Biblical Exegesis and the Gospels

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What does the word 'Synoptic' mean?

A viewing together

What is the main purpose of biblical exegesis?

To understand the original meaning of the Bible

Which image of Jesus is presented in the Gospel of Matthew?

  • King (correct)
  • Savior
  • Divine Son of God
  • Suffering servant

Which image of Jesus is presented in the Gospel of Luke?

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What is the definition of 'Gospel'?

<p>Good news</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Gospel of John and the Synoptic Gospels?

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What is the definition of 'Incarnation'?

<p>God becoming man</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who baptized Jesus?

<p>John</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key event in Jesus' life illustrates his divinity?

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What key events in Jesus' life illustrate his humanity?

<p>Garden of Gethsemane</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the Gospel according to John different from the Synoptic Gospels? What effect do you think this has on a person's understanding of Jesus, his teachings, and ministry?

<p>More on Jesus' divinity. Jesus is both divine and human</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Synoptic

A viewing together of the Gospels.

Purpose of Biblical Exegesis

To understand the original meaning of the Bible.

Jesus in Matthew

Jesus presented as king.

Jesus in Mark

Jesus depicted as the suffering servant.

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Jesus in Luke

Jesus characterized as Savior.

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Jesus in John

Jesus identified as the Divine Son of God.

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Gospel

The term means good news.

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Difference between John's and Synoptic Gospels

John's gospel delves into a deeper level.

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Incarnation

The concept of God becoming man.

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Who baptized Jesus?

John was the one who baptized Jesus.

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Key event illustrating Jesus' divinity

Transfiguration shows his divine nature.

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Key events illustrating Jesus' humanity

Garden of Gethsemane shows his human emotions.

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John's Gospel on Jesus' nature

Focuses more on Jesus' divinity, presenting him as both divine and human.

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Study Notes

Biblical Exegesis

  • The purpose of biblical exegesis is to understand the Bible's original meaning.

Synoptic Gospels

  • Synoptic means "viewing together."

Gospel

  • A gospel is "good news."

Images of Jesus in the Gospels

  • Matthew: Jesus as king
  • Mark: Jesus as a suffering servant
  • Luke: Jesus as a savior
  • John: Jesus as the divine Son of God

Differences Between John's Gospel and Synoptic Gospels

  • John delves into a deeper understanding of Jesus' divinity.

Incarnation

  • Incarnation is God becoming human.

Jesus' Baptism

  • John baptized Jesus.

Key Events Illustrating Jesus' Divinity

  • Transfiguration

Key Events Illustrating Jesus' Humanity

  • The Garden of Gethsemane

John's Gospel Compared to Synoptic Gospels

  • John's Gospel emphasizes Jesus' divinity to a greater extent than the Synoptic Gospels. This multifaceted view of Jesus, both divine and human, shapes a deeper understanding of his teachings and ministry.

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