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A Harmony of the Gospelsfor the study ofThe Life of the MessiahThe arrangement of this harmony is based uponDr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum’soutline ofThe Life of Messiah from a Jewish Perspectivewhich in turn is based uponA.T. Robertson’sA Harmony of the GospelsCompiled by Eric Vear2013
Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE , Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995by The Lockman FoundationAll rights reserved.For Permission to quote the text of the NASB, please visitwww.Lockman.orgPublished by Eric The copyright agreement allowing me to distribute this eBookalso allows you, the reader, to make copies of this document for personal use,but prohibits you from redistributing it in any way.If you would like to make this file available to others, please give them a link to its web page:www.GospelHarmony.Vear.infoThe 'NASB," 'NAS," "New American Standard Bible," and "New American Standard" trademarks are registeredin the United States Patent and Trademark Office by The Lockman Foundation.The majority of the headings are taken from Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum’s outline ofThe Life of the Messiah from a Jewish Perspective Copyright 2006, Ariel MinistriesUsed by permission.www.ariel.orgEric Vear’s notes on The Life of the Messiah from a Jewish Perspective can be downloaded fromwww.lifeofmessiah.vear.infoCover Photo:The southern end of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) viewed from the western side looking a little south ofeast. The hills on the far (eastern) side of the lake were part of Bashan in Old Testament times, and part of theregion of the Decapolis in Jesus’ time. Today they are the southern part of the Golan Heights.Last updated 2017-03-24iiA Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiah
Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an accountof the things accomplished among us,just as they were handed down to us by those who from thebeginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word,it seemed fitting for me as well,having investigated everything carefully from the beginning,to write it out for you in consecutive order,most excellent Theophilus;so that you may know the exact truth about the things youhave been taught.Luke 1:1-4The purpose of this book is to provide a convenient resource for studying the life of the Messiah in the Jewishcontext of first century Israel.It consists of the text of the four gospels arranged under headings and sub-headings that assist a thematicstudy of Jesus’ life in His Jewish context. The text follows the order of Luke's gospel and is arranged so thatparallel accounts of the same event are side by side. The order of Luke’s account is chosen because he claimsto have investigated everything carefully and he has written it out in consecutive order.It is based on A.T. Robertson's A Harmony of the Gospels, originally published in 1923, but differs in that it: adheres more closely to Luke's order has more subdivisions in places uses thematic headings taken from Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum’s The Life of the Messiah from a JewishPerspective Puts parallel accounts in the familiar order: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John uses the text of the NASB is set out on A4 sheets for easier readingThe sections of this Harmony have been renumbered in consecutive sequence for ease of reference. Appendix20 provides two tables comparing these numbers with those used by Robertson. The first table is sorted byRobertson’s numbers, and the second is sorted by the numbers used in this book.There is also a Scripture index which shows where to find each passage of the Scripture text in the harmony.A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahiii
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May God,Who inspired the gospel writers,give you understanding of what they wrote.A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahv
Table of ContentsPrologue § 1-2. 1A.The Source of Knowledge (Luke’s Prologue), § 1, Luke 1:1-4. 1B.The Pre-existence of the Messiah (John’s Prologue), § 2, John 1:1-18 . 1IThe Introduction of the King, § 3-27 . 2A.The Arrival of the King, § 3-19 . 21.The Genealogy of the King, § 3, Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38 . 22.The Advent of the King, § 4-11 . 3a.The Announcement of the Birth of John to Zacharias, § 4, Luke 1:5-25 . 3b.The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus to Mary, § 5, Luke 1:26-38. 4c.The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth, § 6, Luke 1:39-45 . 4d.The Song of Mary, § 7, Luke 1:46-56 . 4e.The Birth of John, § 8, Luke 1:57-80 . 5(1) The Birth of John . 5(2)f.The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus to Joseph, § 9, Matthew 1:18-25 . 5g.The Birth of the King, § 10, Luke 2:1-7 . 6h.The Announcement to the Shepherds, § 11, Luke 2:8-20 . 63.His Infancy and Childhood, § 12 - 19 . 6a.The Circumcision, § 12, Luke 2:21 . 6b.The Presentation, § 13, Luke 2:22-38 . 7c.His Infancy . 7d.B.Zacharias’ Prophecy . 5(1)In Bethlehem, § 14, Matthew 2:1-12 . 7(2)In Egypt, § 15, Matthew 2:13-18. 8(3)In Nazareth, § 16, Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39 . 8His Boyhood . 9(1)His Growth, § 17, Luke 2:40 . 9(2)The Visit to Jerusalem, § 18, Luke 2:41-50. 9(3)His Development, § 19, Luke 2:51-52 . 9The Herald of the King, § 20-23 .101.The Message to John, § 20, Mark 1:1; Luke 3:1-2 . 102.The Message by John, § 21, Matthew 3:1-6; Mark 1:2-6; Luke 3:3-6. 10A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahvii
3.The Explanation by John, § 22, Matthew 3:7-10; Luke 3:7-14 . 114.The Promise by John, § 23, Mark 1:7-8; Matthew 3:11-12; Luke 3:15-18. 11C.IIThe Approval of the King, § 24-27 . 121.At His Baptism, § 24, Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23 . 122.Through the Temptation, § 25, Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 . 133.By His Herald, § 26-27 . 14Testimony of John before Leaders, § 26, John 1:19-28 . 14b.Testimony of John to Jesus, § 27, John 1:29-34 . 14The Authentication of the King, § 28-56 . 15A.Acceptance of His Person, § 28-36. 151.In the Belief by the First Disciples, § 28, John 1:35-51 . 152.The Belief through the first Miracle, § 29, John 2:1-11 . 153.The Sojourn in Capernaum, § 30, John 2:12 . 164.The Possession of the Temple – the First Passover, § 31, John 2:13-22 . 165.Acceptance in Judea, § 32, John 2:23-3:21. 16a.Faith in His Signs . 16b.The Explanation to Nicodemus . 176.The Witness of John, § 33, John 3:22-36 . 177.The Imprisonment of John, § 34, Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; 4:14; John 4:1-4 . 188.The Acceptance in Samaria, § 35, John 4:5-42 . 189.The Acceptance in Galilee, § 36, John 4:43-45 . 19B.viiia.The Authority of the King, § 37 - 56 . 201.Messiah’s Authority to Preach, § 37, Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15. 202.Messiah’s Authority to Heal, § 38, John 4:46-54 . 203.The Rejection in Nazareth, § 39, Luke 4:16-30 . 204.The Headquarters in Capernaum, § 40, Matthew 4:13-16 . 215.Messiah’s Authority over Demons, § 41, Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 . 216.Messiah’s Authority over Disease, § 42, Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 . 22A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiah
7.Messiah’s Authority to Preach, § 43, Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 . 238.Messiah’s Authority over Nature, § 44, Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11. 239.Messiah’s Authority over Defilement, § 45, Matthew 8: 2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16 . 2510. Messiah’s Authority to Forgive Sin, § 46, Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 . 2611. Messiah’s Authority over Men, § 47, Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32 . 2712. Messiah’s Authority over Tradition, § 48, Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39 . 2813. Messiah’s Authority over the Sabbath, § 49 - 51. 29a.Through the Healing of the Paralytic, § 49, John 5:1-47. 29b.Through the Controversy over Grain, § 50, Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5 . 31c.Through the Healing of the Man with a Withered Hand, § 51, Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6;Luke 6:6-11 . 3214. Messiah’s Authority to Heal, § 52, Matthew 12: 15-21; Mark 3:7-12 . 3315. The Choosing of the Twelve, § 53, Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16. 3316. Messiah’s Authority to Interpret the Law, § 54, Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:17-49 . 34a.The Occasion, Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 6:17-19 . 34b.The Characteristics of True Righteousness . 34(1)c.The Characteristics of Those Who Attain True Righteousness . 34i.In Relationship to God, The Beatitudes Part 1: Matthew 5:3-6; Luke 6:20-21. 34ii.In Relationship to Man, Matthew 5:7-12; Luke 6:22-23 . 34(2)The Characteristics of Those Who Fail, Luke 6:24-26 . 35(3)The Characteristics of True Righteousness in Relationship to the World, Matthew 5:13-1635The Code of Righteousness, Matthew 5:17-48 . 35(1)Introduction, Matthew 5:17-20. 35(2)Examples of the Code of True Righteousness: Matthew 5:21-48; Luke 6:27–36 . 35d.The Conduct of True Righteousness, Matthew 6:1-18 . 37e.The Practice of True Righteousness: Matthew 6:19-34, 7:1-12; Luke 6:37-42 . 38f.The Warning Concerning True Righteousness (Four Pairs), Matthew 7:13-27; Luke 6:43-49 . 39g.The Conclusion, Matthew 7:28-29; 8:1 . 4017. Recognition of Authority in Capernaum, § 55, Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10. 4118. Recognition of Authority throughout the Land, § 56, Luke 7:11-17 . 41IIIA.The Controversy over the King, § 57 - 71. 43The Rejection of the Herald, § 57, Matthew 11:2-19; Luke 7:18-35 . 43A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahix
1.A Deputation from John . 432.Jesus’ Tribute to John . 433.Responses . 444.Reasons for Rejection . 44B.Curses on the Cities of Galilee, § 58, Matthew 11:20-30 . 44C.The Reception of a Sinner, § 59, Luke 7:36-50 . 45D.The Witness to the King, Ministering Women § 60, Luke 8:1-3 . 45E.The Rejection of the King by the Leaders, 61 – 62. 46The Unpardonable Sin, § 61, Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:20-30 . 461.a.The Rejection, Matthew 12: 22-24; Mark 3:22 . 46b.The Defence, Matthew 12:25-29; Mark 3:23-27 . 46c.The Judgement, Matthew 12:30-37; Mark 3: 28-30 . 47The New Policy Concerning Signs, § 62, Matthew 12:38-45 . 472.F.a.The Sign for that Generation . 47b.The Judgement of that Generation. 47Revelation in view of Rejection, § 63 - 68 . 491.The Repudiation of all Earthly Relations, § 63, Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21 . 492.The Course of the Kingdom Program in the Present Age, § 64, Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke8:4-18 . 49Jesus Teaches in Parables, Mark 4:1-2; Matthew 13:1-3a; Luke 8:4 . 49The Reason Jesus Teaches in Parables, Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35; Mark 4:10-12, 21-25, 33-34; Luke8:9-10, 16-18 . 50xa.The Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:3b-9, 18-23; Mark 4:3-9, 13-20; Luke 8:5-7, 11-15 . 52b.The Parable of the Seed that is sown, Mark 4:26-29 . 54c.The Parable of the Tares, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 . 54d.The Parable of the Mustard Seed, Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32 . 54e.The Parable of the Leaven, Matthew 13:33. 55f.The Parable of the Hidden Treasure, Matthew 13:44 . 55g.The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price, Matthew 13: 45-46. 55h.The Parable of the Net, Matthew 13:47-50 . 55i.The Parable of the Householder, Matthew 13:51-52 . 553.Power over Nature, § 65, Matthew 8:18, 23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 . 564.Power over Demons, The Gerasene Demoniac § 66, Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39 . 57A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiah
5.Power over Disease and Death, § 67, Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56. 596.Power over Blindness, § 68, Matthew 9:27-34. 61G.The Final Rejection in Nazareth, § 69, Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6a . 61H.Witness in view of Rejection, § 70, Matthew 9:35-11:1; Mark 6:6b-13; Luke 9:1-662I.IV1.Introduction, Mark 6:6b; Matthew 9:35-38. 622.The Ministry of the Twelve, Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1-2 . 623.Practical Instructions for the Mission, Matt. 10:5-15; Mark 6:8-11; Luke 9:3-5 . 624.Instructions in View of the Coming Persecution, Matthew 10:16-23 . 635.Instructions in View of Rejection, Matthew 10:24-33 . 646.The Results of Rejection, Matthew 10:34-39. 647.Rewards for Individuals Who Accept, Matthew 10:40-42 . 648.The Fulfilment, Matthew 11:1; Mark 6:12-13; Luke 9:6 . 64The Death of the Herald, § 71, Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9 . 65The Training of the Twelve by the King, § 72 – 95 . 66A.The Feeding of the five thousand, § 72, Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke9:10–17; John 6:1–13. 66B.Messiah’s Rejection of the Galileans Offer to make Him King, § 73, Matthew 14:22–23; Mark 6:45–46; John 6:14–15 . 68C.The Training through the Storm, § 74, Matthew 14:24–33; Mark 6:47–52; John6:16–21 . 68D.The Reception in Gennesaret, § 75, Matthew 14:34–36; Mark 6:53–56 . 69E.Instruction Concerning the Bread of Life, § 76, John 6:22–71 .70F.Instruction Concerning Defilement, § 77, Matthew 15:1–20; Mark 7:1–23; John 7:1. 72G.The Reception in Tyre and Sidon, § 78, Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30 . 75H.The Reception in Decapolis, § 79, Matthew 15:29–38; Mark 7:31–8:9 . 76I.The Rejection in Magadan, § 80, Matthew 15:39–16:4; Mark 8:10–12. 78J.The Warning against Rejection, § 81, Matthew 16:5–12; Mark 8:13–26 . 79A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahxi
K.The Confession of Peter, § 82, Matthew 16:13–20; Mark 8:27–30; Luke 9:18–21 . 801.Jesus’ questions and Peter’s confession of His Messiahship . 802.Jesus’ Response to Peter . 803.Jesus’ Policy . 80L.Instruction Concerning the Death of the King, § 83, Matthew 16:21–26; Mark 8:31–37; Luke 9:22–25 . 81M. Instruction Concerning the Kingdom, § 84-85 . 821.The Promise of Revelation, § 84, Matthew 16:27–28; Mark 8:38–9:1; Luke 9:26–27 . 822.The Transfiguration: The Revelation of the Kingdom, § 85, Matthew 17:1–8; Mark 9:2–8; Luke 9:28–36a . 82N.Instruction Concerning Elijah, § 86, Matthew 17:9–13; Mark 9:9–13; Luke 9:36b. 84O.Instruction Concerning Faith, § 87, Matthew 17:14–20; Mark 9:14–29; Luke 9:37–43a . 84P.Instruction Concerning the Death of the King , § 88, Matthew 17:22–23; Mark 9:30–32; Luke 9:43b–45 . 86Q.Instruction Concerning Sonship, § 89, Matthew 17:24–27 . 86R.Instruction Concerning Humility, § 90, Matthew 18:1–5; Mark 9:33–37; Luke 9:46–48 . 87S.Instruction Concerning Exclusiveness and Pride, § 91, Matthew 18:6–14; Mark9:38–50; Luke 9:49–50 . 88T.Instruction Concerning Forgiveness, § 92, Matthew 18:15–35. 89U.The Challenge by the Brothers, § 93, John 7:2–9. 89V.The Journey to Jerusalem, § 94, Luke 9:51–56; John 7:10 . 90W. Instruction Concerning Discipleship, § 95, Matthew 8:19–22; Luke 9:57–62 . 90VTHE OPPOSITION TO THE KING, § 96-112 . 91A.xiiThe Conflict at the Feast of Tabernacles, § 96, John 7:11–52 . 911.Messiah's Authority Questioned, John 7:11-15 . 912.Messiah's Explanation, John 7:16-24 . 913.Messiah's Person Questioned, John 7:25-27 . 91A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiah
4.Messiah's Explanation, John 7:28-30 . 925.The People's Response, John 7:31-36 . 926.Messiah's Invitation, John 7:37-44 . 927.The Pharisaic Response, John 7:45-52 . 92B.The Conflict Over the Law, § 97, John 7:53–8:11 .93C.The Conflict Over the Light, § 98, John 8:12–20 .93D.The Conflict Over His Person, § 99, John 8:21–59 . 941.Messiah the True Object of Faith, John 8:21-30 . 942.Messiah the True Deliverer, John 8:31-59 . 94E.From Sin, John 8:31-40 . 94b.From Satan, John 8:41-48 . 95c.From Death, John 8:49-59. 95The Conflict Over the Healing of the Man Born Blind, § 100, John 9:1–41 . 961.Physical Healing, John 9:1-12 . 962.The First Interrogation, John 9:13-17 . 963.The Interrogation of Parents, John 9:18-22 . 964.The Second Interrogation, John 9:23-34 . 975.Spiritual Healing, John 9:35-41 . 97F.The Conflict Over the Shepherd, § 101, John 10:1–21 . 981.Messiah the True Shepherd, John 10:1-6 . 982.Messiah the Door, John 10:7-10 . 983.Messiah the Good Shepherd, John 10:11-18 . 984.The Division, John 10:19-21 . 98G.H.a.The Witness of the Seventy, § 102, Luke 10:1–24 . 991.The Seventy Sent, Luke 10:1-16 . 992.The Seventy Return, Luke 10:17-20 . 993.Messiah's Prayer, Luke 10:21-24 . 100The Conflict Over the Question of Eternal Life, § 103, Luke 10:25-37 . 100A Harmony of the Gospels for the study of The Life of the Messiahxiii
I.The Ex
Mar 24, 2017 · Puts parallel accounts in the familiar order: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John uses the text of the NASB is set out on A4 sheets for easier reading The sections of this Harmony have been renumbered in consecutive sequence for ease of reference. Appendix . Who inspired the gospel
