| A | B |
|---|
| Portrait: the human Jesus | Mark |
| Author: Perhaps John-Mark; mentioned in Acts | Mark |
| Audience: 1.) Gentilles 2.) Persecuted Christians living in Rome | Mark |
| Date: Around 70 AD | Mark |
| Theme: 1.) Emphasizes the humanity of Jesus-he expresses strong emotions 2.) Stresses the human suffering of Jesus in His passion and death 3.) Explains how suffering is an essential part of the Christian life | Mark |
| Of Note: the most intimate Gospel; the shortest Gospel | Mark |
| Portrait: Jesus as the compassionate savior | Luke |
| Author: He was a physician; an educated gentle convert; wrote the Acts of the Apostles | Luke |
| Audience: For those already Christian mostly GENTILES and WELL-TO-DO; For Christians who wish to better understand the faith | Luke |
| Date: Around 85 AD | Luke |
| Theme: 1.) Emphasizes that the Christian message is for everybody 2.) Stresses the mercy and compassion of Jesus 3.) Emphasizes the central role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' life | Luke |
| Of Note: Most beautiful language; Depicts Jesus as a person who loves all | Luke |
| Portrait: Jesus as the Messiah of the Jews | Matthew |
| Author: Unknown | Matthew |
| Audience: 1.) For new converts from Judaism 2.) For those who need basic instruction | Matthew |
| Date: Around 90 AD | Matthew |
| Theme: 1.) To prove to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah 2.) Emphasizes that Jesus; life is a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel 3.) Presents Jesus as a powerful teacher (5 great speeches) | Matthew |
| Of Note: Only Gospel to use the word church; Most popular Gospel in early church | Matthew |
| Portrait: Jesus as the divine son of God | John |
| Author: Members of the community founded by the beloved disciple | John |
| Audience: For committed Christians (not novices); For those wishing to deepen their relationship with Jesus | John |
| Date: Around 95 AD | John |
| Theme: 1.) Emphasizes on theological truths 2.) Emphasizes in particular on the divinity of Jesus 3.) To provide a profound and prayerful understanding of Jesus as the son of God | John |
| Of Note: Most deeply reflective; Great for meditation | John |
| Who is the coolest? | Missy |
| Whos has Skecher roller blades? | Dani |
| Who wants them? | Andie |
| Whats my doggies name? | Abby |
