Intro to the Four Gospels

Match the following

• Matthew

• Which Gospel is considered the earliest and focuses most on the suffering of Jesus?

• John

• Which Gospel emphasizes the spiritual significance of Jesus instead a strict narrative of events? It

• Mark

• Which Gospel focuses most on showing how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament?

• Luke

• Which Gospel was written more for Gentile audiences and emphasizes themes like mercy, justice, and compassion for the poor?

All of the following are considered synoptic Gospels EXCEPT FOR...

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

• All four Gospels are considered synoptic

The Gospels were originally written in which language?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Arabic

What is the central message of the Gospel of Jesus?

• Going to Heaven

• Destruction of the Jewish Religion

• The Kingdom of God is here

• Jesus is the Messiah

Which Gospel says this?

“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. Get yourselves purses that do not wear out, treasure that will not fail you…for whatever your treasure is, that is where your heart will be too.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Which Gospel says this?

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The [Roman] centurion, who was standing in front of him, had seen how he had died, and he said, “In truth this man was Son of God.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Which Gospel says this?

“The Word was the real light that gives light to everyone; he was coming into the world. He was in the world that had come into being through him, and the world did not recognize him.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Which Gospel says this?

“Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. In truth, I tell you, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, is to disappear from the Law until all its purpose is achieved.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Which Gospel says this?

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because she has conceived what is in her by the Holy Spirit. Now all this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: Look! The virgin is with child and will give birth to a son whom they will call Immanuel.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

Which Gospel says this?

“They seized him and arrested him…and all his disciples deserted him and ran away.”

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John