A Gospel harmony (a theological word for "compare & contrast") mined out of the scripture this summer. I included it as a gadget on my other blog, but thought it was more appropriate as a post here. Enjoy!
Matthew: Originally to Jewish audience Reveals Jesus "The Jewish Messiah" Jesus' geneology from Abraham to Joseph, husband of Mary Old Testament quoted by Christ over 40 times
Mark: Originally to Roman audience Reveals Jesus "The Perfect Servant and Burden-bearer" No geneology given Old Testament quoted by Christ 20 times OT quote unique to Mark: Isaiah 66:24 (Mark 9:48) regarding hell
Luke: Originally to Greek audience Reveals Jesus "The Perfect Son of Man" Jesus' geneology from Mary to Adam Old Testament quoted by Christ 16 times OT quotes unique to Luke: Psalm 31:5 & Hosea 10:8, both from His final hours at the cross.
John: Originally to believers Reveals Jesus "The Son of God" Jesus' geneology "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God." Old Testament quoted by Christ four times All Christ's OT quotes in John are unique to John
Included in all four gospels: OT quote of Isaiah 6:9. (John includes it as the writer, but not as a quote from Christ) Feeding the 5000 ...
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