Chapter 6: Synoptic Gospels

The word gospel means

• Jesus

• a story

• good news

• happy day

The writers of the synoptic gospels are

• Matthew

• John

• Mark

• Luke

The synoptic gospels can be looked at together because they shared all the same sources.

• True

• False

The Gospel of ________ , written first, between AD 67 and 73, is the oldest of the gospels.

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

When writing his gospel, Luke used this/these source(s):

• Q

• M

• L

• Mark

This source was probably a collection of Jesus' sayings that came down to Matthew and Luke in written or perhaps oral form.

• Mark

• Q

• M

• L

An attribute of God meaning that he is all-powerful. His power is universal, loving, and mysterious.

• nativity

• omnipotent

• Kingdom of God

• magi

God's fullest Revelation took place when he assumed human nature in order to accomplish Salvation for all people.

• True

• False

Which of the gospels is the shortest?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

The story of the Savior's birth in Bethlehem. Two different accounts are given in the New Testament: one in the Gospel of Matthew and one in the Gospel of Luke.

• Pentecost

• Epiphany

• Emmanuel

• Nativity