CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED. xi Sect. Page 76 79 81 101 102 104 107 108 110 114 116 120 124 . 38 The cure of a man with a withered hand on another Sabbath-day many testimony to John, and reproves that generation 45 He upbraids the impenitent cities, Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum 46 A woman who had been a sinner anoints the feet of Jesus at an enter tainment 47 Jesus during a circuit cures a Demoniac; and, upon the Pharisees having accused Him of confederacy with Satan, He warns them of the Un pardonable Sin, and reproves them in appropriate Parables 48 The Scribes and Pharisees are reproved for requiring a further sign from Heaven. The sign of Jonas is promised 49 Jesus declares whom He esteems as His Mother and His Brethren. He dines with a Pharisee; and denounces woes against the hypocrites of that sect, with others 50 The Parable of the Sower; with a Discourse on Parables 51 The Parable of the Tares of the Field 52 Various Parables are spoken, having reference to the effects and astonish ing progress of the Gospel 53 Jesus exhorts some who had followed Him to the water-side, not to turn back from the Gospel; and, in crossing the Lake with his Disciples, calms a hurricane 54 The Demoniacs of Gadara are healed on the other side of the Lake; but, at the request of the inhabitants, Jesus quits their territory, and sails back again 55 Jesus, being entertained by Matthew, justifies His eating with publicans and sinners; and vindicates His Disciples for not fasting during His continuance with them 56 Jesus raises the daughter of Jairus from the dead; and, on His way to the Ruler's house, a woman with an issue of blood is healed by touch ing His garment 57 Jesus restores sight to two blind men, and speech to a dumb Demoniac 58 Jesus revisits Nazareth ; but being again rejected by His countrymen, makes a circuit to teach in the neighbouring country 59 The Twelve Apostles are commissioned to preach the Gospel in Judea : they receive instructions, and depart 60 John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod; who, afterwards hearing of Jesus, imagines Him to be the Baptist risen from the dead. Capernaum to the other side of the Lake. The multitude follow, and 126 129 131 . Page 155 62 Jesus appears to His Disciples, during a tempest, walking on the sea blood; after which many of His Disciples leave Him, but it elicits a 157 The Third Year of our Lord's Ministry, and occurrence of another Passover. 164 168 169 170 172 174 175 177 179 . 182 64 Je condemns the Pharisees keeping their own tra ns to neglect of the Divine Law 65 Jesus retires to the border-land of Tyre and Sidon, where, after proving the faith of a woman of Canaan, He expels a demon from her daughter 66 Upon His return through Decapolis Jesus cures a deaf man, who had also an impediment in his speech 67 Jesus heals many, and the multitude are fed miraculously a second time The Pharisees again request a sign; and Jesus warns His Disciples against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees 69 The sight of a man born blind is gradually restored at Bethsaida 70 Peter's acknowledgment of the Messiahship and Divinity of Jesus 71 Jesus plainly foretells His sufferings and death; when Peter, taking offence, is rebuked; and all are exhorted to self-denial 72 The Transfiguration 73 A Demoniac, whom the Disciples were unable to dispossess, is cured by Jesus 74 Jesus again reminds His Disciples of His approaching sufferings; and by a miracle provides the tribute money 75 Jesus reproves the Apostles for their worldly spirit; warning them against offences towards their brethren, and teaching forgiveness by the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Unmerciful Servant . 76 The Seventy disciples receive a charge and are sent forth 77 Jesus goes up to the Feast of Tabernacles, and teaches in the Temple 78 An adulteress is brought before Jesus, who declines the office of a Judge, but admonishes her as a Teacher 79 Jesus speaks more plainly of Himself, and declares His existence before Abraham; upon which His enemies attempt to stone Him 80 Jesus restores sight to a man born blind, at which the Pharisees take offence: they are further exasperated by His declaring Himself to be “ The Good Shepherd,” and “One with the Father” . 81 The Seventy disciples return, and Jesus gives thanks to the Father for their success 82 The Parable of the Good Samaritan-shewing the extent of the Duty towards our Neighbour 184 186 193 194 200 202 208 214 CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED. xiii . 88 . Sect. Page 83 The People are taught-A warning given against coretousness; Who is a faithful and wise servant; The danger of forming rash judg- 219 84 A woman who had been bowed together for eighteen years, is restored by Jesus on a Sabbath-day 224 85 Jesus, on His way to Jerusalem, declines making a direct reply to the question, “ Are there few that be saved ?” He declares that He sball 225 86 Jesus, dining with a Pharisee on the Sabbath, heals a man who had the dropsy; and delivers the Parable of the Marriage Supper 228 87 Jesus shews what is needful to become His disciple 231 The Pharisees are rebuked in the Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Piece of Money, and the Prodigal Son 232 89 The Parable of the Unjust Steward is delivered as a lesson of Prudence; and that of the Rich Man and the beggar Lazarus as a warning 236 90 Christians are required to be inoffensive and forgiving. The power of Faith is exemplified, and the most perfect Obedience shewn to be no 240 91 The ten Lepers are cleansed in Samaria 241 92 Jesus rebukes the Sons of Zebedee for their intemperate zeal against the Samaritans 243 93 Jesus replies to the Pharisees concerning the coming of God's Kingdom; and warns His followers of the national consequences of rejecting 244 94 Perseverance in Prayer enjoined by the Parable of the Importunate Widow; and Humility in the worshipper by that of the self-justifying 246 95 Jesus proceeds on His journey; and by the way replies yet more plainly to the Pharisees respecting Divorce 248 96 Jesus is hospitably entertained in the house of Martha at Bethany; but her sister Mary is commended for choosing the better part 250 97 Jesus attends the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem: on which occasion the Jews attempt to stone Him for imputed blasphemy; and He 252 98 Jesus displays His Almighty power as the Giver of Life, in raising Lazarus from the dead after he had been buried four days 255 99 Jesus blesses little children who are brought to Him 260 100 Jesus replies to the rich young Ruler, who enquires what he must do to inherit Eternal Life: He takes the same occasion to warn His dis- 261 101 Jesus, on His last journey to Jerusalem with the Twelve, again predicts His sufferings and death; and, having occasion to rebuke the ambi- 266 . . . Page 269 274 . 276 280 283 287 Sect. the further side of Jericho; and rests at the house of the converted publican Zaccheus, when He relates the Parable of the Pounds 103 Jesus arrives at Bethany six days before the Passover. An entertainment is given at the house of Simon the Leper, at which Lazarus is present, and Mary anoints the Lord's head and feet 104 Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph, riding, as had been predicted, on the foal of an ass. He weeps over the city, and takes possession of His Temple 105 Jesus condemns the unfruitful fig-tree; and again purifies the Temple. Certain Greeks desire an interview with Him Jesus, in passing the withered emblem of their destruction, exhorts His authority by a deputation from the Sanhedrim. men and the Heir, and the Wedding-Feast. 108 Jesus confutes the Pharisees with the Herodians, and afterwards the Sadducees, who put ensnaring questions for His decision 109 Jesus answers a Scribe respecting the first and great commandment, and silences the Pharisees by the question, Why David called the Messiah his Lord ? 110 Jesus, before quitting the Temple, severely rebukes the Scribes and Pharisees 111 Jesus applauds the charity of the poor Widow who cast her all into the Treasury 112 Jesus, on finally quitting the Temple, foretells its total destruction ; and at the Mount of Olives, declares the signs which would precede His Coming to take vengeance on the Jews 113 Jesus describes the destruction of Jerusalem in stronger images, applicable also to the Day of Judgment; and solemnly inculcates the duty of Watchfulness 114. Jesus further warns His disciples to be ready against His Coming, in the Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents; and concludes with a more particular description of the Day of Judgment 115 The Rulers debate as to the apprehension of Jesus; and Judas agrees to deliver Him up for thirty pieces of silver 291 295 297 299 . 300 307 309 315 The Fourth Passover, and Crucifixion of Jesus. 116 Jesus directs His disciples to prepare the Passover; and at Supper-time teaches them a striking lesson of Humility by washing their feet 316 117 He sits down to eat the Paschal Supper with the Twelve; when He fore tells His betrayal by Judas, and the threefold denial of Him by Peter 320 CHRONOLOGICALLY ARRANGED. XV Sect. Page 118 Jesus institutes the Sacrament of His Body and Blood; and consoles His disciples with the promise of another Comforter 323 119 At the Mount of Olives, Jesus again urges some final instructions on His Apostles 330 120 The prayer of Jesus for His cause, for His Apostles, and for all Christians 339 121 The Saviour's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 343 122 The betrayal by Judas, and the flight of the eleven Apostles 345 123 Jesus is removed to the palace of Caiaphas, whither Peter follows to see the event; and, according to the Prediction of his Master, thrice 349 124 Jesus is twice examined ; and the second time, on being adjured by the High-Priest, avows Himself to be the Messiah, the Son of God 352 125 The Council determine to deliver up Jesus to Pilate, the Roman Governor; who, believing Him to be innocent, declines to condemn Him, and, 355 126 Herod, having mocked Jesus, sends Him back to Pilate; who, after repeated efforts to save His life, passes the sentence of Condemnation 358 127 Judas avows the innocence of his Master; and, having restored to the Priests the wages of his iniquity, hangs himself in despair 363 128 Jesus is led away to Golgotha, in company with two robbers, to be crucified; and addresses some women of Jerusalem by the way . 365 129 The Crucifixion; and its attendant circumstances 366 130 The Death of Jesus; and the prodigies which ensued 370 372 376 380 The Events which followed the Death of Jesus, during the space of forty days. 131 The Burial; and the making secure of the Sepulchre by the Chief-Priests and Romans 132 The Resurrection. The first party of three women visit the Sepulchre, Peter and John following. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, and to her two companions 133 The Roman Guard report the fact of the Resurrection of Jesus, and are bribed by the Chief-Priests into silence 134 The women in a larger party visit the Sepulchre; and upon their report Peter runs there a second time, alone 135 The appearance to the two Disciples on their way to Emmaus 136 The appearance to all the Apostles except Thomas, and to others 137 The second appearance to the assembled Apostles, and the incredulity and subsequent conviction of Thomas on that occasion 138 Jesus shews Himself to a multitude of believers in Galilee; and again, to Peter and others on the shore of the Lake 139 Final instructions are given to the Eleven at Jerusalem 140 Jesus gives His last blessing to His Disciples, and is then taken up into Heaven 381 382 385 . 387 388 393 395 |