Chapter 6 The Synoptic Gospels

What are the two major themes in Luke?

(a) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly Good News and thus a cause for celebration. (b) Jesus is the universal Savior who brings Salvation to Jew and Gentile alike.

The author of the Gospel of Matthew was most likely a Jewish________who had a thorough knowledge of Palestine and Jewish____________. It was written during a time of increasing______________between ______and Christians.

Scribe, customs, tensions, Jews

He had to give up his revolutionary notions since Jesus was opposed to violence

Simon the Zealot

In the first verse Mark reveals that Jesus is the _________. He stresses Jesus'_____________throughout the Gospel, for instance when Jesus expresses anger towards his________

Son of God, humanity, enemies

The sermons of Jesus revelation him to be a great_______. The Sermon on the_________is the most important collection of Jesus'_________teaching in which he preaches about the_________of God and what is necessary to become his followers.

Teacher, mount, moral, Kingdom

The first______was for Jesus to take care of his own needs. Jesus had his mind fixed on doing the Father's________, not self-gratification like the__________who gave into their sensual appetites.

Temptation, work, Chosen People

What are the primary sources about Jesus?

The Gospels

What does Moses and Elijah's presence at the Transfiguration recall?

The Old Testament prophecies fulfilled.

What is one reason scholars now believe Mark's Gospel?

The other Gospels "improve" on Mark's Gospel.

When did God's fullest Revelation take place?

When he took on human flesh and became man.

In what two ways did Jesus teach?

Words and Deeds

In the second temptation, Jesus was given the opportunity to gain all___________and glory if he would________Satan. Jesus________this temptation because he came to________, not to be served.

Worldly power, worship, rejected, trust

Being a______of Jesus required sacrifice, such as leaving one's_______or occupation. In the end, true disciples of Jesus even suffered_______for believing in him and_________the Gospel.\

disciple, home, martyrdom, proclaiming

What were Jesus' words of announcement regarding his proclamation of the Kingdom of God found in Mark one?

"This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel"

What is a key message in the Gospel of Mark?

A key message in Mark is that we need to take up our daily crosses and follow Jesus.

Luke's Gospel tells how the_____Jesus lived a life of humble__________in the Galilean town of____________. It points to Jesus' obedience in all things to his heavenly_________.

Boy, obedience, Nazareth, Father

He is also known as James the Younger and was stoned to death in AD 62

James, Son of Alphaeus

Papias, a second-century ___, held that the author of the Gospel of Mark was __, as disciple of __ and that his writing includes some themes of Peter's preaching. The date of authorship is placed between AD 67-73 at around the time of the destruction of the Jewish __

Bishop, John Mark, Peter, sixty-seven-seventy-three, Temple

How is Jesus' compassion evident most perfectly in his dying moments?

He prayed to God to forgive his oppressors and his oppressors.

How did Matthew change Mark's story of Jesus' lack of miracles in Jesus' hometown?

He said that Jesus didn't work many miracles in general vs Mark's lack of miracle stories in general.

What two things does Jesus' submission to John's baptism reveal about Jesus?

Humility and Accepting his Mission

The life of___ is the perfect illustration of putting others first. He is the Good_______ who gave his life for his ____, stoops to pick us up, and carries us to________.

Jesus Christ, Shepherd, flock, eternal life.

What is a central theme of Mark's Gospel?

Jesus and his humanity

What are two ways the Lord's relationship with his Apostles differed from that of the rabbis of his day?

Jesus chose his Apostles personally and he taught on his own authority.

What is a major theological emphasis in Matthew's Gospel?

Jewish/Christian readers as well as converts from other religions.

Tradition says that_______was a Gentile Christian who also wrote the________________. St.______________identified him as a___________and traveling companion and friend of St. Paul.

Luke, Acts of the Apostles, Iranaeus, doctor,

He was a tax collector and tradition says he wrote a Gospel

Matthew (Levi)

Matthew presents Jesus as the new _______:as Moses gave the______to the Chosen People, so Jesus gave the New Law to all people. Further, the five-book arrangement of the Gospel parallels the___________

Moses, Torah, Pentateuch

The term__________refers to God who is a mystery because his___________greatness,______________and perfect______are beyond human understanding. In the New Testament the term refers to God's saving______gradually unfolding in_______history.

Mystery, infinite, omnipotence, love, plan, human.

What important facts do we learn about Jesus and his family in the Nativity?

Possible answers: Mary was a virgin, Jesus was born during the time of Herod the Great, he was named before birth, descended from David, he came for the poor and oppressed.

What three titles are used in Mark 8:27-34?

Christ- which means "Anointed one", Son of Man- which refers to the Old Testament prophecies. Suffering Servant- theme of Second Isaiah.

In what sense is Jesus the New Adam?

.Jesus is the New Adam in the sense that he decisively conquered the devil and sent him away, unlike Satan triumphed over Adam.

The brother of Peter, one of the Gospels records that he was Jesus' first disciple.

Andrew

Jesus selected Twelve_______from among his disciples, a number that brings to mind the twelve tribes of_______. Thus, the Apostles, a word that comes from the Greek meaning "____", represent a________Israel.

Apostles, Israel, send, renewed

Jesus'______reveals his perfect______to his Father's will and_________the baptism of his death for the______of our sins. It also serves as a_____for or own baptism.

Baptism, obedience, foreshadowed, remission, model

John the_____was a distant relative to Jesus. ______prophesied that there would be one sent to announce the coming of the_______. John preached the need for repentance for the_________of sin.

Baptist, Isaiah, Messiah, forgiveness

Also known as Nathanael, he asked the ironic question: "Can anything good come from Nazareth?"

Bartholomew

What sources did Matthe and Luke use when they wrote their Gospels in the AD eighties?

Beatitudes, The Lord's Prayer, Parable of the Lost Sheep.

Jesus went into the_______to pray, fast, and prepare himself for his_____,and where he was tempted by_____. His forty-day retreat recalls the forty______the Chosen People wandered the desert after the_____from Egypt.

Desert, mission, Satan, years, Exodus

The Feast of the__________celebrates the mystery of Christ's__________as the Savior of the___________. It commemorates the visit of the_______from the East, revealing that Christ came for all people, not just______.

Epiphany, manifestation, world, Magi, Jews

All three synoptic gospels contain records of the Nativity of Jesus

False

Jesus announcement requires two things:that we practice self-denial and that we believe in him.

False

Jesus instructed Peter, James and John to spread the word of this vision.

False

Matthew uses the title "Son of Man" more than any other Gospel and quotes many Old Testament prophecies to proclaim Jesus' identity as the Messiah

False

The Beatitudes are found in both Mark and Luke

False

The Parable of the Lost Sheep is found only in Matthew's Gospel

False

The unique form of literature known as a gospel, is primarily a faith summary of the Good News of the Old Testament prophets.

False

Luke wrote for a largely___________Christian audience. He highlighted the city of_____________as an important_________in both of his works. The messianic______begins there and the second part of Jesus' ministry centers on his___________there.

Gentile, Jerusalem, symbol, age, journey,

The third temptation was to test_____by jumping off the top of the_______, a spectacular deed that would attract people to him, proving his_______. But Jesus' response was to______in his Father.

God, Temple, identity, trust

Why is Luke 15 the heart of the Gospel of Luke?

It announces God's forgiveness of sinners, and true cause for celebration.

What do stories about the treachery of King Herod, the flight to Egypt, and the killing of the innocent children in Bethlehem reveal about Jesus?

It reveals that Jesus had foes from the very beginning, even before he was old enough to know that they existed and sought to destroy him.

Jesus referred to he and his brother John as the "sons of thunder" because of their fiery temperament

James, Zebedee's Son

What are the three distinct ways the term Gospel is used?

Jesus Christ is the Good News, preaching about Jesus, four distinct written versions of Jesus's life.

He was known as the "beloved disciple" and Jesus entrusted his mother to him

John, Zebedee's Son

Each Gospel calls him a traitor because he betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver

Judas Iscariot

He was also known as Jude, Matthew and Luke call him Thaddeus

Judas son of James

The Gospel of _______ highlights Jesus'_______rather than his words, presenting a vivid,______and down to earth portrait of Jesus. Mark probably wrote for a non-Jewish_________-Christian audience undergoing______

Mark, deeds, human, Gentile, persecution

Which are the synoptic gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke

Throughout most of its history, _______ Gospel was believed to be the_____ Gospel written. It became popular in ______services and for_________new Christians. It also emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament ___________prophecies, linking the Old and New Testament.

Matthew, first, worship, teaching, prophecies

The Acts of the Apostles takes the____________of Jesus Christ to the end of the___________, starting in___________where the Apostles received the______________.

Message, world, Jerusalem, Holy Spirit

In Luke's Gospel Jesus repeatedly sought out people considered to be "________", such as when he cured the __________and praised the Good___________, a traditional enemy, by making him the______of a parable.

Outcasts, lepers, Samaritan, hero.

Jesus renamed him "rock"; he became the leader and spokesman for the Apostles

Peter

________had difficulty accepting Jesus'________________of the Messiah and Jesus realized that Peter was __________ him away from his true __________. Peter was judging by human _____________, not by divine ones.

Peter, interpretation, tempting, mission, standards,

At the Last Supper he asked Jesus to show them the Father

Phillip

Why are the Gospels the most important books of the Bible?

They teach Jesus' spoken word and are the principal source for life.

He professed faith in Jesus but later doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead

Thomas

What was the main job of the Apostles?

To be fishers o men and evangelize.

According to the Letter to the Hebrews, why did Jesus undergo testing in the desert?

To sympathize with human weakness

During the______,Jesus revealed his divine glory before_______________________. Through this_____________, Jesus was foreshadowing God's___________

Transfiguration, Peter, James and John, manifestation, Kingdom

After Peter's proclamation of his true identity, Jesus warned Peter not to tell anyone.

True

Jesus had women disciples which would have been very unusual for its time.

True

Jesus' miracles helped to prove that he was the Messiah and show his power over sin.

True

Jesus' presentation in the Temple shows how the firstborn son belongs to God.

True

Jewish law required males to be circumcised as a sign of the covenant.

True

Many of the various Jewish sects of Jesus' time had the same ideas of what the Messiah would be.

True

Mark teaches that Jesus is the Son of God who assumed human nature.

True

Matthew and Luke toned down details of Mark that might cast Jesus in an unfavorable light

True

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in Luke's Gospel

True

The synoptic Gospels agree that Jesus' public life began with his baptism by John the Baptist

True

The vision at the Transfiguration reveals all Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity.

True

Theologically, Mark portrays Jesus as a Suffering Messiah for Christians to imitate

True

Throughout his Gospel, Matthew strives to show that Jesus Christ fulfills all of God's promises to the Chosen People and through them to all people.

True

Jesus most clearly _________________ the Gospel through the _____________________ - his Passion, Death, _________________, and Ascension. This mystery reveals to _______________ that Jesus Christ is the way to ______________________.

proclaimed; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; everyone; Salvation