Know the Word: Week 16: Why do we have four different Gospels?
Gospels were never meant to provide a historical picture of the life and times of Jesus. It is meant to communicate the various uniqueness of our Messiah. For instance, the gospel according to Matthew talks about the Messiah (because the intended reader is a Jew). Luke was meant to provide a glimpse of Jesus's inclusiveness - it's intended reader is the Gentile. Mark provides a greater emphasis of Jesus' miracle working nature - showcases his coming to the world as the son of man, to accept us as his children. He emphasizes that we must follow him by carrying the cross. John takes a totally different approach and provides a complete picture of the deity of Jesus - as the son of God, as the source of all life-giving water.
Altogether, the Gospels help us understand our savior and prepares us to receive him as the One who laid down his life for our sins and redeemed us.
Gospels were never meant to provide a historical picture of the life and times of Jesus. It is meant to communicate the various uniqueness of our Messiah. For instance, the gospel according to Matthew talks about the Messiah (because the intended reader is a Jew). Luke was meant to provide a glimpse of Jesus's inclusiveness - it's intended reader is the Gentile. Mark provides a greater emphasis of Jesus' miracle working nature - showcases his coming to the world as the son of man, to accept us as his children. He emphasizes that we must follow him by carrying the cross. John takes a totally different approach and provides a complete picture of the deity of Jesus - as the son of God, as the source of all life-giving water.
Altogether, the Gospels help us understand our savior and prepares us to receive him as the One who laid down his life for our sins and redeemed us.
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