For the next couple months, we will be using the Gospel of Luke, particularly the early stories of Jesus' ministry to shape our learning together on Sunday mornings.
A Gospels Primer
Most scholars believe that Mark was the earliest Gospel written. It gets straight to the point. It is the shortest, as one might expect if someone was trying to get the main points out quick.
Scholars know that John was the latest Gospel written. This isn't too difficult to see reflected in the writing style, as it tends to add interpretive detail. Clearly John has had the most time to reflect & shapes his narrative accordingly.
Matthew and Luke are written in between Mark & John.
Matthew is concerned for continuity with Israel and the Kingdom of God.
Luke is concerned with the inclusivity of Jesus new teaching!
So, To Begin ...
This Sunday's text is: Luke 5:1-11. I encourage you to read it in your Bibles & do two things:
1) Write out a timeline of events in Jesus' ministry leading up to the calling of the disciples.
2) Read the parallel passages in the other Gospels: Mt. 4:12-25, Mk 1:16-20, & John 1:35-51 What differences do you observe? How might those differences reflect the overall, distinctive purposes of the Gospel writers?
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