PART ONE. RECORDS OF CHRIST'S EARLY LIFE Section A. The Infancy of Christ end of John the Baptist 1. Introduction 3 2. The birth of John the Baptist is promised to Zechariah and Elizabeth 6 3. The virgin, Mary of Nazareth, receives the angel's annunciation of Jesus' birth 7 4. Mary visits Elizabeth in a city of Judah. The Magnificat 7 5. John the Baptist is born and named. The Benedictus 8 6. Joseph of Nazareth learns of the incarnation; Jesus Christ is born at Bethlehem 9 7. Angels proclaim his birth and shepherds visit him. The Gloria in Excelsis 10 8. The circumcision and naming take place on the eighth day 10 9. The presentation in the temple occurs; Simeon and Anna give thanks. The Nunc Dimittis 10 10. Eastern wise men come to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with gifts; Herod plots to destroy the child 11 11. Joseph and Mary flee into Egypt with Jesus; Herod slaughters the children of Bethlehem and dies; the family returns to Nazareth 12 Section B. Christ's Youth, Early Manhood, and Preparation for His Public Ministry 12. Jesus visits Jerusalem for the Passover when twelve years of age; confers with the teachers in the temple 13 13. At home in Nazareth, Jesus grows in the fourfold way 13 14. John the Baptist preaches and baptizes beside the Jordan until imprisoned 13 a. Declares his mission as herald of Jesus b. Baptizes c. Preaches repentance and righteousness d. Announces the Coming One e. Undergoes imprisonment 15. Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan 16 16. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness 17 PART TWO. RECORDS OF CHRIST'S PUBLIC MINISTRY Section C. Christ's Early Work, Especially in Judea and Samaria, According to John 1 17. John the Baptist declares the pre-eminence of Jesus; announces the Lamb of God 21 18. Jesus wins five disciples including Andrew, Simon, Philip, and Nathanael 21 19 Jesus gives a sign at a marriage at Cana in Galilee; sojourns with disciples and family in Capernaum 22 20. In Jerusalem for the Passover, Jesus drives trade out of the temple 23 21. Nicodemus visits Jesus by night; they discuss new birth and salvation 23 22. Jesus baptizes in Judea; John exalts him at Aenon 24 23. Jesus teaches at Sychar in Samaria 25 a. Telling the woman about the water of life b. Discussing true worship c. Directing the disciples to the food of service d. Winning believers in Sychar 24. Jesus arrives in Galilee 26 25. An official’s son in Capernaum is healed 26 Section D. Christ's Early Teaching, Preaching, and Healing in Galilee, According to Matthew, Mark, and Luke 2 26. After John’s imprisonment, Jesus preaches repentance, the kingdom’s coming, and belief in the Gospel 27 27. Jesus speaks in the synagogue at Nazareth, and is rejected 28 28. Peter, Andrew, James, and John are called as disciples following a great catch of fish 28 29. Jesus teaches, heals, and preaches in Capernaum and elsewhere in Galilee . 30 a. Teaching in the Capernaum synagogue b. Healing a man with an unclean spirit c. Healing Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and others d. Leaving Capernaum to preach in other cities e. Cleansing a leper Section E. Christ's Popularity among the People and the Rise of Opposition by Jewish Leaders 30. Jesus in Capernaum heals a paralytic carried by four friends; scribes and Pharisees charge blasphemy 33 31. Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, is called as a disciple; Jesus attends the feast while scribes and Pharisees find fault 35 32. Jesus answers a question about fasting; tells of old and new cloth and garments, wine and wineskins 36 33. Jesus heals an invalid man at the pool of Bethzatha in Jerusalem; Jews cite Sabbath laws and dispute his equality with the Father 37 34. Jesus discourses on his gift of eternal life and the testimony concerning himself 37 35. The Pharisees censure the disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath; Jesus gives a principle of Sabbath observance 38 36. Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath; the scribes and Pharisees determine to destroy him 40 37. Many seek Jesus as he speaks and heals by the lake 40 Section F. Christ's Choice of the Twelve, His Sermon on the Mount, and the Beelzebub Controversy 38. The twelve are appointed to be disciples and apostles 41 39. In his "Sermon on the Mount” Jesus deals with the duties and privileges of citizens of the kingdom of God 42 a. Their ways to happiness and their destinies. The Beatitudes b. Their purposes in the world c. Their use of the law and the prophets d. Their better righteousness: perfect morality versus obedience to law alone e. Their better righteousness: sincere religion versus profession. The Lord’s Prayer f. Their highest good: God’s kingdom and righteousness g. Their principle of similar returns. The Golden Rule h. Their deeds i. Their help 40. Jesus heals the centurion's slave in Capernaum 50 41. Jesus raises a widow's only son at Nain 51 42. John the Baptist sends disciples to ask a last question; Jesus replies 51 a. Showing his works; commending John b. Condemning the wickedness of the generation c. Upbraiding three impenitent cities d. Returning thanks for knowledge of God; inviting the weary to rest in him 43. Jesus, anointed by a penitent woman, gives a parable of the creditor who forgave two debtors 54 44. Jesus and the twelve, with women ministering, engage in a preaching tour 54 45. Jesus withstands friends, enemies, and relatives seeking to restrain him 55 a. Is charged with madness b. Heals a blind and dumb demoniac; denies alliance with Beelzebub c. Discusses the eternal sin—blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the seeking of signs, and other evils d. Designates his true relatives Section G. Christ's Parables of the Kingdom and His Journey into the Country of the Gerasenes 46. Jesus gives nine parables of the kingdom of God 58 a. The soils b. The reason for using parables and the explanation of the soils c. The weeds, with explanation d. The virile seed and the fertile earth e. The mustard seed; the leaven f. Jesus' custom of using parables g. The hidden treasure; the pearl of great value; the net; treasures old and new 47. Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee 63 48. Jesus heals and helps many 64 a. The Gerasene demoniac b. Jairus’ daughter and the woman with hemorrhage c. Two blind men, and a dumb demoniac Me. 9:27-34 49. Jesus returns to Nazareth and is not honored 70 Section H. Christ's Sending Forth of the Twelve and His Journey into Phoenicia 50. The twelve are instructed and sent out to minister 71 a. The plight of the people; the sending of the twelve b. Instructions for the journey c The persecution of the disciples and their fearless witness Me. 10:16-33 d. The cost and rewards of discipleship and service 51. John the Baptist is martyred by Herod and Herodias 52. Five thousand are fed after the twelve return to Jesus .. 77 53. Jesus refuses a crown; prays; walks on the sea; returns to Gennesaret ... 75 54. Jesus discourses on the Bread of Life; the Jews debate; many disciples fall away 81 55. Jesus condemns the traditionalism of the elders; declares that the source of evil is within 83 56. Jesus journeys toward Tyre and Sidon; a Syrophoenician woman's daughter is healed 85 57. Jesus returns through the region of the Decapolis; heals a deaf mute 86 58. Four thousand are fed; Christ departs to the region of Magadan 86 59. Pharisees and Sadducees ask for a sign; Jesus warns the disciples to beware of their spirit 87 60. A blind man is healed near Bethsaida 89 Section I. Christ's Journey to Caesarea Philippi and His Transfiguration 61. Peter confesses Jesus’ Messiahship 89 62. Jesus foretells his suffering, death, and resurrection; rebukes Peter's remonstrance 90 63. Jesus speaks of cross-bearing and finding one’s life 91 64. The transfiguration takes place; Elijah’s second coming is discussed . . . 91 65. The epileptic boy is healed 66. Jesus foretells his death and resurrection a second time 95 67. The half-shekel tax is found in the mouth of a fish 95 68. The disciples dispute about rank; Jesus teaches childlike humility, self-denial, and concern for the young and the lowly 96 69. Jesus deals with reconciliation and forgiveness; gives the parable of the unforgiving servant 98 Section J. Christ's Attendance at the Feasts of Tabernacles and Dedication 70. Jesus attends the feast of Tabernacles; meets hostility 99 a. Goes privately to the feast b. Faces enemies c. Is considered and denied as the Christ 71. Jesus debates with Jews in the temple 101 a. On the Son as light of the world b. On spiritual freedom c. On sons of Abraham and the Son of God 72. Jesus heals the man born blind 103 73. The good shepherd is portrayed in an allegory 104 74. Jesus attends the feast of Dedication in Jerusalem; returns beyond Jordan . 105 Section K. Christ's Further Work as Reported Largely by Luke Alone 3 75. Jesus departs from Galilee through Samaria to Judea beyond the Jordan 106 76. Jesus sets tests for three hesitant disciples 107 77. Seventy, instructed and sent out to minister, return 107 78. Jesus tells the parable of the good Samaritan 108 79. Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary in Bethany 109 80. Jesus teaches his disciples how to prevail in prayer; speaks parable of the friend calling at midnight. The Lord’s Prayer 109 81. Jesus discusses casting out demons by Beelzebub, the sign of Jonah, and inner light 110 82. At a Pharisee’s table Jesus pronounces woes upon Pharisees and lawyers 11l 83. Jesus talks to the disciples on trust and watchfulness 111 a. God’s care of the confessor b. The parable of the foolish rich man c. Trust in God's providence d. The parable of the watchful servants e. Interpreting the signs of the times 84. Disasters of Galileans teach urgency of repentance; Jesus speaks the parable of the unfruitful fig tree 114 85. Jesus heals a stooped woman on the sabbath; meets criticism 114 86. Jesus likens the kingdom to mustard seed and leaven 115 87. Jesus discusses the question whether but few are saved 115 88. Jesus replies to the warning that Herod will kill him; laments over Jerusalem 115 89. Jesus dines with a chief Pharisee; heals a dropsical man; teaches humility; gives a parable of the great banquet 116 90. Jesus discusses the cost of discipleship 117 91. Three parables on grace and two parables on wealth are given 117 a. The lost sheep b. The lost coin c. The lost son d. The dishonest steward e. The rich man and Lazarus 92. Jesus discusses forgiveness, faith, and service 120 93. Ten lepers are healed; one returns to thank Jesus 120 94. Jesus discusses the nature of the kingdom’s coming 121 95. Jesus gives parables of the widow and the judge and of the Pharisee and the tax collector 121 Section L. Christ's Final Approach to Jerusalem 4 96. Jesus speaks concerning marriage and divorce 122 97. Jesus blesses little children 123 98. A rich young ruler refuses discipleship; Jesus cites dangers of wealth 124 99. Jesus gives a parable about the payment of laborers in a vineyard 126 100. Jesus foretells his death and resurrection the third time 126 101. The ambition of James, John, and their mother is corrected 127 102. Blind Bartimaeus is healed near Jericho 128 103. Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho, receives Jesus 129 104. Jesus gives the parable of the pounds; draws near to Jerusalem 129 105. Lazarus is raised at Bethany 130 106. Jesus is condemned by the council; withdraws into Ephraim 132 PART THREE. RECORDS OF CHRIST'S PASSION AND RESURRECTION Section M. Christ's Passion Week: His Triumphal Entry and Conflict in Jerusalem 107. Jesus enters Jerusalem with acclaim 135 108. Jesus puts a curse upon an unfruitful fig tree, which withers; he declares the power of faith 137 109. Jesus cleanses the temple and heals there; children praise him 138 110. Chief priests, scribes, and elders question the authority of Jesus 139 111. Three parables on Israel’s unfruitfulness are given 140 a. Two sons b. Wicked tenants c. Guests at the wedding feast of the king’s son 112. Scheming leaders put three questions; Jesus asks one 143 a. The Pharisees and Herodians: about paying taxes to Caesar b. The Sadducees: about the resurrection C. The scribes: about the great commandment d. Jesus: about the Messiah’s ancestry 113. Jesus pronounces woes upon the scribes and Pharisees as hypocrites 147 114. Jesus comments on the widow’s offering of two coins 150 115. Certain Greeks seek Jesus; the Jews reject him 151 116. Jesus discourses on the destruction of Jerusalem, the close of the age, the coming of the Son of Man, and the judgment 152 a. Times and signs b. The parables of the ten maidens and of the talents c. The great separation 117. For thirty pieces of silver Judas Iscariot conspires with the rulers against Jesus 160 118. A woman of Bethany anoints Jesus; she is censured 161 Section N. Christ's Passion Week: His Last Supper, Trial, and Crucifixion 119. Jesus and the twelve have the last supper together 162 a. Preparation for the passover b. The washing of the disciples' feet c. The meal and the betrayer d. The institution of the Lord’s Supper e. Contention as to the greatest disciple f. The forewarning of Peter and the other disciples 120. Jesus gives his farewell discourses and intercessory prayer 168 a. Discussion of faith, hope, love, and obedience b. Promise of the Counselor’s coming c. Allegory of the vine and the branches; the command to love one another d. Warning of persecution for his witnesses e. Words of comfort for the disciples concerning his going f. Prayer for his own 221. Jesus prays in Gethsemane; is betrayed and arrested 173 122. Jesus is tried and condemned; Peter denies; Judas dies 176 a. Investigation before the Jewish authorities; arraignment before Annas and Cai-aphas; Peter’s denial; condemnation of Jesus b. Beginning of trial before Pilate; the charge and examination c. Judas’ suicide d. Mockery before Herod e. Continuation of trial before Pilate; the tumult of the people; the release of Barabbas f. Conclusion of trial before Pilate; the mocking of Jesus; his final condemnation 123. Jesus is crucified on Golgotha. The "seven words” 186 124. Joseph and Nicodemus bury Jesus in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea; soldiers seal and guard the burial place 190 Section O. Christ's Resurrection, Subsequent Appearances, and Ascension 125. Jesus arises 192 a. The women visit the tomb and find it empty b. Peter and another disciple run to the tomb c. Mary Magdalene and the other women see and hear the risen Lord d. The guard reports 126. Jesus appears to Cleopas and a companion walking to Emmaus 195 127. Jesus appears to the disciples in Jerusalem, Thomas being absent 196 128. Jesus appears to Thomas with the other disciples 196 129. Seven disciples see Jesus by the Sea of Tiberias; have large catch of fish; Peter expresses his love and is restored to favor 197 130. Jesus appears to the eleven on a mountain in Galilee; gives the "great commission” 199 131. Jesus ascends 199 132. The purpose and the conclusion of John’s Gospel 199 INDEXES 201

Dr. Heim presents the story mainly in terms of the action involved, while at the same time disclosing the substance of the teaching passages as adequately as possible. He exposes the major parallels in the several accounts without tearing texts from their contexts and without constantly breaking up passages and transposing verses He deliberately focuses on the large movements of thought and action, avoiding minutiae of all kinds. Although footnotes and cross references are held to a minimum, an index is provided for easy location of individual passages.