EVERY MAN'S WORK SHALL BE MADE MANIFEST: FOR THE DAY SHALL DECLARE IT, BECAUSE IT SHALL PART II. MATTHEW III.—VIII. 1—4, 14-.7; IX. 2-9. MARK I., II. 1—22. LUKE III. 1-23; IV., V. JOHN I.-IV. ARRANGED IN THE ORDER OF TIME. Comprehending the space of one year and six months; viz.-From the commencement of the preaching of John the Baptist, U.C. 779, A.D. 26 (medio), to the end of the first year of the ministry of Jesus Christ, U.C. 781, A.D. 28 (ineuntem). SECTION VII.-JOHN BEGINS TO PREACH AND TO BAPTIZE, ETC. Matthew iii. 1-12. Mark i. 1-8. Luke iii. 1-20. John i. 1-18. p. 45-57. No. 7. The introduction of the Gospel according to John. ch. i. 1—18. p. 46—.8. The Word... Life... Light,' &c. John sent to bear witness of the light The true Light not known by the world How men are made sons of God The Word made flesh, 'his glory' and fulness MATT. MARK. LUKE. JOHN. ILLUSTRATIONS. Ge. 3. 8; 1 Jno. 1. 1. 9, 10 <-11 Matt. iii. 1-4. Ac. 10. 38. Eph. 1. 6-8; 4. 7-13. Mark i. 1-4 6. [1.1-18] Ac. 1. 22; 10. 37, .8. John the Baptist enters upon his public ministry. -4-6 Is. 1. 16-.8. Sadducees are reproved The multitudes resort to the baptism of John: the by him: the common people, the publicans, the soldiers, are each instructed by him in their proper duty. Matt. iii. 5-10. Mark i. 5. Luke iii. 7-14. Bethabara, east of Jericho. p. 52, .3. Baptizes multitudes in the river Jordan The people beginning to doubt whether John were not the Christ, he foretells the coming of another and a greater person after him; which is the FIRST of his testimonies to the Messiah or Christ. Matt. iii. 11, .2. Mark i. 7, 8. Luke iii. 15-.7. Bethabara, east The residue of the history of the public ministry of John the Baptist, according to Matthew iii. 13-.7. Mark i. 9-11. No. 8. About the middle of the ministry of John the Baptist, Jesus comes to his baptism; the Holy Ghost descends upon him; a voice from heaven bears witness to him." Line from Nazareth to Jordan. No. 9. Jesus, being baptized, is driven of the Spirit into the wilderness: He fasts forty days and forty nights: He is tempted by the devil. Jesus is driven into the wilderness, and fasts (1Ki.19.18: Ge.3.6 He.4.15 1 Jno. 2. 16; Ex. 34. 28; SO RUN, THAT YE MAY OBTAIN.-1 Cor. ix. 24. BE REVEALED BY FIRE; AND THE FIRE SHALL TRY EVERY MAN'S WORK OF WHAT SORT IT IS.-1 Cor. iii. 13 HEAR COUNSEL, AND RECEIVE INSTRUCTION, THAT THOU MAYEST BE WISE IN THY LATTER END.-Prov. xix. 20. SECTION X.-JOHN'S TESTIMONY TO JESUS. John i. 19-51. p. 68-76. No. 10. Deputies are sent by the council of the Jews to question John the Baptist; John renders his second testimony to the Messiah or Christ. John i. 19-28. Bethabara or Bethany, opposite Scythopolis. p. 68. John answers the priests and Levites Why he baptized 1. 19-24 Mal. 3. 1. p. 69, 70. Particulars of two days spent at Bethabara; during which John renders a double testi- 1.29 Ex.12; Le.16.21,.2; Re.5. Andrew and Simon follow Jesus. ver. 37-42. Ibid. p. 70, .1. 1.37-.9 The next day Jesus returns into Galilee. Jesus findeth Philip; Philip bringeth Nathanael Nathanael's confession, Thou art the Son [16. 16] Rev. 19. 11-6. 1. 43, .4 Ps. 2. WATER TURNED INTO WINE. SECTION XI.-BEGINNING OF MIRACLES. Ge. 28. 11-22; Rev. 1; 4. No. 11. Jesus is present at a marriage feast in Cana; he turns water into wine, which is the beginning of his miracles. He goes down to Capernaum. Marriage in Cana of Galilee No. 12. Jesus attends the passover at the commencement of his public ministry; he casts Miracles wrought during the passover. Many believe upon Jesus. ver. 23-.5. p. 82. CEASE, MY SON, TO HEAR THE INSTRUCTION THAT CAUSETH TO ERR FROM THE WORDS OF KNOWLEDGE.-Prov. xix. 27. Nicodemus comes to Jesus. 'Rabbi,' &c. 14, .5 [9.5, 6]-16 -17 -18, .9 -20, .1 [Jno. 7. 50, .1.] [Jno. 6. 47; Ac. 16. 31] Jno. 15. 24. WOMAN OF SAMARIA. SECTION XIII-JOHN'S LAST TESTIMONY. Jesus' disciples baptize. baptizing. John iii. 22—.4. 3. 22. [Jno. 4. 1, 2.1 QUICKEN ME, O LORD, FOR THY NAME'S SAKE.-Psalm exliii. 11 A dispute having arisen between the Jews and the disciples of John, concerning puri- bears increased testimony to Jesus MATT. MARK. LUKE. JOHN. 3. 25, .6 -27-.9 -30-.6 ILLUSTRATIONS. [Jno. 1. 7, 15, 27-31.] Mal. 3. 1. 1 Co. 15. 47. Jesus departs into Galilee: and, on his way, abides two days at Sychar in Samaria, John not being yet cast into prison. John iv. 1-42. p. 91--6. SECTION XIV.-HEALING OF THE NOBLEMAN'S SON. John iv. 43-54. p. 100, ..1. 4.43 4. 24] -44 -45, .6 Jno. 2. 1; 2. 23. [8.40] Jesus heals a nobleman's son lying sick at Capernaum. John iv. 46–54. WHAT IS MAN, THAT THOU SHOULDEST MAGNIFY HIM? AND THAT THOU SHOULDEST SET THINE HEART UPON HIM.-Job vii. 17. BEHOLD, GOD IS MIGHTY, AND DESPISETH NOT ANY: HE IS MIGHTY IN STRENGTH AND WISDOM.-Job xxxvi. 5. SECTION XV. JESUS PREACHES; IS REJECTED OF HIS TOWNSMEN. preaches there in the synagogue on the sabbath day, No. 15. Jesus visits Nazareth, and and is threatened. Jesus in the power of the Spirit - 28 29 30 There goes forth a fame of him, &c. They seek to kill him He passes through the midst of them - 22, .3 -24 [4.44] -25-.7 [11.53] Lu. 3. 22; Is. 11. 2; 42. 1. [Lu. 2. 47.] 1 Ki. 17; 2 Ki. 5. 1-5, 14. [Lu. 6. 11; Jno. 8. 37.] Ps. 37. 14, 32, .3. SECOND CALL OF JESUS' Luke iv. 31. p. 107—..9. abode, and prepares to enter SECTION XVI.-JESUS MAKES CHOICE OF CAPERNAUM. (Jos. 19. 32-.9. Zeb.Jos.19.10-.6; Neph. Is. 9. 1, 2. -14, .5. [Mt. 3. 2,8.] The four disciples, Simon and Andrew, James and John, are called by Jesus. Matt. iv. 18-22. Mark i. 16--20. Sea of Galilee. p. 108, ..9. Jesus walks by the sea of Galilee. 4. 18 1. 16 [5. 1 21. 1] Calls Simon and Andrew, the second time -18-20 -16-.8 1. 35-42] And two sons of Zebedee -21, .2. 19, 20 SECTION XVII.-A SABBATH IN CAPERNAUM. [Mt. 13. 1, p. 242.] Lu.954-.6; Mk.10.35-45. A DEMONIAC, ETC., HEALED. Matt. viii. 14-.7. Mark i. 21-34. Luke iv. 31-41. p. 110-..3. No. 17. Jesus teaches for the first time in the synagogue of Capernaum on the sabbath day; the people are astonished at his manner of teaching; he casts out a devil. Mark i. 21-.8. Luke iv. 31-.7. p. 110, ..1. THE RIGHTEOUS... SHALL HOLD ON HIS WAY, AND HE THAT HATH CLEAN HANDS SHALL BE STRONGER AND STRONGER.-Job xvii. 9. The same day, Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law. Matt. viii. 14, .5. Marki. 29–31. After sunset Jesus performs divers miracles of healing and dispossession. 8. 16 1. 32-.4 4. 40, .1 · - 17 [Mt. 4. 24] 1 Pe. 2. 24. SECTION XVIII. JESUS' FIRST GENERAL CIRCUIT OF GALILEE. Matt. iv. 23—.5. Early in the morning of the next day, that is, of the first day of the week, Jesus departs No. 19. See on Mk. 1. 27, § 17. When the circuit was drawing to an end, and the concourse of the people 6. To have the first care for the spiritual life, The Christian has God to care for him 7. Judge not,' First cast out the beam' 8. Ask, Seek,' Knock,' &c. 9. Not every one that saith,' &c. 10. Of building on the rock, and on the sand 6. 1-4 Ps. 37. 11; Ge. 12. 1-3. Is. 42. 21; Rom. 3. 21. Ex. 20. 13; 1 Jno. 3. 15. Ex. 21. 24. (18.8, 9. Mt. 25. 34; Lu. 14. 14. Mt. 19. 21. I Ti. 6. 9, 17-.9; 1 Pe.1.4. [11.24 15-20 12. 31 15.26] SECTION XX.*-THE MIRACULOUS DRAUGHT OF FISHES. Luke v. 1-11. p. 153—..8. Jesus' first disciples forsake all & follow him [4.19,20 1.16-.8] Sections xx., xxi., form Lesson 21 in the Course Graduated for Simultaneous Instruction. IS THERE INIQUITY IN MY TONGUE ?-Job vi. 30. IT [WISDOM] CANNOT BE GOTTEN FOR GOLD, NEITHER SHALL SILVER BE WEIGHED FOR THE PRICE THEREOF.-Job xxviii. 15. O SEND OUT THY LIGHT AND THY TRUTH: LET THEM LEAD ME; SECTION XXI.-A LEPER HEALED, ETC. Matthew viii. 2-4. Mark 1. 40-.5. No. 21. Jesus heals a leper. Matt. viii. 2-4. Mark i. 40-.4. Luke v. 12-.4. p. 159,.60. To avoid the publicity occasioned by the preceding miracle, Jesus withdraws into the desert, and spends some time there in prayer to God. Mark i. 45. Luke v. 15, .6. p. 161. SECTION XXII.-A MAN SICK OF THE PALSY HEALED. MATTHEW CALLED. SUPPER No. 22. Jesus returns to Capernaum, where he heals a man sick of the palsy. Jesus teaches the people again by the lake; he calls Levi, or Matthew, to be his disciple. Matt. ix. 9. Mark ii. 13, .4. Luke v. 27, .8. p. 167. [131] 2.13 Jesus calls Matthew (Levi) to follow him . 9.9 Jesus is entertainea in the house of Levi, where he makes answer to the Pharisees why he [9. 10] 2. 15 5. 29 -30-.2 -21 -33-.5 No. 23. of new wine in old bottles. of having drunk old wine. 22 -37,.8 Lu. 7. 34. SECTION XXIII.-JESUS, AT THE SECOND PASSOVER, HEALS A LAME MAN. ADVERTS TO THE PROOFS OF HIS MESSIAHSHIP. John ch. v. Jerusalem. p. 174-.87. On the approach of the second passover Jesus goes up to Jerusalem; he heals a sick man at the pool of Bethesda on the sabbath day, for which supposed breach of the sabbath the Jews thenceforward go about to kill him. John v. 1-18. p. 174—..7. Jesus goes up to the feast The discourse of Jesus respecting his oneness with the Father, his life-giving power, and He is in working the proofs of his Messiahship. ver. 19-47. p. 177-.80. JESUS DECLARES HIS ONENESS WITH THE FATHER. in knowledge power and honour bestowing everlast.life first resurrection and executing judgment general resurrection 1. The Wonderful' 2. Counsellor' 3. Mighty God' 4. Everlast. Father' 5. Prince of Peace' Jesus is one with the Father as to will Matthew records a feast or meal, ch. ix. 10-.7, § 36, pp. 277-..9, very similar to this, and which Mr. Greswell refers to a much later period in our Lord's ministry. BLESSED IS HE THAT CONSIDERETH THE POOR, ETC.-Psalm xli. 1. LET THEM BRING ME UNTO THY HOLY HILL, AND TO THY TABERNACLES.-Psalm xliii. 3. |