LUKE, MARK AND MATTHEW’S GOSPELS GALLERY
Galleries L & M serve as page and galleries for faith expression artworks based on the gospels of Luke, Mark and Matthew. Each gospel is represented by 7 faith expression artworks based on the Bible verses found in each gospel.
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE
Luke 1:46-48 - “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
The Magnificat
Luke 2:10-11 - “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Christ the Good News
Luke 2:13-14 - “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Luke 3:16 - “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.”
Holy Spirit and the Baptism of Fire
Luke 6:31 - “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
The Golden Rule
Luke 9:62 - “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Look to God
Luke 11:9-10 - “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Ask, Seek and Knock
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK
Mark 2:11 - [Jesus said,] “I say to you, stand up, take your mat, and go to your home.”
Arise and Go Thy Way
Mark 4:30-32 - “He [Jesus] also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’”
Like a Mustard Seed
Mark 6:49-50 - “But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’”
Walking on Water – Be not Afraid
Mark 8:29 - “He asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered him, ‘You are the Messiah.’”
The Messiah – Son of the Living God
Mark 8:34 - “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
Come and Follow Jesus
Mark 12:30 - “… you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
Love the Lord your God
Mark 12:31 - “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Love your Neighbor
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
Matthew 4:4 - “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Not by Bread Alone
Matthew 5:8 - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:9 - “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
God’s Children - Peacemakers
Matthew 5:48 - “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Just Like Father
Matthew 13:45-46 - “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
God’s Kingdom Like a Pearl of Great Value
Matthew 18:19-20 - “Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
Come Together in Jesus Name
Matthew 22:37 - “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”
The Greatest Commandment: Love God
Note: Bible References - KJV and NRSVUE