An Introduction to the Four Gospels Mark Vitalis Hoffman Prof. of Biblical Studies, LTSG Lay Ministry Institute - Upper Susquehanna Synod - ELCA Lay Training Program

SCHEDULE and RESOURCES

Recommended Resources for Further Study – Bibles, reference works, introductions, Bible study software (online and free programs)

Other Web Resources for Further Information

• The Text This Week - Revised Common Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links - Links to everything
• Working Preacher from Luther Seminary – Excellent resource with commentaries on texts used in the RCL and Narrative Lectionary
• The New Testament Gateway - One of the first places to start
• Crosswalk.com - Bibles and resources
• Bible Gateway - Bibles and resources
• Four Gospels: One Way to Live - My "Introduction to the Gospels with a View of Stewardship as a Way of Faithful Living" online course
• Four Gospels: Comparative Charts - Helpful comparisons by Felix Just

SESSION	TOPIC	DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	RESOURCES
1	Introduction Gospel of Mark	Intro Mark	New Testament Gateway The Gospel of Mark Mark Survey and Mark Texts at Textweek.com
2	Gospel of Matthew	Matthew	New Testament Gateway The Gospel of Matthew Matthew Survey and Matthew Texts at Textweek.com
3	Gospel of Luke	Luke	New Testament Gateway Luke & Acts Luke Overview and Luke Texts at Textweek.com
4	Gospel of John	John	New Testament Gateway The Gospel of John John Overview and John Texts at Textweek.com Johannine Literature Homepage
Closing	The best online version of the artwork by Patinir that I used in the final section is available HERE. For a nice description of the work, check HERE.

The Birth of Jesus- Panel Discussion between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John