THE GOSPELS

 

THE GOSPELS

 

 

The Light of heaven is the face of Jesus Christ

 

The Joy of heaven is the presence of Jesus

 

The Melody of heaven is the name of Jesus

 

The Theme of heaven is the work of Jesus

 

The Employment of heaven is the service of Jesus

 

The Duration of heaven is the eternity of Jesus

 

The Fullness of heaven is Jesus Himself.

 

     Jesus is presented in the gospels as the Son of God, a divine being under human conditions.  In Mark, He is the messiah of the Jewish people and the eternal Son of God whose glory outshines the sun.  Jesus is the miraculous Son of God on whose side man became right with God.  He is the only one who can save mankind from our sins.  The purpose of the synoptic gospels as well as John is to lead men to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and in believing they may have life in His name.

 

Christ as portrayed in the Synoptic Gospels

 

Matthew                                 Mark                                      Luke

 

The Kingly Messiah               The Wonder Worker              A friend of sinners and out-

Called the King 8 times          Servant of God and                 casts.  Came to seek and save

Son of David 9 times              man.  Showed his divinity      the lost.

He fulfilled the prophecies     and compassion by His           Ch 19:10,  Eg.  Lost sheep,

Of the Old Testament             mighty works of help and       Prodigal son etc.

                                                Mercy.  He went straight-

                                                Way, He was a man of

                                                Action.