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Who did Jesus see sitting at the tax booth before calling him to follow?
Who did Jesus see sitting at the tax booth before calling him to follow?
What does the Gospel of Matthew aim to demonstrate regarding the Law and the Prophets?
What does the Gospel of Matthew aim to demonstrate regarding the Law and the Prophets?
Which discourse in the Gospel of Matthew focuses on the community of believers?
Which discourse in the Gospel of Matthew focuses on the community of believers?
What pattern is recognized in the structure of the teachings of Jesus in Matthew?
What pattern is recognized in the structure of the teachings of Jesus in Matthew?
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Which of the following is not one of the themes associated with the fulfillment in the Gospel of Matthew?
Which of the following is not one of the themes associated with the fulfillment in the Gospel of Matthew?
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What term describes the fast-paced, almost journalistic style of the Gospel of Mark?
What term describes the fast-paced, almost journalistic style of the Gospel of Mark?
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Which phase of ministry in the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the preparation of Jesus the Messiah?
Which phase of ministry in the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the preparation of Jesus the Messiah?
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Who is attributed with collecting the sayings of the Lord in Hebrew according to early church historical references?
Who is attributed with collecting the sayings of the Lord in Hebrew according to early church historical references?
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What is the primary focus of the Gospel of Mark's narrative?
What is the primary focus of the Gospel of Mark's narrative?
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Which phrase corresponds to Jesus' proclamation of the 'good news' in the Gospel of Mark?
Which phrase corresponds to Jesus' proclamation of the 'good news' in the Gospel of Mark?
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Which of the following best characterizes the format of the Passion of Jesus the Messiah in Matthew?
Which of the following best characterizes the format of the Passion of Jesus the Messiah in Matthew?
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How is the Gospel of Luke described in terms of its literary approach?
How is the Gospel of Luke described in terms of its literary approach?
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What type of account does the Acts of the Apostles provide?
What type of account does the Acts of the Apostles provide?
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Who is traditionally recognized as the author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles?
Who is traditionally recognized as the author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles?
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What literary feature characterizes the Gospel of Mark related to Jesus' identity?
What literary feature characterizes the Gospel of Mark related to Jesus' identity?
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How is the Gospel of Luke and Acts accounted for in terms of its contribution to the New Testament?
How is the Gospel of Luke and Acts accounted for in terms of its contribution to the New Testament?
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What was the primary purpose of writing the Gospel of Luke?
What was the primary purpose of writing the Gospel of Luke?
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Who is the intended recipient of the Gospel of Luke?
Who is the intended recipient of the Gospel of Luke?
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How long did Jesus appear to his apostles after his suffering?
How long did Jesus appear to his apostles after his suffering?
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What command did Jesus give to his apostles regarding Jerusalem?
What command did Jesus give to his apostles regarding Jerusalem?
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What significant event does John the Baptist's baptism represent in this context?
What significant event does John the Baptist's baptism represent in this context?
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What role are the apostles prepared to take on after receiving the Holy Spirit?
What role are the apostles prepared to take on after receiving the Holy Spirit?
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What is indicated about the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles?
What is indicated about the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles?
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What insight does Luke try to provide about the events he is recounting?
What insight does Luke try to provide about the events he is recounting?
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What is a primary focus of the Gospel of Luke?
What is a primary focus of the Gospel of Luke?
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Which of the following events is NOT included in the Gospel of John?
Which of the following events is NOT included in the Gospel of John?
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In which section is the Apostle Paul's gentile mission primarily discussed?
In which section is the Apostle Paul's gentile mission primarily discussed?
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Which parable is unique to the Gospel of Luke?
Which parable is unique to the Gospel of Luke?
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What theme does the Holy Spirit prominently feature in both Luke and Acts?
What theme does the Holy Spirit prominently feature in both Luke and Acts?
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What kind of narrative is associated with the section 'Travel Narrative' in Luke?
What kind of narrative is associated with the section 'Travel Narrative' in Luke?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Gospel of John compared to the Synoptic Gospels?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Gospel of John compared to the Synoptic Gospels?
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How does the Gospel of Luke address marginalized or disadvantaged peoples?
How does the Gospel of Luke address marginalized or disadvantaged peoples?
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What is the primary purpose of the Gospels?
What is the primary purpose of the Gospels?
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How many generations are listed in Matthew's genealogy from Abraham to the Messiah?
How many generations are listed in Matthew's genealogy from Abraham to the Messiah?
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Which Gospel is recognized as the first of the Synoptic Gospels?
Which Gospel is recognized as the first of the Synoptic Gospels?
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What is the relationship between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
What is the relationship between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
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Who is traditionally attributed as the author of the Gospel of Matthew?
Who is traditionally attributed as the author of the Gospel of Matthew?
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What percentage of Mark’s content is found in Matthew?
What percentage of Mark’s content is found in Matthew?
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What term is often used to describe the Gospels, reflecting their message?
What term is often used to describe the Gospels, reflecting their message?
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What term best describes the genre of the Gospels?
What term best describes the genre of the Gospels?
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Study Notes
The Canonical Gospels & Acts of the Apostles
- The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are ancient biographies of Jesus, described as "good news," a "book," or a "narrative" about Israel's Messiah and God's kingdom.
- Acts of the Apostles details the early followers' missionary work after Jesus's ascension.
The Gospel of Matthew
- An ancient biography of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection in Roman Palestine.
- Described as a "book" (biblos geneseōs), with a genealogy tracing 14 generations from Abraham to David, David to the Babylonian exile, and the exile to the Messiah.
- Traditionally attributed to Matthew (or Levi), a tax collector and disciple. Early church sources suggest he compiled sayings in Hebrew, though the Gospel is written in Greek.
- Aims to show fulfillment of the Law and Prophets from the Hebrew Bible, citing numerous Old Testament fulfillments in Jesus's life.
- Structure can be viewed in two ways: five blocks of teaching, or phases of Jesus's Messianic ministry (Preparation, Proclamation, Passion).
- Key themes include a fast-paced, action-oriented narrative; righteous suffering and death; the kingdom of God; messianism; mystery and irony; and the "messianic secret." Resurrection is implied but not explicitly detailed.
The Gospel of Mark
- First of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), which share similar stories and sayings.
- Largely sourced by Matthew and Luke.
- Approximately 80% appears in Matthew, 65% in Luke, and 95% in either or both Matthew and Luke.
The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
- Luke is an ancient biography of Jesus, described as an "orderly account" or "narrative."
- Acts, written by the same author, details the missionary journeys of Jesus's early followers, particularly Peter and Paul, from Jerusalem to the nations.
- Traditionally attributed to Luke, Paul's companion, identified in Acts through first-person accounts of travel with Paul. The Muratorian Canon also supports this.
- Luke's purpose was to provide an accurate and ordered account of Jesus' life and ministry to Theophilus and the early church. Acts furthers this by describing the expansion of Christianity.
- Key themes include the Holy Spirit's empowerment; lordship and salvation, with a focus on both Jews and Gentiles; unique parables; prayer and praise; inclusion of marginalized groups; and Paul's mission and trials.
- Luke's Gospel's structure follows a geographical progression from Jesus's birth to his ascension and subsequent spreading of the Gospel. Acts continues this trend by detailing several geographical expansions of the faith.
The Gospel of John
- A unique biography of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection in Roman Judea, differing significantly from the Synoptic Gospels.
- Around 90% of its content is unique. It omits many events present in the Synoptic Gospels.
- The absence of events such as Jesus's birth, baptism, wilderness temptation, parables, exorcisms and so on makes this Gospel quite distinct.
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Explore the Canonical Gospels, focusing on Matthew and the Acts of the Apostles. This quiz covers the key themes, teachings, and structure of these biblical texts, highlighting their significance in early Christianity. Test your knowledge on the life of Jesus and the foundational narratives of his followers.
