WorksheetsWhy Four Gospels?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
The Greek word, euangelion, is where this word comes from. It means "good news."
Spirit
Heaven
Gospel
Covenant
Match the following "Act" with the Part of the Biblical book named
Act 1
Genesis 1-2
Act 2
Genesis 3-11
Act 3
Exodus
Act 4
Luke
Act 5
Paul's 1st Letter to the Corinthians
The Gospels constantly use (a) to connect Jesus' life and death to the overall narrative. The climax of this story is (b) , and all four Gospels share this part of the story. However, each gospel (c) leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection to highlight certain aspects of Jesus' identity. Ultimately, the Gospels are intended to convince the reader (us) to (d) to the story.
Reorder the following stages of the Gospels Formation from 1st to 3rd
Life & Teachings of Jesus
Oral Tradition
Written Gospels
Match the following "images" with the Gospel (based on the reading) that most likely emphasizes this quality of Jesus
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of John
Match the following explanation with the "Image of Jesus"
Jesus taught about God's redemption as prophesized in the Old Testament
Teacher & Prophet
Jesus is shown as the "sacrificial lamb" (of the Passover) by accepting his death on the cross on behalf of all humanity.
Suffering Servant
Jesus restores all humanity to good "health" and right relationship
Compassionate Healer
Jesus is God become man, one who existed since the beginning, and who came to cleanse the world from sin.
Incarnate Word of God.
Match the following terms with their proper definition/explanation:
Christ & Messiah
"Anointed" One
Evangelist
"A messenger of Good News"
Paschal Mystery
Jesus' passion, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
Incarnation
"To become flesh;" God becoming human in the person of Jesus of Nazareth.
Ascension (to heaven)
Jesus' rising to heaven after his Resurrection.
The (a) Gospels are each NT Gospel except for (b) . This term means that these 3 gospels are (c) in content and style.
John's Gospel states, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29, ESV).
John's Gospel is claiming to see Jesus as the paschal lamb. How does this connect to the Old Testament?
It would remind Jewish people of the Exodus from Egypt
It would remind Jewish people of the sacrificial lamb used in the Seder Meal
It would remind Jewish people the way to receive forgiveness from prior sins.
All of these are accurate connections to the Old Testament.
Match the following description with the stage of Gospel Formation:
Life & Teachings of Jesus
Eye-witnesses who walked, heard, and experienced Jesus first-hand.
Oral Tradition
Eye-witnesses, who, after experiencing Jesus, shared his Gospel by word-of-mouth.
Written Gospels
The synthesis (formation/creation) of the message shared by the original eye-witnesses of Jesus.
