6. Frontal Attack by Enemies Followed by Parables of the Kingdom

Summer, A.D. 28

Step 24: A Mountain Near Capernaum Back to Capernaum

Healing of the Centurion’s Servant

Matthew 8:5-13

Luke 7:1-10

Step 25: Capernaum to Nain and the Surrounding Region

The Raising of the Widow’s Son at Nain

Luke 7:11-17

Eulogy for John the Baptist

Matthew 11:2-19

Luke 7:18-35

Judgment on Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum

Matthew 11:20-30

Anointing by the Sinful Woman

Luke 7:36-50

Step 26: The Region of Nain to the 2nd Galilean Preaching Tour

Fall, A.D. 28

Second Galilean Tour

Luke 8:1-3

Exorcism and Blasphemous Accusations

Matthew 12:22-37

Mark 3:19-30

The Pharisees Demand a Sign

Matthew 12:38-45

The Concerns of Jesus’ Family

Matthew 12:46-50

Mark 3:31-35

Luke 8:19-21

Step 27: a House in Galilee to the Sea of Galilee

Teaching by Parables

Matthew 13:1-53

Mark 4:1-34

Luke 8:4-18

Step 28: The Sea of Galilee to the Disciple’s House

Step 29: The Disciple’s House to the Region of the Gerasenes

Calming of the Storm

Matthew 8:18, 23-27

Mark 4:35-41

Luke 8:22-25

Exorcism of the Gerasene Demoniac

Matthew 8:28-34

Mark 5:1-20

Luke 8:26-29

Step 30: The Region of the Gerasenes to Capernaum

Healing of Jairus’ Daughter

Matthew 9:18-26

Mark 5:21-43

Luke 8:40-56

Healing of Two Blind Men

Matthew 9:27-34

Step 31: Capernaum to the Third Tour of Galilee

Winter, A.D. 28/29

Final Rejection in Nazareth

Matthew 13:54-58

Mark 6:1-6

The Mission of the Twelve

Matthew 9:35-11:1

Mark 6:6-13

Luke 9:1-6

Death of John the Baptist

Matthew 14:1-12

Mark 6:14-29

Luke 9:7-9