Synoptic Gospels Bible Study Lesson 1 Questions
1.Who is considered the author of the gospel of Matthew? Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and Malachi the last book of the Old testament. Why are the two sections of the Bible called Old and New? Approximately how many years were between the two books?
2.What does the word gospel mean? How many books of the Bible are considered gospels? What does the word synoptic mean? Which of the gospels are considered synoptic and why?
3.In verse one of Matthew Jesus is referred to the "son of David" and the "son of Abraham". What is the importance of these phrases?
4.Read the account of Jesus' birth in Matthew chapter 2. Meditate upon this account and share in a paragraph what new insight God gives you.
5.Read 1 Cor 2:7-8 and Hebrews 1:1-3 and relate them in a paragraph to the birth account of Jesus in chapter 2 of Matthew.
6.What do you consider to be the theme and theme verse of Matthew? Explain the following terms and their relationships. King, kingdom, and subjects of kingdom. Which of these are sometimes referred to as servants?
7.What is the relationship between a King and his subjects? Who establishes the rules?
8.Both Jesus and John the baptist preached, repent the kingdom of God is near. What does the word repent mean? Is this still a requirement? Both John and Jesus said one should bear fruit of repentance. What does fruit of repentance look like?
9.Read the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22. In a paragraph, relate this parable to the general teaching of Matthew. Give your interpretation of the parable.
10. (A)Can there be a kingdom with the king or subjects missing? (B)In a kingdom who rules? (C)Who obeys the rules? (D)Who decides the rewards and punishments? (E)What does the word subjects suggest?
(F)How does this all relate to the foreknowledge & fore-ordination of God, freedom He granted man, His faithfulness, and His desired fellowship?
(G)What was the status of the relationship of the people of Malachi and God? (H) What about during the days of Jesus earthly ministry? (I) How about today?
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