Distinguishing between the 4 Gospels

Reorder the following New Testament Books (first to last written)

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Answer explanation

The gospels were not the 1st texts written in our New Testament canon. Most scholars would say that Paul's 1st letter to the Thessalonians is the oldest text (circa 50 AD). Mark was likely written around 70 AD; Matthew and Luke somewhere in the 80's - 90's (with Luke likely coming after Matthew); finally John was the last of the Gospels to be written, maybe as late as the early 100's.

Match the following intended audience with the Gospel:

• John

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• Mark

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• Matthew

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• Luke

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Answer explanation

Look at the assumed original audience row on the Gospel Worksheet Chart (see Topic #3)

Reorder the following: shortest to longest Gospel (# of words)

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Jesus main actions in each of the 4 Gospels.

• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Matthew

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• Gospel of Mark

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• Gospel of Luke

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Titles for Jesus with the Gospel

• Gospel of Mark

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• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Luke

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• Gospel of Matthew

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Characteristic of Discipleship & Gospel

• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Mark

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• Gospel of Matthew

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• Gospel of Luke

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: "Role models of discipleship" with the Gospel

• Gospel of Matthew

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• Gospel of Mark

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• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Luke

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Major Scene and Gospel

• Gospel of Matthew

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• Gospel of Luke

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• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Mark

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Distinguishing Characteristic & Gospel

• Gospel of Matthew

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• Gospel of Luke

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• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Mark

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)

Match the following: Gospel Symbol & Gospel

• Gospel of Mark

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• Gospel of John

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• Gospel of Luke

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• Gospel of Matthew

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Answer explanation

See Chart Comparing the 4 Gospels (Topic #3 on MYWJ)