1. 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

2. 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

3. 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”

4. 1st Century Social Structure
 The Ruler
The Governing Class
1st Century Social Structure
Merchants
Religious Leaders
Peasants
Artisans
Unclean/Degraded
Expendables