chus in Gethsemane, and the fig-tree withered on Olivet. 8. In Judæa, the withered hand restored, the healing of the impotent man at Bethesda, and the raising of Lazarus at Bethany. 9. In Jericho, the healing of the one blind man, and of the two blind men.

6. His parables.-The parables of our Lord, of which 82 33 are recorded by the evangelists, may be thus divided according to the places where they were delivered. 1. In Capernaum, the sower, the tares, the seed growing secretly, the mustard seed, the leaven, the hid treasure, the pearl, the draw net, the two debtors, and the unmerciful servant. 2. In Galilee, the lost sheep, the rich fool, the servants waiting for their lord, the barren figtree, the great supper, the lost piece of money, the prodigal son, the unjust steward, the rich man and Lazarus, and the unprofitable servant. 3. In Jericho, the good Samaritan, and the pounds. 4. In Perca, the unjust judge, the Pharisee and the publican, and the labourers in the vineyard. 5. In Jerusalem, the door and the sheepfold, the two sons, the wicked husbandmen, the marriage feast or wedding garment, the ten virgins, the talents, the sheep and the goats, and the true vine.

7. His sufferings, which he endured in the following 83 places. 1. In Gethsemane, where his soul was exceedingly sorrowful even unto death, and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 2. At his betrayal by Judas Iscariot, and apprehension by the chief priests, captains of the Temple, and multitude. 3. In the ecclesiastical consistories of Annas and Caiaphas. 4. In the house of Herod Antipas, where he was jeered and mocked, and sent back to Pilate. 5. In the Prætorium of Pilate, where he was tumultuously voted to be crucified, whilst Pilate acquitted him in his heart, and Barabbas the robber was accepted before him. 6. In the crowning with thorns, the spitting upon, the scourg

ing, and the bearing his own cross. 7. At Calvary in the crucifixion, the mocking, the reviling, the gall and vinegar, and the hands and feet pierced with nails; then the veil of the Temple was rent in twain, the earth quaked, the rocks were rent, and the graves were opened. 84 8. His triumphs, which succeeded to his sufferings, and were as follows. 1. Over principalities and powers of darkness, by making a show of them openly (Col. ii. 15). 2. Over death and the grave, by his glorious resurrection. 3. Over all oppositions and impediments, by his forty days' conversing with the apostles, in ten infallible appearances, instructing them in the things pertaining to the kingdom of God (Acts i. 3). 4. In commissioning his apostles, to teach and baptize all nations in the name of the most sacred Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, and to remit and retain sins by virtue of the Holy Ghost which he breathed upon them. 5. In trampling the world under foot by his own most glorious ascension. 6. By ruling in the midst of his enemies by the rod of his strength, as he sits at the right hand of the Father, (Psal. cx.). 7. Finally, by sending the Holy Ghost, to furnish his apostles and their successors with the means for the propagation of the gospel, and the utter dissolving of all the machinations of Satan.

NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY.

PART I. THE GOSPELS.

ANALYSIS.

§ Introduction.

Political state of the Jews at our Lord's advent, B. C. 4 to A. D. 30.The Roman empire; Roman emperors contemporary with New Testament History.-Government of the Jews: Herod the Great, B. c. 394.-Kingdom divided between his three sons, * viz.

Archelaus, B. C. 3-A. D. 7. Herod Antipas, B. c. 3

A. D. 39.

ITUREA, TRACHONITIS,
BATANEA, ETC.

Philip, B. c. 3-A. D. 33.
Agrippa I., A. D. 37–44.

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Roman Procurators, A. D. 7-41 Pilate, A. D. 21-37. Agrippa I. obtains both tetrarchies from Caligula. Agrippa I. received the whole of Palestine from Claudius, A. D. 41-44. man procurators, A. D. 44-70: Herod king of Chalcis conducts the ecclesiastical affairs, A. D. 44-48, and is succeeded by Agrippa II., who obtains the tetrarchy of Iturea, etc., A. D. 52. Procurators: Felix, A. D. 52. Festus, 62. Albinus, 63. Gessius Florus, 64. Jerusalem taken by Titus, A. D. 70.

Table of Herodian genealogies.—General expectation of a Messiah.

Sect. 1-4.

Notes.-Government of the Roman provinces (Sect. 1). Previous history of Herod the Great (2). Division of Peræa (2). General view of Herod's family (3). Testimonies from Tacitus, Suetonius, and Virgil (4).

I. Birth and Childhood of our Lord, and of John the Baptist.

Jerusalem, Nazareth, Juda, and Egypt. B. C. 6 to A. D. 8.-Preface to Luke's Gospel.-Gabriel appears to Zacharias, April 5, B. c. 6.Conception of John the Baptist.-The annunciation.-Mary visits Elizabeth.-Elizabeth blesses Mary.-Mary's thanksgiving.-Mary returns

For Tabular Summary of the history of this period, see p. 17.

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to Nazareth: an angel appears to Joseph.-Birth and circumcision of John the Baptist, Oct., B. c. 5.-Prophecy of Zacharias.-Birth of our Saviour, B. c. 4.-Heavenly host appear to the shepherds.-The circumcision. Our Lord's descent from David and Abraham: supposed discrepancies in the genealogies.-Purification of Mary and presentation of Christ.-Prophecies of Simeon and Anna.-The Magi visit Jerusalem and adore the Saviour.-Holy family fly to Egypt.-Slaughter of the Innocents.-Holy family return to Nazareth, B. c. 3.-Christ among the doctors in his 12th year, A. D. 8. 5-25.

Notes.-Date of Gabriel's announcement to Zacharias (6). The courses of the priests (6). City of Juda (9). Similarity of Mary's thanksgiving to that of Hannah (11). Emmanuel (12). Writing tables (13). On the date of our Lord's birth (15). Taxing of Cyrenius (15). Fulfilment of prophecy as to the time, place, and person (16). The name "Jesus" (17). Old Testament prophecies of our Lord's descent (18). Proofs from the genealogies (18). Origin of the Magi, or "wise men " (21). Prophecy in Matthew not a quotation (24). The Feasts (25).

II. Ministry of John the Baptist, and Baptism and Temptation
of our Lord.

Bethabara and Cana in Galilee. From Oct. A. D. 26 to April A. D. 27.-St. John's preface: the Divinity, humanity, and office of Christ. -St. Mark's preface: the forerunner.-John the Baptist commences his ministry, Oct. A. D. 26.-Preaches repentance: denounces Pharisees and Sadducees: teaches the people, the publicans, and the soldiers.— Baptism of our Saviour: John's Ist testimony to Jesus, Jan. A. d. 27.— Jesus tempted by the devil: 1st temptation-lust of the flesh; 2nd temptation-pride of life: 3rd temptation-lust of the eyes.-John's 2nd testimony to Jesus.-John's double testimony to Jesus: two of his disciples follow Christ.-Jesus returns to Galilee: calls Philip, who brings Nathanael to him.-1st miracle of Christ: he turns water into wine at Cana.

26-38.

Notes.-St. John establishes the Divinity of Christ: the personality of "the Word," and His manifestation in the flesh (26). John refutes the philosophy of Philo and the Gnostics (26). Fifteenth year of Tiberius (28). Abilene and the elder Lysanias (28). Annas and Caiaphas (28). Age for commencing public ministry (28). Resemblance of John to Elijah (28). Historical derivation of the baptism of John (29). Pharisees and Sadducees: their origin (29). Pharisees: their tenets and practices in 'the time of Christ (29). Tenets of the Sadducees (29). Publicans (29). Deut. viii. 5 (35). The Lamb of God (36). On the miracle of the water turned to wine (38).

III. First Year of our Lord's public Ministry. Time-April 9,

A. D. 27, to March 29, A. D. 28.

1st Passover,* April 9, A. D. 27: Jerusalem.-Our Lord commences his public ministry by cleansing the Temple of the sellers and changers.— Visited by Nicodemus.

39, 40. Discourse on the new birth.-Man must be born of water and of the Spirit.-Nicodemus reproved for his ignorance of the work of regeneration.-Necessity for belief in Christ.

41-43.

Enon on the Jordan.-Jesus stays in Judæa: his disciples baptize

* See note to sect. 39.

there. Dispute between the Jews and John's disciples about purifying: appeal to John.

44, 45

46, 47.

Last testimony of John the Baptist to Jesus.-I am not the Christ, but the forerunner-the friend of the Bridegroom.-Christ is above all. he that believeth on him hath everlasting life. Samaria: Sychar.-Our Lord goes towards Galilee: talks with the woman of Samaria. 48. Discourse on living water and spiritual worship.—If you had known me you would have asked for living water.-You say truly you have no husband, but you have had five. The time cometh when ye shall worship the Father neither in this mountain Gerizim nor at Jerusalem, but in spirit and in truth only.-I am the Christ. The disciples come up: the woman goes into the city. Discourse on the spiritual harvest.-The prophets and myself have sowed the spiritual seed: ye must reap the spiritual harvest. Many of the Samaritans believe.

49-52. 53.

54.

55.

Galilee: Cana.-Christ goes to Galilee, and heals the nobleman's son at Capernaum. 56.

Nazareth.-Goes to Nazareth, and preaches in the synagogue. 57. Capernaum: resides here.-Preaches at Capernaum.-Calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John.-Teaches in the synagogue on the sabbath : casts out a demon.-Cures Simon's wife's mother of a fever: heals and dispossesses other persons.-Prepares for a ministerial journey through Galilee. 58-62.

1st Circuit of Galilee: Mount of Beatitudes.-Near Capernaum.

I. The Beatitudes.

Sermon on the Mount.

63.

64.

II. Directions to the disciples.-Ye are the salt of the earth, and the light of the world.--I am come to fulfil the law. The law must not be broken.-But your righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. 65-69.

III. Gospel interpretation of the law.-Murder.-Adultery.-Divorce. -Oaths.-Jus talionis.-Love thy enemies.

70-75.

IV. Directions for Christian life, walk, and conversation.—Give alms in secret.-Pray in secret: the Lord's prayer.-Fast in secret.-Lay ye up treasures in heaven.-Ye cannot serve God and mammon.— The heavenly Father, who feedeth the fowls and clotheth the grass, will take care of you.-Judge charitably, as ye would yourselves be judged. Give not holy things to blasphemers.-Ask and it shall be given.-Do as ye would be done by.-Enter in at the strait gate.Beware of false prophets: ye shall prove them by their fruits.-The wise and foolish man. 76-88.

Lake Gennesaret.-Jesus preaches to the multitude from a ship.-Miraculous draught of fishes.-Jesus heals a leper. 89-91.

Capernaum: residence.-Heals a palsy.-Teaches by the lake Gennesaret: calls Matthew.-Entertained by Matthew at Capernaum.-Eats with publicans and sinners, and excuses his disciples from fasting.-The garments and bottles.

92-95.