For anyone who wants to join in, we are opening up a Bible discussion on “Following Jesus through the Gospels”. This is an opportunity to share what God is saying to you through the passages, and so we can mutually build one another up. There are no experts here – just sharing God’s Word.
Meet Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The New Testament contains four ancient biographies of Jesus of Nazareth (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), and altogether they are called “the Gospel”.
Each one tells the story as an announcement of good news that the crucified and risen Jesus is the true ruler of the nations. In this video, we explore why these accounts were written and how you can read them with greater insight.
Key Verses in the Gospels
Matthew:
- From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt 4:17 ESV)
- “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matt 5:17)
Mark
- “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45 ESV)
Luke
- Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. (Luke 1:1-4 ESV)
- “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10 ESV)
John
- Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:30-31 ESV)