The Gospel Series

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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 John superceded by Jesus (Jn 3:22-36).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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