1. The Gospels: Four Portraits of Jesus
RELIGION 10
Ms.GAMBINO

2. (A) Mark’s Gospel: Written around 70 A. D
(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 Gentiles
Often recognized as the Gospel of Action where Jesus is on the move
Stresses 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

3. (B) Matthew’s Gospel: Written around 85 A. D
(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

4. 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

5. (C) Luke’s Gospel: Written around 85 A. D
(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

6. Mark, Matthew, and Luke are referred to as
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’

7. (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 Disciple
Presents Jesus as "the Word of God"
Stresses the incarnation similar to the creation story in Genesis (In the Beginning)
Emphasizes faith initiated by God
Builds on poetic and memorable images of Jesus
"I am" statements
Only Gospel to include
Jesus washing the Apostles feet at the Last Supper
Jesus forgiving Peter

8. The Gospels: Evangelists spreading the good news!
The core belief of Christianity is the Resurrection
(A) MARK
(B) MATTHEW
(C) LUKE
(D) JOHN

9. The Gospels:
Synoptic Gospels
(A) MARK
(B) MATTHEW
(C) LUKE
(D) JOHN

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