The Synoptic Gospels at a Glance

Matthew

Mark

Luke

Jesus the Teacher

The Crucified Christ

Jesus the Saviour

Concentrates on the relationship of

Jesus to the Jewish faith.
Sources:
Original material
Q: shared between Luke and
Matthew
Sayings of Jesus in Aramaic
Marks Gospel
Matthew was a Jewish Christian writing
for other Jewish Christians.
He wrote for Jewish Christians to
strengthen their faith that Jesus is the
Messiah.

Emphasises action rather than teaching.

Sources:
First hand accounts from Peter
Written accounts
Written sayings of Jesus
Word of mouth accounts
John Mark is thought to be a cousin of
Barnabas, who was a companion of
Paul.
He wrote for a suffering Gentile
community in Rome. Mark wrote to
encourage Christians to cling to their
faith in a time of persecution.

Stresses the blessings of salvation

brought by Jesus.
Sources:
Original material
Q: shared between Luke and
Matthew
Actual events and written reports
Marks Gospel
Luke was a Gentile and a companion of
Paul. He was a doctor (well educated).
He wrote for a non-Jewish audience. He
gives the fullest account of the life of
Jesus.