the Gospels
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- Mark
- written for persecuted Christians
- John
- was written for those wishing to deepen their relationship with Jesus
- Mark
- written by perhaps John-Mark mentioned in Acts
- Luke
- wan an educated Gentile convert
- Mark
- written in 70 a.d.
- John
- emphasizes theological truths (Trinity)
- John
- the divine Jesus
- Luke
- the compassionate Jesus
- Mark
- is the most intimate
- Matthew
- written around 90 a.d.
- Mark
- the human Jesus
- Mark
- written for Gentile readers
- Mark
- is the shortest book
- John
- great for meditation
- John
- written by members of the community founded by the beloved disciple
- Matthew
- written to prove to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah
- Matthew
- only gospel to use the word church
- Luke
- focuses on the central role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' life
- Luke
- written for Christians who wish to better understand the faith
- Luke
- stresses the mercy and compassion of Jesus
- Luke
- most beautiful language
- Mark
- emphasizes the humanity of Jesus by having him express strong emotions
- Mark
- stresses the human suffering of Jesus in his passion and death
- Matthew
- most popular gospel in the early church
- Matthew
- the saving Jesus
- Luke
- emphasizes that the Christian message is for everyone
- John
- written to provide a profound and prayerful understanding of Jesus as the Son of God
- Luke
- written around 85 a.d.
- Luke
- wrote the acts of the Apostles too
- John
- emphasizes in particular the divinity of Jesus
- Matthew
- written for new converts from Judaism
- John
- most deeply reflected
- John
- this book was written in 95 a.d.
- Luke
- was a physician
- Matthew
- written for those who need basic instruction
- Mark
- explains how suffering is an essential part in Christian life
- Matthew
- emphasizes that Jesus' life is a fulfillment of God's promise to Israel
- John
- was written for committed Christians, not for novices
- Luke
- written for those already a Christian
- Matthew
- unknown author
- Matthew
- presents Jesus as a powerful teacher (5 great speeches)
- Luke
- portrays Jesus as a person who loves everyone