: Must be willing to suffer for and serve others. GOSPEL OF MARK:

3.  Was written by a Jewish author for a Jewish Christian audience.  Genealogy traces Jesus ancestors to Abraham and David.  Infancy narratives include three magi or wise men.  Focuses on Jesus the promised Messiah through his teaching.  Synagogues: Where Jews and Christians worshiped together before the war against Rome  David: Joseph is a descendant of this King  Herod: This king ordered the Massacre of the Infants  Peacemakers: What Jesus commissions us to be in our own lives  Parables: Stories of Jesus that give us clues about the kingdom of heaven GOSPEL OF MATTHEW:

4.  Was written by a Gentile author for a Gentile audience.  Genealogy traces Jesus ancestors to Adam.  Infancy narratives include three shepherds.  Focuses on Jesus as the universal savior of the world.   Mary: The link in salvation history between the Old and New Testaments.  Women: Given a prominent role in Luke’s Gospel  Good Samaritan: The lesson of extending love of neighbor to include everyone- even one’s enemies.  Table Fellowship: A sign of acceptance, unity and closeness  Salvation History: The ongoing work of the Spirit GOSPEL OF LUKE:

5.  GENEALOGY AND INFANCY NARRATIVES AND BEATITUDES  Holy Spirit: Jesus was conceived by this power  Bethlehem: Where Jesus was born  Nazareth: Where Jesus was raised  Incarnation: Allows us to share in God’s divinity  Beatitudes: Instructions on how we should live MATTHEW AND LUKE:

6.  Opens with a prologue very similar to the story of creation in Genesis. "IN THE BEGINNING"  Focuses on Jesus as the ‘Word’ and Son of God. GOSPEL OF JOHN:

7.  Evangelist spreading the Good news of Jesus’ Resurrection  The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. GOSPELS: