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Del Rey Bible Institute New Testament 101
Class 6: Survey of the Four Gospels
Brian Criscuolo Del Rey Church
SLIDE 2 Overview of course so far
- Christ as the Center; overview of the books and their
canonical and chronological order
- Canon
- Historical context: the inter-testament period
- Jesus’ ministry by period and the doctrine of the Resurrection
- The Synoptic Problem
- Christ’s Return; the Rapture and Millennial Kingdom and the
differing views on when they happen, if at all Del Rey Bible Institute New Testament 101
Class 6: Survey of the Four Gospels
SLIDE 3 Details we look at when surveying:
- Authorship
- Date
- Plan and structure
- Features
- Provenance and Destination
- Purpose
Del Rey Bible Institute New Testament 101
Class 6: Survey of the Four Gospels
SLIDE 4 The Gospels
- Unique style of literature
- Gospel genre = historical + theological case
- Proclamation of Jesus’ actions for our salvation
- Aim is to convince readers that proclamation is
true and requires a decision
Del Rey Bible Institute New Testament 101
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Authorship
➢ One of the 12 apostles, also called “Levi” ➢ Little information about him in the gospels ➢ Tax collector for the Roman Government ➢ Left everything to follow Jesus ➢ Invited many of his fellow tax collectors to meet Jesus
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Authorship
- Written by Matthew
- Internal evidence for Matthew
➢ See workbook page 76 ➢ Skillful organization points to tax collector ➢ Contains the story of Jesus paying the temple tax ➢ Omits the possessive pronoun “his”
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Authorship
- Written by Matthew
- Internal evidence for Matthew
- External evidence for Matthew
➢ See workbook page 77 ➢ Early copies have the heading “according to Matthew”
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Dating (AD 45-55)
- See workbook page 77
- Early date seems logical due to the immediate need
for a gospel directed to Jews.
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The Plan
SLIDE 10 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 11 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 12 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 13 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 14 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 15 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 16 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20)
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
SLIDE 17 THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
- I. The Birth of the Messiah (1:1–2:23)
- A. Genealogy and birth (1:1–25)
- B. The worship, flight, and return of the Messiah (2:1–23)
- II. The Words and Works of the Messiah (3:1–18:35)
- A. Preparation for the Messiah’s ministry (3:1–4:25)
1.The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–12) 2.The baptism of Jesus (3:13–17) 3.The temptation of Jesus (4:1–11) 4.Initial ministry of the Messiah in Galilee (4:12–25)
- B. First discourse: the Sermon on the Mount (5:1–7:29)
- C. Proofs of Jesus’ messiahship by word and deed (8:1–9:38)
- D. Second discourse: the commission to the Twelve (10:1–11:1)
- E. Opposition to Jesus’ messiahship (11:2–12:50)
- F. Third discourse: the parables of the kingdom (13:1–52)
- G. Critical events in Jesus’ messiahship (13:53–17:27)
- H. Fourth discourse: instructions about humility and forgiveness (18:1–35)
- III. The Commitment of the Messiah to the Divine Task (19:1–20:34)
- IV. The Passion of the Messiah (21:1–28:20)
- A. Opponents of the Messiah (21:1–23:39)
- B. Fifth discourse: preparation for persecution and Christ’s return (24:1–25:46)
- C. Death and resurrection of the Messiah (26:1–28:20)
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The Features
- See workbook page 78
- Heart for Israel
➢ Mentions Jewish customs without explanation ➢ Presents Jesus as the new Moses ➢ Traces Jesus genealogy through David to Abraham ➢ Use of “heaven” ➢ Additional chapter in the Olivet Discourse ➢ Emphasis Jesus as the fulfillment of the OT
SLIDE 19 Del Rey Bible Institute New Testament 101
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The Features
- See workbook page 78
- Heart for Israel
➢ Mentions Jewish customs without explanation ➢ Presents Jesus as the new Moses ➢ Traces Jesus genealogy through David to Abraham ➢ Use of “heaven” ➢ Additional chapter in the Olivet Discourse ➢ Emphasis Jesus as the fulfillment of the OT
Matthew 5:17-18 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear from the Law, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.”
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Micah 5:2-3
But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in
- Israel. His goings forth are from
long ago, From the days of eternity.” Therefore He will give them up until the time When she who is in labor has borne a child. Then the remainder of His brethren Will return to the sons of Israel.
Matthew 2:3-6
Then Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet: 6‘AND YOU, BETHLEHEM, LAND OF JUDAH, ARE BY NO
MEANS LEAST AMONG THE LEADERS OF
JUDAH; FOR OUT OF YOU SHALL COME
FORTH A RULER WHO WILL SHEPHERD MY PEOPLE ISRAEL.’”
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Isaiah 9:1-2
But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. 2 The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.
Matthew 4:13-16
13and leaving Nazareth, He came
and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: 15“THE LAND OF ZEBULUN AND
THE LAND OF NAPHTALI, BY THE WAY OF THE SEA, BEYOND THE JORDAN, GALILEE OF THE GENTILES 16 “THE PEOPLE WHO WERE SITTING IN DARKNESS SAW A GREAT
LIGHT, AND THOSE WHO WERE SITTING IN
THE LAND AND SHADOW OF DEATH, UPON THEM A LIGHT DAWNED.”
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Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 21:2-5
Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to
- Me. 3 If anyone says anything to
you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5“SAY TO THE DAUGHTER OF ZION, ‘BEHOLD YOUR KING IS COMING TO
YOU, GENTLE, AND MOUNTED ON A DONKEY, EVEN ON A COLT, THE FOAL OF A BEAST OF BURDEN.’”
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Isaiah 7:14-16
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. 15 He will eat curds and honey at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good. 16 For before the boy will know enough to refuse evil and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread will be forsaken.
Isaiah 8:3-4
So I approached the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. Then the LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz;
4for before the boy knows how to
cry out ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria will be carried away before the king of Assyria.”
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Isaiah 7:14-16
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. 15 He will eat curds and honey at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good. 16 For before the boy will know enough to refuse evil and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread will be forsaken.
Matthew 1:22-23
Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23“BEHOLD, THE
VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL,” which translated
means, “GOD WITH US.”
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Hosea 11:1
When Israel was a youth I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son
Matthew 2:14-15
So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. He remained there until the death of
- Herod. This was to fulfill what had
been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “OUT OF EGYPT I CALLED MY SON.”
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Deuteronomy 12:10
When you cross the Jordan and live in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to inherit, and He gives you rest from all your enemies around you so that you live in security,
Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you
- rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and
learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND
REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 For My yoke is
easy and My burden is light.”
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Isaiah 40:1-3
Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God. 2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity has been removed, That she has received of the LORD’S hand Double for all her sins.” 3 A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.
Matthew 3:2-3
Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness
- f Judea, saying, Repent for the
kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the LORD, make His paths straight!”
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The Features
- See workbook page 78
- Heart for Israel
- Heart for the nations
➢ The great commission ➢ Magi (Gentiles) come to worship Jesus at birth ➢ Jesus says that many will come sit with Abraham ➢ Parable of the wheat and tares
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Provenance
- No specifics given
- Likely written from Palestine or Syria (Antioch)
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Purpose
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
Acts 12:12, When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
1 Peter 5:13, She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
Acts 13:5, When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper.
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
Acts 13:13, Now Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia; but John left them and returned to Jerusalem
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
2 Timothy 4:11, Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service
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Authorship
- Written by John Mark of Acts 12:12 (associate of Peter)
- Mark served as an interpreter for Peter
- See workbook page 80
Mark 14:51-52, A young man was following Him, wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body; and they *seized him. 52 But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked.
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Date (late 50’s)
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Plan
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- I. Introduction: The Beginning of the Gospel (1:1–13)
- II. The Works and Words of Jesus in and Around Galilee (1:14–9:50)
- A. Initial ministry in Galilee (1:14–45)
- 1. Call of the first disciples (1:14–20)
- 2. Miracles of deliverance and healing (1:21–45)
- B. Initial opposition to Jesus (2:1–3:35)
- C. Parables of Jesus (4:1–34)
- D. Miracles asserting Jesus’ power (4:35–5:43)
- E. Growing opposition to Jesus (6:1–8:26)
- F. Instructions to the disciples (8:27–9:50)
- III. The Journey to Jerusalem (10:1–52)
- A. Instruction to inquirers (10:1–31)
- B. Prediction of the passion (10:32–34)
- C. Warning to the faithless (10:35–52)
- IV. The Works and Words of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:1–16:20)
- A. The presentation of the Messiah (11:1–26)
- B. The final development of opposition (11:27–12:44)
- C. Instructions for the present and the future (13:1–37)
- D. The suffering of the Savior (14:1–15:47)
- E. The resurrection of the Savior (16:1–20)
SLIDE 41 THE GOSPEL OF MARK
- I. Introduction: The Beginning of the Gospel (1:1–13)
- II. The Works and Words of Jesus in and Around Galilee (1:14–9:50)
- A. Initial ministry in Galilee (1:14–45)
- 1. Call of the first disciples (1:14–20)
- 2. Miracles of deliverance and healing (1:21–45)
- B. Initial opposition to Jesus (2:1–3:35)
- C. Parables of Jesus (4:1–34)
- D. Miracles asserting Jesus’ power (4:35–5:43)
- E. Growing opposition to Jesus (6:1–8:26)
- F. Instructions to the disciples (8:27–9:50)
- III. The Journey to Jerusalem (10:1–52)
- A. Instruction to inquirers (10:1–31)
- B. Prediction of the passion (10:32–34)
- C. Warning to the faithless (10:35–52)
- IV. The Works and Words of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:1–16:20)
- A. The presentation of the Messiah (11:1–26)
- B. The final development of opposition (11:27–12:44)
- C. Instructions for the present and the future (13:1–37)
- D. The suffering of the Savior (14:1–15:47)
- E. The resurrection of the Savior (16:1–20)
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- I. Introduction: The Beginning of the Gospel (1:1–13)
- II. The Works and Words of Jesus in and Around Galilee (1:14–9:50)
- A. Initial ministry in Galilee (1:14–45)
- 1. Call of the first disciples (1:14–20)
- 2. Miracles of deliverance and healing (1:21–45)
- B. Initial opposition to Jesus (2:1–3:35)
- C. Parables of Jesus (4:1–34)
- D. Miracles asserting Jesus’ power (4:35–5:43)
- E. Growing opposition to Jesus (6:1–8:26)
- F. Instructions to the disciples (8:27–9:50)
- III. The Journey to Jerusalem (10:1–52)
- A. Instruction to inquirers (10:1–31)
- B. Prediction of the passion (10:32–34)
- C. Warning to the faithless (10:35–52)
- IV. The Works and Words of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:1–16:20)
- A. The presentation of the Messiah (11:1–26)
- B. The final development of opposition (11:27–12:44)
- C. Instructions for the present and the future (13:1–37)
- D. The suffering of the Savior (14:1–15:47)
- E. The resurrection of the Savior (16:1–20)
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- I. Introduction: The Beginning of the Gospel (1:1–13)
- II. The Works and Words of Jesus in and Around Galilee (1:14–9:50)
- A. Initial ministry in Galilee (1:14–45)
- 1. Call of the first disciples (1:14–20)
- 2. Miracles of deliverance and healing (1:21–45)
- B. Initial opposition to Jesus (2:1–3:35)
- C. Parables of Jesus (4:1–34)
- D. Miracles asserting Jesus’ power (4:35–5:43)
- E. Growing opposition to Jesus (6:1–8:26)
- F. Instructions to the disciples (8:27–9:50)
- III. The Journey to Jerusalem (10:1–52)
- A. Instruction to inquirers (10:1–31)
- B. Prediction of the passion (10:32–34)
- C. Warning to the faithless (10:35–52)
- IV. The Works and Words of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:1–16:20)
- A. The presentation of the Messiah (11:1–26)
- B. The final development of opposition (11:27–12:44)
- C. Instructions for the present and the future (13:1–37)
- D. The suffering of the Savior (14:1–15:47)
- E. The resurrection of the Savior (16:1–20)
SLIDE 44 THE GOSPEL OF MARK
- I. Introduction: The Beginning of the Gospel (1:1–13)
- II. The Works and Words of Jesus in and Around Galilee (1:14–9:50)
- A. Initial ministry in Galilee (1:14–45)
- 1. Call of the first disciples (1:14–20)
- 2. Miracles of deliverance and healing (1:21–45)
- B. Initial opposition to Jesus (2:1–3:35)
- C. Parables of Jesus (4:1–34)
- D. Miracles asserting Jesus’ power (4:35–5:43)
- E. Growing opposition to Jesus (6:1–8:26)
- F. Instructions to the disciples (8:27–9:50)
- III. The Journey to Jerusalem (10:1–52)
- A. Instruction to inquirers (10:1–31)
- B. Prediction of the passion (10:32–34)
- C. Warning to the faithless (10:35–52)
- IV. The Works and Words of Jesus in Jerusalem (11:1–16:20)
- A. The presentation of the Messiah (11:1–26)
- B. The final development of opposition (11:27–12:44)
- C. Instructions for the present and the future (13:1–37)
- D. The suffering of the Savior (14:1–15:47)
- E. The resurrection of the Savior (16:1–20)
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Provenance
- See workbook page 81
- Early writers suggest Rome
- 1 Peter 5:13 places Mark in Rome with Peter
1 Peter 5:13, She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
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Destination
- Hard to pinpoint exact destination
- Evidence may point to Rome as the destination
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Purpose
- See workbook page 81-82
- Possible secondary purpose of encouraging the Roman
Christians facing persecution
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The Ending of Mark
- 16:8 is the original end with 9-20 added by a later scribe
- 16:9-20 is the original end (deleted by later scribe)
- Original ending lost
➢ No major effect on significant Christian doctrine
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Authorship
- Written by Luke who also wrote Acts
- Evidence for Lucan authorship of Acts
➢ “we” passages ➢ Acts 27:1-28:16 (Paul’s journey to Rome) Epaphras, Epaphroditus Timothy, Tychicus, Mark, Justus, Aristarchus, Onesimus, Luke, Demas
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Authorship
- Written by Luke who also wrote Acts
- Evidence for Lucan authorship of Acts
- Who is Luke?
➢ Physician (Colossians 4:14)/student of medicine
Colossians 4:14, Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas
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Date (early 60’s)
- Linked to the dating of Acts
- Acts written early 60’s (when Paul was in prison in
Rome)
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Plan
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- I. Prologue: Dedication to Theophilus and Statement of Purpose (1:1–4)
- II. Birth and Early Life of Jesus (1:5–2:52)
- A. Announcement of birth of John the Baptist (1:5–25)
- B. Announcement of birth of Jesus (1:26–38)
- C. Mary’s response to the announcement (1:39–56)
- D. Birth and early life of John the Baptist (1:57–80)
- E. Birth of Jesus (2:1–7)
- F. Visit of the shepherds (2:8–20)
- G. The naming and presentation of Jesus (2:21–40)
- H. Jesus’ temple visit (2:41–52)
- III. Jesus’ Early Ministry (3:1–4:13)
- A. The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–20)
- B. The baptism of Jesus (3:21–22)
- C. The genealogy of Jesus (3:23–38)
- D. The temptation of Jesus (4:1–13)
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- I. Prologue: Dedication to Theophilus and Statement of Purpose (1:1–4)
- II. Birth and Early Life of Jesus (1:5–2:52)
- A. Announcement of birth of John the Baptist (1:5–25)
- B. Announcement of birth of Jesus (1:26–38)
- C. Mary’s response to the announcement (1:39–56)
- D. Birth and early life of John the Baptist (1:57–80)
- E. Birth of Jesus (2:1–7)
- F. Visit of the shepherds (2:8–20)
- G. The naming and presentation of Jesus (2:21–40)
- H. Jesus’ temple visit (2:41–52)
- III. Jesus’ Early Ministry (3:1–4:13)
- A. The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–20)
- B. The baptism of Jesus (3:21–22)
- C. The genealogy of Jesus (3:23–38)
- D. The temptation of Jesus (4:1–13)
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- I. Prologue: Dedication to Theophilus and Statement of Purpose (1:1–4)
- II. Birth and Early Life of Jesus (1:5–2:52)
- A. Announcement of birth of John the Baptist (1:5–25)
- B. Announcement of birth of Jesus (1:26–38)
- C. Mary’s response to the announcement (1:39–56)
- D. Birth and early life of John the Baptist (1:57–80)
- E. Birth of Jesus (2:1–7)
- F. Visit of the shepherds (2:8–20)
- G. The naming and presentation of Jesus (2:21–40)
- H. Jesus’ temple visit (2:41–52)
- III. Jesus’ Early Ministry (3:1–4:13)
- A. The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–20)
- B. The baptism of Jesus (3:21–22)
- C. The genealogy of Jesus (3:23–38)
- D. The temptation of Jesus (4:1–13)
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- IV. Jesus’ Galilean Ministry (4:14–9:50)
- A. Rejection of Jesus in Nazareth (4:14–30)
- B. Early ministry in Galilee (4:31–6:11)
- C. The selection of the disciples (6:12–16)
- D. The sermon on the plain (6:17–49)
- E. Jesus’ responses to needy people (7:1–8:3)
- F. The parable of the sower (8:4–18)
- G. Miraculous activities of Jesus (8:19–56)
- H. Sending out the Twelve (9:1–9)
- I. Feeding the five thousand (9:10–17)
- J. Peter’s great confession (9:18–27)
- K. The transfiguration (9:28–36)
- L. Object lessons of Jesus (9:37–50)
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- V. The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)
- A. The characteristics of a true disciple (9:51–10:24)
- B. The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25–37)
- C. Teaching about obedience and prayer (10:38–11:13)
- D. Development of opposition (11:14–12:12)
- E. Warning about greed and anxiety (12:13–59)
- F. A ministry of teaching and healing (13:1–14:35)
- G. Parables on God’s forgiveness of sinners (15:1–32)
- H. Parables on the use of money (16:1–31)
- I. Teaching on forgiveness, faith, and gratitude (17:1–19)
- J. Parables on the coming of the kingdom (17:20–37)
- K. Parables on prayer (18:1–14)
- L. A commendation of humility (18:15–17)
- M. The rich young ruler (18:18–30)
- N. Prediction of Jesus’ death and resurrection (18:31–34)
- O. The approach to Jerusalem (18:35–19:27)
- VI. Jesus’ Final Week, Crucifixion, and Resurrection (19:28–24:53)
- A. Events of the passion week in Jerusalem (19:28–22:53)
- B. The trial of Jesus (22:54–23:25)
- C. The crucifixion of Jesus (23:26–49)
- D. The resurrection of Jesus (24:1–12)
- E. The postresurrection ministry of Jesus (24:13–49)
- F. The ascension of Jesus (24:50–53)
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- V. The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)
- A. The characteristics of a true disciple (9:51–10:24)
- B. The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25–37)
- C. Teaching about obedience and prayer (10:38–11:13)
- D. Development of opposition (11:14–12:12)
- E. Warning about greed and anxiety (12:13–59)
- F. A ministry of teaching and healing (13:1–14:35)
- G. Parables on God’s forgiveness of sinners (15:1–32)
- H. Parables on the use of money (16:1–31)
- I. Teaching on forgiveness, faith, and gratitude (17:1–19)
- J. Parables on the coming of the kingdom (17:20–37)
- K. Parables on prayer (18:1–14)
- L. A commendation of humility (18:15–17)
- M. The rich young ruler (18:18–30)
- N. Prediction of Jesus’ death and resurrection (18:31–34)
- O. The approach to Jerusalem (18:35–19:27)
- VI. Jesus’ Final Week, Crucifixion, and Resurrection (19:28–24:53)
- A. Events of the passion week in Jerusalem (19:28–22:53)
- B. The trial of Jesus (22:54–23:25)
- C. The crucifixion of Jesus (23:26–49)
- D. The resurrection of Jesus (24:1–12)
- E. The postresurrection ministry of Jesus (24:13–49)
- F. The ascension of Jesus (24:50–53)
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Features
- See workbook page 84
- Women and their role in Jesus ministry
- Jesus social skills
- Prayer
- Work of the Holy Spirit
- Accurate presentation of events
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Provenance
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Destination
- See workbook page 85
- Features suggest written for Gentiles
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Purpose
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
➢ Polycarp (a disciple of John), Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, all support Johannine authorship
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 1:14, And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 19:35, And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 1:14, Philip *found Nathanael and *said to him . . . John 18:10, Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus..
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 21:20-24, Peter, turning around, *saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; the one who also had leaned back on His bosom at the supper . . .This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 13:23, There was reclining on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved
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- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 19:26-27, When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then He *said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.
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- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 20:2-3, So she *ran and *came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and *said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.” 3 So Peter and the
- ther disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb.
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 21:1-2, After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together . . .
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
John 21:7, Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, “It is the Lord” . . .
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Authorship
- Written by the apostle John
- External evidence
- Internal evidence
Peter Thomas Nathanael James (Son of Zebedee) John (Son of Zebedee) Two other disciples
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Date (late 80’s early 90’s)
➢ The Ryland Fragment ➢ Irenaeus’s testimony ➢ Evidence from the language of the gospel ➢ No mention of temple destruction
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Features
- Simple style but depth in content
- Emphasis on signs
- Jewish style
- Emphasizes Judean ministry
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Provenance
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Destination
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John 20:30-31, Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.
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The Text of John 7:53-8:11
- Read in your workbook page 90 this week.