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The Four Gospels: Insights into Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Explore the essential messages and unique perspectives of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Written between 65-100 AD, each Gospel targets specific audiences: Mark speaks to persecuted Christians in Rome, highlighting Jesus' suffering. Matthew addresses Jews, affirming Jesus as the Messiah. Luke, a doctor, shares compassionate stories for non-Jews, emphasizing Jesus' healings, while John, addressing established Christians, reveals deep theological insights about Jesus as the Son of God. Discover how these texts reflect their distinct contexts and symbolisms.

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The Four Gospels: Insights into Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

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  1. THEEVANGELISTS MARK MATTHEW LUKE JOHN

  2. MARK • WRITTEN AROUND 65-70AD • WRITTEN FOR CHRISTIANS LIVING IN ROME • THEY WERE SUFFERING PERSECUTION • MARK CONCENTRATES ON THE SUFFERING OF JESUS • HIS SYMBOL IS A LION FOR COURAGE

  3. MARK

  4. MARK • WRITTEN AROUND 65-70AD • WRITTEN FOR CHRISTIANS LIVING IN ROME • THEY WERE SUFFERING PERSECUTION • MARK CONCENTRATES ON THE SUFFERING OF JESUS • HIS SYMBOL IS A LION FOR COURAGE

  5. MATTHEW • WRITTEN AROUND 80-85AD • WRITTEN FOR JEWS WHO BECAME CHRISTIAN • HE SHOWS JESUS IS THE MESSIAH • HIS SYMBOL IS A MAN (or a BOY)

  6. MATTHEW

  7. MATTHEW • WRITTEN AROUND 80-85AD • WRITTEN FOR JEWS WHO BECAME CHRISTIAN • HE SHOWS JESUS IS THE MESSIAH • HIS SYMBOL IS A MAN (or a BOY)

  8. LUKE • WRITTEN AROUND 85-90 AD • LUKE WROTE FOR NON-JEWS LIKE HIMSELF WHO BECAME CHRISTIAN • HE WAS A DOCTOR AND TELLS STORIES OF JESUS HEALING AND KINDNESS • HIS SYMBOL IS AN OX

  9. LUKE

  10. LUKE • WRITTEN AROUND 85-90 AD • LUKE WROTE FOR NON-JEWS LIKE HIMSELF WHO BECAME CHRISTIAN • HE WAS A DOCTOR AND TELLS STORIES OF JESUS HEALING AND KINDNESS • HIS SYMBOL IS AN OX

  11. JOHN • WRITTEN AROUND 95-100AD • WRITTEN FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD BEEN CHRISTIAN FOR MANY YEARS • HIS MESSAGE IS THAT JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD • HIS SYMBOL IS AN EAGLE

  12. JOHN

  13. JOHN • WRITTEN AROUND 95-100AD • WRITTEN FOR PEOPLE WHO HAD BEEN CHRISTIAN FOR MANY YEARS • HIS MESSAGE IS THAT JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD • HIS SYMBOL IS AN EAGLE

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