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THE THREE MAJOR STAGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GOSPELS Stage #1 – Jesus and his Disciples The historical figure Jesus of Nazareth, born a Jew around 5 BC (Bethlehem). Raised in Nazareth (carpenter), at 30 he began preaching teaching. His teachings and actions stirred great interest among the Jewish people, leading some to proclaim him as a great prophet. He demonstrated unusual powers (miracles). Others took Jesus for a sorcerer, magician, and a threat to the Roman State. Power figures had him executed around 30 AD. (Guilty-Roman Law) Early Christians believed he was the Messiah of Israel God’s only son. Jesus’ Resurrection became the mark of all those who claimed him as their Savior. STAGE #2 The Disciples the Early Community of Faith “Oral Stage” After the resurrection early Christians began a campaign to proclaim Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection to all. In decades spread throughout the Roman Empire. The promises of God fulfilled in Jesus became a part of the preaching of the early Christians. For several decades this information was shared by word of mouth, developing into what is called an oral tradition. The Gospels would eventually be written from selections of these highly polished recollections (oral stories). Stage #3 – The Early Community of Faith the Evangelists “Written Stage” The need for instruction was the major factor that brought about the writing of the Gospels. With the realization that the church had a future, it became necessary to find a means for preserving its teachings. Each of the Gospel writers gathered pieces from all the stories that had emerged since his death and resurrection. The writers assembled these pieces into a story that would respond to the needs of a particular audience in a particular location at a particular time. The Gospels: “Four Portraits of Jesus” MATTHEW: Author: Matthew Written: 60-90 AD Audience: Written mainly for Jewish Christians to show the similarities between the two religions. Summar