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J. W. McGarvey
Class Notes on Sacred History, Volume III (1893)



                               MATTHEW.
                  PART FIRST: THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS.
                           Matt. 1:1-4:11.

    I. THE GENEALOGY AND BIRTH OF JESUS. Matt. 1:1-25.
       1. The Title. Matt. 1:1.
       2. First Division of the Genealogy. Matt. 1:2-6. Compare
          Matt. 1:17.
       3. Second Division. Matt. 1:7-11.
       4. Third Division. Matt. 1:12-16.
       5. The Divisions Stated. Matt. 1:17.
       6. The Birth of Jesus. Matt. 1:18-25.

   II. JESUS IS BORN IN BETHLEHEM, BUT REARED IN NAZARETH.
       Matt. 2:1-23.
       1. He Is Born and Visited by Wise Men from the East.
          Matt. 2:1-12.
       2. The Child Sent into Egypt. Matt. 2:13-15.
       3. Herod Slays the Infants of Bethlehem. Matt. 2:16-18.
       4. Return from Egypt and Settlement in Nazareth. Matt. 2:19-23.

  III. THE BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS. Matt. 3:1-4:11.
       1. John and His Preaching. Matt. 3:1-6.
       2. Pharisees and Sadducees Rebuked. Matt. 3:7-12.
       3. Jesus Is Baptized by John. Matt. 3:13-17.
       4. Jesus Is Tempted by Satan. Matt. 4:1-11.


              PART SECOND: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN GALILEE.
                            Matt. 4:12-18:35.

    I. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS. Matt. 4:12-25.
       1. Time and Place. Matt. 4:12-17.
       2. Jesus Calls Four Fishermen. Matt. 4:18-22.
       3. A General Statement of the Ministry in Galilee. Matt. 4:23-25.
   II. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Matt. 5:1-7:29.
       1. Blessedness and Worth of the Disciples. Matt. 5:1-16.
       2. Some Modifications of the Moral Law. Matt. 5:17-48.
          (1) Purpose of Jesus Concerning the Law. Matt. 5:17-20.
          (2) The Law Against Killing. Matt. 5:21-26.
          (3) The Law Against Adultery. Matt. 5:27-30.
          (4) The Law of Divorce. Matt. 5:31, 32.
          (5) The Law Concerning Oaths. Matt. 5:33-37.
          (6) The Law of Retaliation. Matt. 5:38-42.
          (7) How to Deal with Enemies. Matt. 5:43-48.
       3. Against Hypocrisy and Worldly Care. Matt. 6:1-34.
          (1) Hypocrisy in Almsgiving. Matt. 6:1-4.
          (2) Hypocrisy in Prayer. Matt. 6:5-15.
          (3) Hypocrisy in Fasting. Matt. 6:16-18.
          (4) Against Care about Riches. Matt. 6:19-24.
          (5) Against Care about the Necessaries of Life. Matt. 6:25-34.
       4. Miscellaneous Precepts. Matt. 7:1-12.
          (1) Against Judging. Matt. 7:1-5.
          (2) A Caution in Regard to Holy Things. Matt. 7:6.
          (3) Prayer Encouraged. Matt. 7:7-11.
          (4) A Summary of the Moral Law. Matt. 7:12.
          (5) The Way of Life. Matt. 7:13-29.
              a. The Way a Narrow One. Matt. 7:13, 14.
              b. How to Avoid Misguidance. Matt. 7:15-20.
              c. The Way Not by Prayer and Miracles Alone. Matt. 7:21-23.
              d. The Way Pointed Out. Matt. 7:24-27.
              e. Effect of the Sermon. Matt. 7:28, 29.

  III. A SERIES OF MIRACLES. Matt. 8:1-9:34.
       1. A Leper Cleansed. Matt. 8:1-4.
       2. Healing a Servant of a Centurion. Matt. 8:5-13.
       3. Cares at Peter's Houses. Matt. 8:14-17.
       4. A Conversation about Following Jesus. Matt. 8:18-22.
       5. Jesus Stills a Great Tempest. Matt. 8:23-27.
       6. Two Fierce Demoniacs Healed. Matt. 8:28-34.
       7. Healing a Paralytic. Matt. 9:1-8.
       8. The Call of Matthew and a Feast in His House. Matt. 9:9-13.
       9. A Question about Fasting. Matt. 9:14-17.
      10. Raising a Ruler's Daughter and Healing an Issue of Blood.
          Matt. 9:18-26.
      11. Giving Sight to Two Blind Men. Matt. 9:27-31.
      12. A Dumb Demoniac Healed. Matt. 9:32-34.

   IV. THE FIRST MISSION OF THE APOSTLES. Matt. 9:35-10:42.
       1. The Occasion of This Commission. Matt. 9:35-10:1.
       2. The Names of the Twelve. Matt. 10:2-4.
       3. Their Commission. Matt. 10:5-15.
       4. Persecutions Predicted. Matt. 10:16-23.
       5. Motives for Endurance Presented. Matt. 10:24-33.
       6. The Design of Persecutions. Matt. 10:34-39.
       7. Kindness to Disciples to Be Rewarded. Matt. 10:40-42.

    V. DISCOURSE ON THE REJECTION OF JOHN AND OF JESUS. Matt. 11:1-30.
       1. Occasion of the Discourse. Matt. 11:1-6.
       2. Comments on the Career of John. Matt. 11:7-15.
       3. Childishness of the Unbelievers. Matt. 11:16-19.
       4. The Cities Which Rejected Jesus Upbraided. Matt. 11:20-24.
       5. A Thanksgiving and an Invitation. Matt. 11:25-30.

   VI. SOME DISPUTATIONS WITH PHARISEES. Matt. 12:1-8.
       1. About Sabbath-breaking. Matt. 12:1-8.
       2. About Sabbath-breaking Again. Matt. 12:9-21.
       3. About Casting Out Demons. Matt. 12:22-30.
       4. About the Sin Not Pardonable. Matt. 12:31-37.
       5. About a Demand for a Sign. Matt. 12:38-45.
       6. About His Mother and His Brothers. Matt. 12:46-50.

  VII. A SERIES OF PARABLES. Matt. 13:1-52.
       1. The Parable of the Sower. Matt. 13:1-9.
       2. Why He Spoke in Parables. Matt. 13:10-17.
       3. The Parable of the Sower Explained. Matt. 13:18-23.
       4. Parable of the Tares. Matt. 13:24-30.
       5. Parable of the Mustard Seed. Matt. 13:31, 32.
       6. Parable of the Leaven. Matt. 13:33.
       7. His Speaking in Parables a Matter of Prophecy. Matt. 13:34, 35;
          Ps. 78:2.
       8. The Parable of the Tares Explained. Matt. 13:36-43.
       9. Parable of the Hid Treasure. Matt. 13:44.
      10. Parable of the Pearls. Matt. 13:45, 46.
      11. Parable of the Net. Matt. 13:47-50.
      12. The Parables Understood. Matt. 13:51, 52.

 VIII. PHASES OF OPINION CONCERNING JESUS. Matt. 13:53-58.
       1. The Opinion of the Nazarenes. Matt. 13:53-58.
       2. The Opinion of Herod. Matt. 14:1-12.
       3. Excitement among the People and Feeding the Five Thousand.
          Matt. 14:13-21.
       4. Walking on the Water and Faith of the Disciples. Matt. 14:22-33.
       5. Cures in Gennesaret. Matt. 14:34-36.
       6. An Attack by Pharisees from Jerusalem. Matt. 15:1-20.

   IX. TOURS OF TYRE AND SIDON, AND CAESAREA PHILIPPI. Matt. 15:21-17:23.
       1. A Woman of Great Faith. Matt. 15:21-28.
       2. Cures at the Lake Shore and Feeding the Four Thousand.
          Matt. 15:29-39.
       3. A Sign from Heaven Demanded. Matt. 16:1-4.
       4. A Warning against Pharisees and Sadducees. Matt. 16:5-12.
       5. Peter's Confession. Matt. 16:13-20.
       6. Jesus Predicts His Own Death and Resurrection. Matt. 16:21-28.
       7. The Transfiguration. Matt. 17:1-8.
       8. Comments on the Vision. Matt. 17:9-13.
       9. A Boy with Epilepsy Healed. Matt. 17:14-21.
      10. Second Prediction of His Death and Resurrection. Matt. 17:22, 23.

    X. CLOSING EVENTS IN GALILEE. Matt. 17:24-18:35.
       1. Jesus Pays the Temple Tribute. Matt. 17:24-27.
       2. About Who Shall Be Greatest. Matt. 18:1-9.
       3. About Despising a Disciple. Matt. 18:10-14.
       4. How to Deal with an Offending Brother. Matt. 18:15-20.
       5. About Forgiving a Brother. Matt. 18:21-35.


         PART THIRD: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN PERAEA AND JUDAEA.
                            Matt. 19:1-28:20.

    I. CONVERSATIONS IN PERAEA. Matt. 19:1-20:16.
       1. Jesus Departs from Galilee. Matt. 19:1, 2.
       2. A Conversation about Divorce. Matt. 19:3-12.
       3. About Little Children. Matt. 19:13-15.
       4. About How to Obtain Eternal Life. Matt. 19:16-22.
       5. About the Danger of Riches. Matt. 19:23-26.
       6. About Those Who Forsake All for Christ. Matt. 19:27-30.
       7. Parable of Laborers in the Vineyard. Matt. 20:1-16.

   II. THE JOURNEY FROM PERAEA TO JERUSALEM. Matt. 20:17-21:11.
       1. Third Prediction of His Death and Resurrection. Matt. 20:17-19.
       2. An Ambitious Request of James and John. Matt. 20:20-28.
       3. Two Blind Men Healed at Jericho. Matt. 20:29-34.
       4. The Public Entry into Jerusalem. Matt. 21:1-11.

  III. INCIDENT AND DISCUSSION IN JERUSALEM. Matt. 21:12-22:46.
       1. Jesus Expels Traders from the Temple. Matt. 21:12-17.
       2. A Barren Fig Tree Is Withered. Matt. 21:18-22.
       3. His Authority Is Demanded. Matt. 21:23-32.
       4. Parable of the Vine-dressers. Matt. 21:33-46.
       5. Parable of the Royal Wedding. Matt. 22:1-14.
       6. A Question about Tribute to Caesar. Matt. 22:15-22.
       7. A Question about the Resurrection. Matt. 22:23-33.
       8. A Question as to the Great Commandment. Matt. 22:34-40.
       9. A Question about the Christ. Matt. 22:41-46.

   IV. THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES DENOUNCED. Matt. 23:1-39.
       1. For Their Ostentation. Matt. 23:1-12.
       2. For Their Partisan Zeal. Matt. 23:13-15.
       3. For Encouraging Perjury. Matt. 23:16-22.
       4. For Neglecting Weighty Matters While Observing Small Ones.
          Matt. 23:23, 24.
       5. For Hypocrisy in Regard to Purification. Matt. 23:25-28.
       6. For Imitating Their Persecuting Fathers. Matt. 23:29-36.
       7. A Lamentation over Jerusalem. Matt. 23:37-39.

    V. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE PREDICTED. Matt. 24:1-28.
       1. Occasion of the Prediction. Matt. 24:1-3.
       2. The Beginning of Sorrows. Matt. 24:4-8.
       3. Persecutions Predicted and General Spread of the Gospel.
          Matt. 24:9-14.
       4. The Last Sign and an order for Flight. Matt. 24:15-22.
       5. False Christs and False Prophets in Those Days. Matt. 24:23-28.

   VI. THE SECOND COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. Matt. 24:29-25:40.
       1. The Coming Described. Matt. 24:29-31.
       2. When the Second Coming to Be Looked for. Matt. 24:32-35.
       3. Uncertainty of the Time. Matt. 24:36-42.
       4. How to Be Prepared for It. Matt. 24:43-51.
       5. Another Illustration: Parable of the Virgins. Matt. 25:1-13.
       6. Another Illustration: Parable of the Talents. Matt. 25:14-30.
       7. An Account of the Final Judgment. Matt. 25:31-46.

  VII. PLOTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEATH OF JESUS. Matt. 26:1-19.
       1. Fourth Prediction of His Death. Matt. 26:1, 2.
       2. A Plot of the Priests and Elders. Matt. 26:3-5.
       3. Jesus Anointed for His Burial. Matt. 26:6-13.
       4. Judas Contracts to Betray Jesus. Matt. 26:14-16.
       5. The Passover Is Prepared. Matt. 26:17-19.

 VIII. INCIDENTS AT THE PASCHAL SUPPER AND IN GETHSEMANE. Matt. 26:20-56.
       1. The Betrayal Predicted. Matt. 26:20-25.
       2. The Lord's Supper Instituted. Matt. 26:26-29.
       3. A Hymn Sung and Desertion Predicted. Matt. 26:30-35.
       4. The Agony of Jesus in Gethsemane. Matt. 26:36-46.
       5. Jesus Is Arrested. Matt. 26:47-56.

   IX. THE TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. Matt. 26:57-27:26.
       1. He Is Condemned by the Sanhedrim. Matt. 26:57-68.
       2. Peter's Denial. Matt. 26:69-75.
       3. Another Consultation of Priests and Elders. Matt. 27:1, 2.
       4. The Remorse and Death of Judas. Matt. 27:3-10.
       5. Pilate Persuaded to Crucify Jesus. Matt. 27:11-26.

    X. THE LAST SUFFERINGS AND THE BURIAL. Matt. 27:27-66.
       1. Jesus Is Mocked by the Soldiers. Matt. 27:27-31.
       2. He Is Led to Golgotha and Crucified. Matt. 27:32-44.
       3. The Darkness and the End. Matt. 27:45-56.
       4. The Burial. Matt. 27:57-61.
       5. The Sepulchre Put Under Guard. Matt. 27:62-66.

   XI. THE RESURRECTION. Matt. 28:1-20.
       1. Visit of the Women to the Sepulchre. Matt. 28:1-8.
       2. Jesus Appears to the Women. Matt. 28:9, 10.
       3. Conduct of the Soldiers and the Priests. Matt. 28:11-15.
       4. The Meeting in Galilee. Matt. 28:16-20.


                                  MARK.
             PART FIRST: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN GALILEE.
                             Mark 1:1-9:50.

    I. THE BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS. Mark 1:1-13.
       1. Brief Account of John's Ministry. Mark 1:1-8.
       2. Jesus Is Baptized. Mark 1:9-11.
       3. Jesus Is Tempted. Mark 1:12, 13.

   II. JESUS PREACHED ABOUT CAPERNAUM AND IN ALL GALILEE. Mark 1:14-45.
       1. His First Preaching in Galilee. Mark 1:14, 15.
       2. He Calls Four Fishermen. Mark 1:16-20.
       3. A Demon Expelled in the Synagogue. Mark 1:21-28.
       4. Cures at Peter's House. Mark 1:29-34.
       5. Departure Throughout Galilee. Mark 1:35-39.
       6. A Leper Cleansed. Mark 1:40-45.

  III. DISCUSSIONS WITH PHARISEES. Mark 2:1-3:35.
       1. About the Power to Forgive Sins. Mark 2:1-12.
       2. About Eating with Publicans and Sinners. Mark 2:13-17.
       3. About Fasting. Mark 2:18-22.
       4. About Sabbath-breaking. Mark 2:23-3:6.
       5. Great Multitudes and Many Cares. Mark 3:7-12.
       6. The Twelve Are Chosen. Mark 3:13-19.
       7. About Casting Out Demons. Mark 3:20-30.
       8. About His Kindred. Mark 3:31-35.

   IV. A SERIES OF PARABLES. Mark 4:1-34.
       1. The Parable of the Sower. Mark 4:1-9.
       2. Why He Spoke in Parables, and the Parable Explained.
          Mark 4:10-20.
       3. Parable of the Lamp. Mark 4:21-25.
       4. Parable of the Seed. Mark 4:26-29.
       5. Parable of the Mustard Seed. Mark 4:30-32.
       6. Other Parables. Mark 4:33, 34.

    V. A SERIES OF MIRACLES. Mark 4:35-5:43.
       1. Stilling a Tempest. Mark 4:35-41.
       2. A Legion of Demons Cast Out. Mark 5:1-20.
       3. A Ruler's request. Mark 5:21-24.
       4. On the Way a Bloody Issue Is Healed. Mark 5:25-34.
       5. The Ruler's Daughter Raised from the Dead. Mark 5:35-43.

   VI. OPINIONS ABOUT JESUS, AND OTHER MIRACLES. Mark 6:1-56.
       1. Opinions of the Nazarenes. Mark 6:1-6.
       2. First Mission of the Apostles. Mark 6:7-13.
       3. The Opinions of Herod and Others. Mark 6:14-29.
       4. The Apostles Return and Five Thousand Men Are Fed.
          Mark 6:30-44.
       5. Jesus Walks on the Sea. Mark 6:45-52.
       6. Cures in Gennesaret. Mark 6:53-56.

  VII. DISCUSSIONS ABOUT TRADITION. Mark 7:1-23.
       1. Occasion of the Discussion. Mark 7:1-4.
       2. The Question and Answer. Mark 7:5-13.
       3. An Explanation to the Multitude. Mark 7:14-16.
       4. An Explanation to the Disciples. Mark 7:17-23.

 VIII. A TOUR TO PHOENICIA AND DECAPOLIS. Mark 7:24-8:13.
       1. Cure of a Gentile Woman's Daughter. Mark 7:24-8:13.
       2. A Deaf Stammerer Cured in Decapolis. Mark 7:31-37.
       3. Four Thousand Fed in Decapolis. Mark 8:1-9.
       4. A Sign Demanded in Dalmanutha. Mark 8:10-13.

   IX. A TOUR TO CAESAREA PHILIPPI. Mark 8:14-9:50.
       1. A Warning against the Pharisees and Herod. Mark 8:14-21.
       2. A Blind Man Healed at Bethsaida. Mark 8:22-26.
       3. A Conversation near Caesarea Philippi. Mark 8:27-33.
       4. The Necessity for Self-Denial. Mark 8:34-9:1.
       5. The Transfiguration. Mark 9:2-13.
       6. An Obstinate Demon Cast Out. Mark 9:14-29.
       7. Private Journey Through Galilee, and Second Prediction of His
          Death. Mark 9:30-32.
       8. Dispute as to Who Should Be Greatest. Mark 9:33-37.
       9. John's Jealousy Rebuked. Mark 9:38-50.


           PART SECOND: MINISTRY OF JESUS IN PERAEA AND JUDAEA.
                            Mark 10:1-16:20.

    I. CONVERSATIONS IN PERAEA. Mark 10:1-45.
       1. A Question about Divorce. Mark 10:1-45.
       2. Remarks about Little Children. Mark 10:13-16.
       3. How to Obtain Eternal Life. Mark 10:17-22.
       4. About the Danger of Riches. Mark 10:23-27.
       5. The Reward of Self-Denial. Mark 10:28-31.
       6. Third Prediction of Death. Mark 10:32-34.
       7. An Ambitious Request of James and John. Mark 10:35-45.

   II. JOURNEY FROM PERAEA TO JERUSALEM. Mark 10:46-11:11.
       1. Blind Bartimaeus Healed. Mark 10:46-52.
       2. The Public Entry into Jerusalem. Mark 11:1-10.
       3. A View of the Temple and Return to Bethany. Mark 11:11.

  III. INCIDENTS AND DISCUSSIONS IN JERUSALEM. Mark 11:12-12:44.
       1. A Barren Fig Tree Cursed. Mark 11:12-14.
       2. Profaners of the Temple Expelled. Mark 11:15-19.
       3. The Fig Tree Found Withered. Mark 11:20-25.
       4. The Authority of Jesus Demanded. Mark 11:27-33.
       5. Parable of the Vine-dressers. Mark 12:1-12.
       6. A Question about Tribute to Caesar. Mark 12:13-17.
       7. A Question about the Resurrection. Mark 12:18-27.
       8. About the Greatest Commandment. Mark 12:28-34.
       9. A Question about the Christ. Mark 12:35-37.
      10. Ostentation and Avarice of the Scribes Denounced.
      11. The Widow's Contribution. Mark 12:41-44.

   IV. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE AND THE SECOND COMING FORETOLD.
       Mark 13:1-37.
       1. Occasion of the Prediction. Mark 13:1-4.
       2. The Beginning of Trouble. Mark 13:5-8.
       3. Persecutions to Occur. Mark 13:9-13.
       4. The Last Sign and the Order for Flight. Mark 13:14-23.
       5. The Second Coming of the Son of Man. Mark 13:24-27.
       6. Parable of the Fig Tree. Mark 13:28-31.
       7. The Day of the Coming Unknown. Mark 13:32-37.

    V. PLOTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEATH OF JESUS. Mark 14:1-17.
       1. A Plot of the Priests and Scribes. Mark 14:1, 2.
       2. Jesus Is Anointed for Burial. Mark 14:3-9.
       3. Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus. Mark 14:10, 11.
       4. The Paschal Supper Is Prepared. Mark 14:12-17.

   VI. INCIDENTS AT THE SUPPER AND IN GETHSEMANE. Mark 14:18-52.
       1. The Betrayal Predicted. Mark 14:18-21.
       2. The Lord's Supper Instituted. Mark 14:22-26.
       3. The Denial Foretold. Mark 14:27-31.
       4. The Agony in Gethsemane. Mark 14:32-42.
       5. The Arrest. Mark 14:43-52.

  VII. THE TRIAL OF JESUS. Mark 14:53-15:15.
       1. He Is Condemned by the Sanhedrim. Mark 14:53-65.
       2. Peter Denies His Lord. Mark 14:66-72.
       3. Jesus Is Accused before Pilate. Mark 15:1-5.
       4. Barabbas Is Preferred to Jesus. Mark 15:6-15.

 VIII. THE CRUCIFIXION AND BURIAL. Mark 15:16-47.
       1. Jesus Is Mocked by the Soldiers. Mark 15:16-20.
       2. He Is Led Forth and Crucified. Mark 15:21-28.
       3. He Is Reviled by the People. Mark 15:29-32.
       4. The Darkness and the End. Mark 15:33-38.
       5. The Centurion and the Women. Mark 15:39-41.
       6. The Burial. Mark 15:42-47.

   IX. THE RESURRECTION, THE COMMISSION AND THE ASCENSION. Mark 16:1-20.
       1. The Women Visit the Sepulchre. Mark 16:1-8.
       2. Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene. Mark 16:9-11.
       3. He Appears to Two in the Country. Mark 16:12, 13.
       4. He Appears to the Eleven and Gives Them Their Commission.
          Mark 16:14-18.
       5. The Ascension. Mark 16:19, 20.


                                  LUKE.
                  PART FIRST: THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS.
                             Luke 1:1-4:13.

    I. THE BIRTH OF JOHN AND THE CONCEPTION OF JESUS. Luke 1:1-80.
       1. The Author's Preface. Luke 1:1-4.
       2. The Birth of John Announced. Luke 1:5-25.
       3. The Birth of Jesus Announced. Luke 1:26-38.
       4. Mary Visits Elizabeth. Luke 1:39-56.
       5. The Birth and Naming of John. Luke 1:57-80.

   II. THE BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF JESUS. Luke 2:1-52.
       1. His Birth. Luke 2:1-7.
       2. His Birth Announced to Shepherds. Luke 2:8-14.
       3. The Shepherds Visit the Child. Luke 2:15-20.
       4. Jesus Circumcised and Named. Luke 2:21.
       5. Jesus Is Presented to the Lord and Recognized by Prophets.
          Luke 2:22-38.
       6. The Family Returns to Nazareth. Luke 2:39, 40.
       7. Jesus Attends the Passover. Luke 2:41-52.

  III. JOHN'S MINISTRY AND THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Luke 3:1-22.
       1. Time of John's Beginning. Luke 3:1-6.
       2. John Demands Fruits of Repentance. Luke 3:7-14.
       3. John Announces the Christ. Luke 3:15-17.
       4. John Imprisoned. Luke 3:18-20.
       5. The Baptism of Jesus. Luke 3:21, 22.

   IV. THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS AND HIS TEMPTATION. Luke 3:23-4:13.
       1. His Genealogy. Luke 3:23-38.
       2. His Temptation. Luke 4:1-13.


              PART SECOND: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS IN GALILEE.
                            Luke 4:14-9:50.

    I. BEGINNING OF HIS WORK IN GALILEE. Luke 4:14-5:16.
       1. He Reads in the Synagogue of Nazareth. Luke 4:14-20.
       2. He Speaks on the Passage Read. Luke 4:21-30.
       3. He Teaches and Heals in the Synagogue at Capernaum.
          Luke 4:31-37.
       4. He Heals at the House of Simon. Luke 4:38-41.
       5. He Departs to Other Synagogues. Luke 4:42-44.
       6. He Calls Four Fishermen. Luke 5:1-11.
       7. He Heals a Leper. Luke 5:12-16.

   II. DISCUSSIONS WITH PHARISEES, AND INSTRUCTION OF THE DISCIPLES.
       Luke 5:17-6:49.
       1. Discussion about the Power to Forgive Sins. Luke 5:17-26.
       2. Levi's Feast, and Discussion Thereon. Luke 5:27-39.
       3. Discussion about Sabbath-breaking. Luke 6:1-11.
       4. The Twelve Selected, and Many Persons Healed. Luke 6:12-19.
       5. A Speech to the Disciples. Luke 6:20-49.
          (1) Four Beatitudes and Four Woes. Luke 6:20-26.
          (2) The Duty of Love Enjoined. Luke 6:27-35.
          (3) Mercy, Justice and Liberality. Luke 6:36-38.
          (4) Brief Parables. Luke 6:39-45.
              a. The Blind Guide. Luke 6:39.
              b. The Disciple and the Master. Luke 6:40.
              c. The Mote and the Beam. Luke 6:41, 42.
              d. The Tree and Its Fruit. Luke 6:43-45.
          (5) The Necessity for Obedience. Luke 6:46-49.

  III. SOME MIRACLES AND DISCUSSIONS. Luke 7:1-50.
       1. Healing the Servant of a Centurion. Luke 7:1-10.
       2. Raising a Man from the Dead. Luke 7:11-17.
       3. A Message from John the Baptist. Luke 7:18-23.
       4. A Speech Concerning John. Luke 7:24-28.
       5. Conduct of the People toward John, and Remarks Thereon.
          Luke 7:29-35.
       6. Another Discussion about Forgiveness of Sins. Luke 7:36-50.

   IV. SOME PARABLES AND MIRACLES. Luke 8:1-56.
       1. The Companions of Jesus. Luke 8:1-3.
       2. Parable of the Sower. Luke 8:4-15.
       3. Parable of the Lamp. Luke 8:16-18.
       4. Remark about His Mother and Brothers. Luke 8:19-21.
       5. Stilling a Tempest. Luke 8:22-25.
       6. Casting Out a Legion of Demons. Luke 8:26-39.
       7. Raising the Daughter of Jairus, and Healing an Afflicted
          Woman. Luke 8:40-56.

    V. SOME LESSONS TO THE TWELVE, AND SOME MIRACLES. Luke 9:1-50.
       1. The First Mission of the Apostles. Luke 9:1-6.
       2. Herod's Perplexity Concerning Jesus. Luke 9:7-9.
       3. The Five Thousand Fed. Luke 9:10-17.
       4. Conversation about Opinions of Men, and His Own Death.
          Luke 9:18-27.
       5. The Transfiguration. Luke 9:28-36.
       6. An Obstinate Demon Cast Out. Luke 9:37-45.
       7. Ambition and Jealousy Rebuked. Luke 9:46-50.


      PART THIRD: INCIDENTS ON A JOURNEY FROM GALILEE TO JERUSALEM.
                            Luke 9:51-19:48.

    I. MISCELLANEOUS INCIDENTS. Luke 9:51-10:24.
       1. Preparation for the Journey. Luke 9:51-56.
       2. Remarks about Following Jesus. Luke 9:57-62.
       3. The Mission of the Seventy. Luke 10:1-16.
       4. The Return and Report of the Seventy. Luke 10:17-24.

   II. A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS. Luke 10:25-12:59.
       1. With a Lawyer about Who Is My Neighbor. Luke 10:25-37.
       2. With Mary and Martha. Luke 10:38-42.
       3. With His Disciples about Prayer. Luke 11:1-13.
       4. With Unbelievers about Casting Out Demons. Luke 11:14-26.
       5. With a Woman Who Congratulated Him. Luke 11:27, 28.
       6. With the Multitude about the Demand for a Sign. Luke 11:29-32.
       7. Parable of a Lamp. Luke 11:33-36.
       8. With a Pharisee about Purification. Luke 11:37-44.
       9. With a Lawyer about the Sins of His Class. Luke 11:45-52.
      10. With Scribes and Pharisees Who Seek to Provoke Him.
          Luke 11:53, 54.
      11. With His Disciples about Fear of Men. Luke 12:1-12.
      12. With the Multitude about Covetousness. Luke 12:13-21.
      13. With the Disciples about Worldly Care. Luke 12:22-34.
      14. About Watching for the Lord's Coming. Luke 12:35-40.
      15. With Peter about the Warning Just Given. Luke 12:41-48.
      16. He Predicts Suffering and Divisions. Luke 12:49-53.
      17. With the Multitude about the Signs of the Time. Luke 12:54-59.

  III. A SERIES OF DISCUSSIONS. Luke 13:1-16:31.
       1. Of Providential Calamities. Luke 13:1-9.
       2. With Pharisees about Sabbath-breaking. Luke 13:10-21.
       3. As to the Number Who Shall Be Saved. Luke 13:22-30.
       4. About a Threat Concerning Herod. Luke 13:31-35.
       5. About the Right to Heal on the Sabbath. Luke 14:1-6.
       6. A Lesson on Humility. Luke 14:7-11.
       7. A Lesson on Entertainments. Luke 14:12-14.
       8. About Eating in the Kingdom of God. Luke 14:15-24.
       9. About Counting the Cost. Luke 14:25-35.
      10. About Receiving Sinners. Luke 15:1-32.
          (1) Occasion of the Discussion. Luke 15:1, 2.
          (2) First Argument. Luke 15:3-7.
          (3) Second Argument. Luke 15:8-10.
          (4) Third Argument. Luke 15:11-24.
          (5) Fourth Argument. Luke 15:25-32.
      11. About the Right Use of Riches. Luke 16:1-31.
          (1) Parable of the Unjust Steward. Luke 16:1-13.
          (2) Pharisees Scoff and Are Rebuked. Luke 16:14-18.
          (3) Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Luke 16:19-31.

   IV. CONVERSATIONS AND MIRACLES. Luke 17:1-19:27.
       1. About Forgiveness of Brethren. Luke 17:1-10.
       2. A Case of Ingratitude. Luke 17:11-19.
       3. A Warning about the Coming of the Kingdom. Luke 17:20-37.
       4. A Lesson on Perseverance in Prayer. Luke 18:1-8.
       5. A Rebuke of Self-Righteous Prayers. Luke 18:9-14.
       6. A Blessing Pronounced on Infants. Luke 18:15-17.
       7. After the Difficulty in Saving a Rich Man. Luke 18:18-30.
       8. His Death Again Predicted. Luke 18:31-34.
       9. A Blind Man Healed at Jericho. Luke 18:35-43.
      10. The Conversion of Zacchaeus. Luke 19:1-10.
      11. The Parable of the Pounds. Luke 19:11-27.

    V. THE PUBLIC ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM. Luke 19:28-48.
       1. He Procures an Ass. Luke 19:28-35.
       2. The Acclamation of the People. Luke 19:36-40.
       3. Jesus Weeps over the City. Luke 19:41-44.
       4. Jesus Clears the Temple and Teaches. Luke 19:45-48.


   PART FOURTH: TEACHING IN JERUSALEM, DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.
                            Luke 20:1-24:53.

    I. DISCUSSIONS IN THE TEMPLE. Luke 20:1-21:4.
       1. About the Authority of Jesus. Luke 20:1-8.
       2. Parable of the Vine-dressers. Luke 20:9-19.
       3. About Tribute to Caesar. Luke 20:20-26.
       4. About the Resurrection. Luke 20:27-40.
       5. The Scribes Puzzled and Denounced. Luke 20:41-47.
       6. About Gifts to the Lord's Treasury. Luke 21:1-4.

   II. DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE FORETOLD. Luke 21:5-38.
       1. Occasion of the Prediction. Luke 21:5-7.
       2. False Christs, Great Calamities and Persecutions to Come
          First. Luke 21:8-13.
       3. How to Act Under Persecution. Luke 21:14-19.
       4. When to Flee, and Why. Luke 21:20-24.
       5. Other Signs. Luke 21:25-28.
       6. Illustration from the Fig Tree. Luke 21:29-33.
       7. The Suddenness of the Second Coming. Luke 21:34-36.
       8. The Way Jesus Spent His Time. Luke 21:37, 38.

  III. PLOTS AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 22:1-38.

       1. The Agreement between the Chief Priests and Judas.
          Luke 22:1-6.
       2. The Passover Prepared. Luke 22:7-13.
       3. Remarks at the Paschal Supper. Luke 22:14-38.
          (1) About the Passover. Luke 22:14-18.
          (2) The Lord's Supper Instituted. Luke 22:19, 20.
          (3) About the Betrayal. Luke 22:21-23.
          (4) About Who Shall Be Greatest. Luke 22:24-27.
          (5) About the Thrones of the Apostles. Luke 22:28-30.
          (6) About Simon's Great Temptation. Luke 22:31-34.
          (7) About Their Former Mission Compared with their Future One.

   IV. JESUS ARRESTED, CONDEMNED AND CRUCIFIED. Luke 22:39-23:56.
       1. His Agony in the Mount of Olives. Luke 22:39-46.
       2. He Is Arrested. Luke 22:47-54.
       3. Peter's Denial. Luke 22:55-62.
       4. Jesus Blindfolded and Mocked. Luke 22:63-65.
       5. He Is Condemned by the Sanhedrim. Luke 22:66-71.
       6. He Is Taken to Pilate and Sent to Herod. Luke 23:1-12.
       7. Pilate Persuaded to Crucify Him. Luke 23:13-25.
       8. Jesus Led Away and Crucified. Luke 23:26-38.
       9. Conduct of the Malefactors. Luke 23:39-43.
      10. Jesus Dies. Luke 23:44-49.
      11. He Is Buried. Luke 23:50-56.

    V. THE RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF JESUS. Luke 24:1-53.
       1. The Announcement to the Women. Luke 24:1-12.
       2. Jesus Appears to Two on the Way to Emmaus. Luke 24:13-35.
       3. He Appears to the Eleven. Luke 24:36-43.
       4. Jesus Instructs the Eleven and Ascends to Heaven.
          Luke 24:44-53.


                                  JOHN.
             PART FIRST: THE PRELIMINARY MINISTRY OF JESUS.
                            John 1:1-4:54.

    I. HIS PUBLIC INTRODUCTION BY JOHN THE BAPTIST. John 1:1-51.
       1. His Eternal Pre-existence. John 1:1-14.
       2. A Part of John's Testimony and a Comment by the Writer.
          John 1:15-18.
       3. Another Part of John's Testimony. John 1:19-28.
       4. Jesus Declared the Lamb of God and the Son of God.
          John 1:29-34.
       5. The Last Testimony Repeated. John 1:35-42.
       6. Other Disciples Gained at the Jordan. John 1:42-51.

   II. PREPARATORY WORK IN GALILEE AND JUDAEA. John 2:1-3:36.
       1. A Brief Visit to Galilee and the First Miracle. John 2:1-12.
       2. Jesus Goes to the Passover. John 2:13-22.
       3. Signs Wrought During the Passover. John 2:23-25.
       4. Conversation with Nicodemus. John 3:1-15.
       5. Remarks on the Mission of Jesus and the Sin of Unbelief.
          John 3:16-21.
       6. Jesus at the Jordan, and John at Aenon. John 3:22-30.
       7. Superiority of the Son, and the Blessing of Faith.
          John 3:31-36.


         PART SECOND: EVENTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTURE INTO GALILEE
                    AND THE LAST VISIT TO JERUSALEM.
                            John 5:1-11:57.

    I. A MIRACLE AND A DISPUTATION IN JERUSALEM. John 5:1-47.
       1. An Impotent Man Made Whole. John 5:1-9.
       2. Jesus Accused of Sabbath-breaking. John 5:10-18.
       3. Jesus Asserts His Powers. John 5:19-29.
       4. The Witnesses for Jesus. John 5:30-40.
       5. Causes of Jewish Unbelief. John 5:41-47.

   II. A MIRACLE AND A DISPUTATION IN GALILEE. John 6:1-14.
       1. Feeding the Five Thousand. John 6:1-14.
       2. Jesus and His Disciples Recross the Lake. John 6:15-21.
       3. The Multitude Overtake Jesus. John 5:22-27.
       4. Remarks about the Bread of Life and Coming to Jesus.
          John 6:28-40.
       5. The People Murmur, and Jesus Reiterates. John 6:41-51.
       6. More Murmuring, and Another Reiteration. John 6:52-59.
       7. Murmuring by the Disciples. John 6:60-65.
       8. Jesus Deserted by All but the Twelve. John 6:66-71.

  III. JESUS AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. John 7:1-10:21.
       1. After Delay He Goes to the Feast. John 7:1-13.
       2. He Teaches in the Temple and Refers to His Previous Visit.
          John 7:14-24.
       3. A Division among the People. John 7:25-36.
       4. Speech on the Last Day of the Feast, and Its Effect.
          John 7:37-44.
       5. Confusion among Chief Priests and Pharisees. John 7:45-52.
       6. Discussion about a Woman Taken in Adultery. John 7:53-8:11.
       7. Jesus Declares Himself the Light of the World. John 8:12-20.
       8. He Announces His Departure, and the Inability of His Enemies
          to Follow Him. John 8:21-30.
       9. He Tells the Jews How to Be Free. John 8:31-45.
      10. He Challenges the Jews to Convict Him of Sin. John 8:46-50.
      11. Jesus Declares the Power of His Word, and His Pre-existence.
          John 8:51-59.
      12. Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind. John 9:1-12.
      13. The Pharisees Investigate the Miracle. John 9:13-34.
      14. Jesus Meets the Man Again. John 9:35-41.
      15. The Parable of the Shepherd and His Sheep. John 10:1-6.
      16. Contrast between the True Shepherd and the Hirelings.
          John 10:7-18.
      17. Division among His Hearers. John 10:19-21.


            PART THIRD: EVENTS FROM THE LAST ARRIVAL OF JESUS
                    IN JERUSALEM TO HIS RESURRECTION.
                           John 12:1-21:25.

    I. HIS ARRIVAL, AND SPEECHES PREVIOUS TO THE PASSOVER. John 12:1-50.
       1. He Is Animated at a Supper in Bethany. John 12:1-8.
       2. Curiosity about Lazarus and Its Effect. John 12:9-11.
       3. His Public Welcome by the People. John 12:12-19.
       4. The Request of Certain Greeks. John 12:20-26.
       5. The Hour of His Trouble. John 12:27-30.
       6. Jesus Predicts His Crucifixion. John 12:31-36.
       7. Jesus Retires, and John Comments on the Unbelief of the Jews.
          John 12:37-43.
       8. Other Words of Jesus about Belief. John 12:44-50.

   II. CONVERSATIONS AND INCIDENTS AT THE PASCHAL SUPPER.
       John 13:1-14:31.
       1. He Washes the Disciples' Feet. John 13:1-11.
       2. He Comments on the Washing. John 13:12-20.
       3. The Betrayal Announced. John 13:21-30.
       4. Jesus Announces His Speedy Departure, and Simon's Denial.
          John 13:31-38.
       5. He Announces His Final Return. John 14:1-6.
       6. His Identity with the Father. John 14:7-14.
       7. The Promise of the Holy Spirit. John 14:15-24.
       8. Other Works of the Spirit, and Words of Comfort.
          John 14:25-31.

  III. REMARKS OF JESUS BETWEEN THE SUPPER AND THE ARREST.
       John 15:1-17:26.
       1. Parable of the Vine and Its Branches. John 15:1-8.
       2. The Disciples Exhorted to Abide in the Love of Christ.
          John 15:9-17.
       3. Remarks on the World's Hatred. John 15:18-27.
       4. Persecution Predicted, and Other Work of the Spirit Stated.
          John 16:1-15.
       5. His Departure and Return. John 16:16-24.
       6. An End of Speaking in Parables. John 16:25-33.
       7. Jesus Prays for Himself and His Disciples. John 17:1-26.
          (1) For Himself. John 17:1-8.
          (2) For the Twelve. John 17:9-19.
          (3) For All Other Disciples. John 17:20-26.

   IV. THE ARREST AND CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. John 18:1-19:16.
       1. He Is Arrested and Taken before Annas. John 18:1-14.
       2. Peter's First Denial, John 18:15-18.
       3. Jesus Questioned and Smitten. John 18:19-24.
       4. Peter's Second and Third Denials. John 18:25-27.
       5. Proceedings before Pilate. John 18:28-19:16.
          (1) Their First Attempt. John 18:28-32.
          (2) Pilate Questions Jesus about Being a King. John 18:33-38.
          (3) Pilate Proposes a Choice between Jesus and Barabbas.
             John 18:39, 40.
          (4) Pilate Scourges Jesus and Again Proclaims Him Innocent.
             John 19:1-7.
          (5) Pilate Is Alarmed and Makes a Final Effort. John 19:8-16.

    V. THE DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS. John 19:17-21:25.
       1. The Crucifixion. John 19:17-24.
       2. Jesus Commits His Mother to John. John 19:25-27.
       3. His Last Sufferings. John 19:28-30.
       4. The Bodies Prepared for Removal. John 19:31-37.
       5. Jesus Is Buried by Joseph and Nicodemus. John 19:38-42.
       6. Mary, John and Peter Find the Tomb Empty. John 20:1-10.
       7. Jesus Appears to Mary. John 20:11-18.
       8. He Appears to the Eleven. John 20:19-23.
       9. The Incredulity of Thomas. John 20:24-29.
      10. Other Signs, and the Purpose of the Record. John 20:30, 31.
      11. Jesus Appears to Seven at the Lake of Tiberias. John 21:1-14.
      12. Remarks of Jesus to Peter. John 21:15-23.
      13. Conclusion of the Narrative. John 21:24, 25.

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