New Testament Overview

• Tells of the good news that Jesus is the long awaited Messiah and had come to save Jews and gentiles.
• Matthew one of the 12 disciples is believed to be the author.
• Written before 70AD before the temple was destroyed.
• Most of this gospel is used to show that Jesus is the Messiah.
• He often quotes from the OT and uses the phrase "The Kingdom of Heaven." Because of this many believe he is writting to Jews.
• He presents Christ as the great teacher who helps us understand God's law and tells us about the Kingdom of Heaven.

• Sermon on the mount Matt 5:1-7:27
• Instructions to disciples Matt 10:5-42
• Parables Matt 13
• Meaning of disciplship Matt 18:1-35
• Teaching about end time/coming of Kingdom 24 & 25

• Date: 60AD
• Author: Luke the evangelist.
• Theme: Joy from Mary's song to the birth of Jesus to the disciples joy after Jesus ascension.

Focus:The humanity of Jesus shown through the relationships he had. Names women and speaks of children more than any other gospel.

• Purpose Scripture: Luke 1:1-4 - so that we may know for sure this is true.Key Facts:The longest of the gospels.
• Luke also wrote Acts.
• Style shows luke to be highly educated.He wrote from a greek perspective.