The Life of Christ
Introductory material
I. World powers and cultures
A. Nations affecting Israel during the inter-testamental period.
1. The Persian Empire 539 – 333 BC
Persian Ruler Date Event Scripture
Cyrus the Great 539 – 530 Conquers Babylon Daniel 5 Ezra 1 – 3
Issued decree to return
Cambyses 530 – 522 Not mentioned in Old Testament
Smerdis 522 – 520 Stopped the work on the Temple Ezra 4:1-23
Darius the Great 520 – 486 Orders work on the Ezra 4:24; 6:1-22
Temple to resume 490 Sends army of 100,000 against the Greeks and is defeated.
Xerxes (Ahasuerus) 486 – 465 Made Esther queen Esther 480 Sent army of 2,500,000 against the Greeks and was defeated.
Artaxerxes I 465 – 424 *Gave permission Nehemiah 1 – 13 Longimanus for Nehemiah to return
The decree is dated on the month Nisan, 445 BC
Note: Malachi, preaching the final message of the Old Testament, prophesied during the reign of the Persians, approximately 430 BC
2. The Greek Empire. 333 – 167 BC
The Greeks, or Helle’nes as they were known, were forced to join their city/states together for protection from the invading Persians. They became strong with the Athenians and the Spartans leading the allies. In 431 BC, the Peloponnesian war began which again divided the city states.
a. Philip of Macedon
i. Began ruling in 359 BC
ii. Consolidated Greece under his leadership in 338 BC
iii. Assassinated in 336 BC at the age of 46.
b. Alexander – the Great.
i. Began ruling in 336 BC
ii. Expedition against Persia devised by Philip is launched by Alexander.
iii. Darius of Persia defeated at Issus in 333 BC
iv. Palestine and Egypt are conquered, the city of Alexandria founded.
v. Darius and a force of one million men completely defeated by army of 50,000.
vi. The Empire enlarged to incorporate all the land to the Sutlej River in India.
vii. Alexander died in 323 BC at the age of 33.
c. The empire divided between four generals.
i. Egypt Ptolemy
ii. Syria Seleucid
iii. Macedonia Lysimachus
iv. Asia Minor Cassander
d. The important result of this campaign was the Hellenizing of the conquered lands. The Greek language became the tongue of the governments and the literature throughout this empire.
3. The Maccabaen Rule. 167 – 63 BC
a. Order by Antiochus IV Epiphanes forbidding the practice of Judaism and the desecration of the Temple. 167 BC
b. Mattathias and his five sons lead rebellion against Antiochus.
c. Judah, the third son of Mattathias continued the rebellion.
i. He led his followers in defeating larger Syrian armies 4 times in succession.
ii. He captured Jerusalem, purified the Temple and restored worship.
December 165 BC. (The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah remembers this purification and restoration)
iii. His army repulsed a Syrian army numbering 100,000 soldiers leading to Syria recognizing the religious liberty of the Jews.
iv. Judas was killed in a battle with the Syrians in 161 BC.
d. Johnathan the brother of Judas and youngest son of Mattathias.
i. Organized the Jewish forces and united the entire Jewish populace.
ii. Became high priest in 152 BC
iii. Established friendly relations with Rome.
iv. Assassinated.
e. Simon. Second son of Mattathias.
i. Negotiated a treaty with the Syrians which recognized Southern Palestine, known as Judaea, as politically independent.
ii. Expelled all Syrians from Jerusalem.
iii. Elected high priest and governor by the people.
iv. Assassinated.
f. John Hyrcanus. Son of Simon
i. Organized alliance with Rome.
ii. Freed Judaea from Syrian influence and extended borders.
iii. Converted from Pharisee to Sadducee.
g. Hyracanus II.
i. Appointed high priest by his mother, Salome Alexandra, in 76 BC
ii. Became king in 67 BC upon his mother’s death.
iii. Civil war against his brother, Aristobulus II, who was supported by Pompey.
iv. Agreed to power sharing; Hyracanus as high priest and Aristobulus as king.
v. Another strife ensued with Hyracanus supported by his prime
minister, Antipater the Idumaean, against Aristobulus supported by Pompey.
vi. Upon Pompey’s death in 48 BC, Hyracanus and Antipater supported Julius Caesar.
viii. Antipater was named procurator by the Roman government and Hyracanus was named Ethnarc – responsible to the Governor. 47 BC
ix. Herod, the son of Antipator, was named King of Judaea in 37 BC
4. The Roman Empire. 63 –
a. Greece was made a Roman province, named Achaia in 146 BC
b. Pompey called upon by Rome to put down violence in the Eastern provinces. He subdued Phonecia, made Syria a Roman Province and captured Jerusalem. 63 BC Pompey died in 48 BC
c. Julius Caesar became absolute ruler 45 BC
d. Herod the Great , an Idumaean (Edomite) is made King of Judaea in 37 BC (appointed by Marc Antony)
e. Octavius Caesar consolidated the empire in 30 BC
f. Octavius became known as Augustus Caesar.
i. He ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD
ii. Augustus was emperor when Jesus was born.
II. Geography The Land of Palestine.
A. The size and location.
1. Palestine is 225 km from North to South and is 37 km wide in the North and 130 km wide in the South.
2. The land has three main divisions.
a. Galilee in the North.
b. Samaria in the Center.
c. Judaea in the South.
B. Palestine was the “travel way” between Africa, the East and the North.
C. The land of “Milk and Honey”.
1. Abundant in fruit: apricots, figs, grapes, olives, oranges, and pomegranates.
2. Abundant in trees: Carob, Cedar, Myrtle, Oak, Oleander, Palm, Sycamore, Walnut.
3. . A flourishing trade in fishing was evident on the Sea of Galilee.
4. The land was suitable for both farming and herding, both of which are noted abundantly in the Scriptures.
III. People involved in the life and ministry of Jesus.
A. Family members.
1. Elisabeth Luke 1:5-7, 24-25, 39-45
2. James the Apostle Luke 5
3. James the Lord’s brother *Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 7:1-5
4. John the Apostle Luke 5:1-10; John 1:35-39
5. John the Baptist Luke 1:11-17, 80
6. Joseph of Nazareth Matthew 1:18-25
7. Joses the Lord’s brother*
8. Jude the Lord’s brother *
9. Mary of Nazareth Luke 1:26-56
10. Salome Mark 15:40-41; John 19:25 (Mary’s sister)
11. Simon the Lord’s brother*
12. Zacharias Luke 1:5-25, 57-80
B. Disciples
1. Andrew John 1:40-42
2. Cleopas Luke 24:18
3. James the son of Alphaeus Matthew 10:3
4. Joanna Luke 8:3; 24:10
5. Joseph of Arimathea Matthew 27:58-60; John 19:38-42
6. Judas Lebbaeus Thaddaeus John 14:22
7. Lazarus John 11
8. Martha John 11
9. Mary John 11
10. Mary the wife of Cleopas, mother of James the Less and Joses.
Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40
11. Mary Magdalene John 20:1-18; Luke 8:2
12. Matthew Levi Luke 5:27-32
13. Nathanael John 1:45-51
14. Nicodemus John 3
15. Philip John 1:43-45
16. Simon the Canaanite Zelotes Luke 6:15
17. Simon the leper Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8
18. Susanna Luke 8:1-3
19. Thomas John 11:16
20. Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
C. Government officials.
1. Caesar Agustus Luke 2:1
2. Caesar Tiberius
3. Cyrenius Luke 2:1-5
4. Herod Antipas Matthew 14 Refer to appendix for Herod family
5. Herod Archelaus Matthew 2:22
6. Herod the Great Matthew 2:1-19
7. Herod Philip Matthew 14:3,6
8. Pilate Matthew 27
D. Religious leaders. See Ezra 2:36; 61,62 for information on priests.
1. Annas John 18:12
2. Caiphas. Matthew 26:57
3. Jairus Mark 5:22
4. Simon the Pharisee Luke 7:36-50
E. Others.
1. Anna Luke 2:36-38
2. Barabbas Mark 15:6-15
3. Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52
4. Herodias Mark 6:14-28
5. Judas Iscariot Luke 6:16; 22:47,48
6. Lazarus the beggar Luke 16
7. Salome Mark 6:24
8. Simeon. Luke 2:25-33
9. Simon of Cyrene Matthew 27:32
IV. Definitions
A. The Diaspora. John 7:35; James 1:1; 1 Peter 1:1
Refers to those that were scattered abroad or dispersed.
B. The Essenes.
An ascetic and monastic group associated with the Qumran Community. They were located northwest of the Dead Sea. Historians indicate that they believed they were the true Israel and kept themselves pure from the corrupt practices that were practiced in Jerusalem.
C. The Galileans.
A political party of zealots that rebelled against foreign domination. They were located in Northern Palestine, hence the name.
D. The Herodians.
1. A political party named after Herod.
2. The authority of this party was derived from the Roman government.
E. The Levites.
1. The tribe of Levi was set apart by God to the ministry of the Tabernacle. Numbers 1:49 – 53
2. The Levites were to have their needs supplied through the tithes and offerings of the other tribes. Numbers 3:48-51
F. The Pharisees. Refer to appendix for research information.
1. The named means ‘separated’.
2. Accepted the Scriptures as accurate and authoritative.
G. The Priests
1. Aaron and his sons, of the tribe of Levi, were ordained by God as priests. Exodus 28:1-3; 29:4-9
2. The function of the office is noted in the Gospel of Luke 1:5-11; John 1:19
3. The lineage was examined carefully before allowed to minister.
Ezra 2:36-39, 61-63; 3:1-3
H. The Proselytes. One who converts to Judaism.
I. The Rulers.
1. The governor of a feast. John 2:8,9
2. A Magistrate. Luke 12:58
3. A Member of the Sanhedrin. John 3:1
J. The Sadducees. Refer to appendix for research information.
1. A Political party among the Jews. Religious by birth
2. Modernist.
a. Denied the existence of spirits and miracles.
b. Denied the resurrection.
c. Denied the immortality of the soul.
3. The Sadducees were a rival party to the Pharisees. The strength of this rivalry is seen in Paul’s use of it when faced with danger. Acts 23:1-10
K. The Samaritans.
1. A mixed race from the repopulating of Samaria by the Assyrians in 722 BC. II Kings 17:4-6; 24-41
2. The Samaritans antagonized the Jews as they returned to Jerusalem. Ezra 4:1-5
3. A great enmity existed between the Samaritans and the Jews.
L. The Sanhedrin.
1. Based on Moses’ institution of 70 judges.
2. Called the Council, it was made up of three groups.
a. Chief Priests, who was president.
b. Scribes or lawyers.
c. Elders, who represented the laity.
M. The Scribes. Students, interpreters, and teachers of the Scriptures.
N. The Septuagint. Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures.
O. The Synagogue.
1. A place of assembly following the carrying away of Judaea to Babylon.
2. The religious life was promoted through the organization of synagogues
V. The record of the life of Christ – The Gospels.
A. The titles of the four gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
B. The purpose of the four gospels.
1. Matthew is Jewish in viewpoint and presents Jesus Christ as the King.
2. Mark is Roman in viewpoint and presents Jesus Christ at the Servant.
3. Luke is Greek in viewpoint and presents Jesus Christ as the Perfect Son of Man.
4. John is not written according to a specific cultural viewpoint and presents a universal view of Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
C. The relationship of the four Gospels to the Old Testament.
1. The Gospels are a continuation of the Scriptures as given in the Old Testament.
2. The Gospels refer to the Old Testament Scriptures.
a. Matthew 128 times.
b. Mark 63 times.
c. Luke 96 times.
d. John 43 times.
The Life of Christ
His life and ministry
I. Subjection From birth to baptism.
A. Introductory material.
1. John the Apostle’s introduction of The Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:1-18
2. The genealogies.
a. The genealogy of the King. Matthew 1:1-17
i. Presents the lineage through Joseph.
ii. Projects genealogical record to Abraham showing line of promise.
a). The Abrahamic Covenant. Genesis 12:1-3
1). “I will make of thee a great nation”.
2). “I will bless thee”.
3). “I will make thy name great”.
4). “Thou shalt be a blessing”. Galations 3:13,14
5). The promise of blessing and cursing. Deuteronomy 30:7
Zechariah 14:1-3
6). “In thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed”.
7). “I will give unto thee the land”. Genesis 15:18
b). The Davidic Covenant. II Samuel 7:11-16
1). The promise of a seed.
2). The promise of a throne.
3). The promise of a kingdom.
iii. Unique features of this genealogy.
a). The omission of forbears.
b). The inclusion of women.
c). The inclusion of gentiles.
d). The use of the feminine gender for “of whom” – recognizing that Jesus was
born of Mary but not of Joseph.
e). The divisions of 14 denote the periods of Israel’s history.
1). Abraham to David. Developing a nation.
2). David to Babylonian captivity. Decline of a nation.
3). Captivity to the Lord’s advent. Destruction of a nation.
b. The genealogy of the Son of Man. Luke 3:23-38
i. Presents the lineage through Mary.
a). Mary is the parent being focused on in chapters one and two.
b). The words “as was supposed” reveal that common thinking of neighbors was that Joseph was the father, but the emphasis is on Mary.
ii. Projects genealogical record to Adam showing Jesus as man. Refer to Romans 5:5-19 and 1 Corinthians 15:45
B. Annuciations.
1. To Zacharias (God remembers) Luke 1:5-25
a. Zacharias was serving in the Temple at the alter of incense.
i. A descendent of Aaron.
ii. A priest of Abia. Refer to Ezra chapters 2 and 3.
b. The angel Gabriel appeared with a promise. First contact in 400 years.
i. A son would be born to Zacharias and Elisabeth and they would call him John.
ii. John would be great in the sight of the Lord.
iii. John would be filled with the Holy Ghost from conception.
2. To Mary Luke 1:26-38
a. The message delivered by Gabriel.
i. She was favoured and blessed among women. Luke 1:28
ii. She would bear a son and name him Jesus. Luke 1:31, Isaiah 7:14; 9:6,7
b. The message questioned by Mary.
i. She was immediately troubled at the greeting of Gabriel. Luke 1:29
ii. She was confused as to how she would be able to serve the Lord in this way. Luke 1:34
iii. She was ready to submit to the will of God. Luke 1:35-38
3. To Joseph Matthew 1:18-25
a. The problem that Joseph faced.
i. He was legally engaged to Mary, who was found pregnant.
ii. He had not taken her as his wife and the child was not his.
b. The solution that Joseph could choose.
i. He could have Mary executed. Deuteronomy 22:13-21
ii. He could send her away.
c. The Word of God that Joseph trusted in.
i. This child is the expected Messiah.
ii. Joseph obeyed God and protected Mary.
4. To Elisabeth
a. Zacharias related Gabriel’s message to Elisabeth.
Luke 1:22-25
b. Elisabeth testified of the blessing of God to Mary.
Luke 1:39-45
C. Advents.
1. The birth of John. Luke 1:57-80
a. In the lineage of the priests.
b. In the ministry of a Nazarite.
2. The Birth of Jesus.
a. The journey to Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-7
i. Prophesied of by Micah. 5:2
ii. Prepared by the Lord. (The census) Luke 2:1-5
iii. Perceived by the Priests. Matthew 2:4,5
b. The message of the angels to the shepherds. Luke 2:8-20
i. The Saviour was born. Note that Jesus is the Saviour, not that He became the Saviour later in life.
ii. The place of His birth is stated – The City of David.
iii. The public praise of the angels. 8-14
iv. The proclamation of the shepherds and the wonder of the people. 15-20
c. The date of His birth.
i. The Roman calendar year 753 corresponds to the Gregorian calendar year 1 AD.
ii. The death of Herod the Great, which was shortly after the birth of the Lord Jesus, is noted in the year 748 by the Roman calendar . According to this, the birth of the Lord was 5 BC.
D. Bethlehem to Bethabara.
1. The first 2 years.
a. The rites of the law.
i. Circumcision. Luke 2:21
ii. Presentation at the Temple. Luke 2:22-38
a). Simeon. 25-35
b). Anna. 36-38
b. The visit of the Wise Men from the East. Matthew 2:1-12
i. Who they were.
ii. When they arrived.
iii. What they gave.
iv. How the people reacted.
2. The flight into Egypt Matthew 2:13-18
a. Herod sent troops to slaughter the children at Bethlehem.
b. God warned Joseph to flee before the troops arrived.
c. Three references from the Old Testament.
i. Matthew 2:15 – Hosea 11:1
ii. Matthew 2:17,18 – Jeremiah 31:15
iii. Matthew 2:23 – Isaiah 11:1
d. God’s provision for the stay in Egypt – the gifts of the Magi
3. The family home in Nazareth.
a. Joseph brought the family from Egypt to Nazareth. Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39
b. The only recorded occurrences of the home life of Jesus. Luke 2:40-52
i. The description of His growth.
ii. The visit to Jerusalem at twelve years of age.
a). Three feast had to be attended each year by men. Exodus 23:14-17
1). Passover Exodus 12:1-20, 43-50; Leviticus 23:4-14
2). Pentecost Exodus 34:22,23; Leviticus 23:15-21
3). Tabernacles Leviticus 23:34-36, 39-43
b). Jesus amazed the elders by His knowledge.
iii. The home life till the age of thirty.
a). He was a carpenter, the son of a carpenter.
Matthew 13:55,56; Mark 6:3
b). He had brothers and sisters. (same mother but different father)
4. The final journey from home.
a. Baptism. Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23
i. The ministry of John (authority)
ii. The message of John Matthew 3:2, 7-12
iii. The baptism of Jesus. Matthew 3:13-17
a). Fulfilled the plan of God. All righteousness
b). Pleased God.
b. Temptation. Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
i. The personalities involved.
a). The Holy Spirit Matthew 4:1; Mark 1:12; Luke 4:1
b). Jesus, the Saviour
c). Satan
ii. The pattern of the temptation. Refer to Genesis 3 and 1 John 2:16
a). Appealed to the flesh.
b). Appealed to the pride of life.
c). Appealed to the eye.
iii. The power over the temptation.
a). The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1). Immutable unchanging Hebrews 1:11,12; 13:8
2). Impeccable not possible to sin 2 Corinthians 5:21;
Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5
b). The Word of God.
1). Misused by Satan to tempt. Refer to Genesis 3:1
2). Used in context by Jesus to resist and confound Satan.
c. Testimony. John 1:19-34
i. To the rulers. 19-28
ii. Of the Messiah 29-34
5. The first disciples. John 1:35-51
a. Andrew and John. John 1:37
b. Andrew found his brother and brought him to the Lord.
c. Philip.
d. Nathaniel
II. Service From Cana to Calvary.
A. The ministry began in Galilee.
1. The first miracle. John 2:1-11
a. The beginning of a new ministry. Vs. 1-5
i. A new relationship.
a). Jesus had been living in submission to the authority of
His parents.
b). Mary now submitted to the will of her Son. “whatsoever”
ii. A new ministry was embarked upon. Jesus had done no miracles to this time.
b. The miracle of creation. Vs. 6-10
i. Wine is produced through a process.
ii. This wine was produced supernaturally.
a). No grapes.
b). No press.
c). No yeast.
d). No boiled down preserves.
e). No time. This wine was produced instantly at the Word of Jesus Christ!
f). The water would never have turned into wine.
NOTE: What is often perceived as being the result of time and natural process is actually the immediate creation of God!
c. The miracle had a purpose. Vs. 11
i. The creating power of God was demonstrated. Man cannot create, he can only manipulate.
ii. The glory of God was revealed through His power.
Sometimes this miracle is relegated to a lower position and thought of as a minor work of God, but there is nothing minor about creation!
2. The visit to Capernaum. John 2:12 Refer to map
a. The home of Peter, Andrew, James, and John.
b. Jesus made the town His base of ministry.
B. The early Judaean ministry.
1. In Jerusalem
a. Jesus cleansed the Temple. John 2:13-22
i. The time is the Passover.
ii. The reason was corrupt practices were carried on in the house of God.
iii. The purpose of His coming is made known. 3 days.
b. Jesus met with Nicodemus. John 2:23 – 3:21
i. The works of Jesus.
ii. The wonder of the rulers.
iii. The will of men – join with us.
iv. The way of salvation – ye must be born again.
c. Jesus’ ministry and John’s witness. John 3:22-46
i. Jesus ministered.
ii. Jealousy resulted.
iii. John’s witness.
2. In Judaea. Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; John 4:1-4
a. News of the imprisonment of John the Baptist.
b. Northern journey to Galilee is begun.
3. In Samaria. John 4:5-42
a. Course through Samaria. 1 – 3 Refer to map
b. Conversation at the well. 4 – 26
c. Conviction of the disciples. 27 – 38
d. Conversion of the people. 39 – 42
C. The Galilaean ministry.
1. Return from Jerusalem to the calling of the Apostles.
a. The teaching ministry. Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15;
Luke 4:14-15
b. The miracle of healing at Cana. John 4:46-54
i. The witness of the Lord. 47 “…when he heard…”
ii. The willingness to go. 47 “…he went unto Him…”
iii. The warning. 48
iv. The wisdom in obedience. 49
v. The wonder at His power. Vs. 50 – 53
c. Jesus’ ministry was rejected in His home town of Nazareth. Luke 4:16-31
i. Fellowship in the synagogue. 16
ii. Faithful in the Word. 17 – 20
iii. Firm in His exhortation. 21 – 27
iv. Fury of the people. 28 – 29
v. Freedom of the Lord. 30
d. Ministry based from new home in Capernaum. Matthew 4:13-16
i. The fishermen became fishers of men. Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11
a). Giving to the service of the Lord. 1-3
b). Giving their skill and experience to the Lord. 4-7
c). Giving themselves to the Lord. 8-11
ii. He taught and healed on the Sabbath. Mark 1:21-28;
Luke 4:31-37
a). Taught with power. 31,32
b). Taken by surprise. 32,33
c). Tantrum of the demon. 33,34
d). Testimony of the Lord – taught with power. 35 – 37
iii. Healing ministry in Peter’s home. Matthew 8:14-17;
Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 “…besought him…” They were growing in faith.
a). Peter’s mother-in-law.
1). Her son-in-law’s home, a glimpse of personal life.
2). Her serious illness.
3). Her service. Rose up to serve.
b). The multitudes. All that came were healed. The word was spreading
iv. Preaching tour of Galilee. Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44
a). Praying first.
b). Preaching. Preaching, not healing was primary. Compare Lk 4:42 and Mk 1:37
v. Healing of the leper and great notoriety. Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45;
Luke 5:12-16
a). Leprosy.
1). A sickness.
Rules set down by Rabbis in the Talmud –
7. “One unclean with leprosy stood beneath a tree, and one clean passed by?” “The latter becomes unclean.” “One clean stood beneath the tree, and one unclean passed by?” “The former remains clean.” “If he stood?” “The one clean becomes unclean.” “And if one passed by with a leprous stone?” “He remains clean,” “But if he stops?” “The one clean becomes unclean.”
2). A symbol. It was a “type” of sin in the teaching of Scripture.
b). Love. The Lord touched the leper. Man would always become unclean upon contact with that which was unclean. The leper became clean when touched by the Lord.
c). Law. Obedience to the law in presenting self at Temple.
There are a few reasons for this instruction:
1. If the healed man revealed how he was healed, this could raise questions from the priest and cause a delay in the declaration of healing and restoration to his family and community.
2. The news of the healing could encourage more crowds to approach Jesus before He had prepared His disciples to minister to them. Note Mark 2:13,14 Levi (Matthew)
3. The religious leaders would be concerned at the compassion shown by Jesus, such compassion as they were not known for. It could cause harm to their reputations. Note Jesus speaking to their manner towards those in need –
Luke 10:30-36 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
This reasoning is seen in the Scribes and Pharisees actions in the next few days of Jesus’ ministry –
vi. Teaching and healing at Peter’s house. Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26.
a). The faith of the men shown in coming to Jesus. 1-5
b). The focus of the Lord on the man’s true need, forgiveness of sin. 5
c). The fidelity to His Word. (No difference in words and actions) 6-12
vii. The call of Matthew. Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32
a). Occupation – tax collector. 13-14. Note that Peter and the others may have had to pay their taxes through Matthew.
b). Association. Matthew’s friends were sinners. 15-16
c). Celebration. Jesus brought the Gospel, the good news, to the unworthy – to sinners. 17
viii. Jesus defended His ministry.
a). The disciples feasted instead of fasted.
Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39
b). Jesus healed the lame man in Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. John 5:1-47
c). The disciples plucked grain in the fields on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:1-8;
Mark 2:23-28 Refer to Leviticus 23:22
d). Jesus healed the man with a withered hand.
Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11
1). Legalism exposed.
2). Liberty emancipates.
3). Love’s example.
ix. Jesus taught and healed multitudes by the Sea of Galilee. Matthew 12:15-21;
Mark 3:7-12
x. Jesus selected His twelve apostles. Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16
a). Preparation – prayerful.
b). Selection – Sovereign.
c). Apostles.
1). The men.
Simon Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Matthew, Bartholomew (Nathaniel), Thomas, James Son of Alpheus, Thaddaeus, Simon, Judas Iscariot
2). The definition of the word. Apo (off, away) + stello (to place in set order, to arrange, to dispatch)
(a). To send forth a messenger, agent, message, or command.
(1). Sent forth
Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
Matthew 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
John 13:16 Verily <amen>, verily <amen>, I say <lego> unto you <humin>, The servant <doulos> is <esti> not <ou> greater than <meizon> his <autos> lord <kurios>; neither <oude> he that is sent <apostolos> greater than <meizon> he that sent <pempo> him <autos>.
(2). Sent ones. As evangelists
Acts 14:14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,
(b). To put forth into action, liberate. To dismiss and send away.
Mark 12:2-3 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
3). The definition of the office.
(a). Called by Jesus.
(1). Personally during earthly ministry
Mark 3:13-15 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
Luke 6:13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
(2). Personally after earthly ministry.
Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
Galatians 2:7-8 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
(b). Created with a purpose.
(1). Preaching the Word.
(2). Power of God upon them in works.
Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
(c). Ceased with the death of the last Apostle, John.
Refer to Acts 1:13-16 in calling Matthias to take the office of Judas Iscariot. Note that no such election was held in the death of the Apostle James, to fill his position.
Acts 12:1-2 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
Revelation 21:14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
There are denominations that insist on the doctrine of Apostilic succession. Catholics, Anglicans, Methodist, Mormons.
Their belief is along the same lines as those Baptist that hold to church succession – Landmarkism. Trail of Blood by Carroll.
The church is not founded on man or men. It is founded on the Lord Jesus Christ and the testimony of His death, burial, and resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Corinthians 3:9-11 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Matthew 16:16-18; Matthew 28:18-20
“I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of Heaven and Earth; and in Jesus Christ His only (begotten) Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven; and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.”
2. The Sermon on the Mount to the confession of Peter
a. The Sermon on the Mount. Matthew chapter 5 – 7.
The Lord had been ministering to the multitudes and revealing His power in works. At this point He began to instruct the multitudes as well as the religious leaders in the Truth of the Word as opposed to the traditional teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees.
i. Kingdom truths brought to the people. chapter 5.
a). The qualifications of blessings. 1-12
Identifying the qualities of the blessed.
If this is what they are, then this is what they will do –
b). The responsibility of the blessed. 13-16
c). The standards for the blessed. 17-48
1). Right purpose. 17-20
The Pharisees and Scribes had reduced the Law of God to a system of traditions which they interpreted and enforced. Jesus instructed the people in the true motive of the Law. The system prevailing at the time, the Law mixed with tradition, did not reflect God’s will for man. Notice the Jesus purosefully explained His intention in the giving of the Law and His expectation of those living under it. The rule of the Kingdom is set by God, not man!
It is said that Jesus raised the standard of the Law to include attitude and motive as well as action. The condition of man’s heart was addressed in the Law as given to Moses. Refer to the tenth commandment – Thou shalt not covet”. Coveteousnes is associated with one’s thoughts and emotions and completes itself in the performance of the thoughts. Coveteousness is both thought and action, and is complete and due to be judged by God whether acted upon or not. This final commandment reveals God’s principal of judgment upon the Laws.
Note Matthew 5:19. The question is often asked “Why does God allow evil”? It is about choice. Do you want God to stop you from choosing? One may say “I don’t kill”! God is no respecter of persons. Refer to Romans 1:21-32
2). Right understanding. 5:21-47
3). Right standard. 5:48
Conform to the right standard. Romans 12:1,2
ii. Relational truths brought to the people. chapter 6
They did not have that which Solomon had enjoined them to have – Refer to 1 Kings 8:56-61
Submitted to God and surrrendering their lives to Him.
1. They refused to submit to God’s will. Matthew 3:7,8 compare with Luke 7:24-30
2. They relied on their own self righteousness. Luke 18:9-14
3. They retreated when face with defeat (instead of repenting)
Matthew 21:23-27; 44,45
4. They reinforced themselves by seeking like minded partners.
John 3:1,2; Matthew 23:15
Paul exhorted the believers through his letter to the church at Philippi in this also –
Philippians 2:12-13 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
The Scribes and the Pharisees demanded control over their own lives. They used religion for their own benefit. Jesus warned the people about their pride and their desire for power.
The Lord revealed the hypocrisy (an actor under an assumed character) of the Scribes and the Pharisees as He exhorted the believers to be people of integrity.
(Return to the relational truths given to the people, chapter 6)
a). Give unto the Lord. 1-4
b). Pray unto the Lord. 5-15
c). Sacrifice unto the Lord. 16-18
d). Summary of the truths. 19-23
e). Seek the Lord first in all that is done. 24-34 Work within His plan and provision.
iii. Living truths brought to the people. chapter 7
a). Develop the right attitude. 1-5
Judge ourselves before we judge others!
Paul gave a good explanation as he wrote Titus in chapter 3:1-11
b). Exercise the right attitude. 6
c). Example of the right attitude. 7-14 Note 6:12. Opposite of the Pharisees
d). Examine the attitude. 15-29
Judge others in relation to ourselves. We must judge whether we will believe them.
(i). Are they obedient to God? 15-20
(ii). Am I obedient to God? 21-29
b. Jesus and the Centurion’s servant. Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10
i. The testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.
ii. The testimony of the Centurion.
a). He was an accepted man. 5a
b). He was a generous man. 5b
c). He was a kind man. 2
d). He was a humble man. 6
e). He was a man of faith. 7-9
iii. The testimony of the Jewish elders. They interceded for the Centurion.
iv. The testimony of the servant. He must have served his master well. 10
c. The widow’s son raised. Luke 7:11-17
i. The compassion of the Lord. 12-13
ii. The command of the Lord. 13-14
iii. The confession of the Lord. 15-17
a). Jesus again proved that He has power over life and death, that He is God.
b). The people missed the point of His power and words are noted such as rumour and prophet.
d. Jesus received the message from John the Baptist. Matthew 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35
i. John’s concern. 18-20
ii. Jesus credentials. 21-23
iii. Jesus’ challenge. 24-35
e. Woes pronounced on the cities. Matthew 11:20-30
i. The woes pronounced upon the cities. 20-27
ii. The way to rest is in the Lord. 28-30
f. Jesus in the house of Simon the Pharisee. Luke 7:36-50
i. The Pharisee’s favour. You can dine with me. 36
ii. The woman’s fervor. She worshipped the Lord. 37-47
iii. The Lord’s forgiveness. He forgave her of her sin. 48-50
g. The second tour of Galilee. Luke 8:1-3
h. The Jewish leadership made blasphemous accusations.
Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30
i. The cure. 22
ii. The charge. 23,24
iii. The condemnation. 25-37
i. The Scribes and Pharisees desired to see a sign.
Matthew 12:38-45
i. Jesus had just healed a man – an obvious work of God.
ii. Jesus was fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah as He read in
Luke 4:17-21 of Isaiah 61:1,2; 2 Corinthians 4:3,4
iii. The Scribes and Pharisees were blind to His person.
Matthew 13:13-15/Isaiah 6:9,10
j. Jesus’ mother and brethren sought to speak with Him. Matthew 12:46-50
k. The parables. Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-13
i. To the multitudes by the sea. Matthew 13:1-35
a). The sower, the seed, and the soil. 1-23
b). The wheat and the tares. 24-30
c). The mustard seed. 31,32
d). The leaven. 33-35
ii. To the disciples in the house. Matthew 13:36-53
a). Explanation of the parable of the wheat and tares. 36-43
b). The hidden treasure. 44
c). The pearl. 45,46
d). The dragnet. 47-52
l. Jesus stilled the storm on the lake. Matthew 8:18, 23-27;
Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25
i. The example of Jesus.
a). Look at His person.
1). He was tired and weary from the work of the ministry. Mark 4:1
2). He took the opportunity to rest.
b). Look at His peace.
1). He gave the direction for the travel. 35
2). He knew the danger which lay before them.
3). He had the peace to sleep in the face of danger because of the peace and
power of God.
c). Look at His path.
1). He was on His way to the Cross. He knew where He was going
and when He would arrive.
2). He knew that He would reach His goal.
ii. The encouragement of Jesus.
a). These men were experienced, making their living on this very body of water.
1). They put their confidence in the fishermen instead of the Carpenter.
2). They became frustrated and angry because they were anxious of their lives
and He was asleep in peace.
…carest thou not that we perish…!
b). Jesus cared for them.
1). Why did they wait so long to come to Him?
2). When they did come, He acted. It was very simple. 39
iii. The exhortation of Jesus. 40
a). He rebuked them for their fear
b). He questioned their lack of faith.
m. Jesus’ ministry to the Gergasene demoniac.
Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39
i. The reaction of the demons. 26-33
ii. The reaction of the man. 27; 35,36; 38-39
iii. The reaction of the people. 34-37
n. The miracles of healing and raising the dead.
Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56
i. The woman’s condition. 25,26
a). What help did she have?
b). What hope did she have?
ii. The Lord’s care. 27-29
a). He had an open testimony. 27
b). He encouraged others in faith. 28
c). He blessed beyond measure. 29
iii. The Lord’s question. 30-34
a). Jesus knew the woman had come to Him in faith and she needed to
make a public profession.
b). Jesus was one of the two that knew what touch He was speaking about.
c). Jesus meets the woman face to face. 32,33
d). Jesus blesses the woman for her public testimony. 34
o. Jesus healed the blind men and a dumb demoniac. Matthew 9:27-34
i. Following the Lord. 27
ii. Faith to be healed. 27-29
iii. Failure to obey completely. 30-31
iv. Fearful accusation of the Pharisees. 32-34
p. The last visit home to Nazareth. Matthew 13:54-58;
Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-32
q. The tour of Galilee – the twelve being sent forth by two.
Matthew 9:35-11:1; Mark 6:6-13; Luke 9:1-6
i. The men.
ii. The ministry.
a). Their power.
b). Their provision.
c). Their promise.
r. The fear of Herod Antipas and death of John the Baptist
Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9
s. Jesus directed the disciples to rest. The feeding of the 5,000.
Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:33-44; Luke 9:11-17; John 6:1-13
i. The Teacher and the Multitudes.
a). Jesus was weary in the work.
b). Jesus was not weary of the work. Mark 6:34
ii. The Master and the disciples.
a). Jesus gave Philip a problem to solve. John 6:5,6
b). Philip’s solution was based on sight and not faith.
iii. The miracle. Principle: 2 Corinthians 8:12
iv. The lesson. John 6:24-27. Why are we following Him?
t. The multitudes misunderstanding of Jesus’ purpose. Matthew 14:22-23
i. Kept from being caught up. 22
a). The people wanted to establish Jesus as their King. John 6:14,15
b). The disciples were residents of Galilee also, as well as being young
in the faith of Jesus Christ.
c). Jesus relieved the situation by dividing the groups.
ii. Kept watch on His children. 23,24
a). He kept watch for them in prayer.
b). He kept watch for them in presence. Mark 6:48
iii. Continued to teach that He is the Lord. 25-33.
u. The reception at Gennesaret. Matthew 14:34-36;
Mark 6:53-56 Refer to map
i. The changed man.
ii. A changed people.
v. The people turn away. (The Bread of Life) John 6:22-71
i. Profit. 22-27
ii. Power. 28,29
iii. Popularity. 30-33
iv. Pleasure. 34
v. Pardon. 67-71
w. Jesus defended the actions of His disciples.
Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23
x. The visit to the region of Tyre and Sidon. The Phonecian woman’s daughter
was healed. Matthew 15:21-28:
Mark 7:24-30 Refer to map
i. The request. 21,22
ii. The response. 23
iii. The reason. 24
iv. The reaction. 25-28
y. The journey around the area of Herod Antipas and into the Decapolis.
Matthew 15:29-38; Mark 7:31-37; 8:1-9
i. Healing of all that are brought, including the deaf and dumb man. 7:31-37
a). The people came to Jesus. 31,32
b). The purpose of Jesus in this ministry. 33,34
c). The power of Jesus in healing completely. 35
ii. The feeding of the 4,000. 8:1-9
z. The tempting from the Pharisees. Matthew 15:39-16:4; Mark 8:10-12
aa. Jesus asked the disciples who they believe that He is.
Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21
i. The testimony unto the Lord. 13-17
a). World’s opinion. 13,14
b). Peter’s belief. 15,16
c). Lord’s blessing. 17
ii. The truth of the church. 18-20
a). The fact of it.
b). The foundation of it.
c). The future of it.
3. Jesus foretold His death and resurrection to the departure from Galilee.
a. Jesus revealed clearly that He would be rejected, suffer, and die. Matthew 16:21-26.
i. Jesus revealed His death and resurrection. 21
ii. Jesus rebuked Peter. 22,23
iii. Jesus reviewed true discipleship. 24
iv. Jesus rewards those that follow Him. 25-27
b. Jesus spoke of the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 16:27-28
c. The transfiguration and following events. Matthew 17:1-23;
Mark 9:2-32; Luke 9:28-45
i. The 3 apostles chosen by Jesus to accompany Him to the mount.
ii. The transfiguration.
iii. The confusion of the 3 apostles.
iv. The predicament of the 9 apostles while Jesus was away.
Mark 9:14-29
a). The enemy is always close. 14-16
b). The earnestness of the father is questioned. 17-24
c). The emblem of power. 25-27
d). The effect on the disciples. 28,29.
v. Jesus again foretells of His death and resurrection. Matthew 17:22-23
d. Jesus paid the Temple tax. Matthew 17:24-27
i. The tax is due. 24
ii. The tax is not required of the Lord. 25,26
iii. The tax is paid. 27
e. Jesus instructed the disciples about servitude.
Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50
i. The disciple’s question. refer to Mark 9:33,34
ii. The child’s reception. 2-10
iii. The Lord’s illustration. 11-14
f. The teaching on forgiveness. Matthew 18:15-35
i. The pattern of forgiveness. 15-20
ii. The patience of forgiveness. 21,22
iii. The parable of forgiveness. 23-35
g. The cost of discipleship. Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62
h. The discourse with Jesus’ brothers. John 7:2-9
D. The later Judaean ministry.
1. Journey to Jerusalem.
a. Jesus privately entered Jerusalem. Luke 9:51-56; John 7:10
i. Journey to Jerusalem. 51,52
ii. Jealousy of the village. 53
iii. Justice demanded. 54
iv. Judicious reply. 55,56
B. Jesus taught the price of discipleship. Matthew 8:19-22;
Luke 9:57-62
i. The willing followers are given a warning. 57-58
ii. The unwilling “followers” are given a warning. 59-62
2. Ministry in Jerusalem.
a. Jesus’ presence stirred passions over identity of the Messiah. John 7:11-53
i. The controversy 11-13
ii. The confession about the Sabbath work. 14-31
iii. The concern over His teaching. 32-39
iv. The confusion of the people. 40-53
a). The worshippers.
b). The officers.
c). The Pharisees.
b. The woman taken in adultery brought to Jesus.
John 8:1 – 8:11
i. Caught in the act. 1-4
ii. Commandment’s requirement. 5,6
iii. Concurred with the law. 7
iv. Condemned by no man. 8-11. See also 1 John 1:5-7
c. Jesus is the Light of the world. John 8:12-20
Refer to the testimony of John the Baptist in John 1:1-14
d. Jesus confronted the Pharisees with their unbelief. John 8:21-59.
i. Unbelief results in death. 21-24
ii. Understanding leads to life. 25-32
iii. Untruthful claim of heritage. 33-45
iv. Unchanging Lord. 46-59 (The understood His claim. Vs. 59)
e. Jesus ministered to the blind man. John 9:1-41
i. The discussion about causes of disease or disability. 1-5
ii. The demonstration of power and obedience. 6-7
iii. The disputation over the miracle performed. 8-41
a). The reaction of his neighbors. 8-12
b). The reasoning of the Pharisees. 13-16
c). The reply of the family. 17-27
d). The rancour of the Pharisees. 28-34
e). The relief of the former blind man. 35-38
f). The rebuke by Jesus. 39-41
f. The parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21
i. The true Shepherd. 1-10
ii. The good Shepherd. 11-16
iii. The beloved Shepherd. 17-21
3. Ministry in Judaea.
a. The seventy sent forth. Luke 10:1-24
i. Introduction of the seventy. 1-16
ii. The involvement of the seventy. 17
iii. The instruction of the seventy. 18-24
b. The parable of the Good Samaritan. Luke 10:25-37
i. The lawyer’s intention – to tempt the Lord. 25-28
ii. The lawyer’s question. 29
iii. The lawyer’s responsibility. 30-37
c. Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary. Luke 10:38-42
A time to serve and a time to sit!
d. The lessons on prayer. Luke 11:1-13
i. The model prayer. 1-4
ii. The lesson of the importunate friend. 5-13
e. The blasphemy of the religious leaders. Luke 11:14-36
f. Dining and controversy in the home of a Pharisee.
Luke 11:37-54
i. Cause of the controversy – eating with unwashed hands. 37,38
ii. Charges against the Pharisees and Lawyers. 39-52
iii. Counteraction of the Pharisess and Lawyers. 53,54
g. Parables of the rich fool, the waiting servants, and the wise steward. Luke 12
i. Intimacy of the relationship with God. 1-12
ii. Impietys reward. 13-21
iii. Inexhaustable supply. 22-30
iv. Illustration of the servants. 31-48
v. Impending trouble 49-53
vi. Illogical judgment. 54-57
vii. Imperitive action. 58,59
h. The message of repentance. The parable of the fig tree. Luke 13:1-9
i. The teaching on repentence. 1-5
ii. The parable of the fig tree. 6-9
i. The woman healed on the Sabbath. Luke 13:10 –17
i. The healing. 10-13
ii. The hypocrite. 14-16
iii. The hallelujah. 13,17
j. The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven. Luke 13:18-21
k. Jesus at the feast of the dedication. The Jews determined to kill him. John 10:22-39
i. The declaration of His Being the Messiah, the Son of God. 30
ii. The understanding of His claim. 31-33
E. The Perean ministry.
1. Departure from Jerusalem. John 10:40-42
2. Ministry in Perea.
a. Teaching in Perea, warned of the danger of Herod Antipas. Luke 13:22-35
i. Lesson of the strait gate. 22-30
ii. Lamentation over Jerusalem 31-35
b. Dining with a Pharisee, healing on the Sabbath, and parables. Luke 14:1-24
c. Multitudes follow Jesus. He warned them of the cost of discipleship. Luke 14:25-35
i. Personal determination. 25-27
ii. Practical judgment. 28-33
iii. Parable of salt. 34,35
d. The Pharisees accused Jesus for receiving sinners. The parables of the Lost Sheep,
the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. Luke 15:1-32
i. Sinners came to Jesus. 1
ii. Scribes and Pharisees complained. 2
iii. Searching for the lost. 3-32
a). The sheep. 3-7
b). The silver. 8-10
c). The son. 11-32
e. The parables and illustrations from life. Luke 16:1 – 17:10
i. The parable of the unjust steward. 1-12
ii. The Pharisees answered. 13-18
iii. The rich man and Lazurus. 19-31
iv. Lessons on offences, forgiveness, and faith. 17:1-10
f. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. John 11:1-54
i. The message was received. 1-3
ii. The meaning of His delay. 4-16
iii. The mourning family. 17-37
iv. The majesty revealed. 38-44
v. The men react. 45,46
g. Jesus began His final journey to Jerusalem. Luke 17:11-37
i. The healing of the ten lepers. 11-19
a). The men’s disease healed. 11-14
b). The men’s reactions noted. 15-18
c). The men’s declarations differ. 19
ii. The discourse on the Second Coming. 20-37
h. The parables of the Importunate Widow and the Pharisee and Publican.
Luke 18:1-14
i. Be strong in prayer. 1-8
ii. Be submissive in heart. 9-14
i. Teaching concerning divorce. Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:1-12
j. Jesus called the children. Matthew 19:13-15; Mark10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17
k. The discourse with the Rich Young Ruler.
Matthew 19:16-20:16; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
i. The respectful question. 17
ii. The searching reply. 18-21
iii. The sad decision. 22
iv. The surprising statement. 23-27
v. The supply is abundant. 28-31
l. Jesus foretold the disciples of His death.
Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34
i. A startling realization. 32-34
ii. A surprising request. 35-41
iii. A servant’s responsibility. 42-45
m. Jesus healed two blind men. Matthew 20:29-34;
Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43.
i. The words of the blind. 46,47
ii. The words of the crowd. 48,49
iii. The words of the Lord. 49-52
n. Accountability to the Lord. Luke 19:1-28.
i. Salvation – the testimony of Zaccaeus. 1-10
ii. Service – the teaching of Jesus. 11-28
F. The Passion week.
1. The public ministry.
a. The first day of the week. Matthew 21:1-17
i. The Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem. 1-11
ii. The Lord’s challenge to the religious leaders. 12-17
b. The second day of the week. The fig tree Matthew 21:18-22
i. The tree. A symbol of Israel.
ii. The curse. The deception brought forth judgment.
iii. The power. The people had no faith.
c. The third day of the week. Matthew 21:20 – 26:5
i. The morning confrontation. 21:23 – 22:46
a). The Pharisees asked a question. 23
b). The Lord gave a quiz. 24-46
1). The baptism of John. 24-27
2). The two sons. 28-32
3). The wicked tenents. 33-46
c). The parable of the marriage feast. 22:1-15
d). The money for tribute. 22:15-22
e). The misrepresentation by the Sadducees. 22:23-33
f). The practical question of the law. 22:34-40
g). The Pharisees challenged. 22:41-46
ii. The masters in Israel censured. Ch 23
iii. The mount of Olives. Ch 24-25
iv. The message of the crucifixion. 26:1-5
2. The Passover meal. The fourth day of the week. Matthew 26:6-30
a. Preparation for burial – the annointing by Mary. 6-13
b. The preparation to take the Passover meal. 17-20
c. The plan and partaking of the meal. The fifth day of the week.
i. The simple question. 20
ii. The supernatural instruction. 21
iii. The sincere faith. 22
d. The Passover meal. 21-25
i. The meaning of the meal. 21 as they did eat
a). The Passover lamb. Sacrifice.
b). The unleavened bread. Sanctification
c). Bitter herbs. Servitude. The Egyptians had made their lives bitter.
1). Lettuce, endive, coriander, beets.
2). Taken and first dipped in salt water.
3). Taken a second time and dipped into a mixture made from dates and raisins.
ii. The plan of the meal.
a). Pour the first cup of wine.
b). Pray – giving thanks.
c). Drink the first cup.
d). Wash hands – dipped in water.
e). Pray.
f). Dip herbs in salt water – eat – pass to others.
g). Clear the table.
h). The second cup is filled.
i). The son to ask questions about the meaning of this supper.
j). Head of the house would then relate Israel’s history from Tereh to the Law.
k). The dishes are returned to the table.
l). The head of the house explains the meaning of the food.
m). Psalms 123 and 124 are sung.
n). Prayer is said. Blessed art Thou, Jehovah our God, King of the universe, Who has redeemed our fathers from Egypt.
o). The second cup was drunk.
p). Hands were washed.
q). Unleavened cakes were broken. The bread of the poor.
r). Thanks given for the bread.
s). The cakes were placed with bitter herbs, dipped in the charoseth.
t). The meal was eaten – cakes, herbs, meat.
u). Hands are washed.
Jesus taught the disciples about ministering. John 13:1-12
v). The third cup is poured. Luke 22:17
w). Prayer is offered.
Note that the Lord again broke bread here, departing from tradition.
Luke 22:19 Judas departed. John 13:21-31
x). The third cup is drunk. Luke 22:20
y). The fourth cup is poured.
z). The fourth cup is drunk.
aa). Psalms 115, 116, 117, and 118 are sung.
bb). Prayer is said.
iii. The Lord’s Supper. Matthew 26:26-30
1). The Body. Broken.
2). The Blood. Shed
3). The Promise. The fourth cup – I will drink it new with you.
e. The portion of the servants. Luke 22:24-30
f. The promises following the supper. John 14
i. The promise to return. 1-6
ii. The promise of position. 7-15
iii. The promise of the Paraclete. 16-26
iv. The promise of peace. 27-31
g. The procession to the garden. John 15, 16
i. Abiding in Christ. 15
ii. Able in Christ. 16
a). To serve. 1-15
b). To stand. 16-33
h. The prayer of intercession. John 17
3. The Prayer. Matthew 26:30-46; Mark 14:26-42;
Luke 23:39-46; John 18:1
a. The dispute with Peter. 30-35
b. The desire for prayer. 36-39
c. The disappointment in the disciples. 41-42
d. The determination to go on. 42-46
III. Sacrifice To the Cross.
A. The arrest. Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53
1. The confrontation. 47
2. The capture. Notice that Jesus did not resist the arrest. 48-50
3. The confusion. 51-56
a. The disciples fear.
b. The disciples fled.
B. The trial
1. The events of the trial before the Chief Priest. Matthew 26:57-75
a. Caiphas. 57-68
b. Peter’s denial. 69-75
c. Annas. John 18:12-14; 19-23
d. Sanhedrin. Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71
e. Judas. Matthew 27:3-10
2. The events of the trial before the governor, Pilate.
Matthew 27:1-26
a. Jesus before Pilate. Matthew 27:2, 11-14
b. Jesus before Herod. Luke 26:6-12
c. Jesus before Pilate. Matthew 27:15-26
C. The crucifixion Matthew 27:27-56
1. The wickedness of the soldiers. 27-30
2. The way to the cross. 31-34
3. The Worthy Lamb offered. 35-56
a. The words of Jesus. 35-55
i. Luke 23:34
ii. Luke 23:42,43
iii. John 19:25,26
iv. Matthew 27:46
v. John 19:28
vi. John 19:30
vii. Luke 23:46
b. The world quaked. 51-56
D. The burial. Matthew 27:57-66
1. The body of the Lord prepared. 57-59
2. The body of the Lord entombed. 60
3. The body of the Lord watched. 61-66
A. By the women. 61
B. By the soldiers. 62-66
E. The sixth and seventh days of the week.
1. Friday was a the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, a day of convocation
and rest.
2. Saturday was the weekly Sabbath.
IV. Salvation The first day of the week Resurrection, ministry, ascension.
A. The resurrection. Matthew 28:1-15
1. The testimony to the women. 1-6
a. The approach of the women. 1
b. The assignment of the angel. 2-5
c. The authentication of His promise. 6
2. The testimony of the women. 7-10
3. The testimony of the guards. 11-15
B. The ministry.
1. To the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Luke 24:13-32
2. To the disciples. John 20:19-25
3. To the disciples eight days after. John 20:26-29
4. To the disciples in Galilee. John 21
5. To 500 in Galilee. Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18;
1 Corinthians 15:6
6. To James, His brother. 1 Corinthians 15:7
7. To the disciples on Olivet. Luke 24:44-49
C. The ascension. Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1:1-11
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