The Gospel Series

If you found this page and are looking for an answers to questions like "Who is Jesus Christ?", "Are there errors in the Bible?" and "Did Jesus really die?" you might want to start with The Skeptic Series - it's designed to answer those questions. This series is designed to study the life of Jesus from the four Gospels in the Bible using a harmony of the Gospels to get a complete account of the life of Jesus.

You can also view a current study in the Gospel of John, available in both notes and MP3 audio.

Introduction

Part One - A Preview of who Jesus is

Luke's purpose for writing (Lk 1:1-4). From pre-incarnation to crucifixion (Jn 1:1-18). Jesus' legal lineage and natural lineage (Mt 1:1-17, Lk 3:23b-38).

Part Two - The early years of John the baptist

John's birth foretold (Lk 1:5-25). Jesus' birth foretold (Lk 1:26-38). Mary's visit to Elizabeth (Lk 1:39-45). Mary's song (Lk 1:46-56). John's Birth (Lk 1:57-66). Zacharias' song (Lk 1:67-79). John's early life (Lk 1:80).

Part Three - The early years of Jesus Christ

Jesus' birth explained to Joseph (Mt 1:18-25). Birth of Jesus (Lk 2:1-7). Witness of the shepherds (Lk 2:8-20). Circumcision of Jesus (Lk 2:21). Jesus presented in the Temple (Lk 2:22-38). Return to Nazareth (Lk 2:39). Visit of the Magi (Mt 2:1-12). Flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13-18). New home in Nazareth (Mt 2:19-23). Early life of Jesus (Lk 2:40). Jesus' first Passover (Lk 2:41-50). Jesus' early manhood (Lk 2:51-52).

Part Four - The Public ministry of John the Baptist.

His Ministry Launched (Mk 1:1, Lk 3:1-2). His proclamation, and baptism (Mt 3:1-6, Mk 1:2-6, Lk 3:3-6). His message to Pharisees (Mt 3:7-10, Lk 3:7-14). His description of the Christ(Mt 3:11-12, Mk 1:7-8, Lk 3:15-18).

Part Five - The End of John's ministry and the Beginning of Christ's (largely in Judea)

Jesus' baptism (Mt 3:13-17, Mk 1:9-11, Lk 3:21-23a). Jesus' temptation (Mt 4:1-11, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1-13). John's self-identification (Jn 1:19-28). Identification of Jesus (Jn 1:29-34). Jesus' first followers (Jn 1:35-51). First miracle, water becomes wine (Jn 2:1-11). Visit at Capernaum (Jn 2:12). Cleansing of the temple (Jn 2:13-22). An early response to Jesus' miracle (Jn 2:23-25). Nicodemus' interview with Jesus (Jn 3:1-21). John superceded by Jesus (Jn 3:22-36). Departure from Judea (Mt 4:12, Mk 1:14a, Lk 3:19-20, 4:14a, Jn 4:1-4). Discussion with a Samaritan woman (Jn 4:5-26). Challenge of a spiritual harvest (Jn 4:27-38). Evangelization of Sychar (Jn 4:39-42). Arrival in Galilee (Jn 4:43-45).

Part Six - The ministry of Christ in Gailee

SECTION 6A - Opposition at home and a new headquarters

Nature of the Galilean ministry (Mt 4:17, Mk 1:14b-15, Lk 4:14b-15). Child at Capernaum healed (Jn 4:46-54). Ministry at Nazareth (Lk 4:16-31). Move to Capernaum (Mt 4:13-16).

SECTION 6B - Disciples called and ministry throughout Galilee

First call of the four (Mt 4:18-22, Mk 1:16-20). Healing a demoniac (Mk 1:21-28, Lk 4:31b-37). Peter's mother-in-law healed (Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41). Tour of Galilee (Mt 4:23-24, Mk 1:35-39, Lk 4:42-44). Second call of the four (Lk 5:1-11). Cleansing of a leper (Mt 8:2-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16). Healing of a paralytic (Mt 9:1-8, Mk 2:1-12, Lk 5:17-26). Call of Matthew (Mt 9:9, Mk 2:13-14, Lk 5:27-28). Banquet at Matthew's house (Mt 9:10-13, Mk 2:15-17, Lk 5:29-32). Three illustrations (Mt 9:14-17, Mk 2:18-22, Lk 5:33-39).

SECTION 6C - Sabbath controversies and withdrawal

A man healed on the Sabbath (Jn 5:1-9). Effort to kill Jesus (Jn 5:10-18). The Son's equality with the Father (Jn 5:19-47). Controversy over disciples picking grain (Mt 12:1-8, Mk 2:23-28, Lk 6:1-5). Healing of a man's hand (Mt 12:9-14, Mk 3:1-6, Lk 6:6-11). Withdrawal to the Sea of Galilee (Mt 12:15-21, 4:25 Mk 3:7-12)

SECTION 6D - The Sermon on the Mount

Twelve apostles named (Mk 3:13-19, Lk 6:12-16). Setting of the Sermon (Mt 5:1-2, Lk 6:17-19). Blessings (Mt 5:3-12, Lk 6:20-26). Responsibility while awaiting the kingdom (Mt 5:13-16). Law, righteousness, and the kingdom (Mt 5:17-20). Six contrasts in interpreting the law (Mt 5:21-48, Lk 6:27-30,32-36). Three hypocritical practices to be avoided (Mt 6:1-18). Three prohibitions against judgement (Mt 6:19-7:6, Lk 6:37-42). Application and conclusion (Mt 7:7-27, Lk 6:31, 43-49). Reaction of the multitudes (Mt 7:28-29).

SECTION 6E - Growing Fame and Emphasis on Repentance

A centurion's faith (Mt 8:1, 5-13 Lk 7:1-10). A widow's son raised (Lk 7:11-17). John the Baptist's relationship to the kingdom (Mt 11:2-19, Lk 7:18-35). Woes upon Chorazin and Bethsaida (Mt 11:20-30). Christ's feet anointed by a sinful woman (Lk 7:36-50).

SECTION 6F - First public Rejection by the Jewish Leaders

A Tour with the twelve (Lk 8:1-3). Blasphemous accusation by the Pharisees (Mt 12:22-37, Mk 3:20-30). Request for a sign refused (Mt 12:38-45). Announcement of new spiritual ties (Mt 12:46-50, Mk 3:31-35, Lk 8:19-21).

SECTION 6G - Parabolic mysteries about the Kingdom

The settings of the parables (Mt 13:1-3a, Mk 4:1-2, Lk 8:4). Parable of the soils (Mt 13:3-23, Mk4:3-25, Lk 8:5-18). Parable of the seed's spontaneous growth (Mk 4:26-29). Parable of the tares (Mt 13:24-30). Parable of the mustard tree (Mt 13:31-32, Mk 4:30-32). Parable of the leavened loaf (Mt 13:33-35, Mk 4:33-34). Parable of the tares explained (Mt 13:36-43). Parable of the hidden treasure (Mt 13:44). Parable of the pearl of great price (Mt 13:45-46). Parable of the dragnet (Mt 13:47-50). Parable of the householder (Mt 13:51-52).

SECTION 6H - Continuing Opposition

Calming the storm (Mt 13:53, 8:18, 23-27 Mk 4:35-41, Lk 8:22-25). Healing demoniacs (Mt 8:28-34, Mk 5:1-20, Lk 8:26-39). Healing of a woman and raising of Jairus' daughter (Mt 9:18-26, Mk 5:21-43, Lk 8:40-56). Three miracles of healing (Mt 9:27-34). Final visit to unbelieving Nazareth (Mt 13:54-58, Mk 6:1-6a).

SECTION 6I - Final Galilean Campaign

Shortage of workers (Mt 9:35-38, Mk 6:6b). Commissioning of the twelve (Mt 10:1-42, Mk 6:7-11, Lk 9:1-5). Workers sent out (Mt 11:1, Mark 6:12-13, Luke 9:6). Antipas' mistaken identification of Jesus (Mt 14:1-2, Mk 6:14-16, Lk 9:7-9). Earlier beheading of John the Baptist (Mt 14:3-12, Mk 6:17-29). Return of the workers (Mk 6:30, Lk 9:10a).

Part Seven: The Ministry of Christ Around Galilee

SECTION 7A - Lesson on the Bread of Life

Withdrawal from Galilee (Mt 14:13-14, Mk 6:31-34, Lk 9:10b-11, Jn 6:1-3). Feeding the 5,000 (Mt 14:15-21, Mk 6:35-44, Lk 9:12-17, Jn 6:4-13). A premature attempt to make Jesus king blocked (Mt 14:22-23, Mk 6:45-46, Jn 6:14-15). Walking on the water (Mt 14:24-33, Mk 6:47-52, Jn 6:16-21). Healings at Gennesaret (Mt 14:34-36, Mk 6:53-56). Discourse on the true bread of life (Jn 6:22-59). Defection among the disciples (Jn 6:60-71).

SECTION 7B - Lesson on the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians

Conflict over ceremonial defilement (Mt 15:1-20, Mk 7:1-23, John 7:1). Ministry to a believing Gentile woman (Mt 15:21-28, Mk 7:24-30). Healings in Decapolis (Mt 15:29-31, Mk 7:31-37). Feeding the 4,000 (Mt 15:32-38, Mk 8:1-9). Return to Galilee (Mt 15:39-16:4, Mk 8:10-12). Warning about the Pharisees (Mt 16:5-12, Mk 8:13-21). Healing a blind man (Mk 8:22-26).

SECTION 7C - Lesson of Messiahship learned and confirmed

Peter's identification of Jesus (Mt 16:13-20, Mk 8:27-30, Lk 9:18-21). First direct prediction of the resurrection (Mt 16:21-26, Mk 8:31-37, Lk 9:22-25). Coming of the Son of Man and judgment (Mt 16:27-28, Mk 8:38-9:1, Lk 9:26-27). Transfiguration of Jesus (Mt 17:1-8, Mk 9:2-8, Lk 9:28-36). Command to keep transfiguration a secret (Mt 17:9, Mk 9:9-10, Lk 9:36b). Elijah, John the Baptist, and the Son of Man's coming (Mt 17:10-13, Mk 9:11-13).

SECTION 7D - Lessons on Responsibility to Others

Healing of the demoniac boy (Mt 17:14-21, Mk 9:14-29, Lk 9:37-43). Second prediction of the resurrection (Mt 17:22-23, Mk 9:30-32, Lk 9:43b-45). Rivalry over greatness dispelled (Mt 18:1-5). Warning against causing believers to stumble (Mt 18:6-14, Mk 9:38-50, Lk 9:49-50). Treatment and forgiveness of a sinning brother (Mt 18:15-35)

SECTION 7E - Journey to Jerusalem for the feast of tabernacles

Ridicule by the Lord's half-brothers (Jn 7:2-9). Journey through Samaria (Lk 9:51-56). Commitment required of followers (Mt 8:19-22, Lk 9:57-62).

Section Eight: The Later Judean Ministry of Christ

SECTION 8A - The Later Judean Ministry of Christ

Reaction to Jesus' miracles (Jn 7:11-31). Attempt to arrest Jesus (Jn 7:32-52). Jesus' forgiveness of an adulteress (Jn 7:53-8:11). Jesus' claim to be the light of the world (Jn 8:12-20). Relationship to Abraham (Jn 8:31-59).

SECTION 8B - Private Lessons on loving service and prayer

Commissioning of the seventy (Lk 10:1-6). Return of the seventy (Lk 10:17-24). Story of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37). Jesus' visit with Mary and Martha (Lk 10:38-42). Lesson on how to pray (Lk 11:1-13).

Section 8C - Second debate with the Scribes and Pharisees

A third blasphemous accusation and a second debate (Lk 11:14-36).Woes against the scribes and Pharisees while eating with a Pharisee (Lk 11:37-54). Warning the disciples about hypocrisy (Lk 12:1-12). Warning about greed and trust in wealth (Lk 12:13-34). Warning against being unprepared for the Son of Man's coming (Lk 12:35-48). Warning about the coming division (Lk 12:49-53). Warning against failing to discern the present time (Lk 12:54-59). Two alternatives: repent or perish (Lk 13:1-9). Opposition from a synagogue official for healing a woman on the Sabbath (Lk 13:10-21)

Section 8D - Teaching at the Feast of Dedication

Healing of a man born blind (Jn 9:1-7). Reaction of the blind man's neighbors (Jn 9:8-12). Excommunication of the blind man by the Pharisees (Jn 9:13-34). Jesus' identification to the blind man (Jn 9:35-38). Spiritual blindness of the Pharisees (Jn 9:39-41). Allegory of the Good Shepherd and the thief (Jn 10:1-18). Further division among the Jews (Jn 10:19-21). Another attempt to stone or arrest Jesus for blasphemy (Jn 10:22-39).

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