1. How might you respond to someone who doubts the validity of the Bible, due to the variations in each of the Gospel accounts?

2. What does synoptic mean?

3. Identify the author and theme of the book of Matthew.

4. What was one of Matthew’s major purposes?

5. Give three examples of how Matthew showed that Jesus was the Messiah.

6. Look up each parable referenced in the chart. Then, click here to see what the parable says about the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

6.1- Parable of The Weeds
Matthew 13:24-30

6.2 - Parable of The Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32

6.3 - Parable of The Yeast
Matthew 13:33

6.4 - Parable of The Hidden Treasure
Matthew 13:44

6.5 - Parable of The Pearl
Matthew 13:45-46

6.6 - Parable of The Net
Matthew 13:47-50

6.7 - Parable of The Workers in the Vineyard
Matthew 20:1-16

6.8 - Parable of The Two Sons
Matthew 21:28-32

6.9 - Parable of The Wicked Renters
Matthew 21:33-46

6.10 Parable of The Wedding Banquet
Matthew 22:1-14

6.11 - Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13

6.12 - Parable of the Talents
Matthew 25:14-30

7. How did John Mark know so much about Jesus?

8. How did Mark help his mostly Gentile audience understand his account of Jesus the Jew, who lived in a Jewish culture?

9. What was Luke’s main theme?

10. How do the purposes of Matthew and Luke differ?

10.1 name each gospels readers and purpose and theme

11. Since Jesus relied on the Holy Spirit to empower His ministry, what priority should we give to living a Spirit-filled life? What are some practical ways you can let the Holy Spirit accomplish God’s purposes in your life?

12. Name each Gospel's audience, and purpose and theme.

13. Name six events that are in all the Synoptic Gospels.

14. How might the use of relevant stories help you share truth with others?

15. What are four reasons Jesus taught in parables?

16. Explain the two phases of the kingdom of God.