THE LIFE OF OUR LORD

(A Harmony of the Gospels in Chronological Order)

 

The churches of Christ Greet You (Romans 16:16)

 

            The below outline deals with the most important event in human history. It is an event planned even before the creation of the world. It is the keeping of a promise made to Abraham over 2000 years earlier (cf. Genesis 22:18; Galatians 3:16). It is the fulfillment of a host of prophecies regarding the Messiah - or, as referred to in the Greek, the Christ, who would come to establish His kingdom or church (Matthew 16:18-19; cf. Colossians 1:12-14). It is the beginning of a new relationship between God and man. The event is the coming of the Son of the Living God, the Savior of the world.

            Who is this Christ, this Messiah? His name is JESUS. His symbolic name, Immanuel (meaning “God with us”), signifies His deity (Matthew 1:23). He is man, but God as well. He is God - the God of Creation - but man as well. He is God Himself in human flesh (John 1:1, 14). God, who has previously made Himself known through a nation and a law, is now to reveal Himself in the most personal way possible - in the form of a man (Philippians 2:5-8).

            The New Testament record revealed in the below outline will proclaim the Good News about the salvation of mankind which comes only through obedient faith in Jesus the Christ (Acts 4:12; Hebrews 5:8-9). As Jesus begins His ministry, He confirms His Deity and Word with miraculous healing and other signs and wonders. His teaching calls men and women to new spiritual heights in their worship of God and in their relationships with one another.

            But because His teaching challenges traditional practices of the Jewish religion of His day, and because He claims divine authority, Jesus meets strong opposition from religious leaders. The opposition ultimately leads to arrest and trial before Jewish and Roman authorities. Although falsely accused, Jesus is condemned and sentenced to die by crucifixion. His death is meant to silence His message, but on the third day after His burial, Jesus rises from the grave and shows Himself alive to many witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). His miraculous resurrection from the dead proves with power that He is the divine Son of God (Romans 1:4).

            The Christian hope resulting from these events is the forgiving of sins through His blood. Ultimately, just as Jesus was raised from the dead, so also the righteous in Christ will be raised to eternal life at His second coming.

            What follows is a combination of the four Gospel accounts with an integration of the recorded events as nearly as possible in their proper chronological sequence. This attempt necessarily involves a degree of speculation, because the Bible does not reveal when certain events actually occurred. Despite this difficulty, the record of Jesus’ life and work can be seen very well from a careful study of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. All glory to God and blessings for greater understanding to each reader.

 

A. Introduction

Mark introduces us to the Good News of Jesus the Christ. The Good News is beautifully summarized by John. He begins, as does the book of Genesis, with the creation of man, and shows that the Word (a designation for God a Christ) was not only the source through which all things were made, but also came into this world in human form as the man Jesus. Luke writes to a man by the name of Theophilus in order to provide a more complete narrative of the life and work of this incarnate Word, Jesus the Christ.

Matthew’s account has no formal introduction, but rather begins with a genealogy tracing the descent of Jesus from his ancestor, Abraham, through the royal lineage of David the King. His genealogy is traced through Jesus’ legal father, Joseph, as the husband of the Virgin Mary, to whom Jesus was born. It should be noted that several interesting characters are listed in this genealogy of Jesus. For instance, there are Gentiles (Canaanite and Moabite), women (some known best for the sins they had committed), and even the wicked King Manasseh.

Luke also provides a genealogy of Jesus, but his account traces the lineage directly through Jesus’ mother, Mary. This explains the difference in ancestors from Heli (assumed to be the father-in-law of Mary’s husband Joseph) to David. Luke’s genealogy also goes beyond Abraham, all the way back through Noah, Enoch, Seth, and Adam to God Himself, who created the human race.

 

            1. Prefaces to the Gospels – Matthew 1:1; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:1-4; John 1:1-5

            2. Two genealogies of Jesus Christ – Matthew 1:2-17; Luke 3:23b-38

 

B. Announcements

            1. Annunciation to Zacharias about John the Baptizer by the angel Gabriel –
                Luke 1:5-17

          2. Zacharias made speechless – Luke 1:18-25

            3. Annunciation to Mary about Jesus by the angel Gabriel – Luke 1:26-38

            4. Song of Elizabeth to Mary – Luke 1:39-45

            5. Mary Praises God – Luke 1:46-56

            6. Birth of John the Baptizer – Luke 1:57-66

          7. Zacharias prophesies – Luke 1:67-80

            8. Annunciation to Joseph about Jesus by the angel of the Lord – Matthew 1:18-25

 

C. Birth and Childhood of Jesus

            1. Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:1-7

            2. Angels proclaim birth to shepherds – Luke 2:8-14  

3. Homage of shepherds to Babe in the manger – Luke 2:15-20

            4. Circumcision of Jesus – Luke 2:21

            5. Presentation of Jesus in the temple – Luke 2:22-24

          6. Simeon expresses his joy – Luke 2:25-35

          7. Anna the Prophetess – Luke 2:36-38

            8. Wise men seek Jesus – Matthew 2:1-8

          9. Wise men visit Jesus – Matthew 2:9-12

            10. Flight to Egypt – Matthew 2:13-15

            11. Herod orders slaughter – Matthew 2:16-18

            12. Return to Nazareth – Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39-40

            13. Trip to Jerusalem at age twelve – Luke 2:41-50

            14. Growing up in Nazareth – Luke 2:51-52

 

D. John the Baptizer introduces Christ

            1. John declares his mission – Matthew 3:1-3; Mark 1:2-4; Luke 3:1-6;
                John 1:6-8

          2. John baptizes the people with water – Matthew 3:4-6; Mark 1:5-6

            3. John preaches repentance – Matthew 3:7-10; Luke 3:7-14

            4. John introduces Christ – Matthew 3:11-12; Mark 1:7-8; Luke 3:15-18;
                John 1:9-28

            5. John baptizes Jesus with water – Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11;
                Luke 3:21-23a

            6. John declares Jesus to be the Son of God – John 1:29-34

            7. Jesus tempted in the wilderness – Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13

            8. The first disciples to follow Jesus – John 1:35-42

            9. Philip and Nathanael follow Jesus – John 1:43-51

            10. Jesus turns water into wine – John 2:1-11

            11. Jesus and His disciples sojourn in Capernaum – John 2:12

 

E. Early Judean Ministry

            1. The Passover and first cleansing of the Temple – John 2:13-22

          2. Miracles cause many to believe in Jesus – John 2:23-25

            3. Jesus and Nicodemus discuss the new birth – John 3:1-21

            4. Christ’s disciples baptizing in Judea – John 3:22; John 4:2

          5. John baptizing in Aenon – John 3:23-24

            6. John’s testimony about Christ at Aenon – John 3:25-36

            7. Imprisonment of John the Baptizer – Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:17-29;
                Luke 3:19-20

            8. From Judea to Galilee – Matthew 4:12; John 4:1, 3

            9. Discourse with the Samaritan woman at the well – John 4:4-26

            10. The harvest is ripe – John 4:27-38

11. Gospel preached to the Samaritan people – John 4:39-42

 

F. Galilean Ministry

            1. Early days

a. Jesus arrives in Galilee – Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15;
                John 4:43-45

                        b. Healing of the Nobleman’s son – John 4:46-54

                        c. First rejection at Nazareth – Luke 4:16-30

                        d. Removal to Capernaum – Matthew 4:13-16

 

            2. First circuit

a. Call of four fishermen; Draught of fishes – Matthew 4:18-22;
                Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11

                        b. Teaching in Capernaum Synagogue – Mark 1:21-22; Luke 4:31-32

                        c. Healing man with unclean spirit – Mark 1:23-28; Luke 4:33-37

d. Day of miracles in Capernaum – Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34;
                Luke 4:38-41

e. Tour of Galilee with four disciples – Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39;
                Luke 4:42-44

                        f. Preaching and cleansing a leper – Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45;
                         Luke 5:12-16

 

            3. Enmity of Scribes and Pharisees

a. The paralytic healed – Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26

                        b. The call of Matthew (Levi) – Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17;
                         Luke 5:27-32

                        c. Fasting question answered – Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22;
                         Luke 5:33-39

                        d. Jesus heals impotent man and attends second Passover – John 5:1-18

                        e. Jesus’ discourse on eternal life and the Father – John 5:19-47

                        f. Disciples pluck grain – Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5

                        g. Man with withered hand is healed – Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6;
                         Luke 6:6-11

 

            4. Organizing the Kingdom

                        a. Multitudes healed – Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12; Luke 6:17-19

                        b. Jesus selects twelve Apostles – Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16

                        c. Beatitudes proclaimed – Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-23

                        d. Woes pronounced – Luke 6:24-26

                       e. Concerning salt – Matthew 5:13; Mark 9:49-50; Luke 14:34-35

                    f. Concerning light – Matthew 5:14-16; Matthew 6:22-23; Luke 11:33-36

                        g. Mosaic Law to be fulfilled – Matthew 5:17-20; Luke 16:17

                        h. On murder – Matthew 5:21-24

                    i. Settle out of court – Matthew 5:25-26; Luke 12:58-59

                        j. On adultery and lust – Matthew 5:27-30

                        k. Marriage and divorce – Matthew 5:31-32; Luke 16:18

                        l. Honesty without oaths – Matthew 5:33-37

                        m. Regarding retaliation – Matthew 5:38-42; Luke 6:29-30

                        n. Love for enemies – Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-28, 32-36

                        o. On giving – Matthew 6:1-4

                        p. On praying – Matthew 6:5-8

                    q. A model prayer – Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4

                        r. On fasting – Matthew 6:16-18

                        s. Spiritual treasures – Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:33-34

                        t. Need for undivided loyalty – Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13

                        u. Do not worry – Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 12:22-32

                        v. Hypocritical judging – Matthew 7:1-5; Luke 6:37-42

                        w. On profaning the holy – Matthew 7:6

                        x. Persistently ask, seek, and knock – Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 11:5-13

                        y. The Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31

                        z. Two gates – Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:23-24

                        aa. Testing religious leaders – Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 6:43-45

                        bb. Heaven is for “doers” – Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46; Luke 13:25-27

                        cc. The wise and the foolish – Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49

                        dd. Crowd is astonished at Jesus’ teaching – Matthew 7:28-29

 

            5. Second circuit     

                        a. Healing of the centurion’s servant – Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10

                        b. Raising of widow’s son at Nain – Luke 7:11-17

                        c. John sends Jesus a question – Matthew 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23; Luke 16:16

                    d. Jesus commends John – Matthew 11:7-15; Luke 7:24-28

                        e. Jesus reproves rejection – Matthew 11:16-19; Luke 7:29-35

                        f. Cities reproved – Matthew 11:20-24; Luke 10:13-15

                        g. Thanksgiving to the Father – Matthew 11:25-27; Luke 10:21-22

                    h. Invitation to find rest in Jesus – Matthew 11:28-30

                        i. Anointing by sinful woman and parable of two debtors – Luke 7:36-50

                        j. Second tour of Galilee and women ministering to Jesus – Luke 8:1-3

 

            6. Teaching at the Sea of Galilee

                        a. Jesus accused of madness – Mark 3:20-21

                        b. Heals demonic – Matthew 12:22-30; Mark 3:22-27; Luke 11:14-23

                        c. Blasphemy condemned – Matthew 12:31-37; Mark 3:28-30; Luke 12:10

                        d. Folly of seeking for a sign – Matthew 12:38-42; Luke 11:29-32

                        e. Need for moral reform – Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26

                        f. Christ’s true kindred – Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21

                        g. Parable of the Sower – Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9; Luke 8:4-8

                        h. Purpose of parables – Matthew 13:10-15; Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10

                     i. Blessedness of the disciples – Matthew 13:16-17; Luke 10:23-24

j. Parable of the Sower explained – Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20;
              Luke 8:11-15

                        k. Parable of the lighted lamp – Mark 4:21-25; Luke 8:16-18

                        l. Parable of the seed growing by itself – Mark 4:26-29

                        m. Parable of the tares – Matthew 13:24-30

n. Parable of the mustard seed – Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32;
                 Luke 13:18-19

                        o. Parable of the leaven – Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-22

                        p. Parables fulfill prophecy – Matthew 13:34-35; Mark 4:33-34

                        q. Parable of the tares explained – Matthew 13:36-43

                        r. Parable of the hidden treasure – Matthew 13:44

                        s. Parable of the pearl of great price – Matthew 13:45-46

                        t. Parable of the net – Matthew 13:47-51

                        u. Parable of the householder – Matthew 13:52-53

 

            7. Miracles by the sea

                        a. Jesus stills the tempest – Matthew 8:18, 23-27; Mark 4:35-41;
                         Luke 8:22-25

                        b. The demoniacs – Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39

c. Jairus begs Jesus to heal his daughter – Matthew 9:18-19; Mark 5:21-24a;
                Luke 8:40-42a

d. Healing of an afflicted woman – Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:24b-34;
                Luke 8:42b-48

                        e. Jairus’ daughter raised – Matthew 9:23-26; Mark 5:35-43;
                         Luke 8:49-56

                        f. Two blind men healed – Matthew 9:27-31

                        g. Mute made to speak – Matthew 9:32-34

 

            8. Third circuit

                        a. Second rejection at Nazareth – Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6a

                        b. Third tour of Galilee; Need for workers – Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 6:6b

                        c. Apostles given power to heal – Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1-2

                        d. Apostles instructed – Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:8-11; Luke 9:3-5

                        e. Apostles warned – Matthew 10:16-25; Luke 12:11-12

                        f. Fear God, not man – Matthew 10:26-31; Luke 12:2-7

                    g. Christ must be confessed – Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9

                        h. Division in the household – Matthew 10:34-36; Luke 12:49-53

                        i. Conditions of discipleship – Matthew 10:37-42; Luke 14:25-33

                        j. Apostles in action – Matthew 11:1; Mark 6:12-13; Luke 9:6

                        k. Herod curious about Jesus – Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16; Luke 9:7-9

           

            9. At Capernaum

a. Apostles return and report – Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:30-33;
                Luke 9:10-11a; John 6:1

b. Jesus heals and teaches the multitude – Matthew 14:14; Mark 6:34;
                Luke 9:11b; John 6:2-4

c. Five thousand fed – Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:35-44; Luke 9:12-17;
                John 6:5-13

                    d. Kingship avoided – Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46; John 6:14-15

                    e. Jesus walks on water – Matthew 14:24-27; Mark 6:47-50; John 6:16-20

                        f. Peter walks on water – Matthew 14:28-33; Mark 6:51-52; John 6:21

                        g. Healings at Gennesaret – Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56

                        h. Jesus’ crossing is mystery to the people – John 6:22-24

                        i. Discourse on the Bread of Life – John 6:25-40

                        j. Jews challenge Jesus’ claim – John 6:41-51

                        k. Jews question eating flesh – John 6:52-59

                        l. Offended disciples turn away – John 6:60-66

                        m. Peter affirms faith – John 6:67-71

                        n. Tradition of Jewish leaders condemned – Matthew 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-13

                        o. Defilement contrasted – Matthew 15:10-20; Mark 7:14-23

 

            10. Withdrawal to the north

                        a. Canaanite woman’s daughter healed – Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30

                        b. Many more healed throughout Decapolis – Matthew 15:29-31;
                         Mark 7:31-37

 

            11. Returning to the Sea of Galilee

                        a. Four thousand fed – Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-9

                        b. Pharisees and Sadducees ask for a sign – Matthew 15:39-16:4;
                         Mark 8:10-13

                        c. Doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees – Matthew 16:5-12;
                         Mark 8:14-21; Luke 12:1

                        d. Blind man near Bethsaida healed – Mark 8:22-26

 

            12. Second northern withdrawal

                        a. Peter confesses Christ – Matthew 16:13-16; Mark 8:27-30;
                         Luke 9:18-21

                        b. Jesus will build His church (or kingdom) – Matthew 16:17-20

c. Christ foretells His suffering, death, and resurrection – Matthew 16:21-23;
                Mark 8:31-33; Luke 9:22

                        d. Burdens of discipleship – Matthew 16:24-27; Mark 8:34-38;
                         Luke 9:23-26

e. Kingdom will come within lifetime of Apostles – Matthew 16:28;
                Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27

                        f. Jesus is transfigured – Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36

                        g. Apostles ask about Elijah – Matthew 17:9-13; Mark 9:9-13

                        h. Demoniac boy healed – Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29;
                         Luke 9:37-43a; Luke 17:5-6

i. Christ again foretells His death and resurrection – Matthew 17:22-23;
                Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:43b-45

 

            13. In Capernaum

                        a. Jesus gives tribute money – Matthew 17:24-27

                        b. Apostles dispute about rank – Matthew 18:1-6; Mark 9:33-37, 41-42;
                         Luke 9:46-48; Luke 17:1-2

                        c. Apostle John rebuked – Mark 9:38-40; Luke 9:49-50

                        d. Warning about temptation – Matthew 18:7-9; Mark 9:43-48

                    e. Parable of the lost sheep – Matthew 18:10-14; Luke 15:1-7

                        f. When your brother sins against you – Matthew 18:15-20

                        g. How often one must forgive – Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4

h. Parable of the unmerciful servant – Matthew 18:23-35

                    

            14. Visit to Jerusalem

                        a. Brothers taunt Jesus – John 7:1-9

                        b. Jesus goes privately to the feast – John 7:10-13

                        c. Jesus teaches in the Temple – John 7:14-24

                        d. Jews discuss Christ – John 7:25-31

                        e. Guards sent to arrest Jesus – John 7:32-36

                        f. The Holy Spirit promised – John 7:37-39

                        g. More division among the Jews – John 7:40-44

                        h. Nicodemus counsels caution – John 7:45-53

                        i. Woman caught in adultery – John 8:1-11

                        j. Jesus is the light of the world – John 8:12-20

                        k. Warning against unbelief – John 8:21-30

                        l. Spiritual freedom – John 8:31-38

                        m. True children of Abraham – John 8:39-47

                        n. Jesus declares His eternal existence – John 8:48-59

 

G. Perean Ministry

            1. To the Feast of Dedication

                        a. Departure from Galilee through Samaritan village – Luke 9:51-56

                        b. The cost of discipleship – Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62

                        c. The seventy disciples sent out – Luke 10:1-12, 16

                        d. The seventy disciples return – Luke 10:17-20

                        e. Parable of the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:29-37

                        f. Visit to Martha and Mary – Luke 10:38-42

                        g. Healing of the man born blind – John 9:1-12

                        h. Pharisees question the man – John 9:13-17

                        i. Man’s parents are questioned – John 9:18-23

                        j. Man questioned again – John 9:24-34

                        k. Jesus confronts healed man – John 9:35-41

                        l. Sheep and their Shepherd – John 10:1-6

                        m. The Door for the sheep – John 10:7-10

                        n. The good Shepherd – John 10:11-18

                        o. Jews still divided – John 10:19-21

                        p. Jesus affirms His own deity – John 10:22-30

                        q. Jews attempt to stone Jesus – John 10:31-39

 

            2. From the feast to His withdrawal

                        a. Withdrawal from Jerusalem to Bethany – John 10:40-42

                        b. The blessed person – Luke 11:27-28              

                        c. Parable of the rich fool – Luke 12:13-21

                        d. People could not discern the time – Luke 12:54-57

                        e. Urgency of repentance – Luke 13:1-5

                        f. Parable of the barren fig tree – Luke 13:6-9

                        g. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath – Luke 13:10-17

                    h. The saved from all nations – Luke 13:28-30

                        i. Jesus warned about Herod – Luke 13:31-33

                        j. Man healed of dropsy – Luke 14:1-6

                        k. Parable of the place of honor – Luke 14:7-11

                        l. Urging unselfishness – Luke 14:12-14

                       m. Parable of the great banquet – Luke 14:15-24

                        n. Parable of the lost coin – Luke 15:8-10

                   o. Parable of the lost son – Luke 15:11-32

                        p. Parable of the unjust steward – Luke 16:1-12

                        q. Pharisees scoff at parable – Luke 16:14-15

                        r. The rich man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31

                        s. The unprofitable servant – Luke 17:7-10

                        t. Jesus told of Lazarus’ illness – John 11:1-4

                        u. Disciples fear returning to Judea – John 11:5-16

                        v. Jesus talks with Martha – John 11:17-27

                        w. Jesus talks with Mary – John 11:28-37

                        x. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead – John 11:38-44

                        y. The counsel plots to kill Jesus – John 11:45-53

                        z. Jesus goes to Ephraim – John 11:54

 

            3. From His withdrawal to His return to Jerusalem

                        a. Ten lepers healed – Luke 17:11-19

                        b. The Kingdom of God is within – Luke 17:20-21

                        c. Parable of the persistent widow – Luke 18:1-8

                        d. Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican – Luke 18:9-14

                        e. Pharisees question divorce – Matthew 19:1-9; Mark 10:1-9

                        f. Disciples question Jesus – Matthew 19:10-12; Mark 10:10-12

g. Jesus blesses the little children – Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16;
                 Luke 18:15-17

                        h. The rich young ruler – Matthew 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22;
                          Luke 18:18-23

i. Hard for the rich to go to Heaven – Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:23-27;
                Luke 18:24-27

j. Forsaking earthly attachments – Matthew 19:27-30; Mark 10:28-31;
                Luke 18:28-30

                        k. Parable of laborers in the vineyard – Matthew 20:1-16

l. Jesus foretells His crucifixion – Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34;
                Luke 18:31-34

                        m. Ambition of James and John – Matthew 20:20-23; Mark 10:35-40

                        n. Jesus teaches humility – Matthew 20:24-28; Mark 10:41-45

                        o. Zacchaeus receives Jesus – Luke 19:1-10

p. Blind Bartimeus and friend are healed – Matthew 20:29-34;
                Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43

                        

H. The Last Week

                        a. Arrest of Jesus planned for Passover – John 11:55-57

                        b. Chief Priest plot to kill Lazarus – John 12:1-2, 9-11

                        c. Jesus anointed by Mary – John 12:3-8

d. Jesus sends for colt – Matthew 21:1-7; Mark 11:1-7; Luke 19:29-35;
                John 12:14-16

e. Crowd goes to meet Jesus – Matthew 21:8-9; Mark 11:8-10;
                Luke 19:36-40; John 12:12-13

                        f. Jesus foresees destruction of Jerusalem – Mark 11:11; Luke 19:41-44

                        g. Jesus popularity recognized – Matthew 21:10-11; John 12:17-19

h. Cursing of the fig tree – Matthew 21:18-19; Mark 11:12-14

i. Second cleansing of temple – Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17;
                Luke 19:45-46

j. Plot to kill Jesus delayed – Mark 11:18; Luke 19:47-48

k. Children praise Jesus – Matthew 21:14-16

l. Return to Bethany – Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:19

           m. Lessons from cursed fig tree – Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:20-26

           n. Christ’s authority challenged – Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33;
                Luke 20:1-8

                       o. Parable of the two sons – Matthew 21:28-32

           p. Parable of the wicked tenants – Matthew 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9;
                Luke 20:9-16

           q. The rejected stone – Matthew 21:42-46; Mark 12:10-12;
                Luke 20:17-19
  

                       r. Parable of the wedding feast – Matthew 22:1-14

           s. Jesus questioned about paying taxes – Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17;
                Luke 20:20-26

t. Jesus questioned about the resurrection – Matthew 22:23-33;
                Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40

u. The two greatest commandments – Matthew 22:34-40;
                Mark 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-28

v. Jesus questions the Pharisees – Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37;
                Luke 20:41-44

w. Woes on Scribes, Pharisees and Lawyers – Matthew 23:1-36;
      Mark 12:38-40; Luke 11:37-54; Luke 20:45-47

x. Jesus laments over Jerusalem – Matthew 23:37-39; Luke 13:34-35

y. Widow’s mite – Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4

z. Temple to be destroyed – Matthew 24:1-2; Mark 13:1-2; Luke 21:5-6

          aa. Disciples question Jesus – Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3-4; Luke 21:7

          bb. Jesus tells of signs for destruction of Jerusalem – Matthew 24:4-35;
                Mark 13:5-31; Luke 17:22-25, 37; Luke 21:8-33

          cc. No man knows the time of the second coming of Jesus –
                Matthew 24:36-44; Mark 13:32-33; Luke 17:26-36

         dd. Jesus urges watchfulness – Matthew 24:45-51; Mark 13:34-37;
                Luke 12:35-48; Luke 21:34-36

                      ee. Parable of the wise and foolish virgins – Matthew 25:1-13

                      ff. Parable of the talents/pounds – Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-28

                     gg. The scene of the last judgment – Matthew 25:31-46

                     hh. Jesus again foresees His crucifixion – Matthew 26:1-2

           ii. Leaders conspire to kill Jesus – Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2;
                Luke 22:1-2

                      jj. Jesus is anointed at Simon’s house – Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9

        kk. Judas bargains to betray Jesus – Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11;
                Luke 22:3-6

                      ll. Gentiles seek Christ – John 12:20-22

       mm. Purpose of Christ’s death – John 12:23-26

                     nn. Jesus foresees His crucifixion – John 12:27-33

         oo. Jesus is the light – John 12:34-36

         pp. Jesus teaches at the Temple – Luke 21:37-38

         qq. Jews reject Christ and fulfill prophecy – John 12:37-41

          rr. Some rulers are afraid – John 12:42-43

         ss. Jesus makes final public appeal – John 12:44-50

 

I. Day before the Crucifixion

a. Disciples make preparation for the Passover – Matthew 26:17-19;
                Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13

                        b. Importance of the occasion – Luke 22:14-16

                        c. Jesus hints of betrayer’s identity – Luke 22:21, 23

                        d. Jesus predicts betrayal – Matthew 26:20-21; Mark 14:17-18;
                         John 13:18-21

e. The betrayer is identified – Matthew 26:22-25; Mark 14:19-21;
                Luke 22:22; John 13:22-27a

                        f. Jesus sends Judas out – John 13:27b-30

                        g. Jesus calls for love – John 13:31-35

h. Institution of the Lord’s Supper – Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25;
                Luke 22:17-20; (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

                        i. Contention as to who is the greatest – Luke 22:24-30

                        j. Jesus washes Apostles’ feet – John 13:1-5

                        k. Peter is hesitant – John 13:6-11

                        l. Jesus explains washing – John 13:12-17

m. Peter’s denial foretold – Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31;
                Luke 22:31-34; John 13:36-38

                        n. Christ must fulfill prophecy – Luke 22:35-38

                        o. Jesus to prepare a place for His people – John 14:1-4

p. Thomas wants to know the way – John 14:5-7

                        q. Philip wants to see the Father – John 14:8-15

                        r. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit – John 14:16-21

                        s. Judas (not Iscariot) is puzzled – John 14:22-24

                        t. Jesus predicts He will go away and return – John 14:25-31

                        u. The Vine and the branches – John 15:1-8

                        v. Love one another – John 15:9-17

                        w. Warning of persecution – John 15:18-27; John 16:1-4

                        x. The Holy Spirit will reprove the world – John 16:5-11

                        y. The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth – John 16:12-15

                        z. The disciples are perplexed – John 16:16-18

                        aa. Joy will come from sorrow – John 16:19-24

                        bb. Speech will be made clear – John 16:25-28

                        cc. The disciples express belief – John 16:29-33

                        dd. Jesus prays for Himself – John 17:1-5

                        ee. Jesus prays for the disciples – John 17:6-19

                        ff. Jesus prays for all believers – John 17:20-26

                        gg. To the Mount of Olives – Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26; Luke 22:39

hh. To the Garden of Gethsemane – Matthew 26:36-38; Mark 14:32-34;
                Luke 22:40; John 18:1

                        ii. Jesus prays in agony – Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:35-36; Luke 22:41-45

                        jj. Jesus prays a 2nd time – Matthew 26:40-42; Mark 14:37-39; Luke 22:46

                        kk. Jesus prays a 3rd time – Matthew 26:43-46; Mark 14:40-42

ll. Judas betrays Jesus – Matthew 26:47-50a; Mark 14:43-45;
                Luke 22:47-48; John 18:2-3

                        mm. Disciples’ safety insured – John 18:4-9

nn. Peter cuts off a man’s ear – Matthew 26:50b-54; Mark 14:46-47;
                Luke 22:49-51; John 18:10-11

oo. Jesus arrested and led to Annas – Matthew 26:55-56; Mark 14:48-52;
               Luke 22:52-53; John 18:12-13

 

J. The Crucifixion Day

a. Jesus sent to Caiaphas (High Priest) and the council – Matthew 26:57;
               Mark 14:53; Luke 22:54a; John 18:14

b. Peter follows Jesus to the palace – Matthew 26:58; Mark 14:54;
                Luke 22:54b-55; John 18:15-16

                        c. Jesus before Caiaphas and the council – Matthew 26:59-66;
                         Mark 14:55-64; John 18:19-24

                        d. Jesus is abused – Matthew 26:67-68; Mark 14:65; Luke 22:63-65

e. Peter’s 1st denial – Matthew 26:69-70; Mark 14:66-68;
                Luke 22:56-57; John 18:17-18

f. Peter’s 2nd denial – Matthew 26:71-72; Mark 14:69-70a;
               Luke 22:58; John 18:25

g. Peter’s 3rd denial – Matthew 26:73-74a; Mark 14:70b-71;
               Luke 22:59-60; John 18:26-27

                        h. Peter weeps – Matthew 26:74a-75; Mark 14:72; Luke 22:61-62

                        i. Council condemns Jesus – Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1a; Luke 22:66-71

                        j. Judas commits suicide – Matthew 27:3-10; (cf. Acts 1:18-19)

k. Jesus taken to Pilate (Roman Governor) – Matthew 27:2; Mark 15:1b;
                Luke 23:1-2; John 18:28-32

l. Pilate questions Jesus – Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:3-4;
                John 18:33-38

                        m. Pilate sends Jesus to Herod – Luke 23:5-7

                        n. Jesus before Herod – Luke 23:8-12

                        o. Pilate’s wife sends warning – Matthew 27:19

                        p. Pilate seeks to release Jesus – Luke 23:13-17; John 18:39

                        q. Jesus or Barabbas? – Matthew 27:15-18; Mark 15:6-10

r. Crowd demands Barabbas – Matthew 27:20-21; Mark 15:11;
                Luke 23:18-19; John 18:40

s. Jesus’ crucifixion demanded – Matthew 27:22-23; Mark 15:12-14;
                Luke 23:20-23

                        t. Crown of thorns – Matthew 27:27-30; Mark 15:16-19; John 19:1-3

                        u. Pilate presents Jesus – John 19:4-6

                        v. Jesus again questioned by Pilate – John 19:7-11

                        w. Jews play on Pilate’s loyalty – John 19:12-15

                        x. Pilate washes hands – Matthew 27:24-25

                        y. Barabbas is released – Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:24-25

                        z. Jesus is led out – Matthew 27:31; Mark 15:20; John 19:16-17

                        aa. Simon of Cyrene – Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21-22; Luke 23:26

                        bb. Women weep for Jesus – Luke 23:27-31

cc. Jesus is crucified – Matthew 27:33-34, 38; Mark 15:23, 25, 27-28;
                Luke 23:32-34a; John 19:18

dd. Inscription placed on the cross – Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:26;
                Luke 23:38; John 19:19-22

ee. Soldiers cast lots – Matthew 27:35-36; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34b;
                John 19:23-24

                        ff. Crowd mocks Jesus – Matthew 27:39-44; Mark 15:29-32;
                         Luke 23:35-37

                        gg. Thief asks to be remembered – Luke 23:39-43

                        hh. Jesus provides for His mother (Mary) – John 19:25-27

                        ii. Jesus cries out – Matthew 27:45-47; Mark 15:33-35; Luke 23:44-45a

                        jj. Jesus is given drink – Matthew 27:48-49; Mark 15:36; John 19:28-29

kk. Jesus gives up the ghost – Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37; Luke 23:46;
                John 19:30

                        ll. Miraculous events – Matthew 27:51-53; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45b

                        mm. People struck with awe – Matthew 27:54-56; Mark 15:39-41;
                         Luke 23:47-49

                        nn. Jesus’ side is pierced – John 19:31-37

oo. Joseph asks for Jesus’ body – Matthew 27:57-58; Mark 15:42-45;
                Luke 23:50-52; John 19:38a

pp. Jesus buried – Matthew 27:59-60; Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53-54;
                John 19:38b-42

                        qq. Women prepare anointment – Matthew 27:61; Mark 15:47;
                         Luke 23:55-56

 

K. After the Crucifixion

                        a. Soldiers guard tomb – Matthew 27:62-66

 

L. Resurrection

            a. Stone rolled away – Matthew 28:2-4

b. Women come to the tomb – Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1-4; Luke 24:1-3; 
                    John 20:1

            c. Message of the angels – Matthew 28:5-7; Mark 16:5-7; Luke 24:4-8

            d. Women go away in fear – Matthew 28:8; Mark 16:8

            e. Peter and John told about the resurrection – John 20:2

            f. Peter and John view tomb – Luke 24:12; John 20:3-10

            g. Jesus with Mary Magdalene – Mark 16:9; John 20:11-17

            h. Jesus appears to other women – Matthew 28:9-10

            i. Chief priest cover up resurrection – Matthew 28:11-15

            j. Women tell of appearance – Mark 16:10-11; Luke 24:9-11; John 20:18

            k. The Emmaus road conversation – Mark 16:12; Luke 24:13-27

            l. Jesus’ identity revealed – Luke 24:28-32

            m. The two disciples give report – Mark 16:13; Luke 24:33-35

            n. Jesus appears to disciples – Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-20

            o. Apostles receive authority – John 20:21-23

            p. Thomas doubts – John 20:24-25

            q. Jesus appears to Thomas – John 20:26-29

            r. Christ appears to seven disciples – John 21:1-14

            s. Peter reinstated as a leader – John 21:15-17

            t. Peter’s death foretold – John 21:18-19

            u. John’s death questioned – John 21:20-24

 

M. To the Ascension

                        a. Jesus commissions the Apostles – Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18

                        b. Parting instructions – Luke 24:44-49; (cf. Acts 1:3-8)

                        c. Jesus ascends – Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-51; (cf. Acts 1:9-11)

                        d. Disciples return joyfully – Luke 24:52-53 (cf. Acts 1:12)

                        e. Jesus is preached – Mark 16:20

                        f. Many things not told or written about Jesus – John 20:30-31; John 21:25

 

 

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