Gospels

Question 0

How is Jesus portrayed in the Matthews gospel?

Answer 0

Son of the Father and Teacher

Question 1

When was the gospel of Matthew written?

Answer 1

85 AD

Question 2

What titles are given to Jesus?

Answer 2

Son of David, Son of Man, and Son of God

Question 3

Who does Matthew write to?

Answer 3

Christian Jews and Gentiles

Question 4

How does Matthews gospel begin?

Answer 4

With the genealogy of Jesus and he connects Jesus to Abraham and David.

Question 5

What does Jesus fulfill?

Answer 5

Prophecies and covenant

Question 6

How is the law fulfilled in the Sermon on the Mount?

Answer 6

The Beatitudes

Question 7

What does Jesus teach in the Sermon on the Mount?

Answer 7

He teaches the Our father, the 10 Commandments, and the Great Commandment: love your neighbor as yourself

Question 8

When was the Gospel of Mark written?

Answer 8

65-70 AD

Question 9

Was Marks gospel the first gospel written?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Who does Mark write to in his Gospel

Answer 10

He writes to the Gentiles who are being persecuted by Nero

Question 11

How is Jesus shown in the Gospel of Mark?

Answer 11

He is shown as a Suffering Servant

Question 12

Why does Mark show messianic secret?

Answer 12

He thinks that the people aren’t ready

Question 13

What is unique about Jesus in the Gospel of Mark?

Answer 13

He never calls himself the messiah

Question 14

What is shown about the Apostles in the Gospel of Mark?

Answer 14

It shows the Apostle’s fear and weakness

Question 15

What does the Gospel of Mark emphasize?

Answer 15

That anyone can be a disciple of Jesus if they are willing to imitate his suffering and ministry

Question 16

When was Luke’s gospel written?

Answer 16

80-90 AD

Question 17

Who did Luke write for?

Answer 17

The Gentiles in Greece and Syria

Question 18

What does Luke emphasize in his Gospel?

Answer 18

The presence of women, especially Mary and Elizabeth

Question 19

What is significant about the crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke?

Answer 19

More women show up than men

Question 20

Who was Luke a disciple of?

Answer 20

St. Paul

Question 21

What were Luke’s 2 books about?

Answer 21

The first book was about the life and teachings of Jesus and the second book is about the early church (Acts of the Apostles)

Question 22

Who is welcomed in God’s kingdom?

Answer 22

Luke emphasizes that the sick and marginalized or Anawim are welcomed into God’s kingdom

Question 23

What else does Luke emphasize in his Gospel?

Answer 23

He emphasizes that Jesus is the compassionate savior

Question 24

What is the Magnificat?

Answer 24

The canticle of Mary (Song of Praise)

Question 25

What does Luke's gospel begin with?

Answer 25

It begins with the Annunciation and the Infancy Narratives

Question 26

When was John's gospel written?

Answer 26

90-100 AD

Question 27

Who does John write his gospel to?

Answer 27

Jews and Gentiles (everyone)

Question 28

How many sections is John's gospel divided into?

Answer 28

It is divided into 2 parts, the signs and glory

Question 29

Who is the Incarnate Word of God?

Answer 29

Jesus

Question 30

What are the 7 Signs (Name)

Answer 30

Jesus turns water into wine, Jesus heals the official's son, Jesus heals the paralytic, the feeding of 5,000, Jesus walks on water, the restoration of sight to the blind man, and Lazarus' resurrection from the dead.m

Question 31

Why did John use the term "I am?"

Answer 31

To show that Jesus is God

Question 32

What are the 2 Discourses in the gospel of John?

Answer 32

The bread of life: shows that Jesus is eternal life | Last Supper: service out of love for others (washing feet)

Question 33

How does John's gospel end?

Answer 33

With the Paschal Mystery

Question 34

How does John emphasize Jesus' glory?

Answer 34

By making crucifixion a glorious moment.

Question 35

What do Matthew and Luke's gospel have in common?

Answer 35

They both include infancy narratives

Question 36

What is the difference between Matthew and Luke's gospel?

Answer 36

They have different annunciations. In Matthews gospel, the annunciation is about Joseph and how he has a dream about not divorcing Mary. In Luke's gospel, the annunciation is to Mary when the Angel Gabriel announces her pregnancy to her

Question 37

What marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry?

Answer 37

His baptism

Question 38

What miracle is in all 4 gospels and why is it important?

Answer 38

The multiplication of the loaves and the fish. It is important because it foreshadows the Last Supper and the miracle of the Eucharist.

Question 39

In what 2 Gospels are the beatitudes mentioned in?

Answer 39

In Luke's gospel in the Sermon on the Plane and in Mark's gospel in the Sermon on the Mount

Question 40

What is the difference between the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plane?

Answer 40

The Sermon on the Plane is realistic and the Sermon on the Mount is more spiritual

Question 41

What is the difference between the Synoptic Gospels and John's Gospel?

Answer 41

John's gospel shows Jesus as a triumphant person and in the synoptic gospels it focuses on Jesus' passion.