The Life of Christ
Recognizing there are 4 accounts of the life of Christ, it may be useful to have a brief outline which synthesizes the events set forth. Our intent will be to put the recorded events in chronological order, as much as is possible. The pre-existence of Christ John 1:1-18 Luke’s preface and dedication Luke 1:1-4 The genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38 The announcement of John’s birth Luke 1:5-25 The announcement to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s visit to Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 The birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:57-80 The announcement to Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-7 The angels and shepherds honor Jesus Luke 2:8-20 The circumcision of Jesus Luke 2:21 The presentation of Jesus at the temple Luke 2:22-38 The wise men visit the newborn King Matthew 2:1-12 Baby Jesus carried to Egypt Matthew 2:13-18 The return from Egypt to Nazareth Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:39 The childhood of Jesus Luke 2:40-52 The beginning of John’s ministry Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18 The baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22 The temptation of Jesus Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 John’s first testimony to Jesus John 1:19-34 Jesus makes his first disciples John 1:35-51 Jesus works his first miracle John 2:1-11 Jesus’ first stay at Capernaum John 2:12 Jesus’ first cleansing of the temple John 2:13-25 Nicodemus’ night visit with Jesus John 3:1-21 Jesus’ 1st ministry in Judea and John’s 2nd testimony John 3:22-36 Jesus’ reasons for leaving Judea Matthew 4:12; Mark 1:14; Luke 3:19-20; John 4:1-4 The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well John 4:5-42 Jesus’ arrival in Galilee John 4:43-45 A general account of Jesus’ teaching in Galilee Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15 The healing of the nobleman’s son John 4:46-54 Jesus’ temporary residence at Capernaum Matthew 4:13-16 Calling 4 to be fishers of men Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Healing a demoniac on the Sabbath Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37 Healing Peter’s mother-in-law & others Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 A preaching tour in Galilee Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 A leper healed and excitement follows Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16 A paralytic healed at Capernaum Matthew 9:2-8; Mark 11:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 The call of Matthew Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:13-14; Luke 5:27-28 Jesus’ defense of healing on the Sabbath John 5:1-47 Jesus defends his disciples plucking grain Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 4:1-5 Jesus’ defense of healing a withered hand on the Sabbath Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 4:6-11 Jesus heals multitudes beside the sea Matthew 12:13-21; Mark 3:7-12 Jesus’ prayer and selection of the 12 Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16 The sermon on the mount Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:17-49 Healing the centurion’s servant Matthew 8:1, 5-13; Luke 7:1-10 Raising the widow of Nain’s son Luke 7:11-17 Lessons arising from John’s inquiry Matthew 11:2-30; Luke 7:18-35 Jesus’ feet anointed in a Pharisee’s house Luke 7:36-50 More travels in Galilee Luke 8:1-3 The Jews accuse Jesus of blasphemy Matthew 12:22-37; Mark 3:19-30; Luke 11:14-23 Jesus’ response to sign seekers Matthew 12:38-45; Luke 11:24-36 Jesus’ teaching on his mother and brethren Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21 Jesus denounces the Pharisees Luke 11:37-54 Warnings regarding hypocrisy Luke 12:1-59 The need for repentance emphasized Luke 13:1-9 The first great group of parables Matthew 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-18 Jesus stills the storm Matthew 8:18-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Jesus heals 2 demon possessed men Matthew 8:28-9:1; Mark 5:1-21; Luke 8:26-40 The feast at Matthew’s house Matthew 9:10-17; Mark 2:15-22; Luke 5:29-39 Jarius’ daughter and the woman with an issue of blood healed Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-56 Healing the blind and dumb Matthew 9:27-34 Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth Matthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-31 The 12 sent out Matt. 9:35-10:1, 5-11:1; Mark 4:6-13; Luke 9:1-6 Herod Antipas thinks Jesus is John Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9 Feeding the 5,000 Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14 Jesus walks on the water Matthew 14:22-36; Mark 6:45-56; John 6:15-21 Discussion of spiritual food John 6:22-71 Discussion about tradition Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; John 7:1 Healing the Phoenicean woman’s daughter Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30 --Gary Hampton, author and evangelist
