Harmony of the Gospels

BIRTH, INFANCY, ADOLESCENCE OF JESUS & J the B
Announcement of John’s Birth – Luke 1:5-25
Announcement of Jesus’ Birth – Luke 1:26-38
Song of Elizabeth to Mary – Luke 1:39-45
Mary’s Song of Praise – Luke 1:46-56
Birth, Infancy, Purpose for Future of John – Luke 1:57-80
Announcement of Jesus’ Birth to Joseph – Matthew 1:18-25
Birth of Jesus Christ – Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 2:1-7
Proclamation by the Angels – Luke 2:8-14
The Visit of Homage by Shepherds – Luke 2:15-20
Jesus’ Circumcision – Luke 2:21
1st Temple Visit by Simeon & Anna – Luke 2:27-38
Visit of the Wise Men – Matthew 2:1-12
Flight into Egypt Massacre of Innocents – Matthew 2:13-18
Egypt to Nazareth w/Jesus – Matthew 2:19-23, Luke 2:39
Childhood of Jesus – Luke 2:40, 51
Jesus 12yrs Visits Temple – Luke 2:41-50
18 Year Account of Jesus’ Adolescence – Luke 2:51-52

TRUTHS ABOUT J the B 25-27 A.D.
John’s Ministry Begins – Matthew 3:1, Mark 1:1-4, Luke 3:1, 2, John 1:19-28
Man and Message – Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14
His Picture of Jesus – Matthew 3:11-12, Mark 1:7-8, Luke 3:15-18, John 1:26-27

BEGINNING of JESUS’ MINISTRY 27 A.D.
Jesus Baptized – Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34
Jesus Tempted – Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13
Calls 1st Disciples – John 1:35-51
1st Miracle – John 2:1-11
1st Stay in Capernaum – John 2:12
1st Cleansing of the Temple – John 2:13-22
Received at Jerusalem – John 2:23-25
Teaches Nicodemus at Night – John 3:1-21
Co-Ministry w/J the B – John 3:22-30
Leaves for Galilee – Matthew 4:12, Mark 1:14, Luke 4:14, John 4:1-4
Samaritan Woman at the Well – John 4:5-42
Returns to Galilee – Mark 1:15, Luke 4:15, John 4:43-45

GALILEAN MINISTRY of JESUS 27-29 A.D.
Healing of Nobleman’s Son – John 4:46-54
Rejected at Nazareth – Luke 4:16-30
Moved to Capernaum – Matthew 4:13-17
Four Become Fishers of Men – Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11
Demonic Healed on Sabbath – Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37
Peter’s Mother in Law Healed & Others – Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:29-34, Luke 4:38-41
1st Teaching Tour of Galilee – Matthew 4:23-25, Mark 1:35-39, Luke 4:42-44
Leper Healed/Response – Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16
Paralytic Healed – Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:17-26
Matthew’s Call and Reception – Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32
Disciples Defended via Parable – Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39

28 A.D.
Goes to Jerusalem for 2nd Passover; Heals Lame Man – John 5:1-47
Plucked Grain (Sabbath Controversy) – Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 6:1-5
Withered Hand Healed (Another Sabbath Controversy) – Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11
Multitudes Healed – Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12, Luke 6:17-19
Twelve Apostles Selected After Night of Prayer – Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16
Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5:1-7:29, Luke 6:20-49
Centurion’s Servant Healed – Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10
Raises Widow’s Son from Dead – Luke 7:11-17
Jesus Allays J the B’s Doubts – Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35
Woes Upon Privileged – Matthew 11:20-30
A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus (Simon’s House) – Luke 7:36-50
Another Tour of Galilee – Luke 8:1-3
Jesus Accused of Blasphemy – Matthew 12:22-37, Mark 3:20-30, Luke 11:14-23
Jesus’ Answer to a Demand for a Sign – Matthew 12:38-45, Luke 11:24-26, 29-36
Mother, Brothers Seek Audience – Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21
Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Dragnet, Lamp are Told – Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18
Sea Made Calm – Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25
Gadarene Demonic Healed – Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20. Luke 8:26-39
Jairus’s Daughter Raised and Woman w/Hemorrhage Healed – Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56
Two Blind Men’s Sight Restored – Matthew 9:27-31
Mute Demonic Healed – Matthew 9:32-34
Nazareth’s Second Rejection of Christ – Matthew 13:53-58, Mark 6:1-6
Twelve Sent Out – Matthew 9:35-11:1, Mark 6:6-13, Luke 9:1-6
Fearful Herod Beheads J the B – Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:7-9

SPRING 29 A.D.
Twelve Return, Jesus Withdraws, 5,000 Fed – Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14
Walks on Water – Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-52, John 6:15-21
Sick of Gennesaret Healed – Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-66
Peak of Popularity Passes in Galilee – John 6:22-71, 7:1
Traditions Attacked – Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23
Syro-Phoenician Healed – Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30
Afflicted Healed – Matthew 15:29-31, Mark 7:24-30
4,000 Fed (Decapolis) – Matthew 15:32-39, Mark 8:1-9
Pharisees Increase Attack – Matthew 16:1-4, Mark 8:10-13
Disciples Carelessness Condemned; Blind Man Healed – Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26
Peter Confesses Jesus is the Christ – Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21
Jesus Foretells Death – Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25
Kingdom Promised – Matthew 16:27-28, Mark 9:1, Luke 9:26-27
The Transfiguration – Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36
Epileptic Healed – Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42
Again Tells of Death and Resurrection – Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43-45
Taxes Paid – Matthew 17:24-27
Disciples Contend About Greatness; Jesus Defines – Matthew 18:1-35, Mark 9:33-50, Luke 9:46-62
Jesus Rejects Brothers’ Advice – John 7:2-9

SEPTEMBER 29 A.D.
Galilee Departure and Samaritan Rejection – Matthew 19:1, Luke 9:51-56, John 7:10
Cost of Discipleship – Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 9:57-62

OCTOBER 29 A.D.
Feast of Tabernacles – John 7:2, 10-52
Christ, the Light of the World – John 8:12-20
Pharisees Can’t Meet the Prophecy thus try to Destroy the Prophet – John 8:12-20
Man Born Blind Healed – John 9:1-41
Parable of the Good Shepherd – John 10:1-21
The Service of the 70 – Luke 10:1-24
Lawyer Hears the Story of the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:25-37
The Hospitality of Martha and Mary – Luke 10:38-42
Another Lesson on Prayer – Luke 11:1-13
Accused of Connection w/Beelzebub – Luke 11:14-36
Judgment Against Lawyers and Pharisees – Luke 11:37-54
Jesus Deals w/Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry and Alertness – Luke 12:1-59
Repent or Perish – Luke 13:1-5
Barren Fig Tree – Luke 13:6-9
Crippled Woman Healed on Sabbath – Luke 13:10-17
Parables of Mustard Seed and Leaven – Luke 13:18-21

WINTER 29 A.D.
Feast of Dedication – John 10:22-39
Withdrawal Beyond Jordan – John 10:40-42
Begins Teaching Returns to Jerusalem w/special Words about Herod – Luke 13:22-35
Meal w/Pharisee Ruler, Healing Man w/Dropsy, Parables of Ox, Best Places and Great Supper – Luke 14:1-24
Demands os Discipleship – Luke 14:25-35
Parables of Lost Sheep, Coin, Son – Luke 15:1-32
Parables of Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus (the beggar) – Luke 16:1-31
Lessons on Service, Faith, Influence – Luke 17:1-10
Resurrection of Lazarus – John 11:1-44
Withdrawal of Jesus – John 11:45-54

30 A.D.
Begins Last Journey to Jerusalem – Luke 17:11
Heals 10 Lepers – Luke 17:12-19
Lessons on the Coming Kingdom – Luke 17:20-37
Parables; Persistent Widow, Pharisee and Tax Collector – Luke 18:1-14
Doctrine on Divorce – Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12
Rich Young Ruler – Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-30
Laborers of the 11th Hour – Matthew 20:1-16,
Foretells Death and Resurrection – Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34
Ambition of James and John – Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45
Blind Bartimeus Healed – Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43
Interview w/Zaccheus – Luke 19:1-10
Parable the Minas – John 11:55-12:1
Plot to Kill Lazarus John 12:9-11

JESUS’ FINAL WEEK SPRING 30 A.D.
SUNDAY: Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19
MONDAY: Fig Tree Cursed/Temple Cleansed – Matthew 21:10-19, Mark 11:12-18, Luke 19:45-48
The Attraction of Sacrifice – John 12:20-50
TUESDAY: Withered Fig Tree Testifies – Matthew 21:20-22, Mark 11:19-26
Sanhedrin Challenges Jesus, Parables of 2 Sons, Wicked Vinedressers and Marriage Feast – Matthew 21:23-22:14, Mark 11:27-12:12, Luke 20:1-19
Tribute to Ceasar – Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26
Sadducees Question the Resurrection – Matthew 22:23-40, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40
Pharisees Question Commandments – Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-34
Jesus and David – Matthew 22:41-46, Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44
Jesus’ Last Sermon – Matthew 23:1-39, Mark 12:38-40, Luke 20:45-47
Widow’s Mite – Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4
Jesus Tells of the Future – Matthew 24:1-51, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36
Parables 10 Virgins, Talents, Day of Judgment – Matthew 25:1-46
Jesus Tells Date of Crucifixion – Matthew 26:1-5, Mark 14:1-2, Luke 22:1-2
Anointing by Mary at Simon’s Feast – Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:2-8
Judas Contracts the Betrayal – Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6
THURSDAY: Preparation for the Passover – Matthew 26:17-19, Mark 14:12-16, Luke 22:7-13
THURSDAY PM: Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked – Matthew 26:20, Mark 14:17, Luke 22:14-16, 24-30
Feet Washed – John 13:1-20
Judas Revealed/Defects – Matthew 26:21-25, Mark 14:18-21, Luke 22:21-23, John 13:21-30
Jesus Warns About Further Desertion – Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-38, John 13:31-38
Institution of the Lord’s Supper – Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:17-20
Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer – John 14:1-17:26
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: The Grief of Gethsemane – Matthew 26:30, 36-46, Mark 14:36, 32-42, Luke 22:39-46, John 18:1
FRIDAY: Betrayal, Arrest, Desertion – Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:2-12
First Examined by Annas – John 18:12-14,19-23
Trial by Caiaphas and Council – Matthew 26:57,59-68, Mark 14:53,55-65, Luke 22:54,63-65, John 18:24
Peter’s Triple Denial – Matthew 26:58,69-75, Mark 14:54,66-72, Luke 22:54-62, John 18:15-18,25-27
Condemnation by the Council – Matthew 27:1, Mark 15:1, Luke 22:66-71
Suicide of Judas – Matthew 27:3-10
First Appearance – Matthew 27:2,11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38
Jesus Before Herod – Luke 23:6-12
Second Appearance – Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:13-15 John 18:39-19:16
Mockery by Roman Soldiers – Matthew 27:27-30, Mark 15:16-19
Led to Golgotha – Matthew 27:31-34, Mark 15:20-23, Luke 23:26-33, John 19:16-17
6 Events of First 3 Hours on Cross – Matthew 27:35-44, Mark 15:24-32, Luke 23:33-43, John 19:18-27
Last 3 Hours on Cross – Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-37, Luke 23:44-46, John 19:28-30
Events Attending Jesus’ Death – Matthew 27:51-56, Mark 15:38-41, Luke 23:45,47-49
Burial of Jesus – Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-54, John 19:31-42
FRIDAY: Tomb Sealed – Matthew 27:61-66, Luke 23:55-56
SATURDAY: Women Watch – Mark 15:47

THE RESURRECTION THROUGH THE ASCENSION
DAWN OF FIRST DAY (SUNDAY, LORD’S DAY)
Woman Visit the Tomb – Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-11
Peter and John See the Empty Tomb – Luke 24:12, John 20:1-10
Jesus’ Appearance to Mary Magdalene – Mark 16:9-11, John 20:11-18
Jesus’ Appearance to the Other Women – Matthew 28:9-10
Guards Report of the Resurrection – Matthew 28:11-15
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Jesus’ Appearance to Two Disciples on Way to Emmaus – Mark 16:12-13, Luke 24:13-35
LATE SUNDAY
Jesus’ Appearance to Ten Disciples w/o Thomas – Mark 16:14, Luke 24:36-43, John 20:19-25

ONE WEEK LATER
Appearance to Disciples w/Thomas – John 20:26-31

DURING 40 DAYS UNTIL ASCENSION
Jesus’ Appearance to Seven Disciples by Sea of Galilee – John 21:1-25
Appearance to 500 – 1 Corinthians 15:6
Great Commission – Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:44-49
The Ascension -Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:50-53