A Walk Through the Bible

With Bro. Bill Parker

A Walk Through the Bible

With Bro. Bill Parker

The New Testament The Gospels

The New Testament The Gospels

Praise Chapel Puget Sound

Canon Complete?

Old Testament:Unexplained Ceremonies (Sacrificial Rituals)

Unachieved Purposes (Covenants)

Unappeased Longings (Poetical books)

Unfulfilled Prophecies (over 1,000…)

The Key

“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me!”

John 5:39

Emmaus Road

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, He expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27

• He was to be of David’s family 2 Sam 7:12-16; Ps 89:3- 4; 110:1; 132:11;

Isa 9:6, 7; 11:1• He would be born of a virgin Gen 3:15; Isa 7:14• He would be born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2• He would sojourn in Egypt Hos 11:1• He would live in Galilee Isa 9:1, 2• …in Nazareth Isa 11:1• To be announced by an Elijah-like herald Isa 40:3-5; Mal 3:1;

4:5• Would occasion massacre of Bethlehem’s children Gen 35:19-20; Jer

31:15• Would proclaim a Jubilee to the world Isa 58:6; 61:1• His mission would include the Gentiles Isa 42:1-4

• Ministry would be one of healing Isa 53:4• He would teach by parables Isa 6:9-10; Ps 78:2• He would be disbelieved, rejected by Rulers Ps 69:4; 118:22;

Isa 6:10; 29:13; 53:1

Old Testament PropheciesQuoted in the Gospels

Old Testament PropheciesQuoted in the Gospels

• Would make a triumphal entry into Jerusalem Zech 9:9; Ps 118:26• Would be like a smitten shepherd Zech 13:7• Betrayed by friend for 30 pieces of silver Zech 11:1-13; Ps 41:9• Would be given vinegar and gall Ps 69:21• They would cast lots for His garments Ps 22:18• Not a bone would be broken Ex 12:46; Num 9:12;

Ps 34:20• Side would be pierced Zech 12:10; Ps 22:16• Would die among malefactors Isa 53:9, 12• His dying words foretold Ps 22:1; 31:5• Would be buried by a rich man Isa 53:9• Rise from dead on 3rd day Gen 22:4; Ps 16:10-

11; Jon 1:7; Hos 6:2 • Resurrection followed by destruction of Jerusalem Dan 9:26;11:31;

12:1,11

The New TestamentHistorical Books 5

The Gospels 4

Acts 1

Interpretive Letters 21Paul’s Epistles 14

Hebrew Christian Epistles 7

The Revelation 127

*

(* Some dispute Paul’s authorship of Hebrews)

“He Shall Glorify Me” John 16:14

• Old Testament– Christ in Prophecy

• Gospels– Christ in History

• Acts– Christ in the Church

• Epistles– Christ in Experience

• Apocalypse– Christ in coming Glory

“Behold, He Comes!”

“Behold, He Dies!”

“Behold, He Saves!”

“Behold, He Lives!”

“Behold, He Reigns!”

New TestamentHistorical Books - 5

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Prophetic - 1Revelation

Paul’s Epistles - 13Romans1, 2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1, 2 Thessalonians1, 2 TimothyTitusPhilemon

Hebrew Epistles - 8HebrewsJames1, 2 Peter1, 2, 3, JohnJude

New TestamentHistorical Books - 5

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

Acts

Prophetic - 1Revelation

Paul’s Epistles - 13Romans1, 2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1, 2 Thessalonians1, 2 TimothyTitusPhilemon

Hebrew Epistles - 8HebrewsJames1, 2 Peter1, 2, 3, JohnJude

The Design of the GospelsMatthew Mark Luke John

Presents as: Messiah Servant Son of Man Son of God

Genealogy: Abraham -- Adam Eternal(Legal) (Blood line) (Preexistence)

The Blood Curse on Jeconiah*

Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.

Jeremiah 22:30

* Also called Jehoiachin

The Genealogies

AdamSethEnoshKenanMahalalelJaredEnochMethuselahLamechNoah

AbrahamIsaacJacobJudahPharezHezronRamAmminadabNahshonSalmonBoazObedJesseDavid

ShemArphaxadSalahEberPelegReuSerugNahorTerah

Luke Matthew

The House of David

NathanMattathaMenanMeleaEliakimJonanJosephJudaSimeonLeviMatthatJorimEliezerJoseErElmodamCosamAddiMelchiNeri

Salathiel**ZerubbabelRhesaJoannaJudaJosephSemeiMattathiasMaathNaggeEsliNaumAmosMattathiasJosephJannaMelchiLeviMatthatHeli (Mary)

SolomonRehoboamAbijahAsaJehoshaphatJehoramAhaziah*Joash*Amaziah*UzziahJothamAhazHezekiahManassehAmonJosiahJehoiakim*

Jehoiachin*Salathiel**ZerubbabelAbiudEliakimAzorSadocAchimEliudEleazarMatthanJacobJoseph

Matthew: Luke:

Daughters of Zelophehad

• Torah exception on rules of inheritance–Requested of Moses Numbers 27:1-11

–Granted by Joshua Joshua 17:3-6

• Husband adopted by father of the bride Ezra 2:61=Neh 7:63; Num 32:41, cf. 1 Chr 2:21-23, 34-

35

• Anticipates the lineage of Christ –Joseph was the son-in-law of Heli Luke 3:23

nomi,zw, nomizo, reckoned as by law

The Virgin Birth

• Hinted at the Garden of Eden:– “The Seed of the Woman…” Genesis 3:15

• Prophesied by Isaiah:–A Virgin shall conceive…” Isaiah 7:14

• An “end run” on the blood curse on the royal line Jeremiah 22:30

The Pre-Existent One

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

The same was in the beginning with God.

All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:1-3

The Incarnation

And the Word was made flesh, and tabernacled among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

The Final Horseman

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war…

And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:11, 13

The Design of the GospelsMatthew Mark Luke John

Presents as: Messiah Servant Son of Man Son of God

Genealogy: Abraham -- Adam Eternal(Legal) (Blood line) (Preexistence)

What Jesus Said Did Felt Was

To the: Jew Roman Greek Church

1st Miracle: Leper cleansed Demon Demon Water to(Jew = sin) expelled expelled Wine

Ends with Resurrection Ascension Promise of Promise ofSpirit: Return:

Acts Revelation

Style: Groupings Snapshots Narrative Mystical

Ensign: Judah Ephraim Reuben DanCamp Side: East West South North

Face: Lion Ox Man Eagle

Anticipative Pre-announcements

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will show you things to come. John 16:13

The Coming One

• The 2nd Adam• A prophet like Moses• A priest like Melchizedek• A champion like Joshua• An offering like Isaac• A king like David• A wise counselor like Solomon• A beloved, rejected, exalted son like Joseph

Rhetorical Devices

I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. Hosea 12:10

Rhetorical Devices

• Allegories• Analogies• Metaphors • Similes• Similitudes• Types …and over 200 other devices!

Appendix A, Cosmic Codes

Types• Ark of the Covenant• The Sacrifice on the brazen altar• The Mercy Seat in the sanctuary• The Water from the Rock• The Manna from the sky• The Brazen Serpent lifted up• The Passover Lamb• The Scapegoat

Metaphors

• The Lion of Judah Gen 49:10; Hos 5:14; Rev 5:5

• The Good Shepherd John 10

• The Lily of the Valley Song 2

• The Root out of a dry ground Isa 53:2

–The fruitful branch Isa 4:2 • “Without form nor comeliness” Isa 53:2

–Yet “altogether lovely” Song 5:16

Healings on the Sabbath

• Demoniac, in Capernaum Mark 1:21-27

• Peter’s Mother-in-law Mark 1:29-31

– Cast out demons on Sunday Mark 1:32

• Impotent Man, in Jerusalem John 5:1-9

• Man with withered hand Mark 3:1-6; Matt 12:8-14

• Woman bowed together Luke 13:10-17

• Man with Dropsy Luke 14:1-6

• Man born blind John 9:1-14

The Gospel of MatthewThe Lion of Judah

• Introduction– Genealogy, Baptism, Temptations 1-4

• The Galilean Ministry– The Tenfold Message 5-8– The Ten Miracles 8-10– The Ten Rejections 11-18

• The Climax in Judea– Presentation as King 19-25– The Crucifixion 26-27– The Resurrection 28

Between the Testaments

63 BC Pompey conquers JudeaHerod Antipater, an Edomite,

appointed

40 BC Parthians conquer Judea

37 BC Romans regain JudeaHerod the Great succeeds Antipater

31 BC Battle of Actium:Octavian defeats Mark Antony;Adopts the name “Augustus”

The Magi

• Judea was a buffer province between Rome and the rival Parthians to the east.

• The Magi were a hereditary priesthood of the Parthian Empire.

• They came with armed cavalry escort which even put Herod on edge.

• Their question of Herod, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” was a put-down.

Major Discourses

• Sermon on the Mount Matt 5 – 8

–Moral standards; motives• Olivet Discourse Matt 24, 25

–Second Coming• The Kingdom Parables Matt 13

The Seven Kingdom ParablesMatthew 13

• The Sower and 4 Soils• The Tares and the Wheat• The Mustard Seed• The Woman and the Leaven• The Treasure in the Field• The Pearl of Great Price• The Dragnet

Ephesus

Laodicea

Philadelphia

Sardis

Thyatira

Pergamos

Smyrna

Revelation 2, 3

Mark

• No nativity narrative or genealogy• Longer than Matthew

– (excluding discourses)• Graphic perspective of an eyewitness

–Names, times, numbers, locations• Peter’s amanuensis

–Translated from Aramaic

The Gospel of MarkThe Suffering Servant

• Four Voices Announce 1• The Mighty Works 2-8

–12 selected and sent• The Coming Climax 8-15

–Transfiguration–Final Week

• Finale 16

–Resurrection; Ascension

Luke

• Most complete narrative–Over 20 miracles (6 unique)–23 parables (18 unique)

• Authenticated historian, writer• A Gentile; a Physician• Luke I & II (“Gospel” + “Acts”)

–Sponsored by Theophilus–Support for Paul’s appeal to Caesar?

The Beloved Physician

• More mention of healing than Matthew and Mark together

• Used more medical terms than Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine

• Included obstetrical details of the nativity• Probably treated Paul’s ophthalmic

malady

Behold, the Man

“The religion of Israel could produce only a Pharisee;

The power of Rome could produce only a Caesar;

The philosophy of Greece could only produce an Alexander, an infant at heart;

It was to this Greek mind that Luke wrote: he presents Jesus Christ as the Perfect Man, the Universal Man, the very person the Greeks were looking for.” H.A. Ironside

The Gospel of LukeThe Son of Man

• The Incarnation 1-3– Two annunciations; – Two elect mothers– Two anticipated births

• The Galilean Ministry 4-9– Teachings, miracles, 12 sent

• The Journey toward Jerusalem 10-19

• The Heir Executed 19-24– Presented riding a donkey– Passover, Gethsemane, Golgatha

Seven Crises of Christ

• His Birth• His Baptism• His Temptation• His Transfiguration• His Crucifixion• His Resurrection• His Ascension

G. Campbell Morgan

The Gospel of JohnThe Son of God

• Prologue– The Word became Flesh 1

• Public Ministry to the Jews– Signs, Declarations, Conflicts 2-12

• Private Ministry to “His Own”– Presages: Departure, Coming Spirit 13-17

• Tragedy and Triumph– Apprehension and prosecution 18– Crucifixion and Burial

19– Resurrection 20

• Epilogue: “Till I come” 21

Eight Miracles

• Turning Water into Wine 2

• Healing Nobleman’s son 4

• Curing of Bethesda paralytic 5

• Feeding the 5,000 6

• Walking on the Sea 6

• Sight to the Blind man 9

• Raising of Lazarus 11

• Draught of fishes 21

Key Verse

He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:11, 12

“As Many as Received Him”

• Peter, Nathaniel, et al 1:35-51

• Nicodemus 3:1-21

• Sychar woman 4:6-26

• Man born blind 9:35-41

• Martha & Mary at Bethany 11

• Eleven Apostles 13-14

• Mary Magdalene 20

• Peter 21

In Retrospect

• Matthew– The Promised One is here; see His Credentials

• Mark– This is how He worked; see His Power

• Luke– This is what He was like; see His Nature

• John– This is who He really was; see His Godship

The Confrontation

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. John 8:56-59

“I AM that I AM” Exodus 3:14

• I AM the Bread of Life 6:35,41,48,51

• I AM the Light of the World 8:12

• I AM the Door of the Sheep 10:7,9

• I AM the Good Shepherd 10:11, 14

• I AM the Resurrection and Life 11:25

• I AM the Way, the Truth, the Life 14:6

• I AM the True Vine 15:1, 5

Tabernacle Furniture

• Brazen Altar• Brazen Laver• Table of Shewbread• Lampstand• Altar of Incense• Ark of the Covenant• Mercy Seat

Atonement

Regeneration

Living Bread

Light of the WorldIntercession

Covenant Access

Propitiation

Chronology

• Tiberius appointed: 14 AD– Augustus died August 19, 14 AD

• (Within the) 15th year of Tiberius Luke 3:1

• Thus, ministry began in fall 28 AD• 4th Passover: April 6, 32 AD

Sir Robert Anderson’s dating

• Other chronologies assume a Friday crucifixion

Autumn 28 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Baptism John 1:28; Matt 3:13-17;

Mark 1:9-11

Temptation Matt 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13

Cana: Nathaniel’s home townFirst disciples: John, Andrew, Peter,Philip, Nathaniel John 1:13-51

Salim John 3:23

Begins at Nazareth

Spring 29 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

First Miracle: the Wedding at CanaJohn 2:1-12

Capernaum Moves to Capernaum John 2:12

Jerusalem

Purging of the Temple John 2:12-25Nicodemus’ visit John 3:1-21Tarried, baptized John 3:22John the Baptist’s last testimony John 3:22-36

Jerusalem:

Winter 29 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Sychar

Sychar:The Woman at the Well John 4:1-42

Cana:Jesus heals the son of the royal official

John 4:46-54

Jerusalem:Healing at the pool of Bethesda

John 5:1-47

Spring 30 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

John the Baptist imprisonedMark 1:14-15

Begins public ministry in GalileeMatt 4:12, 17Mark 1:14-15Luke 4:14-15John 4:43-45

Mandate from Isaiah Matt 4:13-16Driven out Luke 4:16-30

Calls 4 Disciples Matt 4:18-22Peter’s draught of fish Luke 5:1-11

Healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, leper, et al

Jerusalem

Nazareth:

Capernaum:

Summer 30 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Healing of a paralytic Luke 5:17-26Matthew’s call Luke 5:27-32Ears of corn on Sabbath Luke 6:1-5Man with withered hand Luke 6:6-11Fame spreads Luke 6:6-11Sermon on the Mount Matt 5, 6, 7

Luke 6:20-49The Centurion’s servant Luke 7:2-10

Widow’s son raised Luke 7:11-17John’s query from prison Matt 11:2-19

Luke 7:18-35Dines at Simon’s house Luke 7:36-50Returns home

Nain

Capernaum:

Around Nain:

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Autumn 30 AD

Blind and dumb man healed;Accused as of Beelzebub Matt 12:22-377 Kingdom Parables Matt 13

Storm en route to Gadara Mark 4:35-41

Capernaum

Gadara

Capernaum

Demoniac healed Mark 5:1-20

Winter 30 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Jairus’ daughter Matt 9:18-26Woman with issue of bloodTwo blind men Matt 9:27-31Man dumb & possessed Matt 9:32:54

People take offence Mark 6:1-6Apostles sent in pairs Matt:10:1-42

Mark 6; Luke 9Execution of John the Baptist

Mark 6:19-29Return to Capernaum

Capernaum:

Nazareth:

Jericho Bethabara

Salim

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

Spring 31 AD

Capernaum:Return of the 12 Mark 6:30Retires to BethsaidaFeeds 5,000 Mark 6:30-44

Matt 14-21Luke 9:10-17John 6:1-15

Returns to Capernaum

Jesus walks on water Matt:14:22Mark 6:45-56John 6:16-21

Sermon: Bread of Life John 6:22-71Eating, unwashed hands Mark 7:1-23

BethsaidaMagdala

Capernaum Bethsaida

Magdala

Summer 31 AD

Capernaum

Jericho Bethabara

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

BethsaidaMagdala

Sidon

Tyre

Summer cottage in Tyre Mark 7:24Decapolis

Deaf & Dumb man Mark 7:31-37Feeding 4,000 Mark 8:1-10

Matt 15:32-39Magdala:Pharisees demand “sign” Mark 8:10-12

Bethsaida:Leaven of Pharisees, Herod

Mark 8:13-21

Region of Decapolis:

Helped Canaanite woman Mark 7:24-30Matt 15:21-28

Autumn 31 AD

Jericho Bethabara

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

BethsaidaMagdala

Sidon

Tyre

Decapolis

Mt Hermon

Caesarea PhiippiJourney northwards Mark 8:27Caesarea Philippi Mark 8:27-38

Matt 16:13-28

Transfiguration Mark 9:2-13Matt 17:1-13

Capernaum:Tribute money question Matt 17:24-27Who is greatest? Matt 18:1-35

Feast of Tabernacles John 7:2-9Jesus = Living Water John 7:10-53Woman in adultery John 8:1-11Jesus = Light of world John 8:12-59Return to Galilee John 8:59

Possessed Boy Mark 9:14-29Matt 17:14-24

Jerusalem:

Winter 31 AD

Jericho

Bethabara

Nazareth

Cana

Capernaum

Jerusalem

BethsaidaMagdala

Sidon

Tyre

Mt Hermon

Caesarea Phiippi

Perea

Samaria

Ephraim

Bethany

Samaritan’s rejection Luke 9:52-56

Perea:Good Samaritan, Unrighteous Steward,Rich man & Lazarus,. Luke 10 -1670 sent Luke 19:1-24

Heals man born blind John 9Good Shepherd discourse John 10 during ChanukkahTarries at Bethabara John 10:40

Jerusalem:

Spring 32 AD

Bethabara

Nazareth

CanaCapernaumBethsaida

Magdala

Sidon

Tyre

Mt Hermon

Caesarea Phiippi

Perea

Samaria

Jerusalem Bethany

Ephraim

Lazarus raised from dead John 11:1-57Plot to kill JesusMove to village of Ephraim John 11:54

En route to Perea:

Jericho:

Bethany:

Blind Bartimeus Matt 20:29-34Mark 10:46-52Luke 18:35-43

Zaccheus Luke 19:1-10Parable of 10 talents Luke 19:11:28To Bethany for the Final Week

John 12:1

Encounters 10 lepers Luke 17:11-19Parable of persistent widow, Pharisee & Publican, Rich ruler

Luke 18:1-34Parable of vineyard workersRequest of Mother of sons of Zebedee

Matt 20:1-28

Jericho