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8. Early Galilean Ministry

The Initial Portrait of Jesus’ Galilean Ministry: Teaching, Healing and Controversy (Matthew 4:12–25; Mark 1:14–3:19a; Luke 4:14–6:16)

    24. Jesus’ Preaching in Galilee (Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15; Aland # 30, 32; Orchard # 36, 39, Huck-Greeven # 21)

    25. Jesus Preaches in Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30; Aland # 33; Orchard # 38; Huck-Greeven # 22; Matthew 13:53-58 and Mark 6:1-6a place this incident later)

    26. The Call of the Disciples (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Aland # 34; Orchard # 40; Huck-Greeven # 23)

      1QH 5.7-8 (= col. XIII)

    27. Teaching in the Synagogue at Capernaum (Mark 1:21-22; Luke 4:31-32; Aland # 35; Orchard # 41; Huck-Greeven # 24a)

      Josephus, Jewish War 3.516-519

    28. The Healing of the Demoniac in the Synagogue (Mark 1:23-28; Luke 4:33-37; Aland # 36; Orchard # 42; Huck-Greeven # 24b)

      Psalm 105 LXX

      Sirach 45:6

      Judges 16:17 [mss B, LXX]

      1QapGenesis 20:28-29

    29. Healing of Peter’s Mother-In-Law (Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39; Matthew 8:14-15, in a later context where he has chosen to first discuss Jesus’ miraculous activity; Aland # 37; Orchard # 43; Huck-Greeven # 25)

    30. The Sick Healed in the Evening (Mark 1:32-34; Luke 4:40-41; Matthew 8:16-17, in a later context where he introduces Jesus’ activity; Aland # 38; Orchard # 44; Huck-Greeven # 26)

    31. Jesus Leaves Capernaum (Mark 1:35-38; Luke 4:42-43; Aland # 39; Orchard # 45; Huck-Greeven # 27)

    32. Summary: Jesus’ Tour of Galilee (Matthew 4:23; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:44; Aland # 40; Orchard # 46; Huck-Greeven # 28)

      Strabo 16:21

      Dio Cassius 37:16:7

    33. Jesus’ Miracle Leads to a Discipleship Call (Luke 5:1-11; Aland # 41; Orchard # 47; Huck-Greeven # 29)

    34. The Cleansing of the Leper (Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16; Matthew 8:1-4- initiates his later, initial summary of Jesus’ activity; Aland # 42; Orchard # 48; Huck-Greeven # 57)

    35. The Healing of the Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26; Matthew 9:1-8- in later summary section; Aland # 43; Orchard # 51; Huck-Greeven # 64)

      4Q 242 (The Prayer of Nabonidus)

    36. The Calling of Levi/Matthew (Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 9:9-13- in a later summary section; Aland # 44; Orchard # 52; Huck-Greeven # 65)

      Sirach 35:1-7

      The Prayer of Azariah 16–17

      Diogenes Laertius 6.1.6

    37. The Question about Fasting (Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39; Matthew 9:14-17- in a later setting; Aland # 45; Orchard # 53; Huck-Greeven # 66)

      Didache 8:1

    38. The Dispute over the Disciples’ Plucking Grain on the Sabbath (Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5; Matthew 12:1-8- in a later section where controversy is highlighted; Aland # 46; Orchard # 54; Huck-Greeven # 81)

      m. Shabbat 7.2

    39. Synagogue Sabbath Healing: The Man with the Withered Hand (Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11; Matthew 12:9-14- in the later controversy section; Aland # 47; Orchard # 55; Huck-Greeven # 82)

      Testament of Simeon 2:12-13

      Yoma 8.6

      Shabbat 22.6; 16.22

      Edduyot 2.5

      Shabbat 14.4; 12.2

      CD 11.13-14

    40. Summary: Jesus Heals by the Sea (Mark 3:7-12; Luke 6:17-19- in reverse order with the choosing of the Twelve from Mark; Matthew 4:24-25 and 12:15-16; Aland # 48; Orchard #57; Huck-Greeven # 84a)

    41. The Choosing of the Twelve (Mark 3:13-19a; Luke 6:12-16; Matthew 10:1-4- in a later section where mission is the topic; Aland # 49; Orchard #58; Huck-Greeven # 85)

Related Topics: Christology

9. Jesus’ Teaching on Relating to Others

Jesus’ Teaching on Relating to God and Others: The Sermon on the Mount and The Sermon on the Plain (Matthew 5:1–7:29; Luke 6:20-49)

    42. The Occasion of the Sermon (Matthew 5:1-2; Luke 6:20a; Aland # 50b; Orchard # 58a, 59a; Huck-Greeven # 30)

    43. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-26-with beatitudes and woes; Aland # 51; Orchard # 59; Huck-Greeven # 31)

      11QMelchizedek 2.4, 6, 9, 13, 17, 20

      Targum Pseudo-Jonathan to Numbers 25:12

      Midrash Ekhah on Lamentations 3.5

    44. The Salt of the Earth (Matthew 5:13; conceptual: Mark 9:49-50; Luke 14:34-35; Aland # 52; Orchard # 61; Huck-Greeven # 32a)

    45. The Light of the World (Matthew 5:14-16; conceptual: Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16; Aland # 53; Orchard # 62; Huck-Greeven # 32b)

      Sirach 50:6-7

      Testament of Abraham 7B

      1 Enoch 48:4

      Sirach 17:19

    46. On the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17-20; conceptual: Luke 16:17; Aland # 54; Orchard # 63; Huck-Greeven # 33)

      1 Maccabees 4:46

    47. On Murder and Wrath (Matthew 5:21-26; conceptual: Luke 12:57-59; Aland # 55; Orchard # 64-65; Huck-Greeven # 34)

    48. On Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30; conceptual: Mark 9:43, 45, 47; Aland # 56a; Orchard # 66; Huck-Greeven # 35)

      Sirach 9:8; 41:20-21

      1QS 1:6

      CD 2:16

    49. On Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32; conceptual: Luke 16:18; Aland # 56b; Orchard # 67; Huck-Greeven # 36)

      m Gittim 9.10

      Josephus, Ant 4. 253

      Josephus, Vita 426

      m Yebamot 2.8

      m Sotah 5.1

    50. On Oaths (Matthew 5:33-37; Aland # 57; Orchard # 68; Huck-Greeven # 37)

      Josephus, War 2.135-142

      1QS 5.8

      Philo, Every Good Man Is Free 84

    51. On Retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42; Luke 6:29-30; Aland # 58; Orchard # 69; Huck-Greeven # 38)

      Sirach 40:28-30

    52. On Loving One’s Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-28, 32-36; Aland # 59; Orchard # 71; Huck-Greeven # 39)

      Testament of Benjamin 4:2

    53. On Giving Alms (Matthew 6:1-4; Aland # 60; Orchard # 72; Huck-Greeven # 40)

      Epistle of Aristeas 168

      Sirach 29:8

      Tobit 4:7, 16; 12:8; 14:10

      Testament of Job 9:7-8

      m Aboth 5:13; 6:6, 18

    54. On Prayer (Matthew 6:5-6; Aland # 61; Orchard # 73a; Huck-Greeven # 41)

    55. The Disciples’ Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15; conceptual, Luke 11:1-4; Aland # 62; Orchard # 73b-75; Huck-Greeven # 42)

      Sirach 5:2; 7:14

      Eighteen Benedictions

    56. On Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18; Aland # 63; Orchard # 76; Huck-Greeven # 43)

      m Yoma 8.1

    57. Treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:33-34; Aland # 64; Orchard # 77; Huck-Greeven # 44)

      Sirach 29:10-11

      Tobit 4:9

      Psalms of Solomon 9:5

      2 Baruch 24:1

    58. The Sound Eye (Matthew 6:22-23; Luke 11:34-36; Aland # 65; Orchard # 78; Huck-Greeven # 45)

      Testament of Job 18:3

    59. On Serving Two Masters (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13; Aland # 66; Orchard # 79; Huck-Greeven #46)

      CD 4.17; 6:15

      1 Enoch 92–105

    60. Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 12:22-32; Aland # 67; Orchard # 80; Huck-Greeven # 47)

    61. On Judging (Matthew 7:1-5; Luke 6:37-42; conceptually: Mark 4:24-25; Aland # 68; Orchard # 81; Huck-Greeven # 48)

      Sirach 28:2-4

      m Aboth 2.5

    62. On Profaning the Holy (Matthew 7:6; Aland # 69; Orchard # 82; Huck-Greeven # 49)

    63. On Asking God (Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 11:9-13; Aland # 70; Orchard # 83; Huck-Greeven # 50)

      Wisdom 6:12

    64. The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31; Aland # 71; Orchard # 84; Huck-Greeven # 51)

      The Epistle to Aristeas 207

      Sirach 31:15

      Testament of Naphtali 1:6

    65. The Two Ways (Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:23-24; Aland # 72; Orchard # 85; Huck-Greeven # 52)

      The Testament of Asher 1:3-5

      2 Enoch 30:15

      Aboth 2.9

      1QS 3:14–4:26

      Sirach 21:10

    66. Fruit and False Prophets (Matthew 7:15-20; Aland # 73; Orchard # 86a; Huck-Greeven # 53)

      Sirach 27:6

    67. Calling Out Lord, Lord and “I Never Knew You” (Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46; conceptually: Luke 13:25-27; Aland # 74; Orchard # 86b-87; Huck-Greeven # 54)

    68. Houses Built on Rock and Sand (Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49; Aland # 75; Orchard # 88; Huck-Greeven # 55)

      Aboth of Rabbi Nathan 24

    69. The Reaction to the Sermon (Matthew 7:28-29; conceptually: Mark 1:22; Aland # 76; Orchard # 89; Huck-Greeven # 89a)

    70. The Lucan Version (Luke 6:20-49; Aland # 77-83; Huck-Greeven # 86-91)

Related Topics: Christology, Spiritual Life

10. More Galilean Ministry

More Galilean Ministry: Miracles, Mission to the Outcasts, and Discipleship in the Face of Opposition. (Matthew 8:1–12:50; Luke 7:1–8:3; Mark 3:19b-35)

    71. The Healing of the Leper (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16; see unit 34 above; Aland # *84; Orchard # 89b-90; Huck-Greeven # 57)
    72. The Healing of the Centurion (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10; Aland # 85; Orchard # 91; Huck-Greeven # 58)

      1 Maccabees 13:17

      1 Enoch 70:4

      m Pesahim 8.8

      m Oholot 18.7

    73. The Healing of the Widow of Nain’s Son (Luke 7:11-17; Aland # 86; Orchard # 92; Huck-Greeven # 93)

      m Berakot 3.1

      m Shabbat 23.4-5

      m Sanhedrin 6.5

      Sirach 34:30

    74. The Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39; see above unit 29; Aland # 87; Orchard # 109; Huck-Greeven # 59)
    75. The Sick Healed at Evening (Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 1:32-34; Luke 4:40-41; see above unit 30; Aland # 88; Orchard # 110; Huck-Greeven # 60)

      Tobit 6:7-8; 17-18

      Josephus, Antiquities 8.45-49

    76. Warning On Following Jesus (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62- later context; Aland # 89; Orchard # 111; Huck-Greeven # 61)

      Epistle of Aristeas 228

      Josephus, Against Apion 2.206

      Tobit 4:3-4; 6:14-15

    77. Stilling of the Storm (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25 in a later context; Aland # 90; Orchard # 112; Huck-Greeven # 62)
    78. The Gadarene/Gerasene Demoniac[s] (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20- in a later context; Luke 8:26-39- in a later context; Aland # 91; Orchard # 113; Huck-Greeven # 63)

      Josephus, Jewish War 1.155

      m Nazir 3.5; 7.3

      Papyri Graecae Magicae 101.1-3

    79. The Healing of the Paralytic (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12-in an earlier context; Luke 5:17-26-in an earlier context; see unit 35 above; Aland # 92; Orchard # 114; Huck-Greeven # 64)
    80. The Call of Matthew [Levi] (Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17- in an earlier context; Luke 5:27-32- in an earlier context; see unit 36 above; Aland # 93; Orchard # 115; Huck-Greeven #65)
    81. A Question about Fasting (Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22- in an earlier context; Luke 5:33-39- in an earlier context; see unit 37 above; Aland # 94; Orchard # 116; Huck-Greeven # 66)
    82. Jairus’ Daughter and the Woman with the Hemorrhage (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43- in a later context; Luke 8:40-56- in a later context; Aland # 95; Orchard # 117; Huck-Greeven # 67)

      m Tohorot 5.8

      m Zabim, esp. 5.6

      m Ketubot 4.4

    83. Two Blind Men Healed (Matthew 9:27-31; similar miracle is noted in a later context in Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43; Aland # 96; Orchard # 118; Huck-Greeven # 68)

      Josephus, Antiquities 8.44-45

    84. The Dumb Demoniac (Matthew 9:32-34; similar miracle is noted in a later context, Matthew 12:22-24; Mark 3;22; Luke 11:14-15; Aland # 97; Orchard # 119; Huck-Greeven # 69).
    85. Summary (Matthew 9:35-38; conceptually similar, Mark 6:6b; 6:34; Luke 8:1; 10:2; Aland # 98; Orchard # 121; Huck-Greeven # 70a)
    86. The Commissioning of the Twelve and the Mission Instruction (Matthew 10:1-16; Mark 3:13-19b; Luke 6:12-16; conceptually, Mark 6:7-11; Luke 9:1-5; 10:3; see above unit 41; Aland # 99; Orchard # 122-125a; Huck-Greeven # 70b)
    87. The Fate of the Disciples (Matthew 10:17-25; conceptually, Mark 13:9-13; Luke 12:11-12; 6:40; 21:12-19; Aland # 100; Orchard # 125; Huck-Greeven # 71)

      m Makkot 3.10-12

    88. Know Who to Confess and Fear (Matthew 10:26-33; Luke 12:2-9 in a later context; Aland # 101; Orchard # 126; Huck-Greeven # 72)
    89. Divisions within Households (Matthew 10:34-36; Luke 12:51-53- in a later context; Aland # 102; Orchard # 127a; Huck-Greeven # 73)

      m. Sotah 9.15

      Jubilees 23:16, 19

      1 Enoch 56:7

    90. Taking Up the Cross and Finding Life (Matthew 10:37-39; Luke 14:25-27; 17:33- in later, distinct contexts; Aland # 103; Orchard # 127b; Huck-Greeven # 74)

      Josephus, Against Apion 2.206

    91. Reward for Reception (Matthew 10:40-42; conceptually, Mark 9:41; Luke 10:16; John 13:20; Aland # 104; Orchard # 128; Huck-Greeven # 75a)
    92. Transition to Ministry (Matthew 11:1; Aland # 105; Orchard # 129; Huck-Greeven # 75b)
    93. Jesus Answers John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23; Aland # 106; Orchard # 130; Huck-Greeven # 76)
    94. Jesus’ Witness about John (Matthew 11:7-19; Luke 7:24-35; Aland # 107; Orchard # 131; Huck-Greeven # 77)
    95. Woes for Galilean Cities (Matthew 11:20-24; Luke 10:12-15- in a context of the disciples’ mission; Aland # 108; Orchard # 132; Huck-Greeven # 78)
    96. Jesus’ Thanksgiving to the Father (Matthew 11:25-27; Luke 10:21-22- in a context of the disciples’ mission; Aland # 109; Orchard # 133; Huck-Greeven # 79)
    97. Come to Me (Matthew 11:28-30; Aland # 110; Orchard # 134; Huck-Greeven # 80)

      Sirach 40:1

      Sirach 51:26

      Sirach 24:19-20

    98. Plucking Grain on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28- in an earlier context; Luke 6:1-5- in an earlier context; see unit 38 above; Aland # 111; Orchard # 135; Huck-Greeven # 81)
    99. Healing the Withered Hand on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6- in an earlier context; Luke 6:6-11- in an earlier context; see above unit 39; Aland # 112; Orchard # 136a; Huck-Greeven # 82)
    100. Summary: Jesus Heals the Multitudes by the Sea (Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12; Luke 6:17-19; see unit 40 above; Aland # 113; Orchard #136b-137; Huck-Greeven # 84)

      Targum of Isaiah 42.1

    101. The Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus at the Pharisee’s Table (Luke 7:36-50; similar but distinct event: Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8; Aland # 114; Orchard # 95; Huck-Greeven # 96)

      Josephus, Antiquities 3.205; 19.358

    102. The Ministering Women (Luke 8:1-3; Aland # 115; Orchard # 96; Huck-Greeven # 97)

      t Berakot 7.18

      Josephus, Antiquities, 17.41-44

    103. Family Seeks to Protect Jesus (Mark 3:19b-21; Aland # 116; Orchard # 97; Huck-Greeven # 98)
    104. The Cast Out by Beelzebul Charge (Matthew 12:22-30; Mark 3:22-27; Luke 11:14-15, 17-23- in a later context; Aland # 117; Orchard # 138a; Huck-Greeven # 99a)

      Testament of Solomon 2:8–3:6 and 6:1-11

      t. Pischa 2.15

    105. The Sin against the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31-37; Mark 3:28-30; Luke 12:10- in a later context; conceptual: Matthew 7:16-20; Luke 6:43-45; Aland # 118; Orchard # 138b-139; Huck-Greeven # 99b)
    106. The Sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42; Mark 8:11-12- in a later context; Luke 11:16, 29-32; conceptually, Matthew 16:1-2a, 4; Aland # 119; Orchard # 140; Huck-Greeven # 100)

      Josephus, Antiquities 8.165-175

    107. The Return of the Evil Spirit (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26; Aland # 120; Orchard # 141; Huck-Greeven # 101)
    108. Jesus’ True Family (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21- in a later context; Aland # 121; Orchard # 142; Huck-Greeven # 102)

Related Topics: Christology

11. From Kingdom Teaching to Confession

From Kingdom Teaching to Confession: How the Disciples Began to Understand Jesus (Matthew 13:1–16:12; Mark 4:1–8:26; Luke 8:4–9:17)

    109. The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9; Luke 8:4-8; Aland # 122; Orchard #3 143-144; Huck-Greeven # 103)

    110. Why Parables (Matthew 13:10-15; Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10; Aland # 123a; Orchard # 145; Huck-Greeven # 104)

    111. The Blessing of Seeing These Things (Matthew 13:16-17; Luke 10:23-24- in a later context; Aland # 123b; Orchard # 146; Huck-Greeven # 105)

    112. Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20; Luke 8:11-15; Aland # 124; Orchard # 147; Huck-Greeven # 106)

      2 Maccabees 15:12

    113. Revelation as Light to be Heeded (Mark 4:21-25; Luke 8:16-18; Aland # 125; Orchard # 104; Huck-Greeven # 107)

    114. The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly (Mark 4:26-29; Aland # 126; Orchard # 105; Huck-Greeven # 108)

    115. The Parable of Wheat and Darnel Together (Matthew 13:24-30; Aland # 127; Orchard # 148; Huck-Greeven # 109)

    116. The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19- in a later context; Aland # 128; Orchard # 149; Huck-Greeven # 110)

      m Niddah 5.2

      m Tohorot 8.8

      m Kilayim 3.2

      m Kilayim 2.9

    117. The Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21- in a later context; Aland # 129; Orchard # 150; Huck-Greeven # 111)

    118. Summary on Parabolic Teaching (Matthew 13:34-35; Mark 4:33-34; Aland # 130; Orchard # 151; Huck-Greeven # 112)

    119. Interpretation of the Parable of the Wheat and Darnel (Matthew 13:36-43; Aland # 131; Orchard # 152; Huck-Greeven # 113)

      Wisdom 3:7-8

      4 Ezra 7:97

      2 Baruch 70:2

    120. The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46; Aland # 132; Orchard # 153-154; Huck-Greeven # 114)

      m Baba Bathra 4.8-9

    121. The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47-50; Aland # 133; Orchard # 155; Huck-Greeven # 115)

    122. Kingdom Scribes and Treasures Old and New (Matthew 13:51-52; Aland 134; Orchard # 156; Huck-Greeven # 116)

    123. Jesus’ True Kindred (Luke 8:19-21; Matthew 12:46-50- in an earlier context; Mark 3:31-35- in an earlier context, see unit 108 above; Aland # 135; Orchard # 108; Huck-Greeven # 117)

    124. The Stilling of the Storm (Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25; Matthew 8:23-27- in an earlier context, see 77 above; Aland # 136; Orchard # 112; Huck-Greeven # 118)

    125. The Gerasene Demoniac (Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39; Matthew 8:28-34- in an earlier context; see unit 78 above; Aland # 137; Orchard # 113; Huck-Greeven # 119)

    126. Jairus’ Daughter and the Woman with the Hemorrhage (Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56; Matthew 9:18-26- in an earlier context, see unit 82 above; Aland # 138; Orchard # 117; Huck-Greeven # 120)

    127. Jesus is Rejected at Nazareth (Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6a; Luke 4:16-30- in an earlier context, see unit 25 above; Aland # 139; Orchard # 157; Huck-Greeven # 121)

    128. The Commissioning of the Twelve (Mark 6:6-b-13; Luke 9:1-6; Matthew 9:35; 10:1, 7-11, 14- in an earlier context, see units 85-86 above; Aland # 142; Orchard # 121, 122, 124; Huck-Greeven # 122)

    129. Opinions about Jesus (Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16; Luke 9:7-9; Aland # 143; Orchard # 158; Huck-Greeven # 123)

      Josephus, Jewish War 1.598-600

    130. The Death of John the Baptist (Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:17-29; conceptual, Luke 3:19-20; Aland # 144; Orchard # 159; Huck-Greeven # 124)

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.109-125

      m Nedarim 3.1; 9.4

    131. The Return of the Apostles (Mark 6:30-31; Luke 9:10a; Aland # 145; Orchard # 160; Huck-Greeven # 125a)

    132. The Five Thousand Are Fed (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:32-44; Luke 9:10b-17; John 6:1-14; Aland # 146; Orchard # 161; Huck-Greeven # 125)

    133. The Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21; Aland # 147; Orchard # 162; Huck-Greeven # 126)

    134. Summary about Healings at Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56: Aland # 148; Orchard # 163; Huck-Greeven # 127)

    135. Disputes over Traditions of the Elders and Defiling (Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; Aland # 150; Orchard # 167; Huck-Greeven # 128)

      m Yadayim 1.1–2.4

      m Tohoroth

      Sirach 3:7-8; 12-15

      Josephus, Against Apion 2.206

      m Nedarim 1.2-4; 3.2; 9.7

      Jubilees 1:16; 7:34; 21:24

      1 Enoch 10:16; 84:6; 93:2

      1QS 8.5; 11.8

      CD 1.7

    136. The Syrophoenician Woman (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30; Aland # 151; Orchard # 168; Huck-Greeven # 129)

    137. Jesus Heals Many Others/Deaf Mute (Matthew 15:29-31 [Many]; Mark 7:31-37 [Mute]; Aland # 152; Orchard # 169; Huck-Greeven # 130)

    138. The Feeding of the Four Thousand (Matthew 15:32-39; Mark 8:1-10; Aland # 153; Orchard # 170; Huck-Greeven # 131)

    139. The Pharisees Seek a Sign (Matthew 16:1-4; Mark 8:11-13; conceptual, Matthew 12:38-39; Luke 11:16; 12:54-56; 11:29; Aland # 154; Orchard # 171; Huck-Greeven # 132)

    140. The Leaven of the Pharisees (Matthew 16:5-12; Mark 8:14-21; conceptual, Luke 12:1; Aland # 155; Orchard # 172; Huck-Greeven # 133)

    141. A Blind Man Is Healed at Bethsaida (Mark 8:22-26; Aland # 156; Orchard # 173; Huck-Greeven # 134)

Related Topics: Christology, Eschatology (Things to Come)

12. Confession and Prediction

Confession and Prediction: The New Reality, Part One (Matthew 16:13–18:35, Mark 8:27–9:50 and Luke 9:18–50)

    142. Peter’s Confession (Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21; Aland # 158; Orchard # 174; Huck-Greeven # 135)
    143. Jesus Foretells His Passion (Matthew 16:21-23; Mark 8:31-33; Luke 9:22; Aland # 159; Orchard # 175-176; Huck-Greeven # 136)
    144. If Any Person Would Follow Me (Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34–9:1; Luke 9:23-27; Aland # 160; Orchard # 177; Huck-Greeven # 137)
    145. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; Aland # 161; Orchard # 178; Huck-Greeven # 138)

      2 Baruch 51:3, 5, 10, 12

      1 Enoch 38:4; 62:15-16; 104:2

      Sirach 48:10

      2 Maccabees 2:8

    146. About Elijah (Matthew 17:10-13; Mark 9:11-13; Aland # 162; Orchard # 179; Huck-Greeven # 139)

      Sirach 48:10

    147. Jesus Heals a Demon Possessed Boy (Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43a; Aland # 163; Orchard # 180; Huck-Greeven # 140)

      b Berakot 63b

    148. Jesus Predicts His Suffering Again (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:43b-45; Aland # 164; Orchard # 181; Huck-Greeven # 141)
    149. Payment of the Temple Tax (Matthew 17:24-27; Aland # 165; Orchard # 182; Huck-Greeven # 142)

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.312-313

      Josephus, Jewish War 7.216-218

    150. On Greatness (Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48; Aland # 166; Orchard # 183; Huck-Greeven # 143)
    151. The Outside Exorcist (Mark 9:38-41; Luke 9:49-50; conceptual, Matthew 10:42; Aland # 167; Orchard # 184; Huck-Greeven # 144)
    152. Warnings on Temptations (Matthew 18:6-9; Mark 9:42-50; conceptual, Luke 17:1-2; 14:34-35; Aland # 168; Orchard # 185; Huck-Greeven # 145)
    153. The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10-14; conceptual, Luk e 15:3-7; Aland # 169; Orchard # 187; Huck-Greeven # 147)
    154. On Reproving One’s Brother (Matthew 18:15-18; conceptual, Luke 17:3; Aland # 170; Orchard # 188; Huck-Greeven # 148a)
    155. Two or Three Gather in My Name (Matthew 18:19-20; Aland # 171; Orchard # 189; Huck-Greeven # 148b)
    156. On Reconciliation (Matthew 18:21-22; conceptually, Luke 17:4; Aland # 172; Orchard # 190; Huck-Greeven # 149)

      Aboth Rabbi Nathan 40A

      b. Yoma 86b, 87a

    157. The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:23-35; Aland # 173; Orchard # 191; Huck-Greeven # 150)

      Conclusion

Related Topics: Christology

13. Toward Jerusalem: The New Reality

Toward Jerusalem: The New Reality, Part Two (Luke 9:51–18:14)

    158. To Jerusalem (Luke 9:51; Aland # 174; Orchard # 192; Huck-Greeven # 151a)

    159. Jesus Is Rejected by Samaritans (Luke 9:52-56; Aland # 175; Orchard # 202; Huck-Greeven # 151b)

    160. On Following Jesus (Luke 9:57-62; Matthew 8:18-22; see unit 76 above; Aland # 176; Orchard # 203; Huck-Greeven # 152)

      Works and Days 442-443

    161. Commissioning the Seventy-Two (Luke 10:1-16; conceptual, Matthew 9:37-38, 10:7-16; 11:20-24; 10:40; Mark 6:8-11; see units 86 and 95 above Aland # 177-179; Orchard # 204-205; Huck-Greeven # 153)

    162. The Return of the Seventy-Two (Luke 10:17-20; Aland # 180; Orchard # 206; Huck-Greeven # 154)

      1 Enoch 55:4

      Jubilees 23:29

      Testament of Simeon 6:6

      Testament of Judah 25:3

      Testament of Moses 10:3

      Testament of Solomon 20:16-17

      Sirach 21:2; 39:30

      1 Enoch 47:3; 104:1; 108:7

      Jubilees 5:13-14; 23:32; 30:19-23

      1QM 12.2

    163. Jesus’ Thanksgiving to the Father and the Blessed Disciples (Luke 10:21-24; conceptual, Matthew 11:25-27; 13:16-17; see units 96 and 111 above; Aland # 181; Orchard # 207-208; Huck-Greeven # 155-156)

    164. The Lawyer’s Question and the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37; conceptual, Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; Aland # 182-183; Orchard # 209-210; Huck-Greeven # 157-158)

      Sipra 200

      b. Shabbat 31a

      m Berakoth 1.1-2

      Testament of Benjamin 3.3

    165. Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42; Aland # 184; Orchard # 211; Huck-Greeven # 159)

    166. Teaching the Disciples’ Prayer (Luke 11:1-4; conceptual, Matthew 6:9-13; see unit 55 above; Aland # 185; Orchard # 212; Huck-Greeven # 160)

    167. The Parable of the Friend with Gall at Midnight (Luke 11:5-8; Aland # 186; Orchard # 213; Huck-Greeven # 161)

    168. Encouragement to Pray (Luke 11:9-13; conceptual, Matthew 7:7-11; see unit 63 above; Aland # 187; Orchard # 214; Huck-Greeven # 162)

    169. The Beelzebul Controversy (Luke 11:14-23; Matthew 12:22-30; Mark 3:22-27; see unit 104 above; Aland # 188; Orchard # 215; Huck-Greeven # 163)

    170. The Return of the Evil Spirit (Luke 11:24-26; Matthew 12:43-45; see unit 107 above; Aland # 189; Orchard # 216; Huck-Greeven # 164)

    171. True Blessedness (Luke 11:27-28; Aland # 190; Orchard # 217; Huck-Greeven # 165)

    172. The Sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32; Matthew 12:38-42; Mark 8:11-12; see unit 106 above; Aland # 191; Orchard # 218; Huck-Greeven # 166)

    173. On Light (Luke 11:33; conceptual, Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16-18; see units 45 and 113 above; Aland # 192; Orchard # 219; Huck-Greeven # 167a)

    174. The Sound Eye and the Lit Body (Luke 11:34-36; Matthew 6:22-23-earlier context; see unit 58 above; Aland # 193; Orchard # 220; Huck-Greeven # 167b)

    175. Rebuke of the Pharsiees and Lawyers (Luke 11:37-54; conceptual, Matthew 23:25-26, 6-7, 27-28, 4, 29-32, 34-36, 13; 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-9; Aland # 194; Orchard # 221; Huck-Greeven # 168)

      m Yadaim 1–2

      t Demai 2.11-12

      t Berakot 5.26)

      m Demai 2.1

      m Maaser Sheni

      y Berakot 4b

      Testament of Moses 7.4

    176. The Leaven of the Pharisees (Luke 12:1; Matthew 16:5-6-earlier context; Mark 8:14-15-earlier context; see unit 140 above; Aland # 195; Orchard # 222; Huck-Greeven # 169a)

    177. Exhortation to Fearless Confession (Luke 12:2-9; conceptual- Matthew 10:26-33; see unit 88 above; Aland # 196; Orchard # 223; Huck-Greeven # 169b)

    178. The Sin Against the Holy Spirit (Luke 12:10; conceptual- Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-30; see unit 105 above; Aland # 197; Orchard # 224; Huck-Greeven # 169c)

    179. The Assistance of the Holy Spirit (Luke 12:11-12; conceptual- Matthew 10:19-20; Mark 13:11; Luke 21:14-15; see unit 87 above; Aland # 198; Orchard # 225; Huck-Greeven # 169d)

    180. Warning against Greed (Luke 12:13-15; Aland # 199; Orchard # 226; Huck-Greeven # 170a)

    181. The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21; Aland # 200; Orchard # 227; Huck-Greeven # 170b)

    182. Do Not Be Anxious (Luke 12:22-32; Matthew 6:25-34; see unit 60 above; Aland # 201; Orchard # 228; Huck-Greeven # 171a)

    183. Treasures in Heaven (Luke 12:33-34; Matthew 6:19-21; see unit 57 above; Aland # 202; Orchard # 229; Huck-Greeven # 171b)

    184. Faithfulness in the Midst of Watchfulness (Luke 12:35-48; conceptual, Matthew 24:42-51; Mark 13:33-37; Aland # 203; Orchard # 229-232; Huck-Greeven # 172-173)

      Tobit 11:18

    185. Mission: To Bring Division (Luke 12:49-53; conceptual, Matthew 10:34-36; Mark 10:38; see unit 89 above; Aland # 204; Orchard # 233; Huck-Greeven # 174a)

      Jubilees 23:16, 19

      m Sotah 9.15

      4 Ezra 6:24

    186. Interpreting the Times (Luke 12:54-56; conceptual, Matthew 16:2-3; see unit 139 above; Aland # 205; Orchard # 234; Huck-Greeven # 174b)

    187. Agreement with One’s Accuser (Luke 12:57-59; conceptual, Matthew 5:25-26; see unit 47 above; Aland # 206; Orchard # 235; Huck-Greeven # 175)

    188. A Question about Sin and the Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree in the Vineyard (Luke 13:1-9; Aland # 207; Orchard # 236-237; Huck-Greeven # 176)

    189. Sabbath Healing of a Crippled Woman (Luke 13:10-17; Aland # 208; Orchard # 238; Huck-Greeven # 177)

      1QapGen 20.17, 21-29

      m Shabbat 5; 15.2

      m Erubin 2.1-4

    190. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Luke 13:18-19; Matthew 13:31-32 and Mark 4:30-32- in an earlier context; see unit 116 above; Aland # 209; Orchard # 239; Huck-Greeven # 178a)

    191. Parable of the Leaven (Luke 13:20-21; Matthew 13:33- in an earlier context; see unit 117 above; Aland # 210; Orchard # 240; Huck-Greeven # 178b)

    192. Exclusion from the Kingdom (Luke 13:22-30; conceptual- Matthew 7:13-14, 22-23; 8:11-12; 19:30; Aland # 211; Orchard # 241; Huck-Greeven # 179)

      1QSa 2.11-22

      1 Enoch 62:14

      2 Enoch 45.2

      2 Baruch 29:4

      m Abot 3.17

    193. A Warning to Herod (Luke 13:31-33; Aland # 212; Orchard # 242; Huck-Greeven # 180)

    194. Lament over Jerusalem (Luke 13:34-35; conceptual- Matthew 23:37-39; Aland # 213; Orchard # 243; Huck-Greeven # 181)

      2 Baruch 41:3-4

    195. The Healing of the Man with Dropsy (Luke 14:1-6; Aland # 214; Orchard # 244; Huck-Greeven # 182)

      CD 11.13-17

    196. Teaching on Humility (Luke 14:7-14; Aland # 215; Orchard #245-246; Huck-Greeven # 183)

      2 Maccabees 7:9

    197. The Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24; Matthew 22:1-14- in a later context; Aland # 216; Orchard # 247; Huck-Greeven # 184)

      Philo, On the Creation 25 78

    198. Conditions of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33; conceptual, Matthew 10:37-38; see unit 90 above; Aland # 217; Orchard # 248-249; Huck-Greeven # 185a)

    199. The Parable of Salt (Luke 14:34-35; conceptual, Matthew 5:13; Mark 9:49-50; see units 44, 152 above; Aland # 218; Orchard # 250; Huck-Greeven # 185b)

    200. The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7; conceptual, Matthew 18:12-14; see unit 153 above; Aland # 219; Orchard # 251; Huck-Greeven # 186a)

      t Baba Qama 6.20

    201. The Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10; Aland # 220; Orchard # 252; Huck-Greeven # 186b)

    202. The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32; Aland # 221; Orchard # 253; Huck-Greeven # 187)

      Sirach 33:20

    203. The Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-9; Aland # 222; Orchard # 254a; Huck-Greeven # 188a)

    204. On Faithfulness In What Is Least (Luke 16:10-12; Aland # 223; Orchard # 254b; Huck-Greeven # 188b)

    205. On Serving Two Masters (Luke 16:13; conceptual, Matthew 6:24; Aland # 224; Orchard # 255; Huck-Greeven # 188c)

    206. The Pharisees Reproved (Luke 16:14-15; Aland # 225; Orchard # 256; Huck-Greeven # 189)

      1 Enoch 102:9-10

      Testament of Moses 7:3

      t Menahot 13.22

    207. On Jesus’ Kingdom Preaching and Ethical Standards (Luke 16:16-18; conceptual, Matthew 11:12-13; 5:18, 32; see units 94, 46, 49 above; Aland # 226-227; Orchard # 257-259; Huck-Greeven # 190)

    208. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31; Aland # 228; Orchard # 260; Huck-Greeven # 191)

      4 Ezra 7:85, 93

      2 Baruch 51:5-6

      2 Maccabees 6:23

      1 Enoch 22; 39; 102:4-5

      Psalms of Solomon 14:6, 9-10; 15:10

      b Besa 32b

    209. Warnings Against Offenses (Luke 17:1-3a; conceptual, Matthew 18:6-7; Mark 9:42; see unit 152 above; Aland # 229; Orchard # 261; Huck-Greeven # 192-193a)

    210. On Forgiveness (Luke 17:3b-4; conceptual, Matthew 18:15; see unit 154 above; Aland # 230; Orchard # 262; Huck-Greeven # 193)

      Testament of Gad 6:3-4

    211. On Faith (Luke 17:5-6; conceptual, Matthew 17:19-21; Mark 9:28-29; see unit 147 above; Aland # 231; Orchard # 263; Huck-Greeven # 194)

    212. The Parable of the Dutiful Servant (Luke 17:7-10; Aland # 232; Orchard # 264; Huck-Greeven # 195)

    213. The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19; Aland # 233; Orchard # 265; Huck-Greeven # 196)

    214. The Kingdom In the Midst (Luke 17:20-21; Aland # 234; Orchard # 266; Huck-Greeven #197)

      Psalms of Solomon 17–18

      1 Enoch 91, 93

      2 Baruch 53–74

    215. The Days of the Son of Man (Luke 17:22-37; conceptual, Matthew 24: 23, 26-27, 37-39, 17-18, 40-41, 28; Mark 13:19-23, 14-16; Aland # 235; Orchard # 267; Huck-Greeven # 198)

      2 Baruch 53:8-9).

    216. The Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8; Aland # 236; Orchard # 268; Huck-Greeven # 199)

    217. The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14; Aland # 237; Orchard #269; Huck-Greeven # 200)

Related Topics: Christology

14. Toward Jerusalem: Ministry in Judea and Final Lessons

Toward Jerusalem: Ministry in Judea and Final Lessons (Matthew 19:1–21:9; Mark 10:1–11:10; Luke 18:15–19:44)

    218. To Judea (Matthew 19:1-2; Mark 10:1; Aland # 251; Orchard # 192; Huck-Greeven # 201a)

    219. On Divorce and Kingdom Eunuchs (Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:2-12; conceptual, Luke 16:18; Aland # 252; Orchard # 274-275; Huck-Greeven # 201b)

    220. Jesus Blesses the Children (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17; Aland # 253; Orchard # 276; Huck-Greeven # 202)

    221. The Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16-22; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 18:18-23; Aland # 254; Orchard # 277; Huck-Greeven # 203a)

      1QS 4.7

      CD 3.20

      4Q181 1.4

      2 Maccabees 7:9

      4 Maccabees 15:3

      1 Enoch 37.4; 40.9; 58.3

      Psalms of Solomon 3.12

    222. Commenting on the Rich Man Incident-On the Riches and the Rewards of Response (Matthew 19:23-30; Mark 10:23-31; Luke 18:24-30; Aland # 255; Orchard # 278; Huck-Greeven # 203b)

    223. The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16; Aland # 256; Orchard # 278; Huck-Greeven # 204)

    224. Another Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34; Aland # 262; Orchard # 280; Huck-Greeven # 205)

    225. The Request for Precedence by the Sons of Zebedee (Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45; conceptual, Luke 22:24-27; Aland # 263; Orchard # 281; Huck-Greeven # 206)

      Martyrdom of Isaiah 5:13

    226. Healing of the Blind at Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43; Aland # 264; Orchard # 282; Huck-Greeven # 207)

    227. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10; Aland # 265; Orchard # 283; Huck-Greeven # 208)

    228. The Parable of the Pounds (Luke 19:11-27; conceptually in a later context, Matthew 25:14-30, more briefly, Mark 13:34; Aland # 266; Orchard # 284; Huck-Greeven # 209)

      Josephus, Antiquities 17.188, 222, 317

      Josephus, Jewish War 2.80, 93

    229. Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-9; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:28-40: John 12:12-19; Aland # 269; Orchard # 288; Huck-Greeven # 210a)

      Josephus, Antiquities 9.111

      m Sukkah 3.1, 8-9, 12

      m Sukkah 3.9, 11; 4.5, 8

    230. Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44; Aland # 270; Orchard # 289; Huck-Greeven # 210b-211b)

      1QpHab 9.5-7

      Josephus, Jewish War, 5.466, 508; 7.1-4, 375-377

Related Topics: Christology

15. The Passion Week

The Passion Week: Controversy, Prediction of Judgment and Return, Trial, Death, and Resurrection (Matthew 21:10–28:20; Mark 11:11–16:8; Luke 19:45–24:53)

    231. The Cleansing of the Temple and the Cursing of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:11-17; Matthew 21:10-19; Luke 19:45-46; conceptual, John 2:13-17; Aland # 271-273; Orchard # 291-293; Huck-Greeven # 212-214a)

      m Sheqalim 3.1

      Berakot 9.5

      Josephus, Antiquities 12.145; 15.417

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.85-87

      Josephus, Jewish War 6.283-285

      Tobit 14:5

      2 Maccabees 2:7

      1 Enoch 24–25; 89–90

      Jubilees 1:15-17

      1QM 2.5-6; 7.10

      4QpPsa

      11QTemplea 29.8-10

      1Qp Hab 9.4-5

      CD 5.6-7

      2 Samuel 5:8 LXX

      m Hagiga 1.1

    232. The Leadership Decides Against Jesus (Mark 11:18-19; Luke 19:47-48; Aland # 274; Orchard # 294; Huck-Greeven # 214b)

    233. The Explanation of the Fig Tree (Matthew 21:20-22; Mark 11:20-26; Aland # 275; Orchard # 295; Huck-Greeven # 215)

    234. By Whose Authority? (Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8; Aland # 276; Orchard # 296; Huck-Greeven # 216)

    235. The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32; Aland # 277; Orchard # 297; Huck-Greeven # 217)

    236. The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19; Aland # 278; Orchard # 298; Huck-Greeven # 218)

      Esther Rabbah 7.10

    237. The Parable of the Great Supper (Matthew 22:1-14; conceptual, Luke 14:15-24, see unit 197 above; Aland # 279; Orchard # 299; Huck-Greeven # 219)

      Sirach 13:9-10

      Ruth Rabbah, proem 7

      Josephus, Jewish War 2.450-456

      Josephus, Antiquities 9.264-266

    238. On Paying Tribute to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26; Aland # 280; Orchard # 300; Huck-Greeven # 220)

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.1.1

    239. Question about Resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40; Aland # 281; Orchard # 301; Huck-Greeven # 221)

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.16

      Josephus, Jewish War 2.164-165

      m Yebamot

      Josephus, Antiquities 4.254-256

      1 Enoch 15:6-7; 51:4; 104:4-6

      Testament of Abraham 4, 6a

      1QH 3.21-23

      1 Enoch 6–9

      1 Enoch 39:5; 102:2-4

      2 Baruch 51:10-11

    240. The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34; conceptually, Luke 10:25-28; Aland # 282; Orchard # 302; Huck-Greeven # 222)

      Genesis Rabbah 24.7

      m Hagigah 1.8

      Mekilta 6

    241. The Question about David’s Son (Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37a; Luke 20:41-44; Aland # 283; Orchard # 303; Huck-Greeven # 223)

      Psalms of Solomon 17:21-25

      4Qflor 1.11-13

      Justin Martyr, 1 Apology 45

    242. Woe to the Scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 23:1-36; Mark 12:37b-40; Luke 20:45-47; conceptually in earlier contexts, Luke 11:46, 52; 6:39; 11:42, 39-41, 44, 47-48, 49-51, 43; see unit 175 above; Aland # 284; Orchard # 304; Huck-Greeven # 224)

      t Sanhedrin 7.8; 8.1

      1QS 2.19-23

      Moed Qatan 2.17

      m Sota 3.4

      Aboth of Rabbi Nathan 37A; 45

      m Demai 2.1

      m Ma’aerot 4.5

      m ‘Uqsin 3.6

      m Sebi’it 9.1

      Aboth of Rabbi Nathan 41A

      m Berakot 8.2

      Pseudo-Philo 16:2

      Jubilees I 4:3

      1 Enoch 22:6-7

    243. Jesus’ Lament over Jerusalem (Matthew 23:37-39; conceptually, Luke 13:34-35; see unit 194 above; Aland # 285; Orchard # 305; Huck-Greeven # 225)

      1 Enoch 39:7

      2 Baruch 41:4

    244. The Widow’s Mite (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4; Aland # 286; Orchard # 306; Huck-Greeven # 226)

    245. Prediction of the Temple’s Destruction (Matthew 24:1-2; Mark 13:1-2; Luke 21:5-6; Aland # 287; Orchard # 307; Huck-Greeven # 227a)

      Testament of Levi 15:1

      Testament of Moses 6:8-9

      1QpHab 9.6-7

      Josephus, Jewish War 6.301

      Jubilees 23:11-32

      Josephus, Jewish War 5.184-227

      Tacitus, History 5.8

      Josephus, Antiquities 15.380-425

      Josephus, Jewish War 1.401

    246. Signs before the End (Matthew 24:3-8; Mark 13: 3-8; Luke 21:7-11; Aland # 288; Orchard # 308; Huck-Greeven # 227b-228)

    247. Persecutions (Matthew 24:9-14; Mark 13:9-13; Luke 21:12-19; Aland # 289; Orchard # 309; Huck-Greeven # 229)

      1 Enoch 62:4

      2 Esdras 4:42

      Targum Psalms 18:14

    248. The Desolation (Matthew 24:15-22; Mark 13:14-20; Luke 21:20-24; Aland # 290; Orchard # 310; Huck-Greeven # 230)

      1 Maccabees 1:54; 4:38; 6:7

      Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.5.3

    249. False Christs and False Prophets (Matthew 24:23-28; Mark 13:21-23; conceptually, Luke 17:23-24 in an earlier context, see unit 215 above; Aland # 291; Orchard # 311; Huck-Greeven # 231)

    250. The Coming of the Son of Man (Matthew 24:29-31; Mark 13:24-27; Luke 21:25-28; Aland # 292; Orchard # 312; Huck-Greeven # 232)

      1 Enoch 80

      Testament of Moses 10.5

      2 Baruch 70; 72:2

      1 Enoch 37–71

      4 Ezra 14

      b Sanhedrin 38b, 98a

      Psalms of Solomon 8:28; 11:2-5; 17:26

      4 Ezra 13:39-40

      4 Baruch 3:11

    251. The Parable of the Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32-36; Mark 13:28-32; Luke 21:29-33; Aland # 293; Orchard # 313; Huck-Greeven # 233-234)

    252. Take Heed and Watch (Mark 13:33-37; Luke 21:34-36; conceptually Luke 12:40; see unit 184 above; Aland # 294-295; Orchard # 320; Huck-Greeven # 236, 242a)

    253. Be Ready for the Day Comes Suddenly (Matthew 24:37-44; conceptually, Luke 17:26-36; 12:39-40; see units 215 and 184 above; Aland # 296; Orchard # 314-315; Huck-Greeven # 235-237)

    254. The Parable of the Good and Wicked Servant (Matthew 24:45-51; conceptually, Luke 12:41-46, see unit 184 above; Aland # 297; Orchard # 316; Huck-Greeven # 238)

    255. The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13; Aland # 298; Orchard # 317; Huck-Greeven # 239)

      Aboth of Rabbi Nathan 4a; 8; 22b

      t Berakot 2:10

    256. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30; conceptually, Luke 19:11-27, see unit 228 above; Aland # 299; Orchard # 318; Huck-Greeven # 240)

      m Baba Mesi’a 3.11

    257. The Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46; Aland # 300; Orchard # 319; Huck-Greeven # 241)

      1 Enoch 9:4; 60:2 with 1 Enoch 49–54

      Testament of Abraham 13A; 11B

      Sirach 18:13

      1 Enoch 89:18

      Pseudo-Philo 28.5

    258. The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 21:37-38; Aland # 301; Orchard # 321; Huck-Greeven # 242b)

    259. The Hope to Get Jesus (Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2; Aland # 305; Orchard # 325; Huck-Greeven # 243)

      Josephus, Antiquities 3.249; 14.21; 17.213

    260. The Anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8; Aland # 306; Orchard # 326; Huck-Greeven # 244)

    261. Judas’ Betrayal (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6; Aland # 307; Orchard # 327;Huck-Greeven # 245)

    262. Preparation for the Passover (Matthew 26:17-20; Mark 14:12-17; Luke 22:7-14; Aland # 308; Orchard # 328; Huck-Greeven # 246-247a)

    263. Jesus Foretells His Betrayal (Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; in a slightly later context- Luke 22:21-23; John 13: 21-30; Aland # 310; Orchard # 330; Huck-Greeven # 247b)

    264. The Last Supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22-15-20; Aland # 311; Orchard # 329, 331; Huck-Greeven # 248)

    265. Jesus Foretells His Betrayal (Luke 22:21-23; in a slightly earlier context- Matthew 26:21-25; Mark 14:18-21; see unit 263 above; Aland # 312; Orchard # 333; Huck-Greeven # 249

    266. The New Way of Greatness (Luke 22:24-30; conceptually in an earlier context, Matthew 20:24-28; 19:28; Mark 10:41-45; see units 225 and 222 above; Aland # 313; Orchard # 334; Huck-Greeven # 250)

    267. Peter’s Denial Predicted (Matthew 26:30-35; Mark 14:26-31; Luke 22:31-34; John 13:36-38; Aland # 315; Orchard # 336; Huck-Greeven # 251, 253)

      t Ketubot 5.5

    268. The Two Swords (Luke 22:35-38; Aland # 316; Orchard # 337; Huck-Greeven # 252)

    269. Gethsemene (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; Aland # 330; Orchard # 345; Huck-Greeven # 254)

      Dialogue with Trypho 103.8

    270. Jesus Arrested (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12; Aland # 331; Orchard # 346; Huck-Greeven # 255)

    271. Jesus Examined before the Council and Peter’s Denials (Matthew 26:57-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-71; John 18:13-28; Aland # 332-333; Orchard # 347-355a; Huck-Greeven # 256)

      Josephus, Antiquities 20.197-203

      Josephus, Jewish War 2.117

      Benediction 14, Shemoneh Esreh

      Psalms of Solomon 17:30

      1 Enoch 77:2

      m Berakot 7.3

      Sifre Deuteronomy 306

      1 Enoch 37–71

      Exagoge to Ezekiel 68-85

      1 Maccabees 2:14

      b Sanhedrin 60a

      Temple Scroll 64:7-9

    272. Jesus Delivered to Pilate (Matthew 27:1-2; Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1; Aland # 334; Orchard # 355b; Huck-Greeven # 257a)

    273. The Death of Judas (Matthew 27:3-10; Aland # 335; Orchard # 356; Huck-Greeven # 258)

    274. The Examination before Pilate (Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:2-5; Luke 23:2-5; John 18:29-38; Aland # 336; Orchard # 357; Huck-Greeven # 259)

      Josephus, Josephus, Jewish War 2.169-177

      Josephus, Antiquities 18.55-59

      Philo, Embassy to Gaius 301-302

    275. The Examination before Herod (Luke 23:6-12; Aland # 337; Orchard # 358; Huck-Greeven # 260)

    276. Pilate Declares Jesus Innocent (Luke 23:13-16; Aland # 338; Orchard # 359; Huck-Greeven # 261a)

    277. Jesus or Barabbas? (Matthew 27:15-23; Mark 15:6-14; Luke 23:17-23; John 18:39-40; Aland # 339; Orchard # 360; Huck-Greeven # 261b)

      Josephus, Antiquities, 20.208-210, 215.

    278. Pilate Delivers Jesus to be Crucified (Matthew 27:24-26; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:24-25; Aland # 341; Orchard # 362; Huck-Greeven # 261c)

      Suetonius, Domition 11

      Jewish War 2.306-308; 6.302-304.

      Philo Flaccus 10 75

    279. Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers (Matthew 27:27-31a; Mark 15:16-20a; in a slightly earlier context-John 19:2-3; Aland # 342; Orchard # 363; Huck-Greeven # 262)

      Philo, Flaccus 6 36–39

      Dio Cassius, History 15.20-21

      Plutarch, Pompey 24

    280. The Road to Golgotha (Matthew 27:31b-32; Mark 15:20b-21; Luke 23:26-32; John 1917a; Aland # 343; Orchard # 364; Huck-Greeven # 263)

    281. Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-37; Mark 15:22-26; Luke 23:33-34; John 19:17b-27; Aland # 344; Orchard # 365a; Huck-Greeven # 264a)

      Josephus, Jewish War 1.282

      Josephus, Antiquities 15.373, 409; 16.291, 311

    282. Jesus Is Mocked During the Crucifixion (Matthew 27:38-43; Mark 15:27-32a; Luke 23:35-38; Aland # 345; Orchard # 365b-366; Huck-Greeven # 264b)

    283. The Two Thieves (Matthew 27:44; Mark 15:32b; Luke 23:39-43; Aland # 346; Orchard # 367; Huck-Greeven # 264c)

    284. The Death of Jesus (Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-39; Luke 23:44-48; John 19:28-30; Aland # 347; Orchard # 368-370a; Huck-Greeven # 265a)

    285. Witnesses of the Crucifixion (Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:40-41; Luke 23:49; Aland # 348; Orchard # 370b; Huck-Greeven # 265b)

    286. Jesus’ Burial (Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Aland # 350; Orchard # 372-373a; Huck-Greeven # 266, 268a)

    287. The Guard at the Tomb (Matthew 27:62-66; Aland # 351; Orchard # 374; Huck-Greeven # 267)

    288. The Women Come to the Tomb (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-13; Aland # 252; Orchard # 375b-376; Huck-Greeven # 268b)

    289. Jesus Appears to the Women (Matthew 28:9-10; John 20:14-18; Aland # 353; Orchard # 377, 389; Huck-Greeven # 269)

    291. The Emmaus Road Appearance (Luke 24:13-35; Aland # 355; Orchard # 380; Huck-Greeven # 272)

      1 Maccabees 3:40, 57; 4:3

      Josephus, Jewish War 7.217

      m Sukkah 4.5

    292. Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Later to Thomas (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-29; Aland # 356-257; Orchard # 381a, 390-391; Huck-Greeven # 273a)

    293. The Great Commission from Galilee (Matthew 28:16-20: Aland # 364; Orchard # 379; Huck-Greeven # 271)

    294. Jesus’ Last Words and Ascension (Luke 24:44-53; Aland # 365; Orchard # 381b-382; Huck-Greeven # 273b-274)

      Prologue to Sirach 8-10

      4QMMT 10

Related Topics: Crucifixion

16. Introducing Jesus in John’s Gospel

Introducing Jesus in John’s Gospel: The Word Incarnate and the First Witnesses: John the Baptist and The Disciples (John 1)

    J 1 The Prologue: Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18; Aland # 1)

      Sirach 1:1, 15:1-10; 24:1-3, 8-10, 23

      Wisdom 7:22, 25-29; 9:1-2, 9; 18:15

      Genesis Rabbah 1.2

      Pesahim 54a

      Targum Onkelos on Exod 3:12; on Exod 19:17

      Pesahim 54a

    J 2 The Witness of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34; Aland # 13, 16, 18)

      1 Enoch 90:31; 89:52

      Sirach 48:10

      b Ketuboth 96a

      Testament of Joseph 19:8-9

      Testament of Benjamin 3

      1 Enoch 90:9-12, 38

    J 3 The First Disciples: Andrew, an Unnamed Disciple, Simon Peter, Philip and Nathaniel (John 1:35-51; Aland # 21)

Related Topics: Introductions, Arguments, Outlines

17. The Book of Signs

John’s Book of Signs: Before the Hour (John 2-12)

    J 4 Sign 1 — The Water to Wine at a Wedding in Cana (John 2:1-12; Aland # 22-23)

      2 Baruch 29:5

      1 Enoch 10:19

      Tobit 11:19

      m Betsah 2:3

    J 5 The Cleansing of the Temple and an Allusion to Resurrection, the Great Sign (John 2:13-25; Aland # 24-26)

      b Shebuoth 36a

      b Sanhedrin 38b

      m Bekhorot 8:7

      Shekalim 7:2

      Benediction 14 of the Shemoneh Esreh

      4Qflor

      Mekilta on Exodus 16:32 [Tractate Vayassa’ 6 lines 60-64]

    J 6 What Do the Signs Show? Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)

      1QS 6:6-8

      Jubilees 1:23-25

      1QS 4:19-21

    J 7 Jesus and John the Baptist- The Bridegroom, the Christ, The One from Above Must Increase (John 3:22-36; Aland # 28-29)

      1 Maccabees 9:39

      Midrash Rabbah on Leviticus 15:2

    J 8 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman- Worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4:1-42; Aland # 30-31)

      Josephus, Antiquities 20.118

      Josephus, War 2.232; Life 269).

      m. Niddah 4.1

      Pirke Aboth 1.5

      m Sotah 3.4

      Shebiith 8.10

      Judg 14:6, 19; 15:14 LXX

      1 Kgdms 10:2, 10 LXX (= 1 Sam 10:6, 10)

      Isa 35:6 LXX

    J 9 A Second Galilean Sign: The Healing of a Royal Official’s Son (John 4:43-54; Aland # 32, 85)

      Josephus, War 1.45

      Josephus, Life 72, 400-01

    J 10 A Controversial Sabbath Healing in Jerusalem (John 5:1-18; Aland # 140-141a)

      m Shabbat 7.2

      m Shabbat 10.5

      Legum Allegoriae I 5-6

      Exodus Rabbah 30.6

    J 11 The Discourse Defending the Sabbath Healing- “The Son Does Nothing of His Own Accord” (John 5:19-47; Aland #141b)

      b Taanith 2b

      Shemoneh Esreh, blessing no. 2

      Sirach 48:1

      b Shabbat 116b

      Pirke Aboth 2.7

      Baruch 4:1-2

    J 12 The Feeding of the Five Thousand (John 6:1-15; Aland # 146)

      Josephus, Jewish War 3.57; 4.456

      Gen 37:30 LXX

      2 Kngs 4:12, 14, 25 LXX= 2 Kings 4 Eng

      Tobit 6

      Philo, De Specialibus Legibus 3.57

      1 Enoch 62:14

    J 13 Jesus Walks on the Water (John 6:16-21; Aland # 147)

      Midrash Mekilta on Exodus describing nation as it passes through Red Sea

    J 14 The Bread of Life Come Down from Above Discourse (John 6:22-59; Aland # 148-49)

      2 Baruch 29:8

      Sibylline Oracles 3.49

      Rabbah 1.9

      Sirach 24:21

    J 15 Reaction to the Discourse: The Offense and the Confession (John 6:60-71; Aland #157-58)

      Aboth 6.7

      Midrash Mekilta on Exod 15:26

    J 16 Jesus Goes from Galilee to Jerusalem (John 7:1-13; Aland # 238-39)

      Josephus, Antiquities 8.100

      m Ma’as 3.7

      m Bikk 1.6, 10

      m Shek 3.1; 6.3

    J 17 Jesus Teaches in the Temple to Mixed Reaction (John 7:14-52; Aland # 240-41)

      m Shab 18.3

      m Shab 19.1-2

      m Ned 3.11

      1 Enoch 48:6

      2 Baruch 29:3

      4 Ezra 7:28; 13:51-52

      Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho 8.7

      m Sukk 4.9

      Exodus Rabbah 21.3

      b Sukk 27b

    [18 The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 7:53—8:11; Aland # 242)]

      Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.39.16

      Apostolic Constitutions 2.24 (= Syriac Didascalia 7)

      b B. Mes 91a

      Susanna 36-40

      m Sanhedrin 7.4

    J 18 The Dispute Deepens as Jesus Claims To Be The Light of the World, the Truth and Abraham’s Superior (John 8:12-59; Aland # 243-47)

      m Shekalim 2.1; 6.1, 5

      m Sukkah 5.1-4

      Wisdom 18:3-4

      1QS 2:3; 3:7, 20-21

      m Pirke Aboth 4.8

      Josephus, War 7.323

      b Sanh 128a

      Genesis Rabbah 44 (28a)

      Mekilta Exodus on 20:18 (78b)

    J 19 Healing of the Man Born Blind- Jesus, the Light of the World (John 9:1-41; Aland # 248)

      b Sanh 55a

      Ruth Rabbah 6.4

      m Shab 7.2; 24.3

      m Shab 14.4

      m Sanhedrin 10.1

      b Abodah Zarah 28b

      m Ta’an 3.8

      m Ned 1.1

      m ‘Eduy 5.6

      m Midd 2.2

    J 20 Jesus, the Good Shepherd with a New Flock (John 10:1-21; Aland # 249-250)

      m B Mes 7.9

    J 21 Jesus Declares His Unity with the Farther at the Feast of Dedication (John 10:22-42; Aland # 257-58)

      1 Macc 4:52-59

    J 22 Jesus Shows His Power over Life: the Raising of Lazarus and the Jewish Reaction (John 11:1-54; Aland # 259-260)

      Levitucus Rabbah 18.1

      Ecclesiastes Rabbah 12.6

      m Yebamot 16.3

      m Ketuboth 4.4

      m Bikk 2.2

      2 Macc 5:19

      Josephus, Jewish War 2.166

      Josephus, Antiquities 11.327

      Josephus, Antiquities 13.299

      b Sota 12b

      b Baba Bathra 199b

      Midrash Ps 90 4

      Josephus, Jewish War 4.551

    J 23 The Anointing at Bethany and Opposition Near Passover Time (John 11:55-12:11; Aland # 261, 267-68)

      Josephus, Jewish War 1.229

      Ecclesiasticus Rabbah 7.1.1

    J 24 Jesus Enters Jerusalem at Passover (John 12:12-19; Aland # 269)

      1 Maccabees 13:51

      1 Macc 13:51

      2 Macc 10:7

    J 25 The Son of Man To Be Lifted Up Issues an Explanation and a Warning (John 12:12-50; Aland # 302-304)

      1 Enoch 49:1; 62:14

      Psalms of Solomon 17–18

      4 Ezra 7:28-29

      Targum to Isaiah 6:1, 4

Related Topics: Christology

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