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Explain what the study of the Synoptic Gospels can tell Christians today about the nature of discipleship.
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Year 10 Coursework A01 Explain what the study of the Synoptic Gospels can tell Christians today about the nature of discipleship. In this piece of work, I am going to describe and explain what a Christian today can learn from the synoptic gospels about being a disciple. The synoptic gospels are written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke and are found in the New Testament. The word 'synoptic' means 'similar' and the word 'gospel' means 'good news', so the synoptic gospels are similar accounts of the good news. In the synoptic gospels, there are events and parables, stories with hidden meanings, which help to explain what it means to be a disciple. A disciple is someone who learns from another. They are faithful and loyal, and also trustworthy. In Jesus' time, the disciples were followers of Jesus, and believed in him. They also spread the good news. To be a disciple, Certain qualities are...
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