Birth and Childhood The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold Jesus’ Birth Foretold Mary Visits Elizabeth Mary’s Exultation The Birth of John the Baptist Zachariah’s Prophecy The Angel Appears to Joseph The Birth of Jesus The Angels and the Shepherds Jesus Presented at the Temple Simeon’s Testimony Anna’s Testimony The Visit of the Magi The Flight to Egypt Herod Slaughters the Babies The Return to Nazareth The Boy Jesus in the Temple Jesus’ Childhood
The First Year: The Year of Inauguration The Ministry & Testimony of John the Baptist Jesus Baptized The Genealogy of Jesus The Temptation of Jesus The Officials Inquire of John the Baptist The Testimony of John the Baptist Concerning Christ The First Disciples Philip and Nathanael Called The Miracle of the Water Turned into Wine Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple During the First Passover The Discourse on Spiritual New Birth John the Baptist’s Last Testimony The Samaritan Ministry The Galilean Ministry The Healing the Royal Official’s Son Jesus’ Return to Nazareth The Healing of the Man with an Unclean Spirit The Healing of Simon’s Mother-In-Law Many Are Healed The Judean Ministry
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Description The Calling of Simon, Andrew, James and John The Healing of the Leper The Healing of the Paralytic The Calling of Levi (Matthew) The Reception at Levi’s (Matthew’s) House The Question about Fasting The Discourse on Lord of the Sabbath The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand on the Sabbath Jesus Heals Many
The Second Year: The Year of Popularity The Twelve Apostles Chosen Many Healed The Sermon on the Mount The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant The Miracle of the Raising from the Dead the Widow’s Son John the Baptist’s Inquiry The Discourse on John the Baptist The Discourse on Unrepentant Cities Jesus is Anointed by a Sinful Woman The Women Supporting the Ministry The Parable of the Sower The Reason for the Use of Parables The Parable of the Sower Explained The Parable of the Lamp The Parable of the Seed The Parable of the Tares The Parable of the Mustard Seed The Parable of the Leaven The Parable of the Tares Explained The Parable of the Hidden Treasure The Parable of the Costly Pearl The Parable of the Dragnet The Application of Parables The Discourse on a Kingdom Divided Against Itself The Visit of Jesus’ Mother and Brothers The Miracle of the Calming of the Storm The Healing of the Demon-Possessed Man The Miracles of the Woman Healed and Girl Raised from the Dead The Healing of the Two Blind Men The Healing of the Mute, Demon-Possessed
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Description Man Jesus’ Ministry Jesus Teaching at Nazareth The Twelve Sent Out Herod’s Interest in Jesus The Fate of John the Baptist The Healing of the Man at the Pool in Jerusalem The Discourse on Jesus’ Authority
The Third Year: The Year of Opposition The Twelve Return The Miracle of the Feeding of the 5,000 Jesus Walks on the Water A Great Many Healed at Gennesaret The Crowd Seeks Jesus The Discourse on Jesus as the Bread of Life The Disciples Begin to Fall Away The Discourse on Following Traditions and the Heart of Man The Healing of the Syrophoenician Woman Jesus Heals Many The Healing of the Deaf Man The Miracle of the Feeding of the 4,000 The Pharisees’ Request for a Sign The Discourse on the Leaven of the Pharisees The Healing of the Blind Man Peter’s Confession of Jesus as the Christ Jesus’ Foretells His Own Death The Discourse on the Price of Discipleship
The Last Few Months The Transfiguration The Healing of the Demon-Possessed Boy Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Foretold The Miracle of the Coin in the Fish and Discourse on Taxes The Discourse on Who is the Greatest The Discourse on For and Against The Discourse on Stumbling Blocks The Discourse on the Hundred Sheep The Discourse on Accountability The Discourse on Forgiveness Jesus is Rejected in Samaria The Example of Discipleship Jesus Teaches at the Feast
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Description The People Divided Over Jesus The Adulterous Woman The Discourse on the Authority of Jesus The Healing of the Man Born Blind The Parable of the Good Shepherd The Discourse on Jesus’ Deity The Ministry Beyond the Jordan The Seventy Sent Out The Seventy Return The Parable of the Good Samaritan The Difference between Martha and Mary The Discourse on Prayer The Healing of a Demon-Possessed Blind, Mute Man and the Pharisees’ Blasphemy The Six Woes Pronounced on the Pharisees The Discourse on True Belief The Parable of the Rich Man The Discourse on Care for Earthly Possessions The Discourse on Readiness The Discourse on Division Over Christ The Discourse on Interpreting the Signs of the Times The Discourse on Right Judgments The Discourse on Repentance The Parable of the Unfruitful Tree The Healing of the Woman on the Sabbath The Parable of the Mustard Seed The Parable of the Leaven Jesus’ Teaching on the Way to Jerusalem The Pharisees’ Warning Concerning Herod The Healing of the Man with Dropsy on the Sabbath The Parable of the Guests The Parable of the Dinner The Discourse on Following Jesus The Parable of the Lost Sheep The Parable of the Lost Coin The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Parable of the Unrighteous Steward The Discourse on Monetary Faithfulness The Discourse to the Pharisees The Discourse on Divorce The Teaching of Lazarus and the Rich Man The Discourse on Stumbling Blocks, Faith and Service The Healing of the Ten Lepers The Discourse on the Coming of the Kingdom
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Description of God The Discourse on the Second Coming The Parable of the Widow and the Judge The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican The Children Come to Jesus The Rich Young Ruler The Discourse on the Cost of Following Jesus The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Jesus’ Predictions of His Own Death and Resurrection The Request of James and John The Healing of the Blind Men Zaccheus Converted The Parable of the Minas The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus
The Last Few Weeks The Miracle of Raising Lazarus from the Dead The Conspiracy to Kill Jesus The End of Jesus’ Public Ministry Mary Anoints Jesus
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11:1-46 11:47-53 11:54-57 12:1-11
The Very Last Week Monday The Triumphal Entry Jesus Returns to Bethany
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Tuesday The Fig Tree Cursed Jesus Drives the Merchants from the Temple The Praise of Children Jesus Teaches Daily in the Temple
Wednesday The Fig Tree Withered Jesus’ Authority Questioned The Parable of the Two Sons The Parable of the Vine-Growers The Parable of the Marriage Feast The Question of Tribute to Caesar The Question of the Resurrection The Question of the Greatest Commandment Jesus’ Question Concerning the Son of David Jesus’ Warning Against the Scribes The Woes Pronounced Against the Scribes and Pharisees
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Description Jesus’ Lament Over Jerusalem The Widow’s Gift The Discourse on the End Times The Parable of the Ten Virgins The Parable of the Talents The Discourse on Judgment The Greeks Seek Jesus Jesus Sought by the People Each Day Jesus Foretells of His Death The Authorities Look for an Opportunity to Kill Jesus Satan Enters Judas Iscariot
Matthew 23:37-39 24:1-51 25:1-13 25:14-30 25:31-46 -- --- -26:1-2 26:3-5
The Very Last Evening The Last Supper The Question of the Greatest in the Kingdom Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet Jesus Predicts the Apostles’ Desertion and Peter’s Denial of Him Jesus’ Final Instructions Jesus’ Words of Comfort for the Disciples The Discourse on Oneness with the Father and the Role of the Spirit They Leave the Upper Room The Discourse on the Vine The Discourse on Loving One Another The Discourse on Persecution from the World The Promise of the Holy Spirit Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Foretold The Discourse on Prayer Jesus’ Prayer for Himself, the Disciples, and All Believers
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16:5-15 16:16-22 16:23-33 17:1-26
Arrest and Trial In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus’ First Prayer Jesus’ Second Prayer Jesus’ Third Prayer Judas Arrives with the Soldiers Judas Betrays Jesus The Reaction of Jesus’ Followers Jesus’ Response to His Captors The Disciples Desert Jesus
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Description Jesus Taken Before Annas
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Jesus Sent To Caiaphas Peter’s 1st Denial Jesus Mocked and Beaten Jesus Before the Sanhedrin Jesus Led Out to Pilate Peter’s 2nd and 3rd Denials Judas’ Remorse The Officials Come Before Pilate Pilate Questions Jesus the First Time Pilate Sends Jesus to Herod Jesus Before Herod The People Gather Before Pilate Pilate’s Wife’s Dream Pilate Declares Jesus Not Guilty The Crowd Demands Jesus’ Death & Barabbas’ Release The Soldiers Mock and Beat Jesus Pilate Again Declares Jesus Not Guilty Pilate Questions Jesus a Second Time The Choice of Caesar Over Christ Pilate Washes His Hands Pilate Hands Jesus Over Jesus Led Out to be Crucified
Simon Carries Jesus’ Cross Jesus’ Words to the Women The Two Criminals Led Out With Jesus Led Out to Golgotha Jesus Refuses to Drink Jesus’ Garments Divided Among the Soldiers The Crucifixion
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Pilates’ Inscription The Derision of the People The Derision of the Priests & Leaders The Derision of the Soldiers The Two Criminals Jesus’ Words to Mary and John Darkness from the Sixth to Ninth Hours Jesus Cries Out at the Ninth Hour Jesus’ Final Words Jesus’ Death Events Upon Jesus’ Death
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Description The Witness of the Centurion The Reaction of the Crowd Jesus’ Side Pierced Those Who Were Present Jesus’ Burial The Preparations of the Women The Guard Placed on the Tomb
Matthew 27:54 -- --- -27:55-56 27:57-60 27:61 27:62-66
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Resurrection and Ascension The Rolling Away of the Stone The Angels Appear to the Women Some Remain Silent Some Report to the Disciples Peter & John Visit the Tomb Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Jesus Appears to Some Women The False Report of the Guards Jesus Appears to Two Men on the Road to Emmaus Jesus Appears to the Ten Thomas’ Doubts Jesus Appears to the Eleven Jesus Appears at the Sea of Galilee Jesus Appears to the Eleven in Galilee Christ’s Ascension into Heaven The Apostles’ Actions Summary
Epilogue The Word
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