In class the children are learning about the New Testament as their first lesson in the Jesus strand. Below is some information about the Gospels.
The first four books of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke.and John, are often called the four gospels. These books present a biography of the Life of Christ. They describe the details of His birth, His ministry, death, burial, and resurrection.
A. Matthew
Matthew seemed to be addressing the Jewish readers, and presented a strong emphasis on Jesus Christ as the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament prophets.
B. Mark
Mark seemed to have had Gentile readers in mind, and stressed the supernatural power of Jesus, demonstrating His divinity by the miracles He performed. This book emphasizes the things that Jesus said by the things which He did.
C. Luke
Luke presented Jesus as the Son of God, but turned his attention especially to the humanity of Jesus, featuring His compassion for the weak, the suffering, and the outcast.
D. John
John stressed the things Jesus said, rather than what He did. http://www.apostoliclighthouse.org/Lesson6-1.htm
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