 Focuses on the humanity and suffering of Jesus
 Apostles: Symbolic of the twelve tribes of Israel; they are the leaders of the new People of God.
 Messianic Secret: As Jesus healed, preached, and taught, he revealed he was the promised Messiah.
 Sanhedrin: One of the groups in Mark’s Gospel who opposed
Jesus.
 Messianic Mystery: Refers to the paradox that the Messiah will have to suffer and die for others.
 Disciples: Must be willing to suffer for and serve others.

 Opens with a prologue very similar to the story of creation in
Genesis. "IN THE BEGINNING"
 Focuses on Jesus as the ‘Word’ and Son of God.

 Evangelist spreading the Good news of Jesus’ Resurrection
 The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.

 Was written by a Jewish author for a Jewish Christian audience.
 Genealogy traces Jesus ancestors to Abraham and David.
 Infancy narratives include three magi or wise men.
 Focuses on Jesus the promised Messiah through his teaching.
 Synagogues: Where Jews and Christians worshiped together before the war against Rome
 David: Joseph is a descendant of this King
 Herod: This king ordered the Massacre of the Infants
 Peacemakers: What Jesus commissions us to be in our own lives
 Parables: Stories of Jesus that give us clues about the kingdom of heaven

 Was written by a Gentile author for a Gentile audience.
 Genealogy traces Jesus ancestors to Adam.
 Infancy narratives include three shepherds.
 Focuses on Jesus as the universal savior of the world.
 Mary: The link in salvation history between the Old and New
Testaments.
 Women: Given a prominent role in Luke’s Gospel
 Good Samaritan: The lesson of extending love of neighbor to include everyone- even one’s enemies.
 Table Fellowship: A sign of acceptance, unity and closeness
 Salvation History: The ongoing work of the Spirit

 GENEALOGY AND INFANCY NARRATIVES AND
BEATITUDES
 Holy Spirit: Jesus was conceived by this power
 Bethlehem: Where Jesus was born
 Nazareth: Where Jesus was raised
 Incarnation: Allows us to share in God’s divinity
 Beatitudes: Instructions on how we should live