Introduction to the New Testament Lesson 25: Introduction to the New Testament Scriptures in quotation marks are taken from the KING JAMES VERSION of the Bible.

Pharisees – Middle-class, conservative, religious leaders who followed the Law of Moses to the letter Sadducees – Wealthy, liberal, religious leaders who wanted to maintain the status quo; Didn’t believe in the resurrection, angels, etc.

The Synagogue – Meeting place for the Jews to teach the Law Scribes – Copied and interpreted the Scriptures; Were experts in the Law of Moses who are also called lawyers The Synagogue – Meeting place for the Jews to teach the Law

The Sanhedrin – Supreme Court of the Jews; Composed of 70 Pharisees and Sadducees plus the High Priest Samaritans – Half-breed Jews who lived in Samaria, which was between Galilee and Judea

Centurion – Roman captain in charge of 100 soldiers Publicans – Tax collectors for the Roman government; Usually dishonest and hated by other Jews Centurion – Roman captain in charge of 100 soldiers

Men who wrote the New Testament 1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke 4. John 5. Paul 6. James 7. Peter 8. Jude

What does the word “gospel” mean? Glad tidings or good news

Pauline Epistles – 14 Books of prophecy – 1 Divisions in the NT – 4 Paul 1. Church 2. Personal 3. Pastoral