The word Gospel comes from the Old English “Godspell”god=goodspell=tidings or news

Translation is ____________. The actual Greek word was used to

announce the coming of a king to an area for a visit. Usually accompanied by gifts and celebration.

The word Gospel comes from the Old English “Godspell”god=goodspell=tidings or news

Translation is Good News. The actual Greek word was used to

announce the coming of a king to an area for a visit. Usually accompanied by gifts and celebration.

The 4 gospels are unique in literature. There are no other works in this style.

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the _________Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. John is very different.Mark was probably written first.

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. John is very different.Mark was probably written first.

Matthew: AD 60 To the _____Jesus as _______Focus on Prophecies fulfilled—to appeal to the Jews

Matthew: AD 60 To the JewsJesus as KingFocus on Prophecies fulfilled—to appeal to the Jews

Mark: AD 55To the ________Jesus as _______Focus on action—to appeal to the practical Romans

Mark: AD 55To the RomansJesus as ServantFocus on action—to appeal to the practical Romans

Luke: AD 58To the ________Jesus as Son of _____Focus on Jesus as the _______________

Luke: AD 58To the GreeksJesus as Son of ManFocus on Jesus as the perfect human

John: AD 80-90To __________Jesus as the Son of _____Focus on the _______________

John: AD 80-90To EveryoneJesus as the Son of GodFocus on the Deity of Christ

. Immanuel means “___________.”

. Immanuel means “God with us.”

John 8:58, 59 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, _____!"

John 8:58, 59 "I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "before Abraham was born, I am!"

John 1:1-3 ______________ was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:14 The _____became _____and made his dwelling among us.

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

There are 3 levels of revelation. 1) through the world around us2) through God’s word 3) The ultimate revelation of God is through _____ incarnation

There are 3 levels of revelation. 1) through the world around us2) through God’s word 3) The ultimate revelation of God is through Jesus—the incarnation

Colossians 1:15 He is the ________ of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

Hebrews 1:1-3 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us ___________

Hebrews 1:1-3 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son

Divided into 4 parts1st year—year of _____________2nd year—year of _________3rd year—year of _____________________

Divided into 4 parts1st year—year of inauguration2nd year—year of _________3rd year—year of _____________________

Divided into 4 parts1st year—year of inauguration2nd year—year of popularity3rd year—year of _____________________

Divided into 4 parts1st year—year of inauguration2nd year—year of popularity3rd year—year of opposition____________

Divided into 4 parts1st year—year of inauguration2nd year—year of popularity3rd year—year of opposition Passion week

At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah

By 3 things as required by Jewish law.The ______in the form of a _____The _______of the ______By _____

After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah

By 3 things as required by Jewish law.The Spirit in the form of a DoveThe _______of the ______By _____

After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah

By 3 things as required by Jewish law.The Spirit in the form of a DoveThe Voice of the FatherBy _____

After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

At the baptism Jesus was identified as the Messiah

By 3 things as required by Jewish law.The Spirit in the form of a DoveThe Voice of the FatherBy John

After the baptism, John pointed out Jesus as the Messiah.

He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture

He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a ____(having

emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today

The ________The _________

We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture

He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a manhaving

emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today

The ________The _________

We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture

He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a manhaving

emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today

The scriptureThe _________

We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

He conquered the enemy by quoting scripture

He knew God’s true plan as outlined in scripture He was able to stick to it with the Spirit’s help He faced these temptations as a man (having

emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today

The scriptureThe Holy Spirit

We MUST know the scripture and we MUST allow the Holy Spirit to fill us in order to fulfill God’s plan for us

The _________They were a small but influential group of men who claimed to follow every detail of God’s Law. They believed that both the scriptures and the rabbis’ interpretations of Scripture were equally binding. Jesus followed the Scriptures but ignored the interpretations of the rabbis.

The PhariseesThey were a small but influential group of men who claimed to follow every detail of God’s Law. They believed that both the scriptures and the rabbis’ interpretations of Scripture were equally binding. Jesus followed the Scriptures but ignored the interpretations of the rabbis.

The __________They were wealthy men who controlled the priesthood. They were rivals of the Pharisees, and recognized only the first five books of the OT as scripture. But they joined the Pharisees in opposing Jesus, who they saw as a threat to their wealth and power.

The SadduceesThey were wealthy men who controlled the priesthood. They were rivals of the Pharisees, and recognized only the first five books of the OT as scripture. But they joined the Pharisees in opposing Jesus, who they saw as a threat to their wealth and power.

The ________Were a radical political group who opposed non-Jewish influence. Longed for political independence.

The ZealotsWere a radical political group who opposed non-Jewish influence. Longed for political independence.

The __________The Jewish supreme court, ruled by a high priest. 70 members composed of Sadducees and priests.

The SanhedrinThe Jewish supreme court, ruled by a high priest. 70 members composed of Sadducees and priests.