Comparison of the Four Gospels Posted on January 13, 2022 by paulwlane Reply Matthew Mark Luke John Portrait of Christ Prophesied KingObedient ServantPerfect ManSon of GodAngelic ReminderRev. 4, Ezek. 1First Creature: LionlikeSecond Creature: OxlikeThird Creature: ManlikeFourth Creature: Eaglelike Genea-logical Record Yes – a King must have one – It traces the kingly line of David through Solomon and leads to Joseph, the legal father of JesusNo – a servant needs noneYes – A man should have one – It traces the physical line of David through Nathan and leads to Mary, the physical mother of JesusNo – God has no beginning Written for JewsRomansGreeksAll PeopleKey Word(s) “fulfilled”“straightway”“Son of Man”“believe”Key Verse 21:510:4519:1020:31Emphasis by the Writer SermonsMiraclesParablesTeachingsStyle of the Writer TeacherPreacherHistorianTheologianArrange-ment of Material TopicalChronologicalChronologicalTopicalTone PropheticPracticalHistoricalSpiritualPercent Spoken by Christ 60%42%50%50% Quota-tions from Old Testa-ment 53362520Allusions to Old Testament 762742105Main Action is Centered inGalileeGalileeGalileeJerusalem in Judea
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