Question

1. which gospel has the symbol of a man?

a) luke
b) all
c) mark
d) matthew
e) john

1. which gospel has the symbol of an eagle?

a) matthew
b) all
c) mark
d) luke
e) john

1. where do the gospels get their symbols?

a) the evangelists chose them.
b) the symbol comes from the way the author began his gospel.
c) the symbol was drawn on the scroll.
d) the author of the gospel was inspired by god to chose the symbol.

1. the synoptic gospels include:

a) matthew, mark, and john
b) luke, john, and peter
c) mark, luke, and john
d) matthew, mark, and luke

1. what is unique about johns gospel compared to the others?

a) its the shortest gospel
b) it was written first
c) it focuses on deeper theological meaning
d) it contains only parables

1. which two gospels were written by apostles who were eyewitnesses to the events?

a) luke and john
b) mark and luke
c) matthew and john
d) matthew and mark

Explanation:

Identify the symbol of a man

The traditional symbol for the Gospel of Matthew is a winged man (or angel), because his Gospel begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His human incarnation.

Identify the symbol of an eagle

The traditional symbol for the Gospel of John is an eagle, representing a high theology that soars to heaven, reflecting the divine nature of Jesus Christ.

Determine the origin of Gospel symbols

The symbols of the four Evangelists (man, lion, ox, eagle) are traditionally derived from the opening passages of each Gospel, which align with the descriptions of the four living creatures in Ezekiel 1:10 and Revelation 4:7.

Identify the Synoptic Gospels

The Synoptic Gospels are Matthew, Mark, and Luke because they share a similar structure, sequence, and perspective on Jesus' life, unlike John.

Analyze the uniqueness of John's Gospel

John's Gospel is highly theological and spiritual, focusing on deeper theological meanings, discourses, and the divine identity of Jesus, rather than the narrative style of the Synoptics.

Identify eyewitness Apostle authors

Among the four traditional Evangelists, Matthew (Levi) and John were Apostles of Jesus and eyewitnesses, whereas Mark was a companion of Peter and Luke was a companion of Paul.

Answer:

Question 19

• a) Luke
• b) All
• c) Mark
• d) Matthew (Correct answer)
• e) John

Question 20

• a) Matthew
• b) All
• c) Mark
• d) Luke
• e) John (Correct answer)

Question 21

• a) The Evangelists chose them.
• b) The symbol comes from the way the author began his Gospel. (Correct answer)
• c) The symbol was drawn on the scroll.
• d) The author of the Gospel was inspired by God to chose the symbol.

Question 22

• a) Matthew, Mark, and John
• b) Luke, John, and Peter
• c) Mark, Luke, and John
• d) Matthew, Mark, and Luke (Correct answer)

Question 23

• a) It's the shortest Gospel
• b) It was written first
• c) It focuses on deeper theological meaning (Correct answer)
• d) It contains only parables

Question 24

• a) Luke and John
• b) Mark and Luke
• c) Matthew and John (Correct answer)
• d) Matthew and Mark