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on which two of his disciples follow Jesus, and Andrew brings Peter to him. John i. 20–42.

Jesus goes into Galilee, where he calls Philip and Nathaniel; then attends a marriage at Cana,

where he performs the miracle of turning water into wine. John i. 43-51. & ii. 1—12:

Going to Capernaum for a few days, Jesus departs for Jerusalem to keep his first passover after his entrance on his public ministry; and he drives the traders out of the temple, foretels his own death and resurrection, and holds an interesting conference with Nicodemus. John ii. 12—25. & iii. 1—21.

Jesus goes from Jerusalem into the land of Judea, and by the ministry of his disciples baptizes many; John hearing of this rejoices, and gives his last public testimony to Jesus. John iii. 22—36.

John is cast into prison for his faithfulness in reproving Herod on account of his incestuous marriage. Mat. xiv. 10. Luke iii. 19, 20. Mark vi. 17.

Jesus near the end of September returns into Galilee through Samaria, converses with a woman at Sychar, convinces and converts her, and spends two days there instructing the people. John iv. 1—42.

He at length comes into Galilee, and preaches there; and while at Cana, he cures a nobleman's son, who was dying at Capernaum. Mat. iv. 12. Mark i. 14, 15. John iv. 43-54.

He visits Nazareth, preaches in the synagogue, but being rejected, he goes to Capernaum, and abides for some time. Here he preaches with great acceptance, and calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John, to a more stated attendance upon him. Luke iv. 14-32. Mat. iv. 13-22. Luke v. 1—12.

In the synagogue of Capernaum Jesus casts out a demon, and cures Peter's mother-in-law of a fever. Mark i. 21, 26. Luke iv. 33 -39. On the ove of the sabbath he performs many cures, and casts out demons, so that the people are amazed and follow him in crowds. Mark i. 32-34. Mat. viii. 16, 17. Luke iv. 40, 41.

The next morning rising early and retiring for the purpose of devotion, the disciples follow him, and inform him that all sought him. They intreat him not to depart from them; but he sets out on a circuit through the cities of Galilee, and is followed by multitudes from various parts. Mark i. 35-38. Mat. iv. 23-25. He preaches his celebrated sermon on the mount. Mat. v―vii.

Having finished his discourse he descends from the mount, cleanses a leper, withdraws into the wilderness to pray, and then returns to Capernaum, where he cures a paralytic, and calls Matthew the publican. Mat. viii. 1—4. Mark i. 40-46. Luke v. 12-16. Mat. ix. 1–9. Mark ii. 1—14. Luke v. 27, 28.

He goes up to his second passover at Jerusalem, where he cures the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the sabbath, vindicates his conduct from his equality with God, and from the office he had from God. John v. 1-45.

Returning to Galilee he vindicates his disciples for rubbing out the ears of corn on the sabbath, cures a man with a withered hand on another sabbath, and justifies his doing good and healing on that day. He then goes to the sea of Galilee followed by multitudes, many of whom he heals of their diseases, and forbids those possessed to make him known. Mat. xii. 1-21. Mark ii. 23-28. & iii. 1—12. Luke vi. 1-11.

Having spent the night in prayer on a mountain, he chooses the twelve apostles, and then comes down into the plain, where he works many miracles, before the multitude, and repeats several parts of his sermon on the mount. Mark iii. 13-19. Luke vi. 12-49.

He returns to Capernaum, commends the faith of the Centurion, and heals his servant, sick of the palsy at a distance. Mat. viii. 5-13. Luke vii. 1—10. Going the next day to Nain, he raises the widow's son to life. Luke vii. 11-17. Mark iii. 19-21.

John the Baptist sends some of his disciples to ask him whether he was the Messiah, to whom he sends a very proper answer, discourses to the multitude concerning John, and laments over the impenitent cities of Galilee. Mat. xi. 1-30. Luke vii. 36-50. He dines with a Pharisee, and vindicates the penitent woman. Luke vii. 36-50.

After this he takes another tour through the cities of Galilee, attended by his twelve apostles and some pious women; and he answers the charge of the Pharisees, who ascribe his miracles to a compact with Satan, cautions them against the unpardonable sin, and warns them of the danger of their sinful, words. He upbraids them with perverseness, in demanding a sign from heaven, pronounces the parable of the relapsing demoniac, intimates his resolution to persevere in his work, and expresses his affection to his disciples. Luke viii. 1-3. & xi. 14-36. Mat. xii. 22-50. Mark ii. 22-35. . '

Retiring to the west side of the Sea or Lake of Tiberias, he delivers to the multitude the parable of the sower, which he afterwards explains to his disciples; he next delivers and explains that of the tares

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Having answered some who professed an inclination to follow him, he crosses the sea eastward, and stills a tempest. Coming to the country of the Gadarenes he cures two demoniacs, and permitting the demons to go into a herd of swine, he is desired by, the Gadarenes to depart, and passes over to Capernaum. Mat. viii. 18-34. & xi. 1. Mark iv. 35-41. & v. 1-21. Luke ix. 57-62. & viii. 26—40.

Being entertained at the house of Matthew, he justifies his conversing with sinners, vindicates his disciples', present omission of religious austerities, cures an inveterate bloody issue, and raises the daughter of Jairus to life. Mat. ix. 10-34. Mark ii. 15-22. & v. 22-43. Luke v. 29-39. & viii. 41-56.

He again visits Nazareth, where being still rejected, he departs and goes through the cities of Galilee. Mat. xiii. 54-58. & ix. 35-38. Mark vi. 1-6.

Giving them instructions and encouragements he sends out the twelve to preach in different parts. Herod, tetrarch of Galilee, hears of his fame, and suspects him to be. John the Baptist risen from the dead, whom he had lately ordered to be beheaded in prison, at the request of Herodias. Mat. x, xi. & xiv. 1-12. Mark vi. 1-29. Luke ix. 1-9.

The twelve return a little before another passover, and he retires with them to the desert of Bethsaida, by sea; and great multitudes flocking to hear him, he miraculously feeds five thousand with a few loaves. On this they would gladly have made him king over them; but he obliges his disciples to take ship, and having sent away the people, he retires to pray. Mat. xiv. 13-23. Mark vi. 30—46. Luke ix.

10-17. John vi. 1-15.

The disciples crossing the sea, are overtaken by a tempest; Jesus comes to them walking on the sea, and stills the tempest; landing near Capernaum, many who had diseases are brought to him, and he cures them all. Mat. xiv. 24-36. Mark vi. 47-56. John vi. 16-21.

Multitudes following him to Capernaum, he upbraids them with their low mercenary views in seeking him, declares himself the bread of life, and urges the necessity of feeding on him. Many of his hearers are offended and depart, but the apostles assure him of their attachment and fidelity, which leads him to foretel the treachery of Judas. John vi. 22-71.

The Pharisees blaming his disciples for eating with unwashed hands, he vindicates their neglect of human traditions, condemns the Pharisees for preferring them to the law of God, and inculcates the necessity of inward purity. Mat. xv. 1–20. Mark vii. 1—23. .

About the time of the third passover, Jesus withdraws to the coasts of Tyre and Zidon, where he casts out a demon from the daughter of a Syrophoenician woman, commends her faith, and returning through the coasts of Decapolis to the sea of Galilee, cures a man deaf and dumb. Mat. xv. 21-29. Mark vii. 24-37.

After performing many other amazing miracles, he feeds four thousand with a few loaves, crosses the sea of Tiberias westward with his disciples, and goes to Dalmanutha, in the borders of Magdala. Mat. xv. 30-39. Mark viii. 1—10.

He again upbraids the Pharisees for asking a sign from heaven, cautions his disciples against the leaven of their doctrine and that of the Sadducees. He heals, a blind man at Bethsaida, and going thence to Cæsarea Philippi, owns himself to be the Messiah, and commends Peter's confession of him under that character. Mat. xvi. 1-20. Mark viii. 11-30.

He now foretels his approaching sufferings, rebukes Peter for being offended at the mention of them, and exhorts his followers to self-denial, and a readiness to suffer for his sake and in his cause. Mat. xvi. 21–28. Mark viii. 31–38. Luke ix. 22—27.

On the eighth day after Jesus is transfigured, he discourses with his disciples concerning the expectation which the Jews had respecting the coming of Elijah; and he assures them that John the Baptist was intended, who came in the spirit and power of that prophet. Mat. xvii. 1-13. Mark ix. 2-13. Luke ix. 28-36.

Descending from the mountain, he casts out an obstinate demon, which had withstood the attempt of his disciples; and continuing his progress through Galilee, he again warns his disciples of his approaching sufferings, at which they are offended. He then comes to Capernaum, and by a miracle provides money to pay the tribute. Mat. xvii. 14-27. Mark ix. 2-32. Luke ix. 28-45.

Perceiving his disciples contending who should be greatest in his kingdom, he recommends humility and mortification to them; gives advice how to deal with an offending brother, and urges the duty of forgiveness by the parable of the unmerciful servant. Mark ix. 33-37, & 42-50. Luke ix. 46-48. Mat. xviii. 1-35.

After reproving John for rebuking one who cast out demons in his name, because he was not one of their company, he chooses seventy disciples, and sends them out to preach and work miracles in his name, giving them instructions similar to those which he had given to the twelve apostles. Luke x. 1-16.

He discourses with his brethren about going up to the feast of booths or tabernacles, and tarries some days after them in Galilee. He goes up to Jerusalem about the middle of the feast, which was in September, and preaches in the temple, vindicating his own conduct and asserting his divine mission. John vii. 1-24.

The Jewish Court called Sanhedrim, alarmed at the regard the people showed him, send officers to seize him; but he declares they should as yet not execute their purpose. The officers admire his preaching, return without him, and the court is divided, Nicodemus vindicating his conduct. John vii. 25-53. Having spent the night in privacy, he returns in the morning to the temple, where he declines giving judgment in the case of the adulteress; speaks of himself as the light of the world, and warns his disciples of the danger of infidelity; shows the vanity of depending on a descent from Abraham, and declares that he existed prior to that patriarch; at which declaration the Jews are so offended as to go about to stone him; but he miraculously escapes out of their hands. John viii. 1-59.

Before he undertakes his last circuit through the cities of Galilee, the seventy return, and with joy report the success of their mission. He answers the scribe, who inquired the way to eternal life, delivers the parable of the good Samaritan, and leaving Jerusalem, comes to Bethany, where he commends Mary's attention to his word as better than Martha's care to entertain him. Luke x. 17—42.

Returning to Galilee, he instructs his disciples how to pray, and delivers the parable of the importunate friend. Luke xi. 1-13.

Dining with a Pharisee, he admonishes him and his brethren of their sin and danger; cautions his disciples against hypocrisy, and the fear of man; declines to decide a case of property between two brothers, pronounces the parable of the rich fool; and repeating his cautions against covetousness, formerly delivered in his sermon on the mount, he urges them to watchfulness in expectation of his second coming and of their final account. Luke xi. 37–54, & xii. 1, to the end.

He urges the necessity of repentance, delivers the parable of the barren fig-tree, cures a crooked woman on the sabbath, and continues his journey towards Jerusalem, not intimidated by the fear of Herod, and pursues his own plan. Luke xiii. 1-35.

Being invited to dine with a Pharisee, he cures a man who had a dropsy, vindicates his conduct in healing on the sabbath, foretels in the parable of the marriage-supper the rejection of the Jews, and the calling of the Gentiles, and urges the necessity of a deliberate resolution in religion. Luke xiii.

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The publicans and sinners flocking to hear him, he delivers the parables of the lost sheep and piece of money, that of the prodigal, and that of the unjust steward, the rich glutton and Lazarus; and concludes with exhorting his disciples to simplicity, forgiveness, and humility. Luke xiv, xv.

Passing through Samaria, as he was going up to the feast of dedication, he rebukes the intemperate zeal of James and John against the Samaritans, and heals ten lepers. Luke ix. 51-56. & xvii. 12-19.

As he draws near to Jerusalem, he warns the Jews against expecting the Messiah's kingdom, to be of a worldly and pompous nature, and foretels their approaching destruction; he presses his disciples to perseverance in prayer by the parable of the importunate widow, and recommends humility by that of the Pharisee and Publican. Luke xvii. 20-37. & xviii. 1-14.

Having come to Jerusalem at the feast of dedication, he opens the eyes of a man born blind; the man is examined by the Sanhedrim, and without any regard to justice is excommunicated; but Jesus meets him, and announces himself to him as the Son of God. John ix. 1-38.

Admonishing the Pharisees of their danger, he represents himself, first as the door of the sheepfold, then as the good shepherd of the flock; and discoursing of his union with the father, the Jews are offended, and attempt to seize him, but he withdraws himself beyond the Jordan. John ix. 39-41. & x. 1-42.

Jesus declares against rash divorces, blesses little children brought to him, answers the young ruler who applied so respectfully to him; discourses on the danger and deceitfulness of riches, and warns the Jews not to envy the Gentiles being called to equal privileges with themselves, by the parable of the labourers in the vineyard. Mat. xix. Mark x. 1-31. Luke xviii. 15-30. Mat. xx. 1-16.

Hearing of the sickness of Lazarus, he determines to return into Judea; he does so, and raises Lazarus from the dead. For this good and miraculous deed the Jewish magistrates agree to put him to death; and publishing a proclamation against him, he withdraws to a city called Ephraim. John xi.

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Setting out on his last journey to Jerusalem, he tells his disciples what he should suffer there, rebukes the ambition of the sons of Zebedee, and exhorts them to be humble; and then passing through Jericho, cures two blind men. Mat. xx. 17-34. Mark x. 32-52. Luke xviii. 31–43.

He calls and converts Zaccheus the publican, and by the parable of the pounds represents the misery coming on the Jewish nation. At Bethany he is kindly entertained at the house of Lazarus, and many flock there, not only to hear him, but to see Lazarus. Mary anoints his feet; and the chief priests conspire to kill Lazarus, because through him many believe in Jesus. Luke xix. 1–28. John xii. 1—1I. Mat. xxvi. 6--13. Mark xvi. 3-9.

Christ rides in triumph to Jerusalem on the first day of the week, and when come near to the city, he weeps over it, lamenting the impenitence of its inhabitants. He goes up to the temple, and a second time vindicates its honour from the profanation of the traders, and performs several miracles there. Mat. xxi. 1-16. Mark xi. 1-11. Luke xix. 29–48. John xii. 12—19.

Christ discourses with some Greeks who came up to the passover, and in the evening retires to Bethany, John xii. 30-46. Mat. xxi. 17. Mark xi. 11.

He returns to Jerusalem the next morning, on Monday, in the week he suffered, and by the way he curses the barren fig-tree, visits the temple, and reforms the abuses of the traders; the priests are offended, and he retires in the evening. John xii. 37-50. Mat. xxi.. 18, 19. Mark xi. 12—19.

Returning to Jerusalem on Tuesday morning the fig-tree is found withered away. Coming again into the temple he confounds the Jewish rulers, who questioned his authority; delivers the parables of the two sons, of the vineyard let out to husbandmen, and of the wedding-feast and garment. Mat. xxi. 20—46. & xxii. 1-14.. Mark xi. 20—23. & xii. 1-12. Luke xx. 11-19.

The Jews attempt to ensnare him on the subject of paying tribute, but are confounded by his reply. The Sadducees next try to expose him by a puzzling question, respecting the resurrection; to whom he replies, showing their mistake, and proving the doctrine. He then silences the Pharisees with respect to the Messiah's divinity, and repeats his denunciations against them. Mat. xxii. 15-30. & xxiii. 1, to the end. Mark xii. 13-40. Luke xx. 20-47.

Going out of the temple, he applauds the liberality of a poor widow, foretels his coming to destroy Jerusalem, and to judge the world, and the signs of these events; and by the parables of the servants, the ten virgins, and the talents, and by the description of the last judgment, he inculcates watchfulness, sincerity, and activity in religion. Mat. xxiv, xxv. Mark xii. 41-44.. Luke xxi. 1—36. |

He now warns his disciples, that in two days he would be delivered up to his enemies. That same night the Jewish rulers having before determined his death, contrive how to accomplish it; and Judas coming in at this time agrees to deliver him up to them for thirty pieces of silver. Mat. xxvi. 1-6, 14—16, Mark xiv. 1, 2, 10, 11. Luke xxi. 37, 38. & xxii. 1-6.

Christ returns again on the Wednesday to teach in the temple as before; but no particulars are

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On Thursday morning he directs two of his followers to go and make ready the passover, which was his fourth. He comes in the evening and sits down with his apostles to that feast. Mat. xxvi. 17—20. Mark xvi. 12-17. Luke xxii. 7-18. John xiii. 1.

At the antepast, he rebukes their ambition, and washes their feet. At the paschal supper, he intimates who should deliver him up, and Judas withdraws. He then exhorts them to mutual love, foretels Peter's fall, and institutes his own supper. Mat. xxvi. 17-29. Mark xiv. 12-25. Luke xxii. 19—27.

After this he addresses his disciples with a large consolatory discourse, which he concludes with a solemn and interesting prayer. John xiii-xvii.

After singing an hymn, and warning his disciples of their future trials, he retires to the garden of Gethsemane, where he falls into an agony; and while he retires to pray, his disciples sleep. Judas comes and by the sign of a kiss delivers him up; but he makes those sent to apprehend him, fall to the ground, heals the ear of Malchus, and then yields himself up, and his disciples flee. He is conducted to the palace of Caiaphas, where Peter follows and denies him. Mat. xxvi. 30-75. Mark xiv. 26-72. Luke xxii. 31-71. John xviii. 1-27.

He is examined and condemned on Friday morning by the Jewish priests and rulers, then brought before Pilate, and examined by him. He sends him to Herod, tetrarch of Galilee, who returns him to P1late, who, being convinced of his innocence, declares he found no fault in him; but willing to please the Jews, who clamorously demand his death, he yields and condemns him to be crucified. Mat. xxvii. 1-26. Mark xv. 1-15. Luke xxiii. 1-25. John xviii, 28-40. & xix. 1-16.

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Jesus is led to Calvary, bearing his cross, and is there nailed to it. While his garments are divided, and himself outrageously insulted, he shows mercy to the penitent robber; recommends his disconsolate mother to the care of John, his beloved disciple; supplicates pardon to his murderers; and commending his own spirit to his Father, he expires in triumph. Amazing prodigies attend his death and alarm the spectators. Mat. xxvii. 32-54. Mark xv. 21-39. Luke xxiii. 26-48. John xix. 16-30,

The body of Jesus is pierced on the cross, but not a bone broken; and is then begged and buried by Joseph of Arimathea in his own new sepulchre. On the morrow, or Saturday, which was the Jews' sabbath, they desire to have the sepulchre secured, which is done, and a guard set to watch it. Mat. xxvii. 55-66. Mark xv. 42-47. Luke xxiii. 49-56. John xix. 31-44.

Early on the first day of the week Jesus rises from the dead. Mary Magdalene, finding the sepulchre open, calls Peter and John, who enter into it and return, while he makes his first appearance to her. Mat. xxvi. 4. Mark xvi. 1-4. Luke xxiv. 1, 2, 12. John xx. 1—17.

The other pious women, coming to the sepulchre, are informed of his resurrection by angels, who bid them go and tell his disciples. On their return Jesus appears to them, and they report the fact to his incredulous disciples. Mat, xxviii. 5–10. Mark xvi. 2, 5-11. Luke xxiv. 3-11. John,xx. 18.

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The guards who had fled away make their report to the chief priests, and are hired to disguise the truth. Christ then appears to Peter, next to the two disciples going to Emmaus, who return and report it; and while they are together, he appears to all the company the same evening, Mat. xxviii. 11-15. Mark xvi. 12, 13. Luke xxiv. 13–43. John xx. 19-23, & 1 Cor. xv. 4, 5.

On that day week he appears to the eleven apostles, and in much condescension addresses Thomas, and cures him of his unbelief. John xx. 24-29.

He discovers himself to Peter and other disciples at the sea of Tiberias, while they were fishing; and after a remarkable discourse with him, he foretels his martyrdom. John xxi. 1—24.

Jesus appears to the whole body of his disciples in Galilee; and afterwards meets the apostles several times at Jerusalem, discoursing with them concerning the affairs of his own kingdom. Mat. xxviii. 16-20. Mark xvi. 15-18. Luke xxiv. 44–49. Acts i. 2, 3.

At last, leading them out of Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives or Bethany, he ascends to heaven in their sight, forty days after his resurrection. They return with joy to Jerusalem, to wait for the accomplishment of his promise. Luke xxiv. 50-53. Acts i. 4-12.

The Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles on the day of Pentecost, and people of many nations hear them speaking in their own language. Peter declares, that this was what the prophet Joel had foretold, and shows that Jesus was the Messiah, whom they had crucified, but who had risen from the dead. Great numbers are converted,. and being baptized, are added to the church. Acts ii. 1, to the end. Joel ii. $28-32.

Peter and John cure a man who had been lame from his birth at the gate of the temple. Peter makes an affectionate discourse to the people who assembled on the occasion. Acts iii. 1-26.

The two apostles are called before the Jewish rulers, and being examined as to the miracle wrought, courageously declare their resolution of persisting to preach in the name of Jesus. They are then severely threatened and dismissed. Returning to their brethren, they thank God, and are again filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts iv. 1—31.9 T

The number and zeal of the converts still increasing, many devote their property to the Lord, selling their estates and distributing the money to the necessitous. Ananias and Sapphira are struck dead for keeping back part of the price of their land; the church increases, and many extraordinary miracles are wrought. Acts iv. 4, 32-37. & v. 1—16. ' ;

The Jewish rulers are enraged against the apostles, and they are apprehended and brought before them; and being unjustly scourged, they are imprisoned, but an angel liberates them. Being again apprehended through the advice of Gamaliel, they are dismissed with their life. Acts v. 17-42.

The converts still increasing, and many of the priests believing, seven deacons are chosen and appointed to their office. Stephen, one of them, confounds the Jews with his proofs of Jesus being the Messiah, is seized, brought before the rulers, and accused of blasphemy; and while in a long discourse he was vindicating himself, and exposing their sins, he is tumultuously stoned to death, Saul concurring in the execution. Acts vi, vii.--

..A great persecution is raised at Jerusalem, and Saul makes havoc of the church. The people are scattered, the apostles only abiding at Jerusalem; and they preach Jesus and call men to repentance