# Station 3: Do the Gospels contradict themselves?

##### Station 3: Do the Gospels contradict themselves?

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- Give an introduction to each of the gospels (including the targeted audience)
- Explain the writing style for each of the evangelists
- Explain the synoptic Gospels
- The gospels do not contradict each others but rather compliment each other

Sources

- Timeless truth - Chapter 28
- [SUSCOPTS Servants Prep ](https://www.suscopts.org/servantsprep/pdf/NT/NT_101.pdf)
- [Commentary on the Gospels](https://onedrive.live.com/?id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901)

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Memory verse:**</span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">**Outline:**</span>

- Introduction to each of the Gospels - see commentary
- What are the synoptic gospels
- Why is there differences between the Gospels? Does that affect the authenticity of the Gospels?
- Exercise on how the Gospels compliment each other 
    - The Baptism of the Lord Jesus
    - Read and compare the info gathered from every gospel
    - Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23
- Some examples to explain 
    - Did the Lord Jesus cleanse the temple on Sunday or Monday?
    - The words of Christ on the Cross
    - Did the Maries go to the tomb while it is dark or at dawn?
    - etc.