Post: Compare the opening blocks of Jesus’s teaching in Matthew (Matthew 5–7) and Luke (Luke 4:14–30). Describe how these introductions emphasize different aspects of Jesus’s identity and/or ministry. Then, show how each author continues to build that characterization of Jesus throughout their gospel. To do this, cite at least one other story in each gospel that reinforces the emphasis you identified in the opening block of teaching.
For example, the opening block of teaching in Mark’s gospel is the parable of the soils (Mark 4). You might note that this section of teaching emphasizes that Jesus will be a mysterious figure that even the disciples will struggle to understand. Then, you could highlight the story of Peter confessing that Jesus is the Messiah in Mark 8. Even though Peter gets the title correct, the story reveals that Peter struggles to understand what it means for Jesus to be the Messiah. Specifically, he struggles to understand how suffering and persecution could be part of his identity.
Next, choose which portrait of Jesus (Matthew’s or Luke’s) the present-day Christian community most needs to see. Obviously, both portraits are significant for the present-day church. Nevertheless, you can choose which one you think the present-day community needs most and explain your decision.
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