01.076. THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL TESTIMONY: A REVIEW
Lesson Sixty-four THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL TESTIMONY: A REVIEW (Scripture Reading: John 20:30-31; John 21:24-25).
Author | Date of writing | Written especially for | General Theme | Phase of the nature and character of Jesus portrayed | Favorite word or Expression |
Matthew Levi, a Jew, and one of the Twelve Apostles. | Probably about A.D. 65 | the Jews | The Messiah-ship of Jesus | His inherent majesty | “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,” etc. |
John Mark, a Jew, with also a Roman name, evangelistic helper of the Apostles Paul and Peter. | Probably about A.D. 50 | the Romans | The Works of Jesus | His inherent strength | “straightway” |
Luke, a Gentile physician and man of science, traveling companion of Paul, and historian of the origins of Christianity. | Probably about A.D. 57-59 | the Greeks | Humanity of Jesus | His inherent beauty | “Son of man” |
John, “the beloved disciple,” one of the Twelve Apostles. | Probably about A.D. 90 or Earlier | the visible Church | The Deity of Jesus | His inherent sublimity | “Son of God” “The Only Begotten” “light,” “life,” “love” |