Beginning of Jesus' Ministry
A Harmony of the Gospels
Matt. Mark Luke John Introductions to Jesus Christ 1. Luke's Introduction 1:1–4 2. Pre-fleshly state of Christ 1:1–18 3. Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1:1–17 3:23–38 Birth, Infancy, and Adolescence of Jesus and John the Baptist 1. Announcement of Birth of John 1:5–25 2. Announcement of Birth of Jesus to the Virgin 1:26–38 3. Song of Elizabeth to Mary 1:39–45 4. Mary's Song of Praise 1:46–56 5. Birth, Infancy, and Purpose for Future of John the Baptist 1:57–80
6. Announcement of Jesus' Birth to Joseph 1:18– 23
7. Birth of Jesus Christ 1:24– 25 2:1–7
8. Proclamation by the Angels 2:8–14 9. The Visit of Homage by Shepherds 2:15–20 10. Jesus' Circumcision 2:21 11. First Temple Visit with Acknowledgments by Simeon and Anna 2:22–38
12. Visit of the Wise Men 2:1–12
13. Flight into Egypt and Massacre of Innocents 2:13– 18
14. From Egypt to Nazareth with Jesus 2:19– 23 2:39
15. Childhood of Jesus 2:40 16. Jesus, 12 Years Old, Visits the Temple 2:41–50 17. 18-Year Account of Jesus' Adolescence and Adulthood 2:51–52 Truths About John the Baptist 1. John's Ministry Begins 3:1 1:1–4 3:1–2 2. Man and Message 3:2–12 1:2–8 3:3–14
3. His Picture of Jesus 3:11– 12 1:7–8 3:15–18
4. His Courage 14:4– 12 3:19–20
Beginning of Jesus' Ministry
1. Jesus Baptized 3:13– 17 1:9–11 3:21–22