Gospel Matthew Mark Luke John The Approximate Evangelist

Gospel Matthew Mark Luke John The Approximate Evangelist Date Written Unknown… the apostle/tax collector 2 nd generation Jewish Christian of Palestinian origin AD 70 -AD 85 (appears 1 st in the NT b/c originally believed to be written 1 st) AD 65 -AD 70 30 yrs after Jesus’ Resurrection & Unknown… Ascension into Heaven John Mark (a b 4 & during the fall friend of Paul) of Jerusalem & the a Gentile Temple Christian (might be a Roman Emperor: disciple of Peter) Nero = lots of Christian persecution & martyrdom Location Where Written Audience Image of Jesus & Examples Genealogy (if any) Antioch (Syria) (Fun Fact: 1 st place where followers of JC are called Christians) Jewish Christians Teaching Savior Traced back to Abraham probably Rome Gentile Christiansreferences the OT since the audience didn’t know about the Scriptures un-recognized, suffering, serving Messiah none. Jesus is a servant & servants didn’t have genealogies @ this time

Gospel Luke The Approximate Evangelist Date Written Unknown… a companion of Paul who was a physician & AD 70 -AD 85 artist probably wrote Acts of the Apostles Location Where Written Greece Audience Image of Jesus & Examples Genealogy (if any) Compassionate Savior Gentiles a savior of faced w/ those who struggles need him from w/in (outcasts/ their pagan Traced back poor/ community to Adam sinners/ that kept persecuted/ them from sick/ etc) being true to teaches the faith complete generosity

• traced to Adam • JC is the savior of all: Jews & Gentiles • • JC affects world history connected w/ world leaders • (King Herod/ Emperor Augustus/ Emperor Tiberius/ Pontius Pilate) • & historical events • (Holy Family in Bethlehem for world census)

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A Synoptic Gospel: Its References 1. The Gospel According to Mark 2. Q • principally the sayings of Jesus • not found in Mark • (NOTE: Matthew also draws information from this source) 3. L • unique material found in this Gospel ONLY

The Synoptic Gospels & John • 1 & only 1 of JC’s miracles is in all 4 Gospels: The Feeding of the 5 Thousand (Luke 9: 10 -17) • JC defies social norms • the Apostles serve the crowds, not the women • everyone ate together: Jews & Gentiles • JC alludes to the Eucharist • the similarity: JC blesses, breaks, & gives the bread to the disciples • the difference: • disciples in crowd get bread • disciples @ The Last Supper get JC’s Body & Blood

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Jesus teaches the disciples (us) to pray always! pray for any reason & for any thing petition/thanksgiving/praise/forgiveness/…just to chat with Big G Upstairs… sometimes the best prayers are the “unanswered” ones God the Father will give you what you need even though it may not always be what you want

Reflection: Unanswered Prayers Explain a time in your life where it seemed that God did not answer your prayer(s), but in the long run, it was to your benefit that your prayer was “unanswered. ”

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Sticky Wars JUSTICE

The Fundamental Message: Justice • respect neighbors’ rights • honor their dignity as human beings • work to ensure the needs & rights of ALL major player to make this happen: The Holy Spirit continues the work of salvation

Jesus: An Advocate for the Underdog • the poor • illiterate so…following their faith & codes was challenging • anawim “ppl of the land” • many were shepherds • Luke: shepherds were VIP (1 st to hear of JC’s birth) • sick • many believed evil caused illness (weren’t allowed in the Temple) • JC cures MANY • slaves • during JC’s time, they were POWs or ppl in debt • JC encouraged non-abusive relationships b/w owner & slave • sinners • were severely punished • JC tells them to STOP & REPENT • tax collectors • Jews who collected taxes for Rome • some collected a lil’ extra on the side so weren’t so popular w/ the ppl • JC eats w/ them • outcasts • The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25 -37) • LESSON: True holiness is found in compassionate love despite social norms. • ignoring results in committing a social sin • negative attitudes & actions of groups that cause evil in society (sexism/racism/ageism/etc) • women • had limited legal & no political rights • JC recognizes women’s role in life as important & essential

The Tri-fecta: The Blessed Trinity 1. God the Father 2. God the Son 3. God the Holy Spirit CANNOT BE SEPARATED… WHERE THERE IS gifts: (came from the OT) Wisdom Reverence Understanding Right Judgment Wonder & Awe Courage Knowledge 1, THERE IS ALL!

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