Podcast
Questions and Answers
What distinguishes the setting of Jesus' sermon in Matthew's Gospel from Luke's?
What distinguishes the setting of Jesus' sermon in Matthew's Gospel from Luke's?
- Both versions depict the sermon on a mountain, emphasizing divine authority.
- Matthew's version places the sermon on a plain, emphasizing accessibility, while Luke's version has it on a mountain, highlighting exclusivity.
- Luke's version lacks a specific setting, focusing solely on the content of the sermon.
- Matthew's version places the sermon on a mountain, potentially emphasizing a new covenant, while Luke's version has it on a plain. (correct)
Which Gospels provide accounts of the Sermon on the Mount?
Which Gospels provide accounts of the Sermon on the Mount?
- Matthew, Mark, and Luke (correct)
- Mark, Luke, and John
- Matthew, John, and Luke
- Matthew, Mark, and John
How does the length of the Sermon on the Mount compare between Matthew and Luke's Gospels?
How does the length of the Sermon on the Mount compare between Matthew and Luke's Gospels?
- Matthew's version is significantly shorter and more concise than Luke's version.
- Luke's version is longer and incorporates narratives from other Gospels, expanding upon on Matthew's version.
- Matthew's version is the longer account, providing more detail and context compared to Luke's more condensed version. (correct)
- Both versions are nearly identical in length, sharing the same core teachings.
Why might the mountain setting in Matthew's Gospel be significant?
Why might the mountain setting in Matthew's Gospel be significant?
What is the central theme of the Sermon on the Mount?
What is the central theme of the Sermon on the Mount?
Flashcards
Sermon on the Mount
Sermon on the Mount
A significant teaching of Jesus recorded in the Synoptic Gospels.
Synoptic Gospels
Synoptic Gospels
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke that share similar content.
Matthew's version
Matthew's version
The longer account of the Sermon on the Mount, located on a mountain.
Luke's version
Luke's version
Signup and view all the flashcards
New Covenant
New Covenant
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
The Sermon on the Mount
- Jesus preached a message about God's kingdom in Galilee
- The message centered on elements of teaching, a "perfect standard of the Christian life"
- The Synoptic Gospels contain two versions of the sermon (Luke's and Matthew's)
- Luke's version: shorter, delivered in a "level place"
- Matthew's version: longer, delivered on a mountain
- Matthew's version emphasizes universality of the message and the new covenant
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
