The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John

BOOK REPORT ON GOSPELS

Manuscripts did not unveil the name of the prophet who named jesus as `Nazarene .[Matthew 2 :23] . Gospel records the Birth , Baptism , Jesus most influential life began after `fast and pray ' for 40 days and defeat of the satan with His power of prayer and word . His ministerial work at Galilee gives an understanding that He was fond of Galilee and Gethsemane for preaching and prayer . History and Christianity acclaims him as `Son of God ' [lived between 30-45 A .D] and THE HOLY BIBLE acclaims Him Preacher , Teacher

and Healer . St .Matthew has written this Gospel in to extend the faith of Christians by supporting scriptures from Old Testament . The learning points for discussion are

Sermon on the mount :[ Matt 5 :3 -11]

Most ardent and admirable session given to audience by Jesus . An indepth and conceptual human philosophy used by Him is a wonderful word that touch the hearts is `Blessed , enormously powerful and a ecstatic Sermon the Mount contains nine verses applicable for all times . Briefly to explain , BLESSED are they : The table explains that for a particular a characterized person possess or owns or reaps the fruit according to the nature of character as told in His sermon . This is very astonishing and amazing and also evidences that Jesus knew human psychology , with the power of Almighty , so that he could administer , teach and guide people who followed Him

1 Poor in spirit own the kingdom of heaven

2 They that mourn- they will be comforted

3 Meek inherit the earth

4 .Merciful Obtain mercy

5 Hunger for hunger n thirtst after righteousness they shall be filled

6 Merciful they shall obtain mercy

7 Pure in heart they shall see God

8 Peacemakers called the children of God

9 Persecuted for righteousness theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven 2 .Have omitted the weightier matters of the Law , Judgment , mercy and faith

[Matthew 23 :23]

While speaking to Pharisees , tithes are offered for spices and weightier matters are overlooked . Why is it so ? he questioned . In this context decisively , Jesus practiced Law , Judgment , mercy and faith , through before he preached . He explained law , judgment , mostly through parables and healed many who had faith on His works and those asked for His mercy . His heart carried the spirit of God that scriptures say that many times `he moved with compassion ' when he saw the multitudes[scriptures :Law :22 :15-21 25 :14-28 , 31-46 , Judgment :7 :1-3 20 :1-16 , 25 :14-30 , Mercy :9 :1-2 , 9 :18-22 , Faith :8 :5-13 , 24 :45-51

Learning point : Abiding by the principles of Jesus , would bring to closer association with the Lord

3 .Ten Virgins[Matthew :25 :1-13]

The parable of ten virgins , is a great example of young girls and their behavioral pattern which can be noticed even today . Jesus on one hand was explaining about His second coming that His followers have to be ready any time for His call . Also to stay alert in complying his teachings . On the...