The Gospel Writers CW

What is the biography of Matthew, the Gospel writer?

• Matthew was a Roman soldier

• Matthew was a tax collector for the Roman government

• Matthew was a fisherman

• Matthew, also known as Levi, was one of the twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.

Can you provide a brief biography of Mark, the Gospel writer?

• Mark is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark, one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. He is also known as John Mark and was a companion of the apostle Peter.

• Mark was a famous Roman general who wrote the Gospel as a side project

• Mark was a fisherman who lived in the 15th century and wrote the Gospel in his spare time

• Mark was a fictional character created by the early church to attribute the Gospel to

Who was Luke, the Gospel writer, and what is his background?

• Luke was a physician and a companion of the apostle Paul.

• Luke was a soldier and a companion of the apostle John.

• Luke was a fisherman and a companion of the apostle Peter.

• Luke was a tax collector and a companion of the apostle Matthew.

What is the biography of John, the Gospel writer?

• The autobiography of John Lennon

• The history of John F. Kennedy

• The biography of John the Baptist

• The Gospel of John in the New Testament

Where was Matthew, the Gospel writer, from and what was his occupation?

• Jerusalem, fisherman

• Capernaum, tax collector

• Bethlehem, shepherd

• Nazareth, carpenter

What is the traditional symbol associated with Mark, the Gospel writer?

• Winged lion

• Golden eagle

• Winged horse

• Dragon

What profession did Luke, the Gospel writer, have before becoming a follower of Jesus?

• Fisherman

• Physician

• Carpenter

• Tax collector

What is the significance of John, the Gospel writer, being known as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'?

• It signifies that John was the only disciple loved by Jesus

• It signifies that John was the only disciple who truly understood Jesus

• It signifies that John was the most important disciple

• It signifies the close and special relationship John had with Jesus.

What are some key events in the life of Matthew, the Gospel writer, as mentioned in the Bible?

• Matthew's role in the Last Supper

• Matthew's career as a fisherman

• Called by Jesus, witnessing teachings and miracles, recording genealogy and birth of Jesus

• Matthew's travels to distant lands

How did each Gospel writer contribute to the New Testament and the spread of Christianity?

• Each Gospel writer wrote a unique account of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• The Gospel writers had no impact on the New Testament or the spread of Christianity

• The Gospel writers were responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Middle East

• Each Gospel writer contributed by writing about the history of the Roman Empire