2. The word Gospel comes from the Old English “Godspell” god=goodGodspell spell=tidings or news Translation is ____________. The actual Greek word was used to announce the coming of a king to an area for a visit. Usually accompanied by gifts and celebration.

3. The word Gospel comes from the Old English “Godspell” god=goodGodspell spell=tidings or news Translation is Good News. The actual Greek word was used to announce the coming of a king to an area for a visit. Usually accompanied by gifts and celebration.

4. The 4 gospels are unique in literature. There are no other works in this style.

5. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the _________Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. John is very different. Mark was probably written first.

6. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. John is very different. Mark was probably written first.

7. Matthew: AD 60 To the _____ Jesus as _______ Focus on Prophecies fulfilled—to appeal to the Jews

8. Matthew: AD 60 To the Jews Jesus as King Focus on Prophecies fulfilled—to appeal to the Jews

9. Mark: AD 55 To the ________ Jesus as _______ Focus on action—to appeal to the practical Romans

10. Mark: AD 55 To the Romans Jesus as Servant Focus on action—to appeal to the practical Romans

11. Luke: AD 58 To the ________ Jesus as Son of _____ Focus on Jesus as the _______________

12. Luke: AD 58 To the Greeks Jesus as Son of Man Focus on Jesus as the perfect human

13. John: AD 80-90 To __________ Jesus as the Son of _____ Focus on the _______________

14. John: AD 80-90 To Everyone Jesus as the Son of God Focus on the Deity of Christ

15. . Immanuel means “___________.”

16. . Immanuel means “God with us.”

17.  John 8:58, 59 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, _____!"

18.  John 8:58, 59 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"

19.  John 1:1-3 ______________ was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

20.  John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

21.  John 1:14 The _____became _____and made his dwelling among us.

22.  John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

23. There are 3 levels of revelation. 1) through the world around us 2) through God’s word 3) The ultimate revelation of God is through _____ incarnation

24. There are 3 levels of revelation. 1) through the world around us 2) through God’s word 3) The ultimate revelation of God is through Jesus—the incarnation

25.  Colossians 1:15 He is the ________ of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

26.  Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

27.  Hebrews 1:1-3 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us ___________

28.  Hebrews 1:1-3 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son

29. Divided into 4 parts 1 st year—year of _____________ 2 nd year—year of _________ 3 rd year—year of _________ ____________

30. Divided into 4 parts 1 st year—year of inauguration 2 nd year—year of _________ 3 rd year—year of _________ ____________

31. Divided into 4 parts 1 st year—year of inauguration 2 nd year—year of popularity 3 rd year—year of _________ ____________

32. Divided into 4 parts 1 st year—year of inauguration 2 nd year—year of popularity 3 rd year—year of opposition ____________

33. Divided into 4 parts 1 st year—year of inauguration 2 nd year—year of popularity 3 rd year—year of opposition Passion week

34. At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah By 3 things as required by Jewish law. The ______in the form of a _____ The _______of the ______ By _____ After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

35. At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah By 3 things as required by Jewish law. The Spirit in the form of a Dove The _______of the ______ By _____ After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

36. At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah By 3 things as required by Jewish law. The Spirit in the form of a Dove The Voice of the Father By _____ After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

37. At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah By 3 things as required by Jewish law. The Spirit in the form of a Dove The Voice of the Father By John After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

38. He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a ____(having emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today The ________ The _________ We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

39. He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a manhaving emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today The ________ The _________ We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

40. He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a manhaving emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today The scripture The _________ We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

41. He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a man (having emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today The scripture The Holy Spirit We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

42. The _________ They were a small but influential group of men who claimed to follow every detail of God’s Law. They believed that both the scriptures and the rabbis’ interpretations of Scripture were equally binding. Jesus followed the Scriptures but ignored the interpretations of the rabbis.

43. The Pharisees They were a small but influential group of men who claimed to follow every detail of God’s Law. They believed that both the scriptures and the rabbis’ interpretations of Scripture were equally binding. Jesus followed the Scriptures but ignored the interpretations of the rabbis.

44. The __________ They were wealthy men who controlled the priesthood. They were rivals of the Pharisees, and recognized only the first five books of the OT as scripture. But they joined the Pharisees in opposing Jesus, who they saw as a threat to their wealth and power.

45. The Sadducees They were wealthy men who controlled the priesthood. They were rivals of the Pharisees, and recognized only the first five books of the OT as scripture. But they joined the Pharisees in opposing Jesus, who they saw as a threat to their wealth and power.

46. The ________ Were a radical political group who opposed non-Jewish influence. Longed for political independence.

47. The Zealots Were a radical political group who opposed non-Jewish influence. Longed for political independence.

48. The __________ The Jewish supreme court, ruled by a high priest. 70 members composed of Sadducees and priests.

49. The Sanhedrin The Jewish supreme court, ruled by a high priest. 70 members composed of Sadducees and priests.