THE GOSPELS
STUDY GUIDE 1.3
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Gospels
Section 3: Unity


OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. Unity

A. Same story

B. Jesus

  1. Proofs

  2. Vocabulary

  3. Stages


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is the literal meaning of the Greek word for "gospel" (euangelion)?

2. How was the word "gospel" often used in ancient times?

3. Which are used more frequently in the gospels, terms related to the concept of kingdom or terms like "gospel" and "evangelize."

4. Mention the proofs given in the lesson that Jesus was the true king.

5. What is the meaning of the Greek word "Christos" (here transliterated)?

6. What is the meaning of the Greek word "Kurios" (here transliterated)?

7. What is the difference between the way most Jewish theologians during the time of the Old Testament understood the coming of the kingdom and the teaching of Jesus regarding the coming of the kingdom?

8. What does the lesson mean by "elongation of eschatology"?



APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What difference do you see in the way the gospels of the Bible tell the "good news" and the way people often try to explain the gospel today?

2. What new things did you learn about Jesus in this lesson?