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J. W. McGarvey and Philip Y. Pendleton
The Fourfold Gospel (1914)

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PART FIRST.
THE PERIOD OF CHRIST'S LIFE PRIOR TO HIS MINISTRY.

I. Luke's Preface and Dedication.
II. John's Introduction.
III. Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
IV. Genealogy According to Luke.
V. Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
VI. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus.
VII. Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, Visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of John the Baptist.
VIII. The Birth and Early Life of John the Baptist.
IX. Annunciation to Joseph of the Birth of Jesus.
X. The Birth of Jesus.
XI. The Birth of Jesus Proclaimed by Angels to the Shepherds.
XII. Circumcision, Temple Service, and Naming of Jesus.
XIII. Eastern Wise-Men, or Magi, Visit Jesus, the New-born King.
XIV. Flight into Egypt and Slaughter of the Bethlehem Children.
XV. The Child Jesus Brought from Egypt to Nazareth.
XVI. Jesus Living at Nazareth and Visiting Jerusalem in His Twelfth Year.

PART SECOND.
BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY
OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE FORERUNNER.

XVII. John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.

PART THIRD.
BEGINNING OF OUR LORD'S MINISTRY.

XVIII. Jesus Baptized by John in the Jordan.
XIX. Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness.
XX. John's First Testimony to Jesus.
XXI. Jesus Makes His First Disciples.
XXII. Jesus Works His First Miracle at Cana in Galilee.
XXIII. Jesus' First Residence at Capernaum.

PART FOURTH.
FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND PASSOVER.

XXIV. Jesus Attends the First Passover of His Ministry.
- A. Jesus Cleanses the Temple.
- B. Jesus Talks with Nicodemus.
XXV. First Ministry in Judæa--John's Second Testimony.
XXVI. Jesus Sets Out from Judæa for Galilee.
- A. Reasons for Retiring to Galilee.
- B. At Jacob's Well, and at Sychar.
- C. Arrival in Galilee.
XXVII. General Account of Jesus' Teaching.
XXVIII. The Second Miracle at Cana.
XXIX. Jesus' Temporary Residence at Capernaum.
XXX. Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
XXXI. Healing a Demoniac in a Synagogue.
XXXII. Healing Peter's Mother-in-Law and Many Others.
XXXIII. Jesus Makes a Preaching Tour Through Galilee.
XXXIV. Jesus Heals a Leper and Creates Much Excitement.
XXXV. Jesus Heals a Paralytic at Capernaum.
XXXVI. The Call of Matthew.

PART FIFTH.
FROM THE SECOND PASSOVER UNTIL THE THIRD.

XXXVII. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends His Act.
XXXVIII. Jesus Defends Disciples Who Pluck Grain on the Sabbath.
XXXIX. Jesus Defends Healing a Withered Hand on the Sabbath.
XL. Jesus Heals Multitudes Beside the Sea of Galilee.
XLI. After Prayer Jesus Selects Twelve Apostles.
XLII. The Sermon on the Mount.
- A. Introductory Statements.
- B. Beatitudes: Promises to Messiah's Subjects.
- C. Influence and Duties of Messiah's Subjects.
- D. Relation of Messianic Teaching to Old Testament and Traditional Teaching.
- E. Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting to Be Performed Sincerely, Not Ostentatiously.
- F. Security of Heavenly Treasures Contrasted with Earthly Anxieties.
- G. Law Concerning Judging.
- H. Concerning Prayer.
- I. The Golden Rule.
- J. The Two Ways and the False Prophets.
- K. Conclusion and Application: Two Builders.
XLIII. Healing the Centurion's Servant.
XLIV. Jesus Raises the Widow's Son.
XLV. The Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Discourse Suggested Thereby.
XLVI. Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee.
XLVII. Further Journeying about Galilee.
XLVIII. Blasphemous Accusations of the Jews.
XLIX. Sign Seekers and the Enthusiast Reproved.
L. Christ's Teaching as to His Mother and Brethren.
LI. Dining with a Pharisee, Jesus Denounces That Sect.
LII. Concerning Hypocrisy, Worldly Anxiety, Watchfulness, and His Approaching Passion.
LIII. Repentance Enjoined. Parable of the Barren Fig-Tree.
LIV. The First Great Group of Parables
- A. Introduction.
- B. Parable of the Sower.
- C. Parable of the Seed Growing of Itself.
- D. The Parable of the Tares.
- E. Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven.
- F. The Parable of the Tares Explained.
- G. Parables of Treasure, Pearl, and Net.
LV. Jesus Stills the Storm.
LVI. Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs.
LVII. Matthew's Feast. Discourse on Fasting.
LVIII. Jairus' Daughter and the Invalid Woman.
LIX. Healing Blind Men and a Dumb Demoniac.
LX. Jesus Visits Nazareth and Is Rejected.
LXI. Third Circuit of Galilee. The Twelve Instructed and Sent Forth.
LXII. Herod Antipas Supposes Jesus to Be John.
LXIII. First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return.
- A. Return of the Twelve and Retirement to the East Shore of Galilee.
- B. Feeding the Five Thousand.
- C. The Twelve Try to Row Back. Jesus Walks Upon the Water.
LXIV. Discourse on Spiritual Food and True Discipleship. Peter's Confession.

PART SIXTH.
FROM THE LORD'S THIRD PASSOVER
UNTIL OUR LORD'S ARRIVAL AT BETHANY.

LXV. Jesus Fails to Attend the Third Passover: Scribes Reproach Him for Disregarding Tradition.
LXVI. Second Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
LXVII. Healing a Phoenician Woman's Daughter.
LXVIII. Another Avoiding of Herod's Territory.
LXIX. The Deaf Stammerer Healed and Four Thousand Fed.
LXX. Third Withdrawal from Herod's Territory
- A. Pharisaic Leaven. A Blind Man Healed.
- B. The Great Confession Made by Peter.
- C. Passion Foretold. Peter Rebuked.
- D. The Transfiguration. Concerning Elijah.
- E. Healing the Demoniac Boy.
LXXI. Return to Galilee. The Passion Foretold.
LXXII. Jesus Pays the Tribute Money.
LXXIII. False Ambition Versus Childlikeness.
LXXIV. Sin and Forgiveness Between Brethren.
LXXV. Jesus' Brothers Advise Him to Go to Jerusalem.
LXXVI. The Private Journey to Jerusalem.
LXXVII. As to Sacrifice for Christ's Service.
LXXVIII. In the Temple at the Feast of Tabernacles.
LXXIX. The Story of the Adulteress.
LXXX. Messianic Claims Met by Attempt to Stone Jesus.
LXXXI. Contention Over the Man Born Blind.
LXXXII. Discourse on the Good Shepherd.
LXXXIII. Mission and Return of the Seventy.
LXXXIV. Parable of the Good Samaritan.
LXXXV. Jesus the Guest of Martha and Mary.
LXXXVI. Prayer Taught and Encouraged.
LXXXVII. Sabbath Healing. Mustard Seed and Leaven.
LXXXVIII. Feast of the Dedication. The Jews Attempt to Stone Jesus and He Retires to Peræa.
LXXXIX. The Strait Gate. Warned Against Herod.
XC. Dining with a Pharisee. Sabbath Healing and Three Lessons Suggested by the Event.
XCI. Cost of Discipleship Must Be Counted.
XCII. Second Great Group of Parables.
- A. Introduction.
- B. Parable of the Lost Sheep.
- C. Parable of the Lost Coin.
- D. Parable of the Lost Son.
- E. Parable of the Unrighteous Steward.
- F. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
- G. Concerning Offenses, Faith, and Service.
XCIII. Peræa to Bethany. Raising of Lazarus.
XCIV. Retiring Before the Sanhedrin's Decree.
XCV. Journey to Jerusalem. Ten Lepers. Concerning the Kingdom.
XCVI. Parable of the Importunate Widow.
XCVII. Parable of the Pharisee and Publican.
XCVIII. Journey to Jerusalem. Concerning Divorce.
XCIX. Blessing Children. Concerning Childlikeness.
C. The Rich Ruler. Peril of Riches. Reward of Sacrifice. Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
CI. Foretelling His Passion. Rebuking Ambition.
CII. Bartimæus and His Companion Healed.
CIII. Zacchæus. Parable of the Pounds. Journey to Jerusalem.

PART SEVENTH.
LAST WEEK OF OUR LORD'S MINISTRY,
THE FOURTH PASSOVER, THE CRUCIFIXION.

CIV. Jesus Arrives and Is Feasted at Bethany.
CV. Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
CVI. Barren Fig-Tree. Temple Cleansed.
CVII. Finding the Fig-Tree Withered.
CVIII. In Reply to the Questions as to His Authority, Jesus Gives the Third Great Group of Parables.
- A. Introduction.
- B. Parable of the Two Sons.
- C. Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen.
- D. Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son.
CIX. Jewish Rulers Seek to Ensnare Jesus.
- A. Pharisees and Herodians Ask About Tribute.
- B. Sadducees Ask About the Resurrection.
- C. A Lawyer Asks About the Great Commandment.
- D. Jesus' Question Which None Could Answer.
CX. Jesus' Last Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and Pharisees.
CXI. Observing the Offerings and Widow's Mites.
CXII. Greeks Seek Jesus. He Foretells That He Shall Draw All Men Unto Him.
CXIII. Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
CXIV. The Second Coming of Christ.
CXV. Conclusion of Our Lord's Discourse. Parables of Virgins and Talents. The Final Judgment.
CXVI. Jesus Predicts, the Rulers Plot for, and Judas Bargains for His Death.
CXVII. Preparation for Passover. Disciples Contend for Precedence.
CXVIII. The Paschal Meal. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet.
CXIX. Judas' Betrayal and Peter's Denial Foretold.
CXX. The Lord's Supper Instituted.
CXXI. Farewell Discourse to Disciples.
CXXII. The Lord's Prayer.
CXXIII. Going to Gethsemane, and Agony Therein.
CXXIV. Jesus Betrayed, Arrested, and Forsaken.
CXXV. First Stage of Jewish Trial. Examination by Annas.
CXXVI. Second Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Condemned by Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin.
CXXVII. Peter Thrice Denies the Lord.
CXXVIII. Third Stage of Jewish Trial. Jesus Formally Condemned by the Sanhedrin, and Led to Pilate.
CXXIX. First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First Time.
CXXX. Second Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Herod Antipas.
CXXXI. Third Stage of the Roman Trial. Pilate Reluctantly Sentences Him to Crucifixion.
CXXXII. Remorse and Suicide of Judas.
CXXXIII. The Crucifixion.
- A. On the Way of the Cross.
- B. Jesus Crucified and Reviled. His Three Sayings During First Three Hours.
- C. Darkness Three Hours. After Four More Sayings, Jesus Expires. Strange Events Attending His Death.
- D. Jesus Found to Be Dead. His Body Buried and Guarded in the Tomb.

PART EIGHTH.
OUR LORD'S RESURRECTION, APPEARANCES, AND ASCENSION.
JUDÆA AND GALILEE. TIME, FORTY DAYS. SPRING A. D. 30.

CXXXIV. Angels Announce the Resurrection to Certain Women. Peter and John Enter the Empty Tomb.
CXXXV. First and Second Appearances of the Risen Christ. The Resurrection Reported to the Apostles.
CXXXVI. Some of the Guards Report to the Jewish Rulers.
CXXXVII. Third and Fourth Appearances of Jesus.
CXXXVIII. Fifth Appearance of Jesus.
CXXXIX. Sixth Appearance of Jesus.
CXL. Seventh Appearance of Jesus.
CXLI. Eight Appearance of Jesus.
CXLII. The Great Commission Given.
CXLIII. Ninth and Tenth Appearances of Jesus.
CXLIV. The Ascension.
CXLV. Our Lord Appears After His Ascension.

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