I. A Harmony of the Gospels A. Introduction 1. Historical Highlight Caesar Augustus rules the Roman Empire 40 B.C.-14 A.D. 2. Preface to the Synoptic Gospels Mat. 1:1; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:1-4 3. Preface to John s Gospel John 1:1-5, 10-14, 16-18 4. Announcements Plus a. Announcement of John the Baptist s Birth (Late June 6 B.C.) Luke 1:5-25 b. Announcement of Jesus Christ s Birth (Late Dec. 6 B.C. to early Jan. 5 B.C.) Luke 1:26-38 c. Song of Elisabeth to Mary Luke 1:39-45 d. Song of Mary to Elisabeth Luke 1:46-56 e. Announcement to Joseph Mat. 1:18-24 f. Birth (Mar-Apr. 5 B.C.) and Childhood of John the Baptist Luke 1:57-80 B. Birth and Childhood of Jesus 1. The Birth of Jesus (Sep. 5 B.C.) Luke 2:1-7; Mat.1:25 2. In the Manger Luke 2:8-20 3. Circumcision Luke 2:21 4. Presentation in the Temple Luke 2:22-38 5. Return to Nazareth Luke 2:39 6. Historical Highlight Family Returns to Bethlehem 7. Visit of the Wise Men Mat. 2:1-12 8. Flight to Egypt Mat. 2:13-20 9. ****Historical Highlight The Death of Herod (Apr. 4 B.C.)**** 10. From Egypt to Nazareth Mat. 2:21-23 11. Childhood at Nazareth Luke 2:40 12. Jesus in the Temple (Apr., 7 A.D.) Luke 2:41-50 13. Eighteen Years Spent at Nazareth (7 A.D.-25 A.D.) Luke 2:51-52 14. ****Historical Highlight Tiberius Named Princeps by Augustus (about 10 A.D.)**** 15. Historical Highlight Birth of Saul of Tarsus 16. ****Historical Highlight Caesar Augustus Dies, Tiberius Reigns Alone (14 A.D.)****
C. John the Baptist Introduces Jesus Christ 1. His Appearance (25 A.D., 15 th year of Tiberius) Mat. 3:1-10; Mark 1:2-6; Luke 3:1-14; John 1:6-9 2. His Introduction of Christ Mat. 3:11-12; Mark 1:7-8; Luke 3:15-18; John 1:15, 19-28 3. Baptism of Jesus Christ Mat. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23a 4. The Two Genealogies of Jesus a. Genealogy of Joseph Mat. 1:2-17 b. Genealogy of Mary Luke 3:23b-38 5. Temptations in the Wilderness Mat. 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 6. John Declares Him to be the Messiah John 1:29-34 7. The First Three Disciples John 1:35-42 8. Phillip and Nathanael John 1:43-51 9. The First Miracle John 2:1-11 10. Sojourn in Capernaum John 2:12 D. Ministry Begins 1. Early Judean Ministry a. Temple Cleansing at the 1 st Passover (Apr. 26 A.D.) Jhn. 2:13-22 b. Jesus and Nicodemus Jhn. 2:23-3:21 c. Christ Baptizes in Judea Jhn. 3:22-24 d. John s Testimony about Jesus Jhn. 3:25-36 e. John the Baptist Imprisoned Luk. 3:19-20 f. From Judea to Galilee Mat. 4:12; Jhn. 4:1-3 g. The Woman at the Well Jhn. 4:4-42 2. Galilean Ministry a. Early Days 1). Jesus Arrives in Galilee Mat. 4:17; Mrk. 1:14-15; Luk. 4:14-15; Jhn. 4:43-45 2). Healing the Nobleman s Son Jhn. 4:46-54 3). First Rejection at Nazareth Luk. 4:16-30 4). Removal to Capernaum Mat. 4:13-16 b. First Circuit
1). Calling 4 Fishermen Mat. 4:18-22; Mrk. 1:16-20; Luk. 5:1-11 2). Teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum Mrk. 1:21-22; Luk. 4:31-32 3). Man with the Unclean Spirit Mrk. 1:23-28; Luk. 4:33-37 4.) Miracles in Capernaum Mat. 8:14-17; Mrk. 1:29-34; Luk. 4:38-41 5). Tours Galilee with 4 Disciples Mat. 4:23-25; Mrk. 1:35-39; Luk. 4:42-44 6). The Sermon on the Mount a). To the Disciples in the Mount Mat. 5:1-7:27 b). Down to the Plains Luk. 6:17-19 c). To the Crowds in the Plains Luk. 6:20-49 d). Conclusion Mat. 7:28-8:1 7. Preaching and Cleansing a Leper Mat. 8:2-4; Mrk. 1:40-45; Luk. 5:12-16 8. Enmity of the Scribes and Pharisees Begins a). The Paralytic Healed Mat. 9:1-8; Mrk. 2:1-12; Luk. 5:17-26 b). Matthew s Call Mat. 9:9-13; Mrk. 2:13-17; Luk. 5:27-32 c). Question of Fasting Mat. 9:14-17; Mrk. 2:18-22; Luk. 5:33-39 d). Jesus Heals an Impotent Man at the 2 nd Passover (Apr. 27 A.D.) Jhn. 5:1-18 e). The Father and Eternal Life Jhn. 5:19-47 f). Disciples Pluck Grain Mat. 12:1-8; Mrk. 2:23-28; Luk. 6:1-5 g). Withered Hand Healed Mat. 12:9-14; Mrk. 3:1-6; Luk. 6:6-11 h). Multitudes Healed Mat. 12:15-21; Mrk. 3:7-12 i). Jesus Selects 12 Mat. 10:2-4; Mrk. 3:13-19; Luk. 6:12-16 c. Second Circuit 1). Healing the Centurion s Servant Mat. 8:5-13; Luk. 7:1-10 2). Widow s Son Raised Luk. 7:11-17 3). Various Topics Discussed a). John the Baptist Commended Mat. 11:2-15; Luk. 7:18-30 b). Wickedness Condemned Mat. 11:16-19; Luk. 7:31-35 c). Cities Reproved Mat. 11:20-24 d). Invitation to Rest Mat. 11:25-30
4). Anointing of Jesus Feet Luk. 7:36-50 5). Second Tour of Galilee Luk. 8:1-3 6). Teaching at the Sea of Galilee 7). Warnings to the Scribes and Pharisees a). Accused of Madness Mrk. 3:20-21 b). Heals a Demoniac Mat.12:22-30; Mrk. 3:22-27 c). Unpardonable Sin Mat. 12:31-37; Mrk. 3:28-30 d). Folly of Sign-seeking Mat. 12:38-45 8). True Kindred Mat. 12:46-50; Mrk. 3:31-35; Luk. 8:19-21 9). To the Crowds by the Sea a). Parable of the Sower Mat. 13:1-9; Mrk. 4:1-9; Luk. 8:4-8 b). Parable of the Seed Mrk. 4:26-29 c). Parable of the Tares Mat. 13:24-30 d). Parable of the Mustard Seed Mat. 13:31-32; Mrk. 4:30-32; Luk. 13:18-19 e). Parable of the Leaven Mat. 13:33; Luk. 13:20-21 f). Conclusion Mat. 13:34-35; Mrk. 4:33-34 10). To the Disciples in a House a). The Reason for the Parables Mat. 13:10-17; Mrk. 4:10-12; Luk. 8:9-10 b). Parable of the Tares Explained Mat. 13:36-43 c). Parable of the Sower Explained Mat. 13:18-23; Mrk. 4:13-20; Luk. 8:11-15 d). Salt and Light Mrk. 4:21-25; Luk. 8:16-18 e). Parable of the Hidden Treasures Mat. 13:44 f). Parable of the Pearl Mat. 13:45-46 g). Parable of the Net Mat. 13:47-50 h). Parable of the Householder Mat. 13:51-53 11). Miracles by the Sea a). Jesus Stills the Tempest (1). Command Given to Go Mat. 8:18; Mrk. 4:35; Luk. 8:22a (2). True Dedication Mat. 8:19-22; Luk. 9:57-62
(3). The Journey Continues Mat. 8:23-27; Mrk. 4:36-41; Luk. 8:22b-25 b). The Gadarene Demoniacs Mat. 8:28-34; Mrk. 5:1-20; Luk. 8:26-39 c). Raising Jairus Daughter (1). The Journey Begins Mat. 9:18-19; Mrk. 5:21-24; Luk. 8:40-42 (2). The Woman with the Issue of Blood Mat. 9:20-22; Mrk. 5:25-34; Luk. 8:43-48 (3). Jairus Daughter Raised Mat. 9:23-26; Mrk. 5:35-43; Luk. 8:49-56 d). More Healings Mat. 9:27-34 d. Third Circuit 1). Second Rejection at Nazareth Mat. 13:54-58; Mrk. 6:1-6 2). Third Tour of Galilee a). Disciples Sent Forth Mat. 9:35-10:1; Mrk; 6:7; Luk. 9:1-2 b). Instructions for the Journey Mat. 10:5-15; Mrk. 6:8-11; Luk. 9:3-5 c). Persecution of the Disciples Mat. 10:16-33 d). Costs and Rewards of Discipleship Mat. 10:34-11:1; Mrk. 6:12-13; Luk. 9:6 3). Death of John the Baptist Mat. 14:1-12; Mrk. 6:14-29; Luk. 9:7-9 e. At Capernaum 1). Feeding the 5,000 and 3 rd Passover (Apr. 28 A.D.) Mat. 14:13-21; Mrk. 6:30-44; Luk. 9:10-17; Jhn. 6:1-13 2). Leaving the Crowd Mat. 14:22-23; Mrk. 6:45-46; Jhn. 6:14-15 3). Walking on the Water Mat. 14:24-33; Mrk. 6:47-52; Jhn. 6:16-21 4). Reception at Gennesaret Mat. 14:34-36; Mrk. 6:53-56 5). Discourse on the Bread of Life Jhn. 6:22-71 6). Hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees Mat. 15:1-20; Mrk. 7:1-23 f. Withdrawal to the North 1). Syro-Phenician s Daughter Healed Mat. 15:21-28; Mrk. 7:24-30 2). Return through Decapolis Mat. 15:29-31: Mrk. 7:31-37 g. Returning to the Sea of Galilee 1). Feeding the 4,000 Mat. 15:32-38; Mrk. 8:1-9 2). Sign Demanded Mat. 15:39-16:4; Mrk. 8:10-12
3). Doctrine of the Scribes and Pharisees Mat. 16:5-12; Mrk. 8:13-21 4). Blind Man Healed Mrk. 8:22-26 h. Second Northern Withdrawal 1). Peter s Confession Mat. 16:13-20; Mrk. 8:27-30; Luk. 9:18-21 2). Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection Mat. 16:21-23; Mrk. 8:31-33; Luk. 9:22 3). On Cross-bearing Mat. 16:24-28; Mrk. 8:34-9:1; Luk. 9:23-27 4). The Transfiguration Mat. 17:1-8; Mrk. 9:2-8; Luk. 9:28-36 5). Questions about Elijah Mat. 17:9-13; Mrk. 9:9-13 6). Demoniac Boy Healed Mat. 17:14-21; Mrk. 9:14-29; Luk. 9:37-43a 7). Death and Resurrection again Foretold Mat. 17:22-23; Mrk. 9:30-32; Luk. 9:43b-45 i. In Capernaum again 1). On Tribute Money Mat. 17:24-27 2). On Humility and Forgiveness 3). On Being Great Mat. 18:1-5; Mrk. 9:33-37; Luk. 9:46-48 4). John Rebuked Mat. 18:6-14; Mrk. 9:38-50; Luk. 9:49-50 5). Forgiveness and Prayer Mat. 18:15-20 6). The Unmerciful Servant Mat. 18:21-35 3. Visit to Jerusalem a. To the Feast of Tabernacles (Oct 28 A.D.) 1). Rejects Advice of Brethren Jhn. 7:1-9 2). Goes Privately to Jerusalem Jhn. 7:10 3). Anticipation about Messiahship Jhn. 7:11-53 b. The Woman Taken in Adultery Jhn. 8:1-11 c. Discourses 1). On the Light of the World Jhn. 8:12-30 2). On Spiritual Freedom Jhn. 8:31-38 3). On the Sons of Abraham Jhn. 8:39-59 E. Perean Ministry
1. To the Feast of Dedication (Dec. 28 A.D.) a. Final Departure from Galilee Mat. 19:1a; Mrk. 10:1a; Luk. 9:51-56 b. Ten Lepers Cleansed Luk. 17:11-19 c. Mission of the Seventy Luk. 10:1-24 d. The Good Samaritan Luk. 10:25-37 e. Visits Mary and Martha in Bethany Luk. 10:38-42 f. Heals a Blind Manin Jerusalem Jhn. 9:1-41 g. The Good Shepherd Jhn. 10:1-21 h. At the Feast of Dedication Jhn. 10:22-38 2. His Withdrawal a. Withdraws from Jerusalem to Bethabara Jhn. 10:39-42 1). Discourses a). On Prayer Luk. 11:1-13 b). On Demons and Other Discourses Luk. 11:14-36 c). On Woes Luk. 11:37-54 2). Speaks with the Disciples a). God s Care Luk. 12:1-12 b). The Rich Fool Luk. 12:13-21 c). Trusting in God Luk. 12:22-34 d). The Watchful Servants Luk. 12:35-48 e). Christ Causes Division Luk. 12:49-59 f). Galileans Slain Luk. 13:1-5 3). The Barren Fig Tree Luk. 13:6-9 4). Heals a Woman on the Sabbath Luk. 13:10-17 5). More Discourses a). Few will be Saved Luk. 13:22-30 b). Reply to Herod s Threat Luk. 13:31-35 c). Man Healed of Dropsy Luk. 14:1-6 d). More Parables Plus
(1). The Wedding Guest Luk. 14:7-14 (2). The Great Supper Luk. 14:15-24 (3). Counting the Cost Luk. 14:25-35 (4). The Lost Sheep Luk. 15:1-7 (5). The Lost Coin Luk. 15: 8-10 (6). The Lost Son Luk. 15:11-32 (7). The Unjust Steward Luk. 16:1-18 (8). The Rich Man and Lazarus Luk. 16:19-31 (9). The Unprofitable Servant Luk. 17:1-10 6). Lazarus Raised Jhn. 11:1-46 b. Withdraws to Ephraim Jhn. 11:47-54 3. From His Withdrawal back to Jerusalem F. Last Week a. Withdraws from Ephraim to East of Jordan Mat. 19:1b; Mrk. 10:1b 1). Our Lord Teaches a). Discourse on the Kingdom Luk. 17:20-37 b). The Widow and the Judge Luk. 18:1-8 c). The Pharisee and the Publican Luk. 18:9-14 d). Concerning Divorce Mat. 19:2-12; Mrk. 10:2-12 2). Christ Blesses Little Children Mat. 19:13-15; Mrk. 10:13-16; Luk. 18:15-17 3). The Rich Young Ruler Mat. 19:16-30; Mrk 10:17-31; Luk. 18:18-30 4). Parable of the Laborers Mat. 20:1-16 b. Back through Jericho 1). Crucifixion again Foretold Mat. 20:17-19; Mrk. 10:32-34; Luk. 18:31-34 2). Ambition of James and John Mat. 20:20-28; Mrk. 10:35-45 3). Blind Bartimaeus Mat. 20:29-34; Mrk. 10:46-52; Luk. 18:35-43 4). Zacchaeus Luk. 19:1-10 5). Parable of the Pounds Luk 19:11-28 1. Arrives at Bethany Jhn. 11:55-12:1, 9-11
2. Anointed by Mary Jhn. 12:2-8 3. Triumphal Entry Mat. 21:1-11; Mrk. 11:1-11; Luk. 19:29-44; Jhn. 12:12-19 4. Curses the Fig Tree Mat. 21:18-19; Mrk. 11:12-14 5. Second Temple Cleansing Mat. 21:12-17; Mrk. 11:15-19; Luk. 19:45-48 6. The Fig Tree Withers Mat. 21:20-22; Mrk. 11:20-26 7. His Authority Challenged Mat. 21:23-27; Mrk. 11:27-33; Luk. 20:1-8 8. More Parables a. Sons Mat. 21:28-32 b. Wicked Tenants Mat. 21:33-46; Mrk. 12:1-12; Luk. 20:9-19 c. Wedding Guests Mat. 22:1-14 9. More Questions Asked a. On Paying Taxes Mat. 22:15-22; Mrk. 12:13-17; Luk. 20:20-26 b. On the Resurrection Mat. 22:23-33; Mrk. 12:18-27; Luk. 20:27-38 c. On the Great Commandment Mat. 22:34-40; Mrk. 12:28-34; Luk. 20:39-40 d. On Ancestry Mat. 22:41-46; Mrk. 12:35-37; Luk. 20:41-44 10. Woes Mat. 23:1-39; Mrk. 12:38-40; Luk. 20:45-47 11. Widow s Mite Mrk. 12:41-44; Luk. 21:1-4 12. Coming Events a. Signs of the Times Mat. 24:1-51: Mrk. 13:1-37; Luk. 21:5-38 b. Parable of the Ten Virgins Mat. 25:1-13 c. Parable of the Talents Mat. 25:14-30 d. Separation Mat. 25:31-46 13. Plot Unfolds to Kill Christ Mat. 26:1-5; Mrk 14:1-2; Luk. 22:1-2 14. Jesus Is Anointed Mat. 26:6-13; Mrk. 14:3-9 15. Judas Agrees to Betrayal Mat. 26:14-16; Mrk. 14:10-11; Luk. 22:3-6 16. Gentiles Seek Christ Jhn. 12:20-36 17. Jews Reject Christ Jhn. 12:37-50 G. Day Before the Crucifixion 1. Preparation for the Passover (Apr. 29 A.D.) Mat. 26:17-19; Mrk. 14:12-16; Luk. 22:7-13
2. The Betrayer Is Identified Mat. 26:20-25; Mrk. 14:17-21 3. Institution of the Lord s Supper Mat. 26:26-29; Mrk. 14:22-25; Luk. 22:14-23 (Cited in 1 Cor. 11:23-26) 4. Contention Luk. 22:24-30 5. Feet Washing Jhn. 13:1-20 6. The Betrayer Is Identified Again Jhn. 13:21-35 7. Peter s Denial Foretold Mat. 26:31-35; Mrk. 14:27-31; Luk. 22:31-38; Jhn. 13:36-38 8. Farewell Discourses a. Jesus Is the Way Jhn. 14:1-15 b. The Promise of the Spirit Jhn. 14:16-31 c. The Vine and the Branches Jhn. 15:1-17 d. Warning of Persecution Jhn. 15:18-16:4 e. Jesus Comforts the Disciples Jhn. 16:5-33 9. Farewell Prayer Jhn. 17:1-26 10. At Gethsemane Mat. 26:30, 36-46: Mrk. 14:26, 32-42; Luk. 22:39-46; Jhn. 18:1 11. Betrayal and Arrest Mat. 26:47-56; Mrk. 14:43-52; Luk. 22:47-53; Jhn. 18:2-11 12. Examined by Annas Jhn. 18:12-14, 19-23 H. The Crucifixion (April 29 A.D.) 1. Led to Caiaphas Mat. 26:57; Mrk. 14:53; Luk. 22:54a; Jhn. 18:24 2. Peter Follows Mat. 26:58; Mrk. 14:54; Luk. 22:54b-55; Jhn. 18:15-16 3. Jesus Tried and Condemned Mat. 26:59-68; Mrk. 14:55-65; Luk. 22:63-65 4. Peter s Denials Mat. 26:69-75; Mrk. 14:66-72; Luk. 22:56-62; Jhn. 18:17-18, 25-27 5. Jesus Before the Sanhedrin Mat. 27:1-2; Mrk. 15:1; Luk. 22:66-71 6. Judas Remorse Mat. 27:3-10; Acts 1:18-19 7. Jesus before Pilate the 1 st Time Mat. 27:11-14; Mrk. 15:2-5; Luk. 23:1-5; Jhn. 18:28-38 8. Jesus before Herod Antipas Luk. 23:6-12 9. Jesus before Pilate again Mat. 27:15-26; Mrk. 15:6-15; Luk. 23:13-25; Jhn. 18:39-19:12 10. Trial Concluded Mat. 27:27-31; Mrk. 15:16-20; Jhn. 19:13-16 11. The Walk to Golgotha Mat. 27:32-34; Mrk. 15:21-23; Luk. 23:26-32; Jhn. 19:17 12. First 3 Hours on the Cross Mat. 27:35-44; Mrk. 15:24-32; Luk. 23:33-43; Jhn. 19:18-27
13. Next 3 Hours on the Cross Mat. 27:45-50; Mrk. 15:33-37; Luk. 23:44-46; Jhn. 19:28-30 14. Various Happenings Mat. 27:51-56; Mrk. 15:38-41; Luk. 23:47-49; Jhn. 19:31-37 15. Burial Mat. 27:57-61; Mrk. 15:42-47; Luk. 23:50-56; Jhn. 19:38-42 I. The Day after the Crucifixion 1. The Sepulchre Is Sealed Mat. 27:62-66 J. The Resurrection 1. Women Visit the Tomb Mat. 28:1; Mrk. 16:1 2. Stone Rolled away Mat. 28:2-4 3. Message of the Angels Mat. 28:5-8; Mrk. 16:2-8; Luk. 24:1-8; Jhn. 20:1 4. Report to the Apostles Luk. 24:9-12; Jhn. 20:2-10 5. Christ Appears to Mary Magdalene Mrk. 16:9-11; Jhn. 20:11-18 6. Christ Appears to other Women Mat. 28:9-10 7. Guards Report to the Rulers Mat. 28:11-15 8. The Emmaus Road Mrk. 16:12-13; Luk. 24:13-32 9. Two Disciples Give Report Luk. 24:33-35 10. Christ Appears to the Disciples Mrk. 16:14; Luk. 24:36-43; Jhn. 20:19-25 (Cited in 1 Cor. 15:5) K. To the Ascension 1. Christ Appears to Thomas Jhn. 20:26-29 2. Christ Appears to the Disciples while Fishing Jhn. 21:1-24 3. The Great Commission Mat. 28:16-20; Mrk. 16:15-18 4. Christ Appears to 500 (Cited in 1 Cor. 15:6) 5. Christ Appears to James (Cited in 1 Cor. 15:7) 6. Another Commission Given Luk. 24:44-49; Acts 1:3-8 7. Last Appearance and Ascension Mrk. 16:19-20; Luk. 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-12 II. 8. Many Things not Told Jhn. 21:25; 20:30-31 The Early Church A New Testament History A. The Church at Jerusalem & Judea 1. From the Resurrection to Pentecost a. Luke s Introduction Acts 1:1-2
b. Jesus Command to the Disciples Acts 1:3-8 c. The Ascension Acts 1:9-12 d. Judas Replacement Chosen Acts 1:13-26 2. Pentecost (Late May 29 A.D.) a. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost Acts 2:1-13 b. Peter s Sermon Acts 2:14-36 c. The Result Acts 2:37-42 d. All Things Common Acts 2:43-47 3. A Church of Power a. The Lame Man Healed Acts 3:1-10 b. Peter s 2 nd Sermon Acts 3:11-26 c. Peter & John in Prison 1). Jewish Leaders React Acts 4:1-22 2). The Apostles Seek Boldness Acts 4:23-31 d. All Things Common Acts 4:32-37 e. Ananias & Sapphira Acts 5:1-11 f. Many Signs and Wonders Acts 5:12-16 g. Back in Prison Acts 5:17-33 h. Gamaliel s Advice Acts 5:34-42 i. Deacons Chosen Acts 6:1-7 j. Stephen 1). His Arrest Acts 6:8-15 2). His Defense Acts 7:1-53 3). His Death Acts 7:54-60 k. Persecution Begins Acts 8:1-3 B. The Gospel Proclaimed in Samaria Acts 8:4-25 C. To the Uttermost Parts of the Earth Prologue 1. Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 2. Saul s Conversion (Dec. 33- Jan. 34 A.D.)
a. The Damascus Road Experience Acts 9:1-19 b. Saul Preaches in Damascus Acts 9:20-22 c. Saul s Escape Acts 9:23-25 d. Grows in Grace (3 years [??] in the desert, cited in Gal. 1:17) e. Visits Jerusalem (Fall 36 A.D.) Acts 9:26-31 (Cited in Gal. 1:18) 3. Growth under Peter s Ministry a. Miracles Performed 1). Aeneas Healed Acts 9:32-35 2). Dorcas Raised Acts 9:36-43 b. Cornelius Conversion (The Gentiles Receive the Promise) 1). A Heavenly Visitor Acts 10:1-7 2). Sends for Peter Acts 10:8-9 3). Peter s Vision Acts 10:10-16 4). The Holy Ghost Speaks Acts 10:17-23a 5). To Cornelius Home Acts 10:23b-29 6). Cornelius Explains Acts 10:30-33 7). Peter s Message Acts 10:34-43 8). The Gentiles Receive the Holy Ghost Acts 10:44-48 9). Peter s Report to the Elders Acts 11:1-18 c. Church Established at Antioch 1). The Early Days Acts 11:19-24 2). Paul Visits Acts 11:25-30 d. Other Events Preceding the Missionary Journeys 1). James Killed Acts 12:1-2 2). Peter Imprisoned (again) Acts 12:3-5 3). Peter s Deliverance Acts 12:6-19 4). ****The Death of Herod Agrippa I (44 A.D.) Acts 12:20-23**** D. To the Uttermost Parts of the Earth Conclusion 1. Paul s 1 st Missionary Journey (Spring 48 A.D.)
a. Church Growth Acts 12:24-25 b. Paul & Barnabas Chosen Acts 13:1-3 c. Ministry on Cyprus Acts 13:4-12 d. In Antioch of Pisidia Acts 13:13-52 e. Iconium Acts 14:1-7 f. In Lystra Acts 14:8-20 g. The Return Trip Acts 14:21-25 h. At Antioch (Fall 48 A.D.) Acts 14:26-28 i. Historical Highlight the Epistle of James Written about this time 2. A Question of Circumcision a. Is Circumcision Required Acts 15:1-2a b. To Jerusalem (Jan.-Feb. 49 A.D.) Acts 15:2b-4 c. ****Historical Highlight Claudius bans the Jews from Rome (Feb. 49 A.D.) (See Acts 18:2)**** d. More Dissension Acts 15:5-12 (Cited in Gal. 2:7-10) e. James Decision Acts 15:13-21 f. The Letter to Antioch Acts 15:22-35 (Cited in Gal. 2:11-14) 3. Paul s 2 nd Missionary Journey (Spring 49 A.D.) a. Paul & Barnabas Separate Acts 15:36-41 b. Derbe to Athens 1). Timothy Joins Paul Acts 16:1-4 2). Paul s Vision of the Macedonian Acts 16:5-10 3). In Philippi Acts 16:11-15 a). In Prison Acts 16:16-40 4). In Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 5). In Berea Acts 17:10-15 6). In Athens Acts 17:16-34 c. In Corinth 1). His Arrival (Winter 49/50 A.D.) Acts 18:1 2). Meets Aquila Acts 18:2-3
3). Historical Highlight The Epistles of 1 st & 2 nd Thessalonians written about this time 4). Continues 1-1/2 Years Acts 18:4-11 5). ****Historical Highlight Gallio (Lucius Junius Gallio Anneanus) appointed procurator of Achaia (Early spring 51 A.D.)**** 6). Brought before Gallio (Summer 51 A.D.) Acts 18:12-17 d. Back to Syria (Fall 51 A.D.) Acts 18:18-23 4. Paul s 3 rd Missionary Journey (Spring 52 A.D.) a. Apollos Preaches at Ephesus Acts 18:24-28 b. Paul in Ephesus (Summer 52-Summer 54 A.D.) 1). Disciples Baptized Acts 19:1-7 2). Paul Preaches in the Synagogue Acts 19:8-10 3). The Sons of Sceva Acts 19:11-22 4). Historical Highlight the Epistle of 1 st Corinthians written about this time 5). The Riot Acts 19:23-41 c. To Macedonia (Fall 54 A.D.) Acts 20:1 (Cited in 1 Tim. 1:3) 1). Historical Highlight the Epistle of 2 nd Corinthians written about this time d. Macedonia to Corinth (Dec. 54 A.D.) Acts 20:2-3 1). Historical Highlight the Epistles of Romans & Galatians written about this time e. To Troas (mid Apr. 55 A.D.) Acts 20:4-12 f. To Miletus Acts 20:13-38 g. To Jerusalem Acts 21:1-16 h. Arrives in Jerusalem with Subsequent Events (Late Spring to Early Summer 55 A.D.) Acts 21:17-26 5. Paul s Arrest & Trials a. Before the Jews at Jerusalem 1). The Riot & Paul s Arrest Acts 21:27-36 2). Paul s Defense Acts 21:37-22:5 3). Paul s Testimony a). His Conversion Acts 22:6-16
b). His Ministry Acts 22:17-21 4). Paul before the Chief Captain Acts 22:22-30 5). Paul before the Sanhedrin Acts 23:1-11 6). Plot to Kill Paul Uncovered Acts 23:12-22 b. Before the Romans 1). Sent to Caesarea (Summer 55 A.D.) Acts 23:23-35 2). Before Felix (Summer 55-Summer 57 A.D.) Acts 24:1-27 3). Before Festus and Herod Agrippa II a). Before Festus Acts 25:1-12 b). Herod Agrippa II and Bernice Acts 25:13-27 c). Paul s Defense before Agrippa Acts 26:1-11 d). Paul s Preaching before Agrippa Acts 26:12-32 6. Paul s 4 th Missionary Journey (Late Summer 57 A.D.) a. Sets Sail for Italy Acts 27:1-7 b. Arrival at fair Havens (Early Oct. 57 A.D.) Acts 27:8-12 c. The Storm (Mid Oct. 57 A.D.) Acts 27:13-38 d. Shipwrecked on Malta Acts 27:39-28:10 e. On the Road again (Early Feb. 58 A.D.) Acts 28:11-15 f. Arrival in Rome (Spring 58 A.D.) Acts 28:16 g. Paul s 1 st Imprisonment (Spring 58-Spring 60 A.D.) Acts 28:17-31 7. Subsequent Events a. Historical Highlight Mark s, Matthew s & Luke s Gospels written about this time b. Historical Highlight Paul writes Epistles to Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians & Philippians c. Historical Highlight Paul Released from Prison (Spring 60 A.D.) d. Historical Highlight Epistles of 1 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews, Jude, Book of Acts all written about this time e. Historical Highlight Paul Travels to Spain (Sometime between 60 A.D. & 63 A.D. as cited in 1 Clement 5:6) f. Historical Highlight Paul s recall to Rome & 2 nd Imprisonment (Early 64 A.D.)
1). Historical Highlight Epistles of 1 st & 2 nd Peter, 2 nd Timothy written about this time 2). Historical Highlight Paul Martyred (Summer 64 A.D.) g. Historical Highlight Peter Martyred (Summer 64 A.D.) h. Historical Highlight John s Writings (between 85 & 95 A.D.) conclude with the book of Revelation (95 A.D.)