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John

one of 12, one of inner 3

brother = James

disciple of John the Baptist before Jesus

fisherman before disciple

worth revelation and 3 letters

he was probably a cousin of Jesus

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1) Jewish Man, Tax collector, Disciple (Example)

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1) Jewish Man, Tax collector, Disciple (Example)

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Matthew was not well like for his job (Tax Collector)
He knew the Jewish customs and the Law really well

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To show Jews that jesus was the messiah and king - fulfillment of to prophecies
To act as a teaching manual for the early church on christian living discipleship

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References to to fulfilment
Title "Son of David"
Phrase "kingdom of heaven"
Jewish matters emphasized

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Greek Audience

Gospel for 2nd generation

The gospel links Greek philosophy and the Jewish religion

Things included for both Jews and gentiles

Philosophical focus vs narrative in Synoptics.

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Theme: Jesus is the promised son of god - in fact, he is god

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most unique compared to synoptic gospels

Jesus teaching more like philosophy than parables or sermons

only gospel with teaching on holy spirit

has the most teaching content of all 4 gospels

only eight miracles of Jesus are recorded in John

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Teaching (like philosophy)
Uses 7 main signs that go with teaching
Divides book into public and private ministry

Key verse
John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the messiah, the son of god, nad that by believing you may have life in his name

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Birth narrative and 12 yr old story
History style of writing
Use mostly parables from jesus teaching
Emphasis on individuals
Different genealogy than Mathew

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Structure is based mainly on geographical changes

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To show that jesus is the son of man who came to save everyone

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son of Marydisciple of Saulcousin of Barnabas

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shortest
action based
most use word: "immediately"

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servant of god

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moral example theory: died in order to provide an example

historical theory: caught in local power struggle