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BIBL 120 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

THE GOSPELS
Discussion Guidelines
I. THE SYNOPTIC GOSPEL
To be able to understand the whole concept of the synoptic problem, compare and contrast any
THREE stories in the different gospels (observe the similarities and difference).

STORY TITLE MATHEW MARK LUKE

Jesus and Beelzebub 12:22-37 3:20-30 11:14-28
The sign of Jonah 12:38-45 - 11:29-32
Jesus’ mother and brother 23:46-50 3:31-35 8:19-21
A lamp on a stand - 4:21-25 8:16-18
Parable of the mustard seed 13:31-32 4:30-34 -
The stilling of the storm 8:18-37 4:35-41 8:22-25
Healing of the demonic; and raising 8:28-34 5:1-20 8:26-39
of Jairus daughter
Rejection at Nazareth 13:53-58 6:1-6 4:16-30
Feeding of the five thousand 14:13-21 6:30-44 9:10-17
Walking on the water 14:22-36 6:45-56 -
NB-A dash indicates that the incident is not given a mention in the gospel.

II. WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

The verses below reveal to us the person, identity, work and teachings of Jesus Christ. Make
some brief comments under every sub-topic concerning the content of the verses; in addition,
note the names ascribed to Jesus Christ. (We are only examining few Scriptures on each aspect).
Pre-existence of Jesus Christ
Involvement of Jesus in the creation of the world (John 1:3, 14; 8:58; Colossians. 1:16-17;
Hebrews 1:2); Revelation 22:13

The Birth and Formative Years of Jesus

 Mathew 1:18-25;
 Luke 1:34, 35
 Luke 2:52

Jesus as the Fulfilment of the OT Scriptures

Identify the central idea that Mathew presents in the following Scriptures -Mathew 1:22; 21:4,5;
26:56 & 2:15, 17, 23; 4:14; 8:17; 12:17; 13:35; 26:54; 27:9.

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The Humanity of Jesus: Instances that reveal the humanity of Jesus Christ
 Luke 2:40, 52; John 4:6; John 19:28; Mathew 4:2,
 Mathew 13:53-57
 John 7:5
 Mathew 8:20; 11:19; 17:22-23.
 Philippians 2:7;
 1 John 1:1-2;

The Deity/Divinity of Christ: Instances that reveal the divinity of Jesus Christ
 Mathew 16:16
 John 1:1-3
 Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22
 Acts 14:6; Acts 4:12
Evidence of his deity: Mathew 8:26-27; 14:19; 18:20 Mark 2:8; John 21:17.

The Identity of Jesus Christ

A. According to Jesus Himself:
 Mark 2:10; John 17:1-5; John 14:10; 17:21, 23).
 He reveals the Father (John 1:18; 14:9; Col. 1:15; Hebrews 1:3)
 John 10:30; 17:11, 22);
 Romans 9:5; Col. 1:19, 2:9; Philippians 2:6)

The I AM statements of Jesus

Read at least any three of the following “I AM” statements noting the meaning and
application/implications of these statements:
 The Bread of Life (John 6:36)
 The Light of the World (8:12 (9:5)
 The Door (10:7-)
 The Good Shepherd (10:11-14)
 The resurrection and the life (11:25)
 The way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)
 The true vine (John 15).

B. Identity of Jesus According to the disciples: John 1:1-2, 34; John 14:5, 8.

C. The identity of Jesus according to demons: Luke 4:33-36, 41.

The Work of Jesus

 John 1:3, 10
 John 12:45; 14:7-9
 Mark 10:45; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 3: 13-14; 2 Corinthians. 5:18.

What Jesus said about His Death: Mathew 16:21; Mark 8:31-32; 9:9-10; 10:33-34.
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 III. TEACHINGS OF JESUS CONCERNING THE FUTURE
Read the following scriptures concerning the end times; what are the promises, warnings, and
signs that will precede his second coming? How can these teachings shape one’s present life?
 Mathew 24:3-51 or Mark 13:3-37 (key texts)
 Luke 21:10-11, 25-26
 Mathew 16:27; 25:31; Mark 8:38; 13:26; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9-11
 John 14:2-3; John 6:39-40, 54.

IV. PARABLES OF JESUS

Read at least any THREE parables of Jesus in the list below and identity at least three specific
lessons you can draw for your life and career.
 The parable of the farmer scattering seed (Mt 13:1-23)- parable explained (Mt 13:36)
 Parable of the wheat and weeds (Mt 13:24-30)
 The parable of the Mustard seed (Mt 13:31-32)
 The parable of the yeast (Mt 13:33-35)
 The parable of the hidden treasure/ pearl of Great value ( Mat 13:44-46)
 The unmerciful servant (Mt 18:23-25)
 The workers in the vineyard (Mt 20:1-16)
 Wise and foolish builders (Lk 6:46-49)
 The Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37)
 The Great banquet (Lk 14:15-24)
 The lost coin (Lk 15:8-10); the lost sheep (Mt 18:10-14)
 The prodigal son (Lk 15:11-32);
 The rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16:19-31)
 The persistent widow ( Lk 18:1-8)
 The wise and the foolish virgins (Mt 25:1-13)
 The rich fool (Lk 12:16-21)
 The land owner and tenants (Mk 12:1-12/ Lk 20:9-18)

V. MIRACLES OF JESUS
Read at least any THREE miracles of Jesus in the references below and identity at least three
specific lessons you can draw for your life and career.
 Two blind men cured- (Mt 9:27-31)
 Catch of fish (Lk 5:1-11)
 Ten lepers healed (Lk. 17:11-19)
 Water made into wine (Jn 2:1-11)
 Man born blind cured (Jn 9:1-7)
 Lazarus raised from the dead (Jn 11:38-44)
 Miraculous catch of fish (Jn 21:1-14)
 Man with evil spirit healed (Lk 4:31-37)
 Feeding of the 5000 (Mt 14:13-21; Jn 6:1-14)
 Storm calmed (Mk 4:35-41)
 Jairus daughter raised (Mt 9:18-26)
 Jesus walks of water (Mk 6:45-51; Jn 6:16-21)

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