Synoptic Gospels
| Matthew | Mark | Luke | WHO wrote this Gospel? | Tradition ascribes it to the Apostle Matthew | John Mark, a disciple of St Peter | A Syrian (named Luke) from Antioch who was a physician and friend of St. Paul | WHEN was it written? | Possibly after the destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in AD 70 | 64 AD | Between AD 65 and 80 | WHERE was it supposed to be written? | Antioch in Syria | Rome | Corinth in Greece | WHO was it written for? | Primarily for Jewish converts to Christianity | Christians of non-Jewish origin (Gentiles) | Gentile Christians | NAME the sections in this Gospel | Birth of JesusMinistry of John the BaptistBaptism and temptation of JesusPublic ministryGalilee to JerusalemThe last weekResurrection | The beginning of the GospelPublic ministry to GalileeGalilee to JerusalemThe last weekThe resurrectionAppearances and Ascension | IntroductionBirth of John the Baptist and JesusBaptism and temptation of JesusPublic Ministry Galilee to JerusalemThe last weekThe resurrection, appearances and ascension | DETERMINE the themes in this Gospel | Presents Jesus as the great teacher who has the authority to interpret the Law of God and teach about the kingdom of God | Jesus pictured as a man of action and authority. Jesus speaks of himself as the Son of Man who came to free people of their sin | Jesus is Saviour for all, Gentiles, outcasts and sinners | WHAT is a distinct characteristic of this Gospel? | Matthew is carefully arranged. It follows a logical progression | Mark presents the story of Jesus in a straightforward, vigorous way, with emphasis on what He did rather than his word and teaching | Emphasis is placed on prayer, the Holy Spirit the role of women in the ministry of Jesus an God’s forgiveness of sin | WHAT is this Gospel’s source or sources? | Ninety one per cent of a Mark can be found in Matthew and Luke. Likewise Matthew and Luke are Fifty per cent and Forty one per cent consistent, respectively, with the other