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The four gospels tell us about the Life of Jesus, the Son of God
Greetings, boys and girls!
What are the four gospels?
The word “gospel” means “good news.” What is the good news? The good news is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth to live with us, teach us, love us and save us.
In the Bible, there are four gospels or books about Jesus' good news. Each gospel or book tells us about the life of Jesus from a different point of view:
- The gospel according to Saint Matthew
- The gospel according to Saint Mark
- The gospel according to Saint Luke
- The gospel according to Saint John.
These four disciples like four friends, each telling you the amazing story of Jesus. The four evangelists (writers of the four gospels) tell us what Jesus said and did. They explain how Jesus loves us all, and gave His life for us.
Saint Matthew tells us that Jesus is the promised King:
Saint Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He wrote the gospel so we would know Who Jesus Christ really is. St Matthew was writing especially for people who knew the old prophecies from the Old Testament. The prophecies explained the promises God made to send a Saviour.
Saint Matthew shows us that Jesus is the King Whom God promised long ago. He tells us about:
- Jesus' family tree
- The visit of the wise men
- Jesus' teaching on the mountain (called the Beatitudes),
Saint Matthew wants us to know that Jesus keeps God's promises.
Saint Mark explains that Jesus is the Servant in action:
Saint Mark was a close companion and co-worker of St Peter, and the book He wrote about Jesus is believed to be based on St Peter's teachings and experiences.
St Mark also accompanied St Paul and St Barnabas on their missionary journeys. During these journeys, Saints Paul, Barnabas and Mark witnessed to many people that Jesus is the Son of God Who came to earth to save us.
St Mark’s Gospel is the shortest as he gets right to the point. St Mark shows us that Jesus did not come to be famous. The Son of God came to serve others, heal the sick, feed the hungry and help the hurting.
St Mark tells us how:
- Jesus healed a blind man
- Jesus calmed a storm
- Jesus gave His Life on the cross to save us from our sins and to open the way to Heaven for us
- This means that if we try to live good lives, God will be very happy. After our time here on earth is complete, we will be able to Heaven to go to Heaven to be with God
- Lord Jesus died on the cross to break the power of the naughty fallen angel called the devil.
St Mark reminds us that being great means serving others, just as Jesus did.
Saint Luke explains to us that Jesus is the Friend of everyone:
Saint Luke was a doctor. He loved telling stories about how Jesus cared for everyone, whether they were men, women, babies, children, rich, or poor. St Luke shows us that Jesus loves all people, no matter who they are.
St Luke tells us:
- The story of the Good Samaritan
- The story of the Prodigal Son
- The events of the Nativity. Jesus was born and placed in a manger.
Saint John explains that Jesus is the Son of God:
Saint John writes in a special, loving way. John helps us understand that Jesus is the Son of God.
St John tells us:
- Jesus is the Word made flesh (God incarnated as a human)
- Jesus is the Light of the world
- Jesus is the Good Shepherd
- Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.
St John wants us to understand and believe that Jesus is truly God. John wants us to know that by believing in Jesus, we can have eternal life.
Why are the gospels important for us?
The gospels are important for us as they show us how to:
- See Jesus in action
- Hear His Voice
- Feel Jesus' Love
- Know the way to follow Jesus, the Son of God.
The gospels help us know Jesus not just with our minds, but with our hearts.
How can you live the gospel?
You don’t have to wait to be a grown-up to live like Jesus.
At any age, you can:
- Be kind to others like Jesus
- Tell the truth like Jesus
- Help those in need like Jesus
- Pray and listen to God like Jesus.
Each time you do these things, you are living the good news.
Words of encouragement:
Dear friends, when you open your Bible and read the gospels, remember that you are meeting the greatest Friend you will ever have. You are reading the story of the One who loves you the most: Jesus, the Son of God.
Jesus is calling you through the four gospels to follow Him, The Master calls you to love like Him and share His Light with the world.
Amen.
ACTIVITY;
Here is a colouring-in page for you. It shows God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. God is One God in Three Persons, known as the Blessed Trinity.
God the Father sent Jesus His beloved Son to us. Jesus is the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. Jesus came to save us from our sins, and open the way to Heaven for us. In this picture, Jesus is holding you in His loving Arms.
The Holy Spirit is shown in the form of a dove, hovering over the Father, Jesus and you. This picture reminds us how Jesus loves us all. Jesus our Redeemer wants everyone to be happy and safe with Him in Heaven one day.
Print out and colour in your picture. You may want to keep this beautiful picture above your bed, to remind you how much God has loved the world, and how blessed we are to have wonderful Jesus to turn to when we have troubles, and when we are happy.
When you have problems, turn to dear Jesus and pray to Him. He will help you and guide you to make the right decisions.
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