And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
-- 1 Peter 5:4


For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
-- Habakkuk 2:14

Events Of Jesus' Life (Chain #4308a)

A Harmony Of the Gospels

 

The Harmony Of The Gospels represents a comprehensive view of Christ's matchless life and work. It follows the order contained in the Scriptures, beginning with Christ's pre-existence with the Father throughout eternity.

Next come the prophetic announcements of His coming, the bright stars of prophecy that arose in the sky of Jewish history foretelling the appearance of a mighty Savior. Then come the facts concerning His infancy and early life, including the silent years of His obscurity.

Suddenly He emerges from His home in Nazareth and begins His public career.

The events of His ministry are arranged as nearly as possible to the order in which they appear in the New Testament record. There is a considerable difference of opinion concerning the sequence of events of some portions of Christ's work, but they are arranged here according to the best harmonies of the gospels.

1.  The Pre-Existent Christ

1. Eternally the same, Hebrews 13:8
2. With no beginning, Hebrews 7:3
3. His activities eternal, Micah 5:2
4. Was before the creation of the world, John 1:1; 17:5
5. Was before Abraham, John 8:58

2.  The Christ Of Prophecy

6. Genesis 3:15
7. Genesis 22:18
8. Genesis 49:10
9. Deuteronomy 18:15
10. Psalm 2
11. Psalm 16:10
12. Psalm 45:2
13. Psalm 68:18
14. Psalm 69:21
15. Psalm 110:1
16. Psalm 118:22
17. Psalm 132:11
18. Isaiah 2:4
19. Isaiah 7:14
20. Isaiah 9:6
21. Isaiah 11:1
22. Isaiah 28:16
23. Isaiah 42:1
24. Isaiah 53
25. Isaiah 59:16
26. Isaiah 61:1
27. Isaiah 63:1
28. Jeremiah 23:5; Daniel 9:25
29. Micah 5:2
30. Haggai 2:7
31. Zechariah 3:8
32. Zechariah 6:12
33. Zechariah 9:9
34. Zechariah 11:12
35. Zechariah 12:10
36. Zechariah 13:7
37. Malachi 3:1 

3.  The Christ Of Obscurity

Preliminary Events

a. The angel Gabriel appears to Zacharias, Luke 1:5-22
b. Mary visits Elizabeth, Luke 1:39-56
c. Birth of John the Baptist, Luke 1:57-80
d. An angel appears to Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25 

Birth Foretold by an Angel

38. Annunciation to Mary, Luke 1:26-38

In Infancy

39. Birth of Jesus, Luke 2:1-7
40. Visit of the shepherds, Luke 2:8-17
41. Presentation in the temple, Luke 2:22-24

The words of Simeon and Anna, Luke 2:25-38

42. Visit of the magi, Matthew 2:1-12
43. Flight into Egypt, Matthew 2:13-15
44. Return to Nazareth, Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39 

His Youth

45. Visit to temple at twelve years of age, Luke 2:41-50
46. Silent years; no events recorded, Luke 2:51-52

4.  The Ministering Christ

The Year of Inauguration
(First year of ministry)

Ministry of John the Baptist, Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18
47. Baptism of Jesus, Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 2:12
48. Temptation of Jesus, Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13
Testimony of John the Baptist, John 1:19-36
49. Five disciples called, John 1:35-49
50. Changes water into wine, the first miracle, John 2:1-11
51. First Passover, John 2:13-17
52. Temple cleansed, John 2:13-17
53. Discourse on the new birth, John 3:1-21
54. Early Judean ministry, John 3:22
55. Water of life, John 4:4-26
56. Revival in Samaria, John 4:28-42
Early Galilean ministry, Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15; John 4:3, 43-45
57. Royal official's son healed, John 4:46-54
58. John is imprisoned, Matthew 4:12; 14:3-5; Mark 1:14; 6:17-20; Luke 3:19-20
59. Jesus withdraws to Galilee, Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 4:14-15; John 4:1-3; 43-45
60. Discourse at Nazareth, Luke 4:16-27

The Year of Popularity

61. Rejected at Nazareth, Luke 4:28-30; Isaiah 53:3
62. Withdraws to Capernaum, Matthew 4:13-16; Luke 4:31-32
63. Four disciples called, Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:8-11
64. Miraculous catch of fish, Luke 5:4-9
65. Demon-possessed man healed, Mark 1:23-28; Luke 4:33-37
66. Peter's mother-in-law healed, Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39
67. Later Galilean Ministry, Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:38-39; Luke 4:43-44
68. Leper cleansed, Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-42; Luke 5:12-13
69. Returns to Capernaum, Mark 2:1-2
70. Paralytic healed, Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 2:2-12l; Luke 5:18-26
71. Matthew called, Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:13-14; Luke 5:27-28
72. Second Passover, John 5:1
73. Man at the pool healed, John 5:2-9
74. Discourse on Jesus' divinity, John 5:17-47
75. Discourse on the Sabbath, Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5
76. Withered hand healed, Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-10
77. Opposition of Pharisees, Matthew 12:14; Mark 3:6; Luke 6:11
78. Many healed near Galilee, Matthew 12:15; Mark 3:7-12
79. The twelve appointed, Matthew 10:1-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16
80. Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:20-49
81. In Capernaum, Matthew 8:5; Luke 7:1
82. Centurion's slave healed, Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:2-10
83. In Nain, Luke 7:11
84. Widow's son raised to life, Luke 7:12-16
85. John the Baptist's delegation, Matthew 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23
86. John the Baptist commended, Matthew 11:7-19; Luke 7:24-28
87. Cities reproached, Matthew 11:20-24
88. Anointed by sinful woman, Luke 7:36-48
89. Parable of the two debtors, Luke 7:41-43
90. In Galilee, Luke 8:1-3
91. Dumb demon-possessed man healed, Luke 12:22; 11:14
92. Growing opposition, Matthew 12:24-25; Mark 3:22-27; Luke 11:14-15; 17-23
93. Discourse on the unpardonable sin, Matthew 12:25-37; Mark 3:28-30
94. Discourse on sign-seekers, Matthew 12:38-45; Luke 11:16; 24-32
95. Discourse on spiritual relationships, Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21
96. Woes pronounced upon the Pharisees, Luke 11:37-42
97. Parable of the rich fool, Luke 12:16-20
98. Encouraging words to the disciples, Luke 12:22-32
99. Parable of the wedding feast, Luke 12:36-38
100. Parable of the sensible steward, Luke 12:42-48
101. Parable of the barren fig tree, Luke 13:6-9
102. Parable of the sower, Matthew 13:3-9; 18-23; Mark 4:3-20; Luke 8:4-15
103. Parable of the tares among the wheat, Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43
104. Parable of the mustard seed, Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:31-32; Luke 13:18-19
105. Parable of the leaven, Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21
106. Parable of the hidden treasure, Matthew 13:44
107. Parable of the pearl of great value, Matthew 13:45-46
108. Parable of the dragnet, Matthew 13:47-51
109. Gadarene voyage, Matthew 8:18; 23; Mark 4:35-36; Luke 8:22
110. Storm calmed, Matthew 8:24-27; Mark 4:37-41; Luke 8:23-25
111. Gadarene demon-possessed men healed, Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39
112. Matthew (Levi) called, Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:14-17; Luke 5:29-32
113. Afflicted woman healed, Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48
114. Daughter of a synagogue official raised, Matthew 9:18-19; 23-26; Mark 5:22-24; 35-43; Luke 8:41-42, 49-56
115. Blind men and dumb man healed, Matthew 9:27-34

The Year of Opposition

116. Rejected at Nazareth again, Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6
117. Disciples sent out, Matthew 10:5-42; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6
118. The Third Tour of Galilee, Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 6:6
119. John the Baptist dies, Matthew 14:1-2; 6-12; Mark 6:14-16; 21-29; Luke 9:7-9
120. Vacation interrupted, Matthew 14:13-14; Mark 6:30-34; Luke 9:10-11; John 6:1-4
121. Five thousand fed, Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:35-44; Luke 9:12-17; John 6:5-14
122. Jesus walks on the sea, Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21
123. Many miracles performed, Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56
124. Discourse on the bread of life, John 6:25-59
125. Falling away of some disciples, John 6:60-71
126. Pharisees rebuked, Matthew 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-13
127. In Phoenicia, Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30
128. Syrophoenician woman's daughter healed, Matthew 15:22-28; Mark 7:25-30
129. Journey to Decapolis, Mark 7:31
130. Deaf and dumb man healed, Mark 7:32-37
131. Many miracles performed, Matthew 15:29-31
132. Four thousand fed, Matthew 15:32-38; Mark 8:1-9
133. Sign-seekers rebuked, Matthew 16:1-4; Mark 8:10-12
134. Blind man healed at Bethsaida, Mark 8:22-26
135. Peter's confession of Christ, Matthew 16:13-19; Mark 8:27-29; Luke 9:18-21
136. Transfiguration, Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36
137. Demon-possessed son healed, Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-42
138. Jesus' death and resurrection foretold, Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:43-45
139. Incident of tax money, Matthew 17:24-27
140. Lessons in humility, stumbling blocks, and forgiveness, Matthew 18:1-22; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50
141. Parable of the unmerciful slave, Matthew 18:23-35
142. The seventy sent out, Luke 10:1-16
143. Jesus rejected by the Samaritans, Luke 9:51-56
144. Ten lepers cleansed, Luke 17:11-19
145. Teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles, John 7:10-53
146. Adulterous woman, John 8:1-11
147. Discourse on fatherhood, John 8:15-58
148. Parable of the good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37
149. Martha and Mary in contrast, Luke 10:38-42
150. Parable of the persistent friend, Luke 11:5-13
151. Return of the seventy, Luke 10:17-24
152. Blind man healed, John 9:1-41
153. Parable of the good shepherd, John 10:1-17
154. Feast of Dedication, John 10:22-40
155. Trip beyond Jordan, John 10:39-42 

The Last Months

156. Lazarus raised, John 11:1-46
157. Withdraws to Ephraim, John 11:54
158. The Perean ministry, Matthew 19:1-2; Mark 10:1
159. Woman healed of her sickness, Luke 13:10-17
160. Discourse on the number of the saved, Luke 13:23-30
161. At the Pharisee's supper, Luke 14:1-24
162. Man with dropsy healed, Luke 14:1-6
       Parable rebuking place-seekers, Luke 14:7-14
163. Parable of the big dinner, Luke 14:15-24
164. Discourse on counting the cost, Luke 14:25-33
165. Parable of the lost sheep, Luke 15:1-7
166. Parable of the lost coin, Luke 15:8-10
167. Parable of the prodigal son, Luke 15:11-32
168. Parable of the unjust steward, Luke 16:1-13
169. Parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31
170. Discourse on stumbling blocks, forgiving, and faith, Luke 17:1-10
171. Discourse on the second coming, Luke 17:20-37
172. Parables of the unjust judge, the Pharisee and the tax-gatherer, Luke 18:1-14
173. Discourse on divorce, Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:2-12
174. Little children blessed, Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17
175. Rich young ruler, Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
176. Parable of the laborers in the vineyard, Matthew 20:1-16
177. Jesus' death and resurrection foretold, Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34
178. Ambition of James and John, Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
179. Two blind men healed, Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43
180. Visit to Zaccheus, Luke 19:2-10
181. Parable of the ten minas, Luke 19:11-27
182. Anointing at Bethany, Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:2-8 

5.  The Suffering Christ (Passion Week)

Sunday

183. Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19

Monday

184. Cursing the fig tree, Matthew 21:18-20; Mark 11:12-14; 20-21
185. Cleansing the temple, Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46
186. Healing in the temple, Matthew 21:14

Tuesday And Wednesday

187. Jesus' authority challenged, Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8
188. Parable of the two sons, Matthew 21:28-32
189. Parable of the wicked vine-growers, Matthew 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16
190. Parable of the wedding feast, Matthew 22:1-14
191. Question of the tax money, Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26
192. Sadducees' question, Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40
193. The great commandment, Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34
194. Jesus' question, Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44
195. Woes pronounced on Pharisees, Matthew 23; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47
196. Widow's mite, Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4
197. Visit of the Greeks, John 12:20-36
198. Discourse on unbelief, John 12:37-50
199. Prophecies of coming calamities, Matthew 24:1-14; Mark 13:1-13; Luke 21:5-19)
200. Discourse on coming events, Matthew 24:15-42; Mark 13:14-37; Luke 21:20-36
201. Parable of the ten virgins, Matthew 25:1-13
202. Parable of the ten talents, Matthew 25:14-30
203. Discourse on the judgment day, Matthew 25:31-46
204. Plot of the Jews and Judas, Matthew 26:1-5; 14-16; Mark 14:1-2; 10-11; Luke 22:1-6

Thursday

205. Preparation for the Passover, Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13
206. Passover meal, Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17-18; Luke 22:14-18
207. Dispute among the disciples, Luke 22:24-30
208. Washing the disciples' feet, John 13:1-17
209. Betrayal predicted and traitor designated, Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-30
210. Lord's Supper, Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
211. Jesus' parting words, John 14:1-31
212. Parable of the true vine, John 15:1-11
213. Promise of the Holy Spirit, John 16:7-15
214. Intercessory prayer, John 17:1-26
215. Agony in the garden, Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1
216. Jesus betrayed, Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:3-13
217. Malchus' ear cut off and healed, Matthew 26:51; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50-51; John 18:10

Good Friday

218. Jesus before the high priest, Matthew 26:57; Mark 14:53; Luke 22:54; John 18:13-14
219. Peter's denial of Jesus, Matthew 26:58; 69-75; Mark 14:54; 66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18; 25-27
220. Jesus before the Council, Matthew 26:59-68; Mark 14:55-65; Luke 22:66-71; John 18:19-24
221. Jesus before Pilate, Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-38
222. Jesus before Herod, Luke 23:6-12
223. Pilate tries to release Jesus, Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-24; John 18:39-40
224. Appeal of Pilate's wife, Matthew 27:21
225. Pilate washes his hands, Matthew 27:24
226. Pilate gives death sentence, Matthew 27:26-30; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:24; John 19:1-16
227. Jesus mocked by soldiers, Matthew 27:30; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:1-3
228. Suicide of Judas, Matthew 27:3-10; Acts 1:18-19
229. Jesus led away to be crucified, Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26; John 19:16-17
230. Lamentation of the women, Luke 23:27-31
231. Jesus offered wine, Matthew 27:34; Mark 15:23
232. Crucifixion, Matthew 27:35-38; Mark 15:25-28; Luke 23:33-38; John 19:18-24
Lots cast for His garments, John 19:23-24
233. Mocked by Jews, Matthew 27:39-43; Mark 15:29-32; Luke 23:35
234. Dying criminal confesses, Luke 23:39-43
235. Jesus' mother entrusted to John, John 19:25-27
236. Darkness falls, Jesus dies, Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33-37; Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30;
       1 Corinthians 15:3; Psalms 22:1
237. Veil of the temple torn, and graves opened, Matthew 27:51-53; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45
238. Centurion confesses, Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47
239. Jesus' body taken down, Matthew 27:57-58; Mark 15:42-45; Luke 23:50-53; John 19:31-38
240. Jesus buried, Matthew 27:59-61; Mark 15:46-47; Luke 23:53; John 19:39-42; 1 Corinthians 15:4
241. Grave guarded, Matthew 27:62-66 

6.  The Risen Christ

242. Earthquake, Matthew 28:2-4
243. Women come to grave to anoint body, Matthew 28:1-7; Mark 16:1-5; Luke 24:1-2; John 20:1
244. Mary finds the tomb empty, John 20:2
245. Mary Magdalene tells Peter, Mark 16:10; John 20:2
246. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, Mark 16:9; John 20:11-17; 1 Corinthians 15:4
247. Jesus appears to the other women, Matthew 28:8-10; Psalms 16:10
248. Report of the guard, Matthew 28:11-15
249. Jesus appears to Peter, Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5
250. Jesus appears to disciples at Emmaus, Mark 16:12-13; Luke 24:13-35
251. Jesus appears to disciples, Thomas absent, Luke 24:36-48; John 20:19-25; 1 Corinthians 15:5
252. Jesus appears to the eleven, Thomas present, Mark 16:14-18; John 20:26-29
253. Jesus appears in Galilee, Matthew 28:16-20; John 21:1-24
254. Miraculous catch of fish, John 21:6
255. Jesus appears to five hundred, 1 Corinthians 15:6
256. Jesus appears to James, 1 Corinthians 15:6
257. Jesus ascends, Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:4-9 

7.  The Glorified Christ

258. Stephen's vision, Acts 7:55-56
259. Paul's vision, Acts 26:13-15
260. John's vision, Revelation 1:12-16
Work of
261. Preparing a place, John 14:2
262. High priestly intercession, Hebrews 7:25
263. Sending the Holy Spirit, John 15:26; 16:7
264. Accompanying His messengers, Matthew 28:20
265. Crowning the victors, 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10
266. Conquering all evil powers, Revelation 17:14
The Second Coming will be sudden and unexpected, Matthew 24:37-44; Luke 17:26-32; Revelation 16:15
267. The time unknown, Matthew 24:36; Luke 12:40; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10
268. Imminent, Philippians 4:5; Revelation 3:11
269. For the saints, John 14:3; Colossians 3:4
270. As king, Revelation 20:6
271. As judge of the world, Matthew 25:31-46; 2 Timothy 4:1
The Eternal Glory of
272. His glorified appearance, Revelation 1:13-16
273. Exalted to be King of Kings, Ephesians 1:20,21; Revelation 5:11-14; 19:16
274. Receiving universal worship, Philippians 2:10; 1 Peter 3:22