Gospels Matthew and Mark: Background and AnalysisThe Gospels: Background & Analysis This 115 plus page introductory ebook includes background material on Matthew and Mark and the rest of the four Gospels. It provides an outline, analysis and commentary focused on the two Gospels: Matthew and Mark. It also summarizes the life of Christ, and tackles such issues as the “synoptic” problem. Several special topics are explained, for example, demons, marriage and divorce, Judas, hell, Josephus and Jesus, miracles, and the Trinity. Check out the table of contents below for more details.
Table of Contents Characteristics of the Gospels The number of Gospels Competition, Abundant information, Targeted groups Sectarian groups, Supplemental and complementary advantage Legal principle, God’s authorship The development of the Gospel accounts The issue of reliability The language of the Gospels The story framework and flow is consistent Common emphasis of the Gospels Evangelical summary of the Gospels Critical issues of the Gospels Key considerations of canon History of canon Canonicity of the Gospels The synoptic problem of the Gospels The synoptic Gospels The synoptic problem The synoptic solution Form Criticism The cultural & historical context of the Gospels The political/cultural context The Roman Empire The Hellenistic world The 400 silent years Persian, Greek, Ptolemaic, Seleucid, Maccabean, Roman, Herodian The major religions of the day Greek/Roman, Emperor, mystery, occult, philosophies The important groups, institutions of the day Synagogue, Sanhedrin, Sects, Scribes, Zealots Factors used to prepare the world for Christ The prophetic Scriptures The partisan sects of Judaism The pagan secularism The political status of the world An overview of Jesus Christ: Messiah, Savior, Lord, God An overview of Christ in the Gospels & Old Testament Christ is key to the Bible Christ is revealed in the Gospels Political, governmental, intellectual, spiritual The OT saw the 4 fold presentation The OT branch The Person of Jesus Christ The Deity of Christ The humanity of Christ The character of Christ Summary: The death, burial, resurrection of Christ The trials of Jesus 15 events of the crucifixion The events of the resurrection The post resurrection appearances of Christ The proofs of Christ’s resurrection The importance of Christ’s resurrection The resurrection related to Christ’s unique work The nature of Christ’s resurrected body The life of Christ in outline form Preparation of Christ Ministry of Christ Specialized ministry Concluding ministry Consummation The Gospel of Matthew Background, Outline, Analysis, Commentary Background context Background information The Gospel, writer, date, language, purpose, major information Noteworthy observations Genealogy Authority of Christ Exercise of authority The keynote The kingdom King of the Jews Broad sweep of Matthew An outline of the Gospels
Brief outline of Matthew The preparation of the King The descent of the King The birth of the King The infancy of the King The preparation of the King’s ministry Miracles
The public ministry of the King His message, workers, method, teachings His power His kingdom proclaimed His kingdom program rejected His great invitation His change of program His present kingdom on earth in parables Sower, wheat & tares, mustard seed, leaven, hidden treasure, pearl of great price, dragnet Further rejection of Messiah The King reveals His church
The suffering and death of the King The preparation of the King Predictions, transfiguration, miracles, triumphal entry, Israel Rejected, entrapment, judgment on scribes and Pharisees, Signs of second coming, dispensations. The sacrifice of the King Passover, Gethsemane, Judas’ betrayal, trials, Peter’s denial, Pilate, crucified, burial. The conquest of the King His resurrection Extended comments His great commission The Trinity The kingdom of heaven The money changers The Church and state Marriage, divorce, remarriage Miracles The Gospel of Mark Background, Outline, Analysis, Commentary Background context Background information Emphasis Author , Mark’s ministry Date and place of writing Noteworthy observations Genealogy, Servant, four parables Brief outline of the Gospel of Mark Analysis and comments Christ’s preparation for ministry Ministry of John the Baptist Baptism and temptation Christ’s Galilean ministry Early ministry in Capernaum, great power demonstrated Christ’s personnel and parables Mighty expressions of power Christ’s closing ministry Peter’s confession Cost of discipleship Transfiguration of Christ The demon possessed boy
Christ’s prediction of death and resurrection The issue of great leadership Christ’s teaching on hell Teaching on divorce and remarriage Childlike faith in Christ is needed Teaching on wealth and eternal life Teaching on selfish ambition; blind Bartimaeus Christ’s passion and death Christ’s public presentation
Christ teaching His disciples (Olivet Discourse)
Unfolding of Passover
Trials and crucifixion of Christ
Christ’s resurrection and ascension Empty tomb, appearances, great commission, ascension Extended notes Observations on Judas Iscariot Facing trouble in life (Garden of Gethsemane) Anti-Semitism Josephus and Jesus Notes on demons Selected bibliography for the New Testament New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
