Context and Importance of Gospel Writing Style

Each Gospel, whether it be Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John, was written with a specific audience and purpose in mind. Matthew, known for its emphasis on Jesus as divine, was directed towards a Jewish audience; Mark, highlighting the suffering servant aspect of Jesus, likely for a community facing persecution; Luke, a more historical and political text, points to God's order in the world and divine presence, and finally, John, theologically profound, focuses on the spiritual and divine nature of Christ through powerful signs and teachings.