Evangelist Five Way Cross
The Evangelist five way cross does not depict the same
images as the traditional five way medal which represents
Heart of Jesus, the Miraculous
Christopher, and the Holy
Images on the Evangelist Five Way
The Evangelist five way cross depicts the images of
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They were disciples of
Jesus and wrote four books of the New Testament.
- Before becoming one of Jesus' Apostles, Matthew was
a tax collector. He was probably knew how to read and
write in different languages because his profession
would have required an educated man. Matthew's gospels
are directed toward the Jews and emphasize that Jesus
is the Messiah.
- Mark's mother was an avid follower of Jesus and
often, her house was used as a gathering spot for the
disciples. Mark was just a teenager when he first met
Jesus, later becoming an Apostle. Mark became an interpreter
for the Apostle, Peter. Mark discusses the role of Peter
as preaching to the Gentiles.
- Luke was not an Apostle while Jesus was alive. Luke
became a disciple after Paul
taught him about Jesus. Luke was a doctor by profession
and he left his career behind and wandered with Paul
to spread the words of Jesus. Luke talked to all the
Apostles who knew Jesus and he even spoke with Mary,
Jesus' mother. He wrote his gospels according to the
memories of those who knew Jesus.
- John was well loved by Jesus. He wrote his gospels
after the other gospels were written. His writings stress
the role of Jesus as the Son of God. He writes to those
Christians who already know about Jesus.
5 Way Medal reminds Christians to read the teachings
of Jesus in the scripture passages of Matthew, Mark,
Luke, and John. Reading the scriptures is a wonderful
way to keep Jesus Christ alive for all Christians, teaching
them to follow the teachings of Jesus.