The writers of the synoptic gospels are

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the gospels is the shortest?

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.

From the beginning one can see that Jesus came to minister to humble people and this is foreshadowed in the infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke.

The origins of the name are from the Hebrew word Yehoshua [Joshua], meaning "God saves," "God is Salvation," or simply "Savior."

The feast that celebrates the mystery of Christ's manifestation as the Savior of the World.

Priests of the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism who paid special attention to the stars. These priests are led by a star to Bethlehem to visit the Holy Family.

The "hidden years" refers to the fact that the gospels share only one story about Jesus between his return to Nazareth as a toddler and adulthood.

A name for Jesus that means "God is with us." This is the name given to Jesus foretold in the Old Testament and recounted to Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, in a dream.

In all three synoptic gospels, Jesus' public ministry began with his baptism by John the Baptist, his cousin.

The presence of all Three Persons of the Holy Trinity at Jesus' baptism emphasizes that Jesus is man.

Jesus' forty days in the desert recalls the forty years the Chosen People wandered in the desert after the Exodus from Egypt.

The Church recalls the forty days of Jesus' trial in the desert during the season of Advent.

A follower of Jesus. The word means "learner."

Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert _____ times.

Jesus gave _______ a special leadership role among the Apostles, saying that the Church would be built on him.

Jesus' selection of the Twelve Apostles represents the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

The process of the Father's reconciling and renewing all things through his Son; the fact of his will being done on earth as it is in Heaven. It was proclaimed by Jesus in his Life, Death, and Resurrection. The process will be perfectly completed at the end of time.

At his _________________ Jesus appears with Moses and Elijah--whose presence recalled the Law through Moses and the Prophets through Elijah, who announced the coming of the Messiah.

Christ's work of Redemption, accomplished principally by his Passion, Death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension. This mystery is commemorated and made present through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist.

This Gospel highlights Jesus' deeds more than his words and presents a vivid, human, and down-to-earth portrait of Jesus.

Mark emphasized Jesus Christ's role as a _______________ for Christians to imitate.

Mark's gospel shows that to follow Jesus is to pick up your own cross daily.

What three titles does Mark use for Jesus in his gospel?

The Gospel of __________________ emphasizes the link between Judaism and Christianity.

The Gospel of Luke emphasizes to both Jewish-Christian readers as well as new Gentile converts, that Jesus Christ is the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament.

Mark's gospel makes several connections between Moses and Jesus, portraying Jesus as the "New Moses."

___________ used the title Son of David, a Jewish title, more than any other Evangelist.

Traditionally, the author of Luke's gospel is identified as a Gentile Christian who also wrote _________________________.

________ wrote to a largely Gentile-Christian audience about AD 75-90, and his writing was highly polished.

This gospel highlight two major themes: Jesus is a universal Savior who brings Salvation to Jew and Gentile alike and the Gospel of Jesus Christ in truly Good News and thus a cause for celebration.

The Gospel of Luke's author also emphasized Jesus' forgiving nature, especially through his parables.

Matthew's Gospel stresses Jesus' practice of looking out for everyone: Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, women and men. He sought out those whom society considered lowly or "outcasts."