Acts 17
Paul’s company, consisting of Titus, Timothy, and himself, bid Philippian brethren “good-bye” because they had been asked by the magistrates to leave the city (16:35-39). They entered Lydia’s house where they had been staying (16:15), and it was a sad gathering when Paul indicated they would leave Philippi. Yet it was a note of joy […]
Acts 16:22-40
Acts 16:1-24
Paul began his second journey with a new companion. He suggested to Barnabas that they return and revisit the churches planted on their first journey and while Barnabas was agreeable, he wanted to carry Mark. Mark had begun that first journey with them but for reasons not stated, he returned home. A strong contention arose […]
Harmony Of The Gospels
Introduction To The Gospels I. Why Did The Gospels Need To Be Written? A. The gospels are so called because they record the good news that a way of salvation has been opened through Christ.B. The rapid spread of the gospel precipitated the need for written accounts of the life of Christ.C. As major figures […]
Harmony Of The Gospels – Lesson #5
The Beginning Of John The Baptist’s Ministry Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 2:1-2; 3:3-18 I. The Time Of The Beginning A. While the other three gospels take a brief survey of the preparation of the gospel, Mark looks particularly to the period when it began to be preached. The gospel began to be preached or […]
Harmony Of The Gospels Lesson #3
The Genealogies Of Matthew And Luke Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38 I. General Observations A. Both Matthew and Luke recognize the importance of establishing a genealogy for Jesus, in accordance with the care given such matters in ancient Israel. Genealogies were the key to identity and legitimacy. The right to hold offices (priests, kings, etc.) was […]
Harmony Of The Gospels Lesson #2
The Preexistent Christ John 1:1-18 I. The Eternal Word (John 1:1-5) A. Jesus was the Word. B. Jesus was in the beginning with God. C. Jesus created the world. D. In Jesus there was life and light. E. The darkness did not comprehend the light. II. The Role Of John The Baptist (John 1:6-8) A. […]
Harmony Of The Gospels Lesson #1
Prologue To The Gospels Luke 1:1-4 I. A Declaration A. The introduction to Luke is one long, carefully constructed sentence inthe tradition of the finest historical works in Greek literature. B. Luke begins by indicating that there was considerable interest in information about Jesus and His work prior to the present work. C. The contents […]
Harmony Of The Gospels Lesson #8
The Special Training Of The Twelve Around Galilee Matthew 14:13-18:35; Mark 6:30-9:50; Luke 9:10-62; John 6:1-7:10 I. The First Withdrawal, The Twelve Return And Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14) A. “When Jesus heard of it” refers to the death of John the Baptist. The excitement caused by […]
Harmony Of The Gospels Lesson #7
The Galilean Ministry Matthew 4:13-14:12; Mark 1:14-6:29; Luke 4:14-9:7-9; John 4:46-5:47 I. The Rejection At Nazareth And The New Home In Capernaum A. The general account of His teaching in Galilee (Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15). B. The healing at Cana of the nobleman’s son (John 4:46-54). C. The first rejection at Nazareth (Luke […]