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A little more intro to the New Testament Some stuff that I thought you really should know
Organization • The New Testament, like the Old, can be divided into 4 categories. • Law - The four Gospels (like the Torah) • History- Acts (Like Joshua, Judges etc…) • Wisdom - Epistles ( like Sirach, Wisdom etc…) • ProphecyRevelation (A lot like Daniel)
4 Gospels • As we said in the last lesson, all four Gospels are important. • There is only one story, but the four points of view that work together to form a complete understanding. • The four Gospels were written by different human authors to different audiences.
Johnny and the Synoptics
The Synoptic Gospels • Matthew, Mark, and Luke • The word “synoptic” means seeing together. • These three are similar…in point of view, order, and emphasis • Some even suggest, that there is one source document for all three…they call it Q…but nobody has ever seen Q.
Matthew • From about 70 AD • Most believe Matthew relied somewhat on Mark, but some believe it to be the first one written. • Tradition teaches that Matthew=Levi, the Tax Collector. • It was written for Jews, so its emphasis is on Jesus as fulfillment of the Jewish prophecies. (Jesus=Son of David)
• Jesus speaks the most in Matthew. • The Sermon on the Mount, por exemplo, is 3 whole chapters of Jesus preaching.
(John) Mark • 60-70 A.D. (trying times) • Written for a Roman audience. • Peter was the main source…he and Mark were boyz. • May have been an oration composed for one sitting (maybe that’s why it is so short.) • In Mark Jesus=leader of the new Exodus. • Some say it was the source for the other synoptics.
• It is more deeds than words. • One unique story in Mk 14:5152…why is that there? • IN Mark, Jesus’ identity is often a secret…it is only to be revealed at the Cross and the Demons are always trying to give Jesus away. (Messianic Secret)
Luke “Beloved Physician” • The Love Doctor • according to St. Paul who he traveled with • Probably before 70 A.D. too • Written for Gentiles • Details about conception and birth…Christmassy Gospel • Any guess who was a likely source???
• Emphasis on Jesus’ ministry to all nations • There were other Gospels floating around…why did he write? • #1 to give an “orderly account” • #2 He had info that no one else did • Maybe he had an inside scoop
John • Probably written in about 90 A.D. in Ephesus • The Beloved Disciple • The most unique Gospel • Jesus is the WORD (Logos) • Emphasizes our new creation… rebirth in Christ. • Fills in some big details • Trinitarian Gospel
Organization • The New Testament, like the Old, can be divided into 4 categories. • Law - The four Gospels (like the Torah) • History- Acts (Like Joshua, Judges etc…) • Wisdom - Epistles ( like Sirach, Wisdom etc…) • ProphecyRevelation (A lot like Daniel)
4 Gospels • As we said in the last lesson, all four Gospels are important. • There is only one story, but the four points of view that work together to form a complete understanding. • The four Gospels were written by different human authors to different audiences.
Johnny and the Synoptics
The Synoptic Gospels • Matthew, Mark, and Luke • The word “synoptic” means seeing together. • These three are similar…in point of view, order, and emphasis • Some even suggest, that there is one source document for all three…they call it Q…but nobody has ever seen Q.
Matthew • From about 70 AD • Most believe Matthew relied somewhat on Mark, but some believe it to be the first one written. • Tradition teaches that Matthew=Levi, the Tax Collector. • It was written for Jews, so its emphasis is on Jesus as fulfillment of the Jewish prophecies. (Jesus=Son of David)
• Jesus speaks the most in Matthew. • The Sermon on the Mount, por exemplo, is 3 whole chapters of Jesus preaching.
(John) Mark • 60-70 A.D. (trying times) • Written for a Roman audience. • Peter was the main source…he and Mark were boyz. • May have been an oration composed for one sitting (maybe that’s why it is so short.) • In Mark Jesus=leader of the new Exodus. • Some say it was the source for the other synoptics.
• It is more deeds than words. • One unique story in Mk 14:5152…why is that there? • IN Mark, Jesus’ identity is often a secret…it is only to be revealed at the Cross and the Demons are always trying to give Jesus away. (Messianic Secret)
Luke “Beloved Physician” • The Love Doctor • according to St. Paul who he traveled with • Probably before 70 A.D. too • Written for Gentiles • Details about conception and birth…Christmassy Gospel • Any guess who was a likely source???
• Emphasis on Jesus’ ministry to all nations • There were other Gospels floating around…why did he write? • #1 to give an “orderly account” • #2 He had info that no one else did • Maybe he had an inside scoop
John • Probably written in about 90 A.D. in Ephesus • The Beloved Disciple • The most unique Gospel • Jesus is the WORD (Logos) • Emphasizes our new creation… rebirth in Christ. • Fills in some big details • Trinitarian Gospel
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