Gospels of Mark and Luke

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Gospels of Mark and Luke
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Markthe Author

• John whose surname is Mark
• Acts 1225 1537,39 135,13
• Mark and Peter were companions who enjoyed a
  close relationship.
• Mark authored the gospel that bears his name.
• He lived in Jerusalem, and his mothers name was
  Mary. (Acts 1212)

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MarkThe Author

• Mark and the apostle Paul also had a close
  relationship.
• Acts 1313 1537-39 Colossians 410
  2 Timothy 411
• John Mark was a cousin of Barnabas.
• Thats probably why Barnabas insisted on taking
  him with he and Paul on the second missionary
  journey.

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MarkWhen Written

• Tradition favors Marks gospel as being written
  in Rome.
• Theres a great deal of uncertainty concerning
  when it was written.
• It couldnt have been prior to 50 A.D. or later
  than 70 A.D.
• That places its writing between 64 and 70 A.D.
• Mark was written in Greek.

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MarkPurpose of Marks Gospel

• Passes over Christs genealogy. Beginning of the
  gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
• Son of David and King of Israel. (1047,48
  1110 1532)
• Mark wrote among and for the Gentiles, especially
  the Romans.
• He was intent on setting forth the person and
  character of Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

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MarkPurpose of Marks Gospel

• Explanation of Jewish customs. (1412 1542)
• Moses Law is not mentioned, and the OT is quoted
  only once.
• Gentile sections of gospel. (chapters 6-8)
• Preponderance of Christs activity emphasis on
  His power. (210)
• Straightway and immediately, most common
  expressions mentioned 42 times. The Roman people
  were people of action!

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MarkContents and Character

• Introductory events (11-13)
• The coming of Jesus herald (12-8)
• His baptism by John in the Jordan (19)
• His endowment with the Holy Spirit (110)
• The divine witness of His Sonship (111)
• His conflict with Satan (112,13)

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MarkContents and Character

• Early Galilean Ministry (114 723)
• Mark omits Jesus early Judean ministry
• Tour of Tyre and Sidon (724-30)
• Teaching in northern Galilee (731-950)
• Journey to Jerusalem (101-52)
• Week of suffering ending in crucifixion
  resurrection, commission (11-16)

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MarkContents and Character

• Mark is the shortest of the four gospels.
• Its style is vivid and picturesque.
• Mark records 19 of Jesus miracles.
• Its narrative gives the works that Jesus did.
• It records only four of Jesus parables.
• Shows the beneficence of His works. (123327)
• The writing is graphic, realistic, and detailed.

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MarkContents and Character

• Descriptions of details
• Hunger (1112)
• Seeking rest and seclusion (631)
• Sleeping on a boat cushion (438)
• Pity for the multitudes (634)
• Wondering at their unbelief (66)
• Sighing over sorrow and blindness (724)
• Grieving over hardness (35)
• Concern for His disciples (441 1032)

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MarkContents and Character

• Narrative of the person of Christ
• Son of God and author of the gospel
• Peters confession that Christ is Gods son
  (829)
• Truth of resurrection (16)
• Servant of all (1035)
• The disciples failure to grasp the early date of
  Christs kingdom
• Aspirations for a return to fleshly Israel. They
  failed to see the other side of the
  storysubmission to a spiritual king and His
  spiritual work!

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MarkContents and Character

• Closing passages have caused discussion and
  division among scholars. (169-20)
• Did Mark write these verses, and do they belong
  at the end of his narrative?
• Without these verses, the Gospel would end
  abruptly!
• Important testimony contained
• Resurrection first day of the week appearance to
  Mary Magdalene appearance to the two disciples
  on the road to Emmaus appearance to the 11,
  rebuking their lack of faith ascension
  execution of the commission and the signs that
  confirmed the words preached.

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LukeThe Author

• Authored both this Gospel and Acts
• Luke 11-4 Acts 11-5
• Physician and close friend of apostle Paul
• Colossians 414 2 Timothy 411
• Gentile by birth and education yet very
  knowledgeable about Jewish customs and prejudices
• Wrote as a recorder and historian of eye-witness
  testimony

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LukeWhen Written

• Book of Acts, written by Luke, closed with Pauls
  two years of imprisonment (the first) in Rome
  about 60 AD.
• Gospel of Luke preceded the book of Acts
  probably written during Pauls stay as a prisoner
  in Caesarea before going to Rome.
• Around 60 AD.

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LukeTo Whom Written

• Books of Acts and Luke directed to an individual
  named Theophilus.
• Luke wrote particularly for the benefit of the
  Greeks.
• He was eminently qualified to write to them in
  his attractive style.
• An orderly account of Christs life.
• Presented Christianitys origin from the vantage
  point of one who wasnt a Jew.

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LukePurpose of Lukes Gospel

• Introduction offers some keys (11-4)
• Set forth true account arranged systematically
  (11)
• Things fulfilled among the disciples (12)
• Capable and accepting of this writing task (13)
• Got information from competent sources
• Familiar with the facts--observation and inquiry.
  Lived during the generation when these things
  occurred!
• From the very first...
  (Contemporary knowledge)

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LukePurpose of Lukes Gospel

• Lukes knowledge covered all the major facts. The
  book contains many things that do not appear in
  the other accounts. It is the most representative
  of Christs life.
• He had been orally informed concerning Christ.
• Needed further instruction to establish him in
  the faith and give him complete knowledge of the
  truth!

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LukeContents and Character

• Introduction (11-413)
• Beginning of Christs public ministry in Galilee
  (414-950)
• Journey toward Jerusalem through Samaria and
  Perea (951-1928)
• Last days of Christs life, including crucifixion
  (1929-2355)
• Resurrection, the final commission, and ascension
  (24)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Opening events closely identified with current
  history.
• Birth of Son (15)
• Link with days of Caesar Augustus (21)
• Johns ministry began with the reign of Tiberius
  Caesar (31)
• Christ came at a crucial time in human history,
  under unique circumstances.
• Fullness of time (Galatians 44)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Details of Christs birth
• Annunciation
• Marys conception by the Holy Spirit
• Jesus birth and early years
• Temple scene (241-52)
• Coming of John as forerunner fulfilling Isaiahs
  prophecy (403)
• Jesus baptism by John
• Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness
• Victory over Satan (414)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Galilean ministry
• Jesus in the synagogue as Gods anointed
  (416-21)
• Luke records a number of miracles to support
  Jesus claim of Deity
• Night of Prayer
• Choosing the 12 disciples
• His approaching death at the hands of His enemies

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Travel from Galilee to Jerusalem
• Passes through Samaria and Perea. (951)
• Suffering on His way defines meaning of
  discipleship. Dispatches the 70 for preaching
  tour. (92)
• Larger group was commissioned to go two by two to
  heal and announce the approaching Kingdom. (109)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• The Parables of Christ
• Good Samaritan (1025-37)
• Prayer in story of importunate friend (115-13)
• Grace of God in seeking the lost (15)
• Rich man and Lazarus (1619-31)
• Meaning of true righteousness in incident of
  publican and Pharisee (189-14)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Closing scenes of Christs life
• Bold announcement on the way to Jerusalem (1831)
• Fulfilling the words of the prophets (1831-34)
• Drawing near Mount of Olives (1937-45)
• Destruction of Jerusalem (2120-24)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Last events of Christs life in greater detail
• Discussion of the greatest (2224-30)
• Penitent thief on the cross (2339-43)
• Christs appearance to disciples on the road to
  Emmaus (2413-35)
• Ascension into heaven (2450-53)
• Gospel of the Son of Man
• Emphasis on Christs human side

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Christs compassion toward the less fortunate
• Poor disciples (620)
• Sinful woman (737)
• Mary Magdalene (82)
• Samaritans (1033)
• Publicans and sinners (151)
• Lepers (172)
• Dying thief (2343)
• Gods universal grace (232 36 2447)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Three parables not in other gospels
• Friend at midnight (115-8)
• Unjust judge (181-8)
• Pharisee and publican (189-14)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Great emphasis on Christs prayers
• At His baptism (321)
• In the wilderness (516)
• Before choosing His disciples(929)
• Prayer given to His disciples (111)
• For Peter (2232)
• In the garden of Gethsemane (2327)
• On the cross (2346)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Emphasizes recognition bestowed on women
• Mary, mother of Jesus (126-35)
• Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist (17-17)
• Mary and Martha (1038-42)
• Daughters of Jerusalem (2337)
• Several widows mentioned (227 426)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Six miracles found only in Luke
• Draught of fishes (51-11)
• The widows son raised (711-17)
• Woman with infirmity healed (1310-17)
• Man with dropsy healed (141-6)
• Ten lepers cleansed (711-19)
• Malchus ear healed (2249-51)

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LukeDistinctive Features

• Emphasis on the Holy Spirit
• In the book of Acts, the Spirit worked through
  the apostles. (22-4)
• Jesus was conceived by the Spirit (135)
• The Spirit attested to Jesus divinity. (322)
• The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. (41)
• The Spirit anointed Jesus. (418)
• Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit. (1021)

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LukeSummarized

• Portrays Christ as the Son of Man
• The Savior of the world
• Traces His genealogy to Adam
• Father of the race
• Friend of the sinners
• The solution to lifes problems.