Four Gospels and the book fo Acts comprise about one-sixth of
a one year read-through of the Bible. While reading, put the
background, theme, and outline of these books into your own words
and memorize.
Historical dates given here are approximate.
MATTHEW
Background
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Theme
The Gospel of the Messiah-King
Outline
Offer of the King and Rejection of the King
MARK
Background
Mark records the life of Jesus about 3 decades after his resurrection,
directed to the Romans
Theme
Jesus the Servant-Redeemer
Outline
The Servant and the Sacrifice
LUKE
Background
Luke records the life of Jesus about 3 decades
after his resurrection, written for Greeks
Theme
Jesus the Perfect Man
Outline
Seeking the Lost and Saving the Lost
JOHN
Background
John tells the story of Jesus around 90 AD, for ALL men
Theme
Jesus the Son of God
Outline
Seven Miracles, The Upper Room, the Supreme Miracle
ACTS
Background
Luke continues his Gospel to cover the Acts of the Apostles (29-62 AD)
Theme
Establishment of the Church
Outline
Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and Unto the Ends of the Earth