Reading Keys for Mark The Gospel of Mark 1. OT Prophecy shapes Markan material 2. Jesus Identifies with Sinners (& Sin) 3. Divine Sonship 4. Jesus’ Cosmic Battle Climaxes in Cross
Reading Keys for Matthew The Gospel of Matthew Reading Keys for Matthew 1. The Person (Jewishness) of Jesus 2. The Pattern of Matthew’s Presentation 3. The Purpose of His Coming
Reading Keys for Luke The Gospel of Luke 1. Luke IS proclamation 2. Unique Role of the Holy Spirit 3. Unique Role of the Temple and Jerusalem 4. Unique Role of Social “Inclusion”
1st Century Social Structure The Ruler The Governing Class 1st Century Social Structure Merchants Religious Leaders Peasants Artisans Unclean/Degraded Expendables