NT102: The Gospels

This lesson provides a theological compass for lay leaders, laying a framework to understand why the New Testament presents four distinct portraits of a single life. Rather than focusing on exhaustive commentary, the guide explains that the Gospels are purposeful proclamations designed to lead readers to faith, categorized into the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—and the uniquely independent account of John. Each author acts as a pastoral artist, selecting specific details to present Jesus as the Promised King, the Suffering Servant, the Compassionate Savior, or the Eternal Son of God based on their original audience and ministry intent. Ultimately, the source equips teachers to embrace the complementary differences between these books, viewing them not as historical contradictions but as a multi-dimensional witness to the person and work of Christ.