BEFORE A.D.5. The Lord hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of From generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength" with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts." was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed" be the Lord God of Israel; For he hath visited and redeemed his people, BEFORE A.D. 5. mouth shall shew forth Thy praise. Ps. 51, 15. Je. 1, 9. Ez. 3, 27. & Or, things. 52 He hath put down the mighty from 69 And hath raised up an horn of sal-Mary kept all their seats; our God. Is. 52, 53 He hath filled the hungry with good 10. v...The King of heaven,all whose works are truth, and His ways judgment: and those that walk in pride He is able to abase. Da. 4, 37. They that were things ;* And exalted them of low degree. And the rich he hath sent empty away. vation for us In the house of his servant David; these things, & pondered them in her heart. Ch. 2, 19. 70 As he spake by the mouth of his 9 Let Thy hand holy prophets, Which have been since the world began ; 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, 71 That we should be saved from our In remembrance of his mercy, full have hired 55 As he spake to our fathers, out themselves for bread, & they that were hungry ceased...... 1 Sa. 2, 5. ...He hath re membered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have To Abraham, and to his seed for ever."" 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. BEFORE A. D. 5.— Birth of John the Baptist. enemies, And from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, be upon the man of Thy right hand, upon the son of man whom Thou madest strong for Thyself. Ps. 80, 17. h Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. Ps. 72, 18. Ch. 2, 30. Mat. 1, 21. And to remember" his holy covenant; He sent redemp- 674 That he would grant unto us, 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came seen the salva- that she should be delivered; and she tion of our God. Ps. 98, 3. z And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed...and with him for an everlasting co brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon I will establish her; and they rejoiced with her. my Covenant 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. venant, and with his seed after him. Ge. 17, 19. Ps. 132, 11. a ...God is not a should lie, neither the son of man that He should repent: shall He not do He not make it b Ve. 14. And he that is eight days old 60 And his mother answered and said, man, that He "Not so; but he shall be called John."d 61 And they said unto her, "There is none of thy kindred that is hath He said, & called by this name." 62 And they it? or hath He made signs to his father, how he spoken,and shall would have him called. 63 And he good. Nu. 23, 19. asked for a writing table, and wrote; saying, "His name is John." And they marvelled all. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and than the pro- all these 'sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of JuJedidiah(ie., be- dæa. 66 And all they that heard them because of the laid them up in their hearts, saying, Lord. 2 Sa. 12, "What manner of child shall this be!" shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your genera tions. Ge. 17, 12. d And he sent by the hand of Na phet; and he called his name loved of the Lord) 25. 75 hand of our enemies Might serve him without fear, All the days of our life. 76 And thou, child, 77 78 79 Shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: For thou shalt go before the face of To give knowledge of salvation unthe Lord to prepare his ways; to his people "By the remission of their sins, Through the Stender mercy of our God; Whereby the "dayspring from on To give light" to them that sit in high hath visited us, darkness and in the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace." So And the child" grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. Before a. d. 5. Bethlehem. ND it came to pass in those Ve. 20. O Lord! And the hands of the Lord was with 2 days, that there went out a tion unto His m...For a small o Ge. 22, 17, 18 1 Jno. 4, 18. Ch. 3, 9. ‹ Or, for. mercy. ʼn Or, the sunrising or branch. t And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. Is. 11, 1. That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, shew yourselves...Is. 49, 9. v Ch. 2, 40. BEFORE A.D. 5. Or, enrolled. das of Galilee in y...Hath not the that Christ.com of the town of was? Jno.7, 42. 3 thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ec. 9, 10. and his breth decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all | 17 And when they had seen it, they | BEFORE A.D. 4. ... Rose up Ju- renius was governor of Syria.) And Ru. 4, 11. The counsel of the Lord stand eth for ever, the thoughts of His heart to all gen 11. Pro. 19, 21. was come, God Son made of a woman, made under the law. Ga. 4, 4. b And as one of them opened his ass provender in sack, to give his the inn...Ge. 42, to the tent of tion, because the glory of the Lord d......I will also give thee for a light to the Gen tiles, that thou mayest be salvation unto my the end of the earth. Is. 49, 6. ren envied him (Joseph), but his father (Jacob) observed the saying. Ge. 37, 11. shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Is. 29, 19. ...Moses... gave unto you circumcision (not that it is of Moses but of the fathers). Jno. 7, 22. Ch. 1, 31. Mat. 1, 21. o Ex. 13, 12; and 22, 29; & 34, 19. Nu. 3, 13; and 8, 16, 17. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses a Le. 12, 2, 4. were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (23 as it is written in the law of the Lord, "EVERY MALE THAT OPENETH THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD;") 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, "Ap Le. 12, 6, 8. PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES, OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS.' 25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death," before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, the congrega- the angel said unto them, "Fear not: Lord, all ye His do His pleasure. Gr. the men the shepherds. g Ps. 111, 2. Ex. 3,3. Mat. 2, 1,2. BEFORE A.D. 3. u Ps. 98, 2. Ch. 3, 4, 12. v Ch. 1, 68. Is. 42, 6; and 49, 6. Ac. 13, 47; & 28, 28. bram) and said, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people ;" 6. Is. 52, 10. Ac. 32 A light" to lighten the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel." 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were Melchizedek... spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed blessed him (4-them, and said unto Mary his moBlessed be Ather, แ Behold, this child is set for high God, pos- the fall" and rising again of many in sessor of heaven Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (35 yea, a sword" shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." bram of the most and earth. 14, 19. Ge. ...In that them that per are saved, and in ish; to the one we are the savour of death unto death, and to the other the savour 2 Co. 2, 15, 16. Is. 8, 14. Mat. 21, 44. Ro. 9,32, ≈ Ac. 28, 22. a Jno. 19, 25. b Jude 5. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of of life unto life. the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband 33. 1 Co. 1, 23. seven years from her virginity; 37 and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them c Unto which protribes, instantly and night, hope to come. Ac. 26,7. mise our twelve serving God day 1 Ti. 5, 5. λ Or, Israel. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and ask47 And all that ing them questions. heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed; and his mother said unto him, "Son why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing." 49 And he said unto them, "How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business ?" 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. A. D. 8-26. A.D. 26. I have more understanding than all my teachers : for thy testimonies are my meditation. Ps. 119, 99. I must work the that sent Me works of Him while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work. Juo. ther and mother, 51 And he went down with them, 9, 4; & 5, 17. and came to Nazareth, and was sub-Honour thy faject' unto them; but his mother kept which is the first all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and "stature, and in favour with God and man." 26. WILDERNESS OF JUDEA.-Preaching of the Baptist. that looked for redemption in Jeru-3 d...Now his pa- salem. rents went to Je rusalem every pared with Mat. year(v. 41), com 2. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed upon him, the strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; spirit of wisdom and the grace of God was upon him. 17 e Ve. 52. And the Spirit of Lord shall rest the and understanding, the spirit of counsel & might, the spirit of knowledge & of the fear of the that were pre e A. D. 7. JERUSALEM. Jesus in the midst of the doctors. 41 Now his parents went to JerusaLord. Is. 11, 2. lem every year at the feast of the ƒ De. 16, 6. Ex. 23, 15. passover. 42 And when he was twelve 9... And the chil-years old, they went up to Jerusalem dren of Israel after the custom of the feast. 43 And sent at Jerusa- when they had fulfilled the days," as lem, kept the feast of unlea- they returned, the child Jesus tarried vened bread behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and great gladness... his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company," went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. seven days with 2 Ch. 30, 21. h Ps. 42, 4; and 122, 1, 4. Is. 2,3. 18 commandment with promise. Ep. 6, 2. Mat. 3, 15. Mar. 6, 3. 1 Pe. 2, 21. m Ve. 19. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, & my countenance matter in changed in me, my but I kept the heart. Da. 7, 28. μ Or, age. Ve. 40. And the N the reign of Tiberius Caesar, in the fifteenth year of (Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2 Annas and Cai-o He that aphas being the high priests), the child Samuel grew on, & was in favour both with the Lord & also with men. 1 Sa. 2, 26. sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me... Jno. 1, 33. word of God came unto John the AND HILL SHALL BE BROUGHT LOW; p Mat. 3, 1. Ma. q Ch. 1, 77. r Is. 40, 3. 8 The Lord hath made known His salvation; His righteousness hath He openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. Ps. 98, 2. Is. 40, 5; & 49, 6; & 52, 10. A.D. 26. t Mat. 3, 7. u Because he con eth away from all his transgres hath committed, die. Ez. 18, 28. v Meet for. v Mat. 3, 10; and 7, 19. Trust ye not in lying words,saying, The temple of the Lord, the temple of the of the Lord are A.D. 26. shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour f Mat. 14, 3. Ma. 6, 17. 1, 9. Jno. 1, 32. 26. BETHABARA.—Baptism of Jesus. 19 them. Ps. 21,9. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus 9 Mat. 3, 13. Ma. also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, "Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." 191 FLESH SHALL SEE THE SALVATION OF | brother Philip's wife, and for all the GOD." "Then' said he to the multi- evils which Herod had done, 20 added tude that came forth to be baptized yet this above all, that he shut up sidereth & turn-of him, "O generation of vipers, who John in prison. hath warned you to flee from the sions that he wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therehe shall surely fore" fruits "worthy of repentance, live, he shall not and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say That God unto you, is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 9 And now also" the ax is laid unto the root of Lord, the temple the trees: every tree therefore which these. Je. 7, 4. bringeth* not forth good fruit is hewn y...He that lov-down, and cast into the fire." eth not his bro- 10 And the people asked him, say hath seen, how ing, "What shall we do then ?" 11 He answereth and saith unto them, "He that hath two coats, let him 4, 20; and 3, 17. impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do like12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, "Master, what shall we do?" 13 And he said unto them, "Exact no more than that which is appointed" you." 14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" And he said unto them, "Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages." ther whom he can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1 Jno. 2, 15, 16. ...The publicans a Northieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the king dom of, 10. ch. 19, 8. God. wise." 15 And as the people were "in ex- 18 28 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being ger: the Lord reproved by him for Herodias his h Behold my servant whom I uphold, mine elect in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. Is. 42, 1. Ch. 9, 35. Mat. 3, 17; and 17, 5. Ma. 9, 7. 2 Pe. 1, 17. from a year old and upward 23 And Jesus himself began to be Jesus... Mat. 1, 15, 16. born unto him, m And these were (David) in Jerusalem, Shimea, and Shobab, and n And Jesse be- A.D. 26. o Terah lived 70 years, and begat Abram, Nahor and Haran. Ge. 11, 26. p And the Lord of the dust of the ground, and God formed man breathed into A.D. 26. w De. 6, 13; and 10, 20. 1 Sa. 7, 3. z Mat. 4, 5. And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he (Job) is in thine hand. but save his life. Job 2, 6. which was the son of Obed, which | be thine." 8 And Jesus answered and which was the son of Maleleel, which his nostrils the which was the son of God.? living soul. Ge. 2, 7. Is. 64, 8. A. D. 26.— The temptation of Jesus. 20 ND Jesus being full of the A. D. 27. The ministry of our Lord in Galilee. 14 Ande Jesus returned in the power that was in the front of the house, the length of it was according to the breadth of the house, 20 cubits, and height was 120...2 Ch. 3, 4. z Ps. 91, 11. a De. 6, 16. b... Your words have been stout against Me... Ye have said...they that work wickedness are set up that tempt God are even delivered. Mal. 3, 13 -15. c...That word, I say, ye know, which was pub lished throughout all Judea, & began from Galilee after the of the Spirit into Galilee: and there he John preached. Ac. 10, 37. Mat. 4, 12. Ma. 1, 14. Jesus is rejected by his townsmen. 32 Jno. 4, 43. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where d Mat. 2, 23; and 13, 54. Ma. 6, 1. Jno. 4, 3. 1 Co. 15, 45, 47.4 Holy Ghost returned from he.had been brought up: and, as his...I spake open And he (Moses) Jordan, and was led by the Spirit the Lord forty into the wilderness, 2 being forty" days nights; he did tempted of the devil. And in those neither eat bread days he did eat nothing: and when Ex. 34, 28. 1 Ki. they were ended, he afterward hun8 Ch. 3, 22. gered. 3 And the devil said unto him, 4,3. "If thou be the Son of God, comt...And ye shall serve the Lord mand this stone that it be made bread." your God, and 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, thy bread & thy "It is written, "THAT MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY Word of God.'' 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world" in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, "All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them; for that is delivered unto me;" and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall ly to the world, I ever taught in the synagogue & in the temple whither theJews always resort, & in secret have I said nothing. Jno. 18, 20. at Jerusalem, & their rulers, because they knew custom was, he went into the syna- TO PREACH THE Him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. Ac. 13, 27. g Is. 61, 1, 2; and 42,7. Mat. 11, 5. h We went out of the city by a prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down and spake unto the women which resorted thither. Ac. 16, 13. |