Harmony

A Harmony of the Gospels

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PART ONE: Genealogy and Early Life of Jesus
1. Luke's Preface and Dedication     Luke 1:1-4  
2. John's Introduction       John 1:1-18
3. Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew Mt 1:1-17      
4. Genealogy According to Luke     Luke 3:23-38  
5. Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist (At Jerusalem. Probably B.C. 6)     Luke 1:5-25  
6. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus (At Nazareth, B.C. 5)     Luke 1:26-38  
7. Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, Visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of John the Baptist (In the Hill Country of Judea, B.C. 5)     Luke 1:39-56  
8. The Birth and Early Life of John the Baptist (Hill Country of Judea, B.C. 5)     Luke 1:57-80  
9. Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus (At Nazareth, B.C. 5) Mt 1:18-25      
10. The Birth of Jesus (At Bethlehem of Judea, B.C. 5)     Luke 2:1-7  
11. The Birth of Jesus Proclaimed by Angels to the Shepherds (Near Bethlehem, B.C. 5)     Luke 2:8-20  
12. Circumcision, Temple Service, and Naming of Jesus (The Temple at Jerusalem, B.C. 4)     Luke 2:21-39  
13. Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, Visit Jesus, the New-born King (Jerusalem and Bethlehem, B.C. 4) Mt 2:1-12      
14. Flight into Egypt and Slaughter of the Bethlehem Children (Bethlehem and Road thence to Egypt, B.C. 4) Mt 2:13-18      
15. The Child Jesus Brought from Egypt to Nazareth (Egypt and Nazareth, B.C. 4) Mt 11:19-23      
16. Jesus Living at Nazareth and Visiting Jerusalem in His Twelfth Year (Nazareth and Jerusalem, A.D. 7 or 8)     Luke 2:40-52  

PART TWO: The Ministry of John the Baptist
17. John the Baptist's Person and Preaching (In the wilderness of Judea, and on the banks of the Jordan, occupying several months, probably A.D. 25 or 26) Mt 3:1-12 Mark 1:1-8 Luke 3:1-18  

PART THREE: The Beginning of the Ministry of Jesus
18. Jesus Baptized by John in the Jordan (Jordan east of Jericho, Spring of A.D. 27) Mt 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 3:21,22  
19. Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Mt 4:1-11 Mark 1:12,13 Luke 4:1-13  
20. John's First Testimony to Jesus (Bethany beyond Jordan, February, A.D. 27)       John 1:19-34
21. Jesus Markes His First Disciples (Bethany Beyond Jordan, Spring, A.D. 27)       John 1:35-51
22. Jesus Works His First Miracle at Cana in Galilee       John 2:1-11
23. Jesus' First Residence at Capernaum       John 2:12

PART FOUR: From the First to the Second Passover
24. Jesus Attends the First Passover of His Ministry (Jerusalem, April 9, A.D. 27) A. Jesus Cleanses the Temple       John 2:13-25
B. Jesus Talks with Nicodemus       John 3:1-21
25. First Ministry in Judea--John's Second Testimony (Judea and Aenon)       John 3:22-36
26. Jesus Sets Out from Judea for Galilee        
A. Reasons for Retiring to Galilee Mt 4:12 Mark 1:14 Luke 3:19,20 John 4:1-4
B. At Jacob's Well, and at Sychar       John 4:5-42
C. Arrival in Galilee     Luke 4:14 John 4:43-45
27. General Account of Jesus' Teaching Mt 4:17 Mark 1:14 Luke 4:14,15  
28. The Second Miracle at Cana       John 4:46-54
29. Jesus' Temporary Residence at Capernaum Mt 4:13-16      
30. Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him (Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum) Mt 4:18-22 Mark 1:16-20 Luke 5:1-11  
31. Healing a DemoniActs in a Synagogue (At Capernaum)   Mark 1:21-28 Luke 4:31-37  
32. Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law and Many Others (At Capernaum) Mt 8:14-17 Mark 1:29-34 Luke 4:38-41  
33. Jesus Markes a Preaching Tour Through Galilee Mt 4:23-25 Mark 1:35-39 Luke 4:42-44  
34. Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement (A city of Galilee) Mt 8:2-4 Mark 1:40-45 Luke 5:12-16  
35. Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Capernaum Mt 9:2-8 Mark 2:1-12 Luke 5:17-26  
36. The Call of Matthew (At or near Capernaum) Mt 9:9 Mark 2:13,14 Luke 5:27,28  

PART FIVE: From the Second to the Third Passover
37. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends His Act (A Feast-time at Jerusalem, probably the Passover)       John 5:1-47
38. Jesus Defends Disciples Who Pluck Grain on the Sabbath (Probably while on the way from Jerusalem to Galilee) Mt 12:1-8 Mark 2:23-28 Luke 6:1-5  
39. Jesus Defends Healing a Withered Hand on the Sabbath (Probably Galilee) Mt 12:9-14 Mark 3:1-6 Luke 6:6-11  
40. Jesus Heals Multitudes Beside the Sea of Galilee Mt 12:15-21 Mark 3:7-12    
41. After Prayer Jesus Selects Twelve Apostles (Near Capernaum) Mt 10:2-4 Mark 3:13-19 Luke 6:12-16  
42. The Sermon on the Mount (Concerning the Privileges and Requirements of the Messianic Reign. A mountain plateau not far from Capernaum.)        
A. Introductory Statements Mt 5:1,2   Luke 6:17-20  
B. Beatitudes: Promises to Messiah's Subjects Mt 5:3-12   Luke 6:20-26  
C. Influence and Duties of Messiah's Subjects Mt 5:13-16      
D. Relation of Messianic Teaching to Old Testament and Traditional Teaching Mt 5:17-48   Luke 6:27-30,32-36  
E. Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting to Be Performed Sincerely, Not Ostentatiously Mt 6:1-18      
F. Security of Heavenly Treasures Contrasted with Earthly Anxieties Mt 6:19-34      
G. Law Concerning Judging Mt 7:1-6   Luke 6:37-42  
I. The Golden Rule Mt 7:12   Luke 6:31  
J. The Two Ways and the False Prophets Mt 7:13-23   Luke 6:43-45  
K. Conclusion and Application: Two Builders Mt 7:24-29   Luke 6:46-49  
43. Healing the Centurion's Servant (At Capernaum) Mt 8:1,5-13   Luke 7:1-10  
44. Jesus Raises the Widow's Son (At Nain in Galilee)     Luke 7:11-17  
45. The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby (Galilee) Mt 11:2-30   Luke 7:18-35  
46. Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee (Galilee)     Luke 7:36-50  
47. Further Journeying about Galilee     Luke 8:1-3  
48. Blasphemous Accusations of the Jews (Galilee) Mt 12:22-37 Mark 3:19-30 Luke 11:14-23  
49. Sign Seekers and the Enthusiast Reproved (Galilee, on the same day as the last section) Mt 12:38-45   Luke 11:24-36  
50. Christ's Teaching as to His Mother and Brethren (Galilee, same day as last lesson) Mt 12:46-50 Mark 3:31-35 Luke 8:19-21  
51. Dining with a Pharisee, Jesus Denounces That Sect     Luke 11:37-54  
52. Concerning Hypocrisy, Worldly Anxiety, Watchfulness, and His Approaching Passion (Galilee)     Luke 12:1-59  
53. Repentance Enjoined. Parable of the Barren Fig-Tree     Luke 13:1-9  
54. The First Great Group of Parables (Beside the Sea of Galilee)        
A. Introduction Mt 13:1-3 Mark 4:1,2 Luke 8:4  
B. Parable of the Sower Mt 13:3-23 Mark 4:3-25 Luke 8:5-18  
C. Parable of the Seed Growing of Itself   Mark 4:26-29    
D. The Parable of the Tares Mt 13:24-30      
E. Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven Mt 13:31-35 Mark 4:30-34    
F. The Parable of the Tares Explained Mt 13:36-43      
G. Parables of Treasure, Pearl, and Net Mt 13:44-53      
55. Jesus Stills the Storm (Sea of Galilee; same day as last section) Mt 8:18-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25  
56. Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs (Gergesa, now called Khersa) Mt 8:28-34 9:1 Mark 5:1-21 Luke 8:26-40  
57. Matthew's Feast. Discourse on Fasting (Capernaum) Mt 9:10-17 Mark 2:15-22 Luke 5:29-39  
58. Jairus' Daughter and the Invalid Woman (Capernaum, same day as last) Mt 9:18-26 Mark 5:22-43 Luke 8:41-56  
59. Healing Blind Men and a Dumb DemoniActs (Probably Capernaum) Mt 9:27-34      
60. Jesus Visits Nazareth and Is Rejected Mt 13:54-58 Mark 6:1-6 Luke 4:16-31  
61. Third Circuit of Galilee. The Twelve Instructed and Sent Forth Mt 9:35-38 10:1,5-42 Mark 6:6-13 Luke 9:1-6  
62. Herod Antipas Supposes Jesus to Be John Mt 14:1-12 Mark 6:14-29 Luke 9:7-9  
63. First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return (Spring, A.D. 29)        
A. Return of the Twelve and Retirement to the East Shore of Galilee Mt 14:13 Mark 6:30-32 Luke 9:10 John 6:1
B. Feeding the Five Thousand Mt 14:13-21 Mark 6:33-44 Luke 9:11-17 John 6:2-14
C. The Twelve Try to Row Back. Jesus Walks Upon the Water Mt 14:22-36 Mark 6:45-56   John 6:15-21
64. Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's Confession. (At the synagogue in Capernaum)       John 6:22-71

PART SIX: From the Third Passover until Jesus' Arrival at Bethany
65. Jesus Fails to Attend the Third Passover: Scribes Reproach Him for Disregarding Tradition (Galilee, probably Capernaum, Spring, A.D. 29) Mt 15:1-20 Mark 7:1-23   John 7:1
66. Second Withdrawal from Herod's Territory Mt 15:21 Mark 7:24    
67. Healing a Phoenician Woman's Daughter (Region of Tyre and Sidon) Mt 15:22-28 Mark 7:25-30    
68. Another Avoiding of Herod's Territory Mt 15:29 Mark 7:31    
69. The Deaf Stammerer Healed and Four Thousand Fed Mt 15:30-38 Mark 7:32-8:9    
70. Third Withdrawal from Herod's Territory        
A. Pharisaic Leaven. A Blind Man Healed Mt 15:39-16:12 Mark 8:10-26    
B. The Great Confession Made by Peter (Near Caesarea Philippi, Summer, A.D. 29) Mt 16:13-20 Mark 8:27-30 Luke 9:18-21  
C. Passion Foretold. Peter Rebuked Mt 16:21-28 Mark 8:31-9:1 Luke 9:22-27  
D. The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah (A Spur of Hermon, near Caesarea Philippi) Mt 17:1-13 Mark 9:2-13 Luke 9:28-36  
E. Healing the DemoniActs Boy (Region of Caesarea Philippi) Mt 17:14-20 Mark 9:14-29 Luke 9:37-43  
71. Return to Galilee. The Passion Foretold Mt 17:22,23 Mark 9:30-32 Luke 9:43-45  
72. Jesus Pays the Tribute Money (Capernaum, Autumn, A.D. 29) Mt 17:24-27      
73. False Ambition Versus Childlikeness (Capernaum, Autumn, A.D. 29) Mt 18:1-14 Mark 9:33-50 Luke 9:46-50  
74. Sin and Forgiveness Between Brethren (Autumn, A.D. 29) Mt 18:15-36      
75. Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to Jerusalem (Galilee, probably Capernaum)       John 7:2-9
76. The Private Journey to Jerusalem (Through Samaria. Probably September, A.D. 29)     Luke 9:51-56 John 7:10
77. As to Sacrifice for Christ's Service (Samaria. Probably September, A.D. 29)     Luke 9:57-62  
78. In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles (October, A.D. 29)       John 7:11-52
79. The Story of the Adulteress (Jerusalem)       John 7:53-8:11
80. Messianic Claims Met by Attempt to Stone Jesus (Jerusalem. October, A.D. 29)       John 8:12-59
81. Contention Over the Man Born Blind (Jerusalem)       John 9:1-41
82. Discourse on the Good Shepherd (Jerusalem, December, A.D. 29)       John 10:1-21
83. Mission and Return of the Seventy (Probably in Judea, October, A.D. 29)     Luke 10:1-24  
84. Parable of the Good Samaritan (Probably Judea)     Luke 10:25-37  
85. Jesus the Guest of Martha and Mary (Bethany, near Jerusalem)     Luke 10:38-42  
86. Prayer Taught and Encouraged (Probably Judea)     Luke 11:1-13  
87. Sabbath Healing. Mustard Seed and Leaven (Probably Perea)     Luke 13:10-21  
88. Feast of the Dedication. The Jews Attempt to Stone Jesus and He Retires to Perea (Jerusalem and beyond Jordan)     John 10:22-42  
89. The Strait Gate. Warned Against Herod (Perea)     Luke 13:22-35  
90. Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and Three Lessons Suggested by the Event (Probably Perea)     Luke 14:1-24  
91. Cost of Discipleship Must Be Counted (Probably Perea)     Luke 14:25-35  
92. Second Great Group of Parables (Probably in Perea)        
A. Introduction     Luke 15:1,2  
B. Parable of the Lost Sheep     Luke 15:3-7  
C. Parable of the Lost Coin     Luke 15:8-10  
D. Parable of the Lost Son     Luke 15:11-32  
E. Parable of the Unrighteous Steward     Luke 16:1-18  
F. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus     Luke 16:19-31  
G. Concerning Offenses, Faith, and Service     Luke 17:1-10  
93. Perea to Bethany. Raising of Lazarus       John 11:1-46
94. Retiring Before the Sanhedrin's Decree (Jerusalem and Ephraim in Judea)       John 11:47-54
95. Journey to Jerusalem. Ten Lepers. Concerning the Kingdom (Borders of Samaria and Galilee)     Luke 17:11-37  
96. Parable of the Importunate Widow     Luke 18:1-8  
97. Parable of the Pharisee and Publican     Luke 18:9-14  
98. Journey to Jerusalem. Concerning Divorce Mt 19:1-12 Mark 10:1-12    
99. Blessing Children. Concerning Childlikeness. (In Perea) Mt 19:13-15 Mark 10:13-16 Luke 18:15-17  
100. The Rich Ruler. Peril of Riches. Reward of Sacrifice. Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (In Perea) Mt 19:16-20:16 Mark 10:17-31 Luke 18:18-30  
101. Foretelling His Passion. Rebuking Ambition (In Perea) Mt 20:17-28 Mark 10:32-45 Luke 18:31-34  
102. Bartimaeus and His Companion Healed (At Jericho) Mt 20:29-34 Mark 10:46-52 Luke 18:35-43  
103. Zacchaeus. Parable of the Pounds. Journey to Jerusalem (Jericho)     Luke 19:1-28  

PART SEVEN: The Last Week of the Ministry of Jesus, the Fourth Passover, and His Crucifixion
 104. Jesus Arrives and Is Feasted at Bethany (From Friday afternoon till Saturday Night, March 31 and April 1, A.D. 30) Mt 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9   John 11:55- 12:11  
105. Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (From Bethany to Jerusalem and back, Sunday, April 2, A.D. 30) Mt 21:1-12,14-17 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:29-44 John 12:12-19  
106. Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed (Road from Bethany and Jerusalem. Monday, April 3, A.D. 30) Mt 21:18,19,12,13 Mark 11:12-18 Luke 19:45-48    
107. Finding the Fig-Tree Withered (Road from Bethany to Jerusalem, Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30) Mt 21:20-22 Mark 11:19-25 Luke 21:37,38    
108. In Reply to the Questions as to His Authority, Jesus Gives the Third Great Group of Parables (In the Court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30)          
A. Introduction Mt 21:23-27 Mark 11:27-33 Luke 20:1-8    
B. Parable of the Two Sons Mt 21:28-32        
C. Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen Mt 21:33-46 Mark 12:1-12 Luke 20:9-19    
D. Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son Mt 22:1-14        
109. Jewish Rulers Seek to Ensnare Jesus (Court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30)          
A. Pharisees and Herodians Ask About Tribute Mt 22:15-22 Mark 12:13-17 Luke 20:20-26    
B. Sadducees Ask About the Resurrection Mt 22:23-33 Mark 12:18-27 Luke 20:27-39    
C. A Lawyer Asks About the Great Commandment Mt 22:34-40 Mark 12:38-34 Luke 20:40    
D. Jesus' Question Which None Could Answer Mt 22:41-46 Mark 12:35-37 Luke 20:41-44    
 110. Jesus' Last Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees (In the court of the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30) Mt 23:1-39 Mark 12:38-40 Luke 20:45-47    
111. Observing the Offerings and Widow's Mites (In the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30)   Mark 12:41-44 Luke 21:1-4    
112. Greeks Seek Jesus. He Foretells That He Shall Draw All Men Unto Him. (In the Temple. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30)     John 12:20-50    
113. Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold Mt 24:1-28 Mark 13:1-23 Luke 21:5-24    
114. The Second Coming of Christ Mt 24:29-51 Mark 13:24-37 Luke 21:25-37    
115. Conclusion of Our Lord's Discourse. Parables of Virgins and Talents. The Final Judgment. (Mount of Olives. Tuesday, April 4, A.D. 30) Mt 25:1-46        
116. Jesus Predicts, the Rulers Plot for, and Judas Bargains for His Death (Mount of Olives, Bethany, and Jerusalem. Tuesday after sunset, which Jews regarded as the beginning of Wednesday) Mt 26:1-5,14-16 Mark 14:1,2,10,11 Luke 22:1-6    
117. Preparation for Passover. Disciples Contend for Precedence (Bethany to Jerusalem. Thursday afternoon and, after sunset, beginning of Friday) Mt 26:17-20 Mark 14:12-17 Luke 22:7-18,24-30    
118. The Paschal Meal. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet (Thursday evening of the beginning of Friday)       John 13:1-20  
119. Judas' Betrayal and Peter's Denial Foretold (Jerusalem. Evening before the crucifixion) Mt 26:21-25,31-35 Mark 14:18-21,27-31 Luke 22:21-23,31-38 # John 13:21-38  
120. The Lord's Supper Instituted (Jerusalem. Evening before the crucifixion) Mt 26:26-29 Mark 14:22-25 Luke 22:19,20 1Co 11:23-26  
121. Farewell Discourse to Disciples (Jerusalem. Evening before the crucifixion)       John 14:1-16:33  
122. The Lord's Prayer (Jerusalem. Thursday night)       John 17:1-26  
123. Going to Gethsemane, and Agony Therein (A garden between the brook Kidron and the Mount of Olives. Late Thursday night.) Mt 26:30,36-46 Mark 14:26,32-42 Luke 22:39-46 John 18:1  
124. Jesus Betrayed, Arrested, and Forsaken (Gethsemane. Friday, several hours before dawn) Mt 26:47-56 Mark 14:43-52 Luke 22:47-53 John 18:2-11  
125. First Stage of Jewish Trial. Examination by Annas (Friday before dawn)       John 18:12-14,19-23  
126. Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin (Palace of Caiaphas. Friday) Mt 26:57,59-68 Mark 14:53,55-65 Luke 22:54,63-65 John 18:24  
127. Peter Thrice Denies the Lord (Court of the high priest's residence. Friday before and about dawn) Mt 26:58,69-75 Mark 14:54,66-72 Luke 22:54-62 John 18:15-18,25-27  
128. Third Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Formally Condemned by the Sanhedrin (Jerusalem. Friday after dawn) Mt 27:1,2 Mark 15:1 Luke 22:66-23:1 John 18:28  
129. First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First Time (Jerusalem. Early Friday morning) Mt 27:11-14 Mark 15:2-5 Luke 23:2-5 John 18:28-38  
130. Second Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Herod Antipas (Jerusalem. Early Friday morning)     Luke 23:6-12    
131. Third Stage of the Roman Trial. Pilate Reluctantly Sentences Him to Crucifixion (Friday. Toward sunrise) Mt 27:15-30 Mark 15:6-19 Luke 23:13-25 John 18:39-19:16  
132. Remorse and Suicide of Judas (In the temple and outside the wall of Jerusalem. Friday morning) Mt 27:3-10       Acts 1:18,19
133. The Crucifixion          
A. On the Way of the Cross (Within and without Jerusalem. Friday morning) Mt 27:31-34 Mark 15:20-23 Luke 23:26-33 John 19:17  
B. Jesus Crucified and Reviled. His Three Sayings During First Three Hours (Friday morning from nine o'clock till noon) Mt 27:35-44 Mark 15:24-32 Luke 23:33-43 John 19:18-27  
C. Darkness Three Hours. After Four More Sayings, Jesus Expires. Strange Events Attending His Death Mt 27:45-56 Mark 15:33-41 Luke 23:44-49 John 19:28-30  
D. Jesus Found to Be Dead. His Body Buried and Guarded in the Tomb Mt 27:57-66 Mark 15:42-47 Luke 23:50-56 John 19:31-42  

PART EIGHT: The Resurrection of Jesus, his Appeances and Ascension
134. Angels Announce the Resurrection to Certain Women. Peter and John Enter the Empty Tomb. (Joseph's Garden. Sunday, very early) Mt 28:1-8 Mark 16:1-8 Luke 24:1-8,12 John 20:1-10  
135. First and Second Appearances of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection Reported to the Apostles. (Jerusalem. Sunday morning) Mt 28:9,10 Mark 16:9-11 Luke 24:9-11 John 20:11-18  
136. Some of the Guards Report to the Jewish Rulers Mt 28:11-15        
137. Third and Fourth Appearances of Jesus (Sunday afternoon)   Mark 16:12,13 Luke 24:13-35   1Co 15:5
138. Fifth Appearance of Jesus (Jerusalem. Sunday evening)   Mark 16:14 Luke 24:36-43 John 20:19-25  
139. Sixth Appearance of Jesus (Sunday, one week after the resurrection)     John 20:26-31   1Co 15:5
140. Seventh Appearance of Jesus (Sea of Galilee) John 21:1-25        
141. Eight Appearance of Jesus (A mountain in Galilee) Mt 28:16,17       1Co 15:6
142. The Great Commission Given (Time and place same as last section) Mt 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-18 Luke 24:46,47    
143. Ninth and Tenth Appearances of Jesus (Jerusalem)     Luke 24:44-49   Acts 1:3-8, 1Co 15:7
144. The Ascension (Olivet, between Jerusalem and Bethany)   Mark 16:19,20 Luke 24:50-53   Acts 1:9-12
145. Our Lord Appears After His Ascension         1Co 15:8

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