Gospels, Matthew and Mark
Gospels - What books make up the Gospels (‘good news’)?
| Matthew, Mark Luke and John |
| Gospels - What is the primary content of these books? | The life, works and words of Jesus Christ |
| Gospels - How do the Gospels show the divine power of Jesus? | By relating his many supernatural miracles |
| Gospels - A story in the physical world that conveys a deeper, spiritual meaning often used by Jesus | Parable |
| Matthew - Matthew wrote the first Gospel in what language? | Aramaic (the language of the Jews) |
| Matthew - How did Matthew attempt to prove Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament? | He used many Old Testament references in the Gospel and provided a genealogy |
| Matthew - How does Matthew describe Jesus more frequently than any other Gospel? | Son of Man (30 times) |
| Mark - Who is the source used by St Mark for this Gospel? | St Peter |
| Mark - What is strongly emphasized in the Gospel of Mark? | The miracles of Jesus (twelve of sixteen chapters contain miracles |