Harmony Of The Gospel:

 

I.                    Final Exam:

1.      Discuss the pre-existent state, the incarnation and virgin birth of Jesus.

2.      Discuss the baptism and the manifestation of Jesus as the Son Of God.

3.      Discuss the temptations of Jesus.

4.      Discuss the encounter with the woman at the well.

5.      Summarize the first tour of Jesus Galilean ministry. Paragraph 37-59.

6.      Summarize the Sermon on the Mount.

7.      Discuss the Olivet Discourse portion including Matthew 24:1-31.

8.      Discuss the trial and crucifixion.

9.      Discuss the death, burial and resurrection.

10.  Discuss the great commission.

 

II.                 Biography of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John:

1.      Name and Family.

2.      Occupation.

3.      Other names called.

4.      Traits and habits.

5.      Ministry.

 

III.               Discuss the Beatitudes of Christ: Secret of Happiness:

1.      Happiness through poverty.

2.      Happiness through mourning.

3.      Happiness through meekness.

4.      Happiness through hunger and thirst. Filled with the Spirit.

5.      Happiness through showing mercy.

6.      Happiness through purity.

7.      Happiness through peacemaking.

8.      Happiness in the midst of persecution.

9.      Summary:

 

      IV.       Beatitudes of Christ: Spiritual Mountain Climbing: Eight upward steps in the

                  Divine Life:

1.      Initial step: Humility:

2.      Second step: Penitence:

3.      Third step: Meekness:

4.      Fourth step: Spiritual appetite:

5.      Fifth step: Mercifulness:

6.      Sixth step: Heart Purity:

7.      Seventh step: Peacemaking.

8.      Eighth step: The Summit: Suffering for Christ:

 

     V.         The Great Commission:

1.      Go Ye therefore:

2.      And teach all nations:

3.      Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:

4.      Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

5.      And I am with you always, even unto the end of the world:

6.      Amen:

7.      What is the principle intention of the Great Commission?

 

VI.                  Prayers of Jesus:

1.      Solitary prayers:

2.      Model prayer:

3.      Brief thanksgiving;

4.      Petition in Gethsemane:

5.      Exclamations on the cross:

6.      Praying for the deaf man:

7.      Prayer for little children:

8.      Blessing the bread:

9.      High priestly prayer: a. Communion between the Father and the Son. b. Our Lord prays for his disciples. c. Christ prays for His ultimate followers.

10.  Prayer after his resurrection:

11.  Blessing the supper at Emmaus:

12.  Prayer at His baptism:

13.  Prayer before Transfiguration:

 

VII.                Summary of the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:17-49:

1.      The Place and the Audience:

2.      The Introduction:

3.      The theme of the Sermon:

4.      Christ’s ethical teaching.

5.      The practice of real righteousness.

6.      Single hearted devotion to God:   

7.      Judging others.

8.      Prayer and the Golden Rule:

9.      The conclusion of the sermon:

 

VIII.             Events of the Trial, Crucifixion, Death, Burial, and Resurrection:

1.      Gethsemane: The betrayal and arrest:

2.      The Trial before the Sanhedrin:

3.      The Trial before Pilate:

4.      The Crucifixion:

5.      The Burial:

6.      The Resurrection:

                              

IX.                  Discussion Topics:

1.      The Pre-Existent state and incarnation of Christ:

2.      Discuss the genealogies of Matthew and Luke, particularly Matthew 1:16; and Luke 3:23:

3.      Discuss the annunciation to Mary and Joseph, and the birth of Jesus.

4.      Discuss the childhood of Jesus:

5.      Discuss John The Baptist’s early ministry:

6.      Discuss the Baptism of Jesus and His manifestation:

7.      Discuss the three temptations of Jesus:

8.      Discuss Jesus’ first miracle:

9.      Discuss the cleansing of the temple:

10.  Discuss Jesus encounter with Nicodemus:

 

X.                     Olivet Discourse Matthew 24:

1.      Summary:

2.      Verses one thru three:

3.      Verses four through thirty one:

4.      Verses thirty two through fifty one:

 

XI.                  Summary of Matthew:

1.      History of Jesus Christ:

2.      The Apostles:

3.      The New Covenant:

4.      Christianity:

5.      Sermons:

6.      Promises:

7.      Prophecies:

8.      The Gospel of the King and Kingdom:

9.      Christ is presented as Jehovah’s King:

10.  “Behold thy King” Zechariah 9:9

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XII.                Summary of Mark:

1.      History of Jesus Christ:

2.      The Apostles:

3.      The New Covenant:

4.      Christianity:

5.      Sermons:

6.      Promises:

7.      The Gospel of Jehovah’s Servant:

8.      Christ is presented as a lowly servant:

9.      “Behold My Servant” Isaiah 42:1:

  

XIII.             Summary of Luke:

1.      History of Jesus Christ:

2.      The Apostles:

3.      The New Covenant:

4.      Christianity:

5.      Sermons:

6.      Promises:

7.      Prophecies:

8.      The Gospel of Christ as a man:

9.      Christ is presented as Jehovah’s Ideal Man:

10.  “Behold the Man” Zechariah 6:12:

 

XIV.             Summary of John:

1.      History of Jesus Christ:

2.      The Apostles:

3.      The New Covenant:

4.      Christianity:

5.      Sermons:

6.      Promises:

7.      Prophecies:

8.      The Gospel of the Divine One:

9.      Christ is presented as Jehovah’s Son:

10.  “Behold thy God” Isaiah 40:9: