In reading the first couple of verses of Luke, I considered when it might have been written. That caused me to think about what order the Gospels were likely written in, perhaps giving a some sense for each of their purpose. I believe it was likely: MarkMatthewLukeJohn Here's why: Mark Mark is the shortest of … Continue reading Chronological Order of Writing of the Gospels and Their Audiences
In the following table, I highlight differences between the two lineages given for the Savior. Underlined individuals might be the same person in each line. Matt. 1:2 - 17 Luke 3:23 - 38 (modified to be in reverse order for comparison with Matt.) … Continue reading Savior’s Lineage
The NIV Study Bible entry on the Intertestimental Period helped me formulate the table below. Party Name Sadducees Pharisees Essenes Centered In Temple Synagogue Wilderness Writing Focus Torah Only “Law” Dead Sea Scrolls Power Base Greek Gov’t. Common People Outcasts Mindset Nation/State Diaspora Separate Description Ruling Class, including the High Priest, corruptly dependent on Greek … Continue reading Important Parties and the Intertestamental Period
I gave the following sermon on Christmas Day, 2011, to my local congregation. Some of this material was published in a talk from December 2004 on Joseph, husband of Mary. Overview Merry Christmas to you. It is an honor to be asked to speak today, Christmas day, in this meeting where we commemorate the sacrifice … Continue reading Christmas Morning Message
This entry, part of the Harmony of the Gospel work, expounds upon part IIIB, the Early Judean Ministry. Contents First Passover First cleansing of temple Sign of Jonah Nicodemus Messianic witness to Nicodemus Jesus' early ministry in Judaea John's ministry and testimony Woman at the well First Passover: Popularity vs. Independence Location: Jerusalem This was … Continue reading The Early Judaean Ministry
This entry discusses the Chronology about the following events in my Harmony of the Gospels Jesus returns to Galilee and preaches Healing of the nobleman's son Jesus rejected at Nazareth and Removal to Capernaum A Glorious Sabbath Day: Casting out an unclean spirit The mother of Peter's wife is healed Healing in the evening Discourse … Continue reading Chronology of First Part of The Second Galilean Ministry
The following is commentary on the Harmony of the Gospel entries about these events. Jesus returns to Galilee and preaches Jesus rejected at Nazareth Casting out an unclean spirit Peter called to catch men; his heart touched. Jesus returns to Galilee and preaches Matthew Mark Luke John 17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to … Continue reading Commentary on the Early Part of A Second Galilean Ministry
The following outlines the timing of the following events in the New Testament: The beginning of John's ministry Warning to Pharisees and Sadducees Call to repentance Baptism of Jesus The Fast in the Wilderness and Temptation of Jesus A Week of Activity John the Baptist's testimony John's disciples follow Jesus Jesus departs for Galilee Marriage … Continue reading Timings Around John the Baptist’s Ministry
Clark's chronology suggests John the Baptist defense of the Savior occurred in the summer of AD 27. In general, the dates for the remainder of this year appear to be defined simply by lack of content in the Gospels to account for any other activity prior to the next dateable event. The order of events … Continue reading Order of John’s Imprisonment
This simple map depicts the travels of the Savior through the first Passover during his ministry. The distance of Jerusalem to Nazareth is 68 miles, Jerusalem to Capernaum 80 Miles. 3 – 4 days at 20 pluse miles a day on foot. A. Trip to Bethlehem (Luke 2) B. To Egypt with Joseph, Mary (Matt. … Continue reading Simple Map of Early Christ Travels
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