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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Men who wrote the New Testament
1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke 4. John 5. Paul 6. James 7. Peter 8. Jude
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What does the word “gospel” mean? Glad tidings or good news
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Pauline Epistles – 14 Books of prophecy – 1 Divisions in the NT – 4 Paul 1. Church Personal 3. Pastoral
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