Unabridged Outline of Events in the Life of Christ

 

INTRODUCTION

A. THE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE Luke 1:1-4

B. THE PREEXISTENCE OF CHRIST John 1:1-18

 

 

I.  THE INTRODUCTION OF THE KING

A. THE ARRIVAL OF THE KING

 

1.   His Ancestry

Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38

2.   His Advent

a.   The Annunciation of the Birth of John to Zechariah Luke 1:5-25

b.   The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus to Mary Luke 1:26-38

c.   The Arrival of Mary in Judea Luke 1:39-45

d.   The Anthem of Mary Luke 1:46-56

e.   The Advent of John Luke 1:57-80

f.   The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus to Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25

g.   The Advent of Jesus Luke 2:1-7

h.  The Announcement to the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20

3.   His Infancy and Childhood

a.   His Circumcision Luke 2:21

b.   His Presentation Luke 2:22-38

   c.  His Infancy

                  (1)     In Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-12

                  (2)     In Egypt Matthew 2:13-18

                  (3)     In Nazareth

           Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39

  d.    His Boyhood

                   (1)    His growth Luke 2:40

                   (2)    His visit to Jerusalem Luke 2:41-50

                   (3)    His development Luke 2:51-52

B. THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KING

 

1.   The Message to John Mark 1:1; Luke 3:1-2

2.   The Message From John Matthew 3:1-6; Mark 1:2-6; Luke 3:3-6

3.   The Explanation by John Matthew 3:7-10; Luke 3:7-14

4.   The Promise by John

Matthew 3:11-12; Mark 1:7-8; Luke 3: 15-18

C.  THE APPROVAL OF THE KING

I.    At His Baptism

Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23

2.   Through His Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11: Mark 1:12-13: Luke 4:1-13

3.   By His Herald

a.    Testimony of John Before the Leaders John 1:19-28

b.    Testimony of John to Christ John 1:29-34

 

II.            THE AUTHENTICATION OF THE KING

A.  THE ACCEPTANCE OF HIS PERSON

      1.   The Belief by the First Disciples John 1:35-51

           2.    The Belief Through the First Miracle John 2:1-11

           3.    The Sojourn in Capernaum John 2:12

           4.    The Possession of the Temple

                  John 2:13-22

      5.   Acceptance in Judea

                   John 2:23—3:21

      6.   The Witness of John

       John 3:22-36

       7.  Withdrawal From Judea

    Matthew 4:12: Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; 4:14;

    John 4:1-4

8.  The Acceptance in Samaria John 4:5-42

9.  The Acceptance in Galilee John 4:43-45

 

B.  THE AUTHORITY OF THE KING

 

1.  Christ’s Authority to Preach Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; Luke 4:14-15

2.  Christ’s Authority Over Disease John 4:46-54

3.  Rejection in Nazareth Luke 4:16-30

4.  Residence in Capernaum Matthew 4:13-16

5.  Christ’s Authority Over Nature Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11

6.  Christ’s Authority Over Demons Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37

7.  Christ’s Authority Over Sickness Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41

8.  Christ’s Authority to Preach

Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44

9.  Christ’s Authority Over Defilement Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

10.       Christ’s Authority to Forgive Sin Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26

11, Christ’s Authority Over Men

Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32 1 2. Christ’s Authority Over Tradition

Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39

13.    Christ’s Authority Over the Sabbath a, Through the Healing of the Paralytic

John 5:1-47

b.    Through the Controversy Over Grain Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5

c.    Through Healing the Man With the Withered Hand Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-Il

14.       Christ’s Authority to Heal Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12

15.       Commissioning of the Twelve Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16

16.       Christ’s Authority to Interpret the Law Matthew 5:1—7:29: Luke 6:17-42

a.    The Subjects of the Kingdom

(1)  Introduction

Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 6:17-19

(2)  The subjects

Matthew 5:3-16; Luke 6:20-26

(a) Their character Matthew 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-26

           (b) Their influence Matthew 5:13-16

     b.    The Relation of the King to the Law Matthew 5:17—7:6; Luke 6:27-42

       (1)  The Fulfiller Matthew 5:17-20

       (2)  Rejection of traditional interpretation of the law Matthew 5:21-48

      (a) Murder Matthew 5:21-26

      (b) Adultery Matthew 5:27-30

        (c) Divorce Matthew 5:31-32

        (d) Oaths Matthew 5:33-37

      (e) Retaliation Matthew 5:38-42

      (f)  Love

Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-30, 32-36

       (3)  Rejection of the Pharisaic practices of the law Matthew 6:1—7:6; Luke 6:37-42

      (a) Almsgiving Matthew 6:1-4

        (b) Prayer Matthew 6:5-15

      (c) Fasting Matthew 6:16-18

      (d) Attitude toward wealth Matthew 6:19-24

      (e) Lack of faith Matthew 6:25-34

      (f)  Judging

Matthew 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-42

c.   Instruction to Those Who Would Enter the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-29

       (1)  Prayer Matthew 7:7-11

       (2)  True righteousness

Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:3 1, 43-45

       (3)  The way of access Matthew 7:13-14

       (4)  Warning to false teachers Matthew 7:15-23

       (5)  The two foundations Matthew 7:24—8:1; Luke 6:46-49

 

17.  Recognition of Christ’s Authority in Capernaum Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10

 

18.  Recognition of Christ’s Authority in Nain Luke 7:11-17

 

19.  Witness of the Twelve

Matthew 9:35—11:1; Mark 6:6-13; Luke 9:1-6

 

III.CONTROVERSY OVER THE KING

A.  THE REJECTION OF THE HERALD

Matthew 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35

B.   THE CURSE OF THE CITIES OF GALILEE

      Matthew 11:20—30

1.    Condemnation for Unbelief Matthew 11:20-24

2.    Explanation of Unbelief Matthew 11:25-27

3.    Invitation to Belief Matthew 11:28-30

C.  RECEPTION BY A SINNER

Luke 7:36-50

D.  WITNESS TO THE KING

Luke 8:1-3

E.  REJECTION OF CHRIST AND HIS OFFER BY THE LEADERS Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30

F.  REQUEST FOR A SIGN BY THE LEADERS Matthew 12:38-45

G.  REJECTION OF THE NATION BY CHRIST

Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21

H.  REVELATION IN VIEW OF REJECTION

1.    The Course of the Kingdom in the Present Age Matthew 13: 1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-18

2.    Power Over Nature

Matthew 8:18, 23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25

3.    Power Over Demons

Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39

4.    Power Over Disease and Death Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56

5.    Power Over Blindness Matthew 9:27-34

I.   REJECTION IN NAZARETH Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6

J.   DEATH OF THE HERALD

Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9

 

IV.  INSTRUCTION OF THE TWELVE BY THE KING

A.  FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND

Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13

B.  REJECTION OF AN OFFER TO MAKE CHRIST KING Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-46; John 6:14-15

C.  INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE STORM

Matthew 14:24-33; Mark 6:47-52; John 6:16-21

D.  RECEPTION IN GENNESARET

Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56

E.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:22-71

F.    INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DEFILEMENT

             Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; John 7:1

G.  RECEPTION IN TYRE AND SIDON

Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30

H.  RECEPTION IN DECAPOLIS

Matthew 15:29-38; Mark 7:31—8:9

I.   REJECTION IN MAGADAN

Matthew 15:39—16:4; Mark 8:10-12

J.   WARNING AGAINST REJECTION Matthew 16:5-12; Mark 8:13-26

K.  CONFESSION OF PETER

Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21

L.   INSTRUCTION CONCERNING His DEATH

              Matthew 16:21; Mark 8:31-33; Luke 9:22

M. INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DISCIPLESHIP

Matthew 16:22-28; Mark 8:34—9:1; Luke 9:23-27

N.  REVELATION OF THE KINGDOM

Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36

0.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ELIJAH

Matthew 17:9-13; Mark 9:9-13

P.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DEPENDENCE

Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43

Q.   ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION CONCERNING His DEATH

              Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:43-45

R.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING SONSHIP

Matthew 17:24-27

S.   INSTRUCTION CONCERNING HUMILITY

Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48

T.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING PRIDE

Matthew 18:6-14; Mark 9:38-50; Luke 9:49-50

U.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING FORGIVENESS

Matthew 18:15-35

V.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DISCIPLESHIP

Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62

W.CHALLENGE BY HIS BROTHERS

John 7:2-9

X.   JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM

             Luke 9:51-56; John 7:10

V.  OPPOSITION TO THE KING

A.  C0NFLICT AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

                    John 7:11-52

           1.    Christ’s Authority Questioned

                    John 7:11-15

           2.    Christ’s Explanation

                    John 7:16-24

           3.    Christ’s Person Questioned

                    John 7:25-27

           4.    Christ’s Explanation

                    John 7:28-30

           5.    Response

                    John 7:31-36

     6.    Christ’s Invitation John 7:37-52

B.  CONFLICT OVER THE LAW

                 John 7:53—8:11

C.  CONFLICT OVER THE LIGHT

John 8:12-20

D. CONFLICT OVER HIS PERSON

John 8:21-59

E. CONFLICT OVER THE HEALING OF THE BLIND MAN

John 9:1-41

F.  CONFLICT OVER THE SHEPHERD

John 10:1-21

G. WITNESS OF THE SEVENTY-TWO

Luke 10:1-24

H. CONFLICT OVER THE QUESTION OF ETERNAL LIFE

                 Luke 10:25-37

I.   AN EXAMPLE OF FELLOWSHIP

Luke 10:38-42

J.  INSTRUCTION IN PRAYER

Luke 11:1-13

K.CONFLICT OVER THE HEALING OP THE DUMB MAN  Luke 11:14-36

L.  CONFLICT OVER PHARISAIC RITUALISM

             Luke 11:37-54

M. INSTRUCTION OF THE DISCIPLES

1.  Hypocrisy Luke 12:1-12

  2.  Covetousness

Luke 12:13-34

  3.  Watchfulness

Luke 12:35-41

4.  Faithfulness Luke 12:42-48

5.   The Effect of His Coming Luke 12:49-53

6.   The Signs of the Times Luke 12:54-59

  7.  Concerning Repentance Luke 13:1-9

  8.  Concerning Israel’s Need

Luke 13:10-17

9.  Concerning the Kingdom Program Luke 13:18-21

M.  CONFLICT AT THE FEAST OP DEDICATION

               John 10:22-39

 

VI.  PREPARATION OF THE DISCIPLES BY THE KING

A.  WITHDRAWAL FROM JUDEA

John 10:40-42

 

B.   INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ENTRANCE INTO THE

KINGDOM

             Luke 13:22-35

C.  INSTRUCTION IN A PHARISEE’S HOUSE

Luke 14:1-24

D.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DISCIPLESHIP

Luke 14:25-35

E.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING GODS ATTITUDE TOWARD SINNERS

Luke 15:1-32

F.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING WEALTH

Luke 16:1-31

0.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING FORGIVENESS

Luke 17:1-6

H.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING SERVICE

Luke 17:7-10

I.   THE RAISING OF LAZARUS

John 11:1-54

1.  The Miracle of Restoration John 11:1-44

2.  Conflict Over the Miracle John 11:45-54

J.     INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THANKFULNESS

             Luke 17:11-19

K.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING His COMING

             Luke 17:20-37

L.   INSTRUCTION CONCERNING PRAYER

              Luke 18:1-14

M.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING DIVORCE

              Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:1-12

N.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ENTRANCE INTO THE KINGDOM

              Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17

O.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ETERNAL LIFE

Matthew 19:16—20:16; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30

P.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING His DEATH

Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34

Q.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING ISRAEL’S NEED

Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43

R.  INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE KINGDOM PROGRAM Luke 19:1-28

I.   A Lesson in Personal Faith

Luke 19: 1-10

2.   Instruction Concerning the Postponed Kingdom Luke 19:11-28

 

VII.   OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE KING

A.  THE ARRIVAL IN BETHANY

John 11:55—12:1, 9-11

B.  THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44;

John 12:12-19

C.  THE AUTHORITY OF THE KING

Matthew 21:12-13, 18-19; Mark 11:12-18; Luke 19:45-48

D.  INVITATIONS BY THE KING

John 12:20-50

E.  PROOF OF THE AUTHORITY OP THE KING

            Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:19-25; Luke 21:37-38

F.  THE KING’S AUTHORITY CHALLENGED

1.  By the Priests and Elders

Matthew 21:23-22:14; Mark 11:27-12:12; Luke 20:1-19

2.  By the Pharisees and Herodians Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26

3.  By the Sadducees

Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40

4.  By the Pharisees

Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34

O. CHALLENGE BY THE KING

Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44

H.  JUDGMENT BY THE KING

Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47

I.  INSTRUCTION AT THE TREASURY

Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4

 

VIII.  PREPARATION FOR THE DEATH OF THE KING

A.  PREDICTIONS BY CHRIST

Matthew 24:1—25:46; Mark 13:1-37; Luke 21:5-36

1.  The Question Matthew 24:1-3

2.  The Tribulation Matthew 24:4-26

a.   The First Half Matthew 24:4-8

b.   The Second Half Matthew 24:9-14

c.   Repetition and Explanation Matthew 24:15-26

3.  The Second Advent Matthew 24:27-30

4.  The Regathering of Israel Matthew 24:31

5.  Parenthetical Exhortations Matthew 24:32-51

a.   The Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-44

b.   The Faithful Servant Matthew 24:45-51

6.  Judgment on Israel Matthew 25:1-30

a.   The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13

b.   Talents Matthew 25:14-30

7.  Judgment on Gentiles Matthew 25:31-46

B. PREPARATION FOR CHRIST’S DEATH

1.  The Prediction of His Death Matthew 26: 1-2; Mark 14: 1; Luke 22:1

2.   The Plan of the Rulers

Matthew 26:3-5; Mark l4:lb-2: Luke 22:2

3.   The Pouring of the Ointment Matthew 26:6-13: Mark 14:3-9; John 12:2-8

4.   The Promise to Betray

Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11: Luke 22:3-6

5.   The Preparation of the Passover Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13

6.   The Passover Observance

Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16; 24-30

7.   The Provision of an Example John 13:1-20

8.   The Prediction of Judas’ Betrayal

Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21: Luke 22:21-23;

John 13:21-30

9.   The Prediction of Peter’s Denial Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-3 1; Luke 22:31-38; John 13:37,38

10. The Provision of a Memorial

Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-20

 

C.  PRECEPTS BY CHRIST John 13:31—16:33

1.   Prologue John 13:31-35

2.   Problems John 13:36-14:24

3, Promises

John 14:25-31

4.   Instruction Concerning Their Present Experience John 15:1-16:4

a.   Fruitbearing John 15:1-17

b.   The Foe of the Disciples John 15:18—16:4

5.   Instruction Concerning the Future John 16:5-33

a.   The Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 16:5-15

b.   The Result of the Resurrection John 16:16-28

c.   Conclusion John 16:29-33

 

C.       PRAYER BY CHRIST FOR BELIEVERS

             John 17:1-26

1.   His Prayer for Himself

              John 17:1-5

      2. His Prayer for His Disciples

              John 17:6-19

      3. His Prayer for the Family of Believers

              John 17:20-26

E.  PRAYER IN THE GARDEN

           Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46;John 18:1

 

IX.  REJECTION OF THE KING

A.  THE ARREST

 

Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12

B.  THE RELIGIOUS TRIAL

 

1.  Examination Before Annas John 18:12-14, 19-23

2.  Examination Before Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57, 59-68; Mark 14:53, 55-65; Luke 22:54,

63-65; John 18:24

3.  Denial by Peter

Matthew 26:58, 69-75; Mark 14:54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27

4.  Condemnation by the Sanhedrin

Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71

5.  Death of Judas

Matthew 27:3-10

C.  THECIVILTRIAL

 

1.  Trial Before Pilate

Matthew 27:2, 11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:1-5;

John 18:28-38

2.  Trial Before Herod Luke 23:6-12

3.  Trial Before Pilate

Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-25;

John 18:39 -19:1,4 -16

4.  Mockery

Matthew 27:27-30; Mark 15:16-19; John 19:2-3

D.  PROCESSION TO CALVARY

 

Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:16-17

E.  THE CRUCIFIXION

 

1.  First Three Hours

Matthew 27:35-44; Mark 15:24-32; Luke 23:33-43; John 19:18-27

2.  Second Three Hours

Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33-37; Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30

3.  Accompanying Signs

Matthew 27:51-56; Mark 15:38-41; Luke 23:45, 47-49

F.  THE BURIAL OF CHRIST

 

Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-47: Luke 23:50-56; John 19:31-42

G.  THE SEALING OF THE TOMB

 

Matthew 27:62-66

 

X.    THE RESURRECTION OF THE KING

A.  THE PREPARATION BY THE WOMEN

 

Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1

 

      B.      THE OPENING OF THE 10MB

Matthew 28:2-4

      C.      THE VISIT OF THE WOMEN

Matthew 28:5-8; Mark 16:2-8; Luke 24:1-8; John 20:1

      D.      THE REPORT TO THE DISCIPLES

Luke 24:9-12; John 20:2-10

      E.      THE APPEARANCE TO MARY

Mark 16:9-11; John 20:11-18

      F.      THE APPEARANCE TO THE WOMEN

Matthew 28:9-10

      G.      THE REPORT OF THE GUARD

Matthew 28:11-15

H.       THE APPEARANCE TO THE TWO ON THE EMMAUS ROAD

                Mark 16:12—13; Luke 24:13-32

       I. THE REPORT OF THE Two TO THE DISCIPLES

Luke 24:33-35

      J.       THE APPEARANCE TO THE TEN

Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25

K.      THE APPEARANCE TO THE ELEVEN

               John 20:26-3 1

L.       THE APPEARANCE TO SEVEN DISCIPLES

               John 21:1-25

     M.  THE COMMISSION TO THE DISCIPLES

Matthew 28: 16-20; Mark 16:15-18

     N.  THE FINAL COMMISSION

              Luke 24:44-49

     O.  THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST

              Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:50-53