Session 2 Journal Entry Read John 20:31

A testament refers to evidence presented to a third party to justify a case. According to John 2031, ...these are written that you may believea that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Contrary to the works of Jesus, the Jews looked forward to a powerful messiah, who would drive out the Romans, and restore a Jewish rule. The failure of Jesus to live up to the Jews expectations leads to rejection, and finally, a shameful death through crucifixion. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke portray Jesus differently, based on their chosen audience. However, there is little contradiction, if any, in the accounts given by the three disciples. Mathew addresses the Jews, and derives the bulk of his defence for Jesus from the Old Testament. In many accounts, he refers to Jesus as the Son of David. In Mathew 2143, the informs the Jews that the kingdom of God shall be taken away from them for rejecting the messiah, and bestowed upon those who believe in Jesus. Mark addresses non-Jews facing tribulation because of their faith. He consoles them that the cost of eternal life is to