Our LibraryCommentariesThe Fourfold GospelBy Sections

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• Luke's Preface and Dedication.
• The Birth of Jesus.
• The Birth of Jesus Proclaimed by Angels to the Shepherds.
• Circumcision, Temple Service, and Naming of Jesus.
• Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, Visit Jesus, the New-born King.
• Flight into Egypt and Slaughter of the Bethlehem Children.
• The Child Jesus Brought from Egypt to Nazareth.
• Jesus Living at Nazareth and Visiting Jerusalem in His Twelfth Year.
• John's Introduction.
• Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
• Genealogy According to Luke.
• Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
• Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus.
• Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, Visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of John the Baptist.
• The Birth and Early Life of John the Baptist.
• Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus.
• John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.
• Jesus Baptized by John in the Jordan.
• Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness.
• John's First Testimony to Jesus.
• Jesus Makes His First Disciples.
• Jesus Works His First Miracle at Cana in Galilee.
• Jesus' First Residence at Capernaum.
• Jesus Makes a Preaching Tour Through Galilee.
• Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
• Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Capernaum.
• The Call of Matthew.
• Jesus Cleanses the Temple.
• Jesus Talks with Nicodemus.
• First Ministry in Judæa--John's Second Testimony.
• Reasons for Retiring to Galilee.
• At Jacob's Well, and at Sychar.
• Arrival in Galilee.
• General Account of Jesus' Teaching.
• The Second Miracle at Cana.
• Jesus' Temporary Residence at Capernaum.
• Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
• Healing a Demoniac in a Synagogue.
• Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law and Many Others.
• Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends His Act.
• Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee.
• Further Journeying about Galilee.
• Blasphemous Accusations of the Jews.
• Sign Seekers and the Enthusiast Reproved.
• Christ's Teaching as to His Mother and Brethren.
• Dining with a Pharisee, Jesus Denounces That Sect.
• Concerning Hypocrisy, Worldly Anxiety, Watchfulness, and His Approaching Passion.
• Repentance Enjoined. Parable of the Barren Fig-Tree.
• Introduction.
• Parable of the Sower.
• Parable of the Seed Growing of Itself.
• The Parable of the Tares.
• Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven.
• The Parable of the Tares Explained.
• Parables of Treasure, Pearl, and Net.
• Jesus Stills the Storm.
• Jesus Defends Disciples Who Pluck Grain on the Sabbath.
• Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs.
• Matthew's Feast. Discourse on Fasting.
• Jairus' Daughter and the Invalid Woman.
• Healing Blind Men and a Dumb Demoniac.
• Jesus Visits Nazareth and Is Rejected.
• Third Circuit of Galilee. The Twelve Instructed and Sent Forth.
• Herod Antipas Supposes Jesus to Be John.
• Return of the Twelve and Retirement to the East Shore of Galilee.
• Feeding the Five Thousand.
• The Twelve Try to Row Back. Jesus Walks Upon the Water.
• Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's Confession.
• Jesus Defends Healing a Withered Hand on the Sabbath.
• Jesus Heals Multitudes Beside the Sea of Galilee.
• After Prayer Jesus Selects Twelve Apostles.
• Introductory Statements.
• Beatitudes: Promises to Messiah's Subjects.
• Influence and Duties of Messiah's Subjects.
• Relation of Messianic Teaching to Old Testament and Traditional Teaching.
• Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting to Be Performed Sincerely, Not Ostentatiously.
• Security of Heavenly Treasures Contrasted with Earthly Anxieties.
• Law Concerning Judging.
• Concerning Prayer.
• The Golden Rule.
• The Two Ways and the False Prophets.
• Conclusion and Application: Two Builders.
• Healing the Centurion's Servant.
• Jesus Raises the Widow's Son.
• The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby.
• Jesus Fails to Attend the Third Passover: Scribes Reproach Him for Disregarding Tradition.
• Sin and Forgiveness Between Brethren.
• Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to Jerusalem.
• The Private Journey to Jerusalem.
• As to Sacrifice for Christ's Service.
• In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles.
• The Story of the Adulteress.
• Messianic Claims Met by Attempt to Stone Jesus.
• Contention Over the Man Born Blind.
• Discourse on the Good Shepherd.
• Second Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
• Parable of the Good Samaritan.
• Jesus the Guest of Martha and Mary.
• Prayer Taught and Encouraged.
• Sabbath Healing. Mustard Seed and Leaven.
• Feast of the Dedication. The Jews Attempt to Stone Jesus and He Retires to Peræa.
• The Strait Gate. Warned Against Herod.
• Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and Three Lessons Suggested by the Event.
• Cost of Discipleship Must Be Counted.
• Introduction.
• Parable of the Lost Sheep.
• Parable of the Lost Coin.
• Parable of the Lost Son.
• Parable of the Unrighteous Steward.
• Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
• Concerning Offenses, Faith, and Service.
• Peræa to Bethany. Raising of Lazarus.
• Healing a Phoenician Woman's Daughter.
• Retiring Before the Sanhedrin's Decree.
• Journey to Jerusalem. Ten Lepers. Concerning the Kingdom.
• Parable of the Importunate Widow.
• Parable of the Pharisee and Publican.
• Journey to Jerusalem. Concerning Divorce.
• Blessing Children. Concerning Childlikeness.
• The Rich Ruler. Peril of Riches. Reward of Sacrifice. Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
• Foretelling His Passion. Rebuking Ambition.
• Bartimæus and His Companion Healed.
• Zacchæus. Parable of the Pounds. Journey to Jerusalem.
• Another Avoiding of Herod's Territory.
• The Deaf Stammerer Healed and Four Thousand Fed.
• Pharisaic Leaven. A Blind Man Healed.
• The Great Confession Made by Peter.
• Passion Foretold. Peter Rebuked.
• The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah.
• Healing the Demoniac Boy.
• Return to Galilee. The Passion Foretold.
• Jesus Pays the Tribute Money.
• False Ambition Versus Childlikeness.
• Jesus Arrives and Is Feasted at Bethany.
• Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
• The Second Coming of Christ.
• Conclusion of Our Lord's Discourse. Parables of Virgins and Talents. The Final Judgment.
• Jesus Predicts, the Rulers Plot for, and Judas Bargains for His Death.
• Preparation for Passover. Disciples Contend for Precedence.
• The Paschal Meal. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet.
• Judas' Betrayal and Peter's Denial Foretold.
• The Lord's Supper Instituted.
• Farewell Discourse to Disciples.
• The Lord's Prayer.
• Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
• Going to Gethsemane, and Agony Therein.
• Jesus Betrayed, Arrested, and Forsaken.
• First Stage of Jewish Trial. Examination by Annas.
• Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin.
• Peter Thrice Denies the Lord.
• Third Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Formally Condemned by the Sanhedrin, and Led to Pilate.
• First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First Time.
• Second Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Herod Antipas.
• Third Stage of the Roman Trial. Pilate Reluctantly Sentences Him to Crucifixion.
• Remorse and Suicide of Judas.
• Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed.
• On the Way of the Cross.
• Jesus Crucified and Reviled. His Three Sayings During First Three Hours.
• Darkness Three Hours. After Four More Sayings, Jesus Expires. Strange Events Attending His Death.
• Jesus Found to Be Dead. His Body Buried and Guarded in the Tomb.
• Finding the Fig-Tree Withered.
• Introduction.
• Parable of the Two Sons.
• Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen.
• Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son.
• Pharisees and Herodians Ask About Tribute.
• Sadducees Ask About the Resurrection.
• A Lawyer Asks About the Great Commandment.
• Jesus' Question Which None Could Answer.
• Jesus' Last Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees.
• Observing the Offerings and Widow's Mites.
• Greeks Seek Jesus. He Foretells That He Shall Draw All Men Unto Him.
• Angels Announce the Resurrection to Certain Women. Peter and John Enter the Empty Tomb.
• Ninth and Tenth Appearances of Jesus.
• The Ascension.
• Our Lord Appears After His Ascension.
• First and Second Appearances of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection Reported to the Apostles.
• Some of the Guards Report to the Jewish Rulers.
• Third and Fourth Appearances of Jesus.
• Fifth Appearance of Jesus.
• Sixth Appearance of Jesus.
• Seventh Appearance of Jesus.
• Eight Appearance of Jesus.
• The Great Commission Given.