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The Harmonistic Syllabus of the Gospels

The Narrations

I. The deeds that are particularly recorded in the Book of Luke:

1. The preface of the Book of Luke (1:1-4).

2. The angel predicted the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias (1:5-25).

3. The angle predicted to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus (1:26-38).

4. Mary visited Elizabeth (1:39-56).

5. The birth and childhood of John the Baptist (1:57-80).

6. The cause that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (2:1-7).

7. The angel preached the good tidings of great joy to shepherds (2:8-14).

8. The shepherds found the Babe lying in the manger (2:15-20).

9. Eight days were completed for the circumcision of Jesus (2:21-24).

10. The praise and explanation of Simon and Anna (2:25-39).

11. The growing up of Jesus and the narration that they went to the Holy city for the feast when He was twelve years old (2:40-52).

12. John the Baptist answered all the questions of various kinds of people (3:10-14).

13. The maternal (Mary) genealogy of Jesus (3:23-38).

14. The proclamation of the acceptable year of the LORD (4:16-21).

15. The woman who was a sinner anointed the Lord with the fragrant oil (7:36-50).

16. The Samaritans did not receive the Lord (9:51-56).

17. The Lord sent seventy people out (10:1).

18. Martha was distracted with much serving and Mary has chosen that good part (10:38-42).

19. The Lord refused to be an arbitrator over men (12:13-15).

20. The Lord persuaded men to repent by the disaster (13:1-5).

21. The Lord talked about Herod with the Pharisees (13:31-33).

22. The tax collector Zacchaeus was saved (19:1-10).

23. Pilate sent Jesus to Herod after his first trial (23:3-7).

24. Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate after he had judged Him (23:8-12).

25. Jesus comforted women on His way to Calvary (23:27-31).

26. The Lord’s talk with the two criminals who were hanged (23:39-43).

27. The Lord appeared to the two disciples who went to Emmaus (24:13-35).

28. The Lord urged the disciples to tarry in the Holy city to wait for the promised Holy Spirit (24:44-49).

II. The harmonistic syllabus of the Gospels:

1. John the Baptist preached in the wilderness (3:1-9; Matt. 3:1-10; Mark. 1:1-6).

2. John the Baptist bore witness of Jesus before men (3:15-17; Matt. 3:11-12; Mark. 1:7-8; John. 1:6-8 15).

3. John the Baptist was put into prison because he blamed Herod (3:18-20; Matt. 14:3-4; Mark. 6:17-18).

4. Jesus was baptized (3:21-22; Matt. 3:13-17; Mark. 1:9-11).

5. He was tempted by the devil (4:1-13; Matt. 4:1-11; Mark. 1:12-13).

6. The Lord returned to Galilee (4:14-15; Matt. 4:12; Mark. 1:14).

7. The Lord was rejected by the people in Nazareth His hometown (4:22-30; Matt. 13:53-58; Mark. 6:1-6).

8. The Lord started to preach in Capernaum (4:31; Matt. 4:13-17; Mark. 1:14-15).

9. The Lord preached throughout Galilee (4:42-44; Matt. 4:23-25; Mark. 1:35-39).

10. The Lord called Peter and other three disciples (5:10-11; Matt. 4:18-22; Mark. 1:16-20).

11. The Lord called Levi and sat down with sinners (5:27-32; Matt. 9:9-13; Mark. 2:13-17).

12. The disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate them on the Sabbath (6:1-2; Matt. 12:1-2; Mark. 2:23-24).

13. The Lord set up the twelve disciples (6:12-16; Matt. 10:1-4; Mark. 6:7).

14. The Lord encouraged John the Baptist who was in prison (7:18-23; Matt. 11:2-6).

15. The Lord praised John the Baptist before men (7:24-35; Matt. 11:7-19).

16. The Lord preached throughout every city and village (8:1-3; Matt. 9:35; Mark. 6:6).

17. The mother of Jesus and His brothers standing outside desired to talk with Him (8:19-20; Matt. 12:46-47; Mark. 3:31-32).

18. The Lord sent the disciples out to preach (9:1-6; Matt. 10:1 5-15; Mark. 6:7-13).

19. Herod doubted that Jesus may be John the Baptist who had risen from the dead (9:7-9; Matt. 14:1-2; Mark. 6:14-16).

20. Peter confessed that Jesus was Christ (9:18-21; Matt. 16:13-16; Mark. 8:27-30).

21. A dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest (9:46-48; Matt. 18:1-4; Mark. 9:33-37).

22. The Lord blamed the cities that were unwilling to repent (10:12-15; Matt. 11:20-24).

23. The Lord thanked God the Father for His good will (10:21-22; Matt. 11:25-27).

24. The Pharisees slandered Jesus and they were blamed (11:14-23; Matt. 12:24-30; Mark. 3:22-27).

25. The scribes and the Pharisees sought to catch Jesus in something He might say (11:53-54; Matt. 22:15; Mark. 12:13).

26. The Lord blamed them that they could discern the face of the sky and of the earth but they could not discern this time (12:54-56; Matt. 16:2-3).

27. The Lord had a sign for Jerusalem (13:34-35; Matt. 23:37-39).

28. The Pharisees discussed that Jesus ate with sinners (15:1-2; Matt. 9:10-11; Mark. 2:16).

29. The Lord laid His hands on infants and blessed them (18:15-17; Matt. 19:13-15; Mark. 10:13-16).

30. The Lord rode a cold and went into Jerusalem (19:29-40; Matt. 21:1-10 14-16; Mark. 11:1-10; John. 12:12-19).

31. The Lord cleansed the Holy temple (19:45-46; Matt. 21:12-13; Mark. 11:15-17; John. 2:14-17).

32. The chief priests and the scribes sought to destroy Jesus (19:47-48; Mark. 11:18).

33. The chief priests and the elders questioned Jesus that by what authority He was doing these things (20:1-8; Matt. 21:23-27; Mark. 11:27-33).

34. The scribes praised Jesus that He had spoken well (20:39-40; Matt. 22:46; Mark. 12:28 34).

35. The Lord praised the offering of the poor widow (21:1-4; Mark. 12:41-44).

36. At night the Lord went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet (21:37-38; Matt. 21:17; Mark. 11:19).

37. The council discussed taking Jesus (22:1-2; Matt. 26:3-5; Mark. 14:1-2).

38. Judas betrayed Jesus (22:3-6; Matt. 26:14-16; Mark. 14:10-11).

39. They prepared the feast of the Passover (22:7-13; Matt. 26:17-19; Mark. 14:12-16).

40. They ate the feast of the Passover (22:14-23; Matt. 26:20-29; Mark. 14:17-25; John. 13:2 21-30).

41. The disciples disputed which of them would be the greatest again (22:24-30; Matt. 20:15-28; Mark. 10:42-45).

42. The Lord went to the Mount of Olives (22:39; Matt. 26:30; Mark. 14:26).

43. The Lord prayed three times in the garden of Gethsemane (22:40-46; Matt. 26:36-46; Mark. 14:32-42).

44. Judas brought a multitude to take Jesus (22:47-53; Matt. 26:47-56; Mark. 14:43-52; John. 18:1-12).

45. Peter denied the Lord three times (22:54-62; Matt. 26:69-75; Mark. 14:66-72; John. 18:15-18 25-27).

46. The men who held Jesus mocked Him (22:63-65; Matt. 26:67-68; Mark. 14:65; John. 18:22-23).

47. The council judged Jesus at night (22:66-71; Matt. 26:57-66; Mark. 14:53-64; John. 18:13-14 19-21 24).

48. The council delivered Jesus unto Pilate (23:1-2; Matt. 27:1-2; Mark. 15:1; John. 18:28-32).

49. Pilate delivered Jesus for them for crucifixion after he had judged Him (23:13-25; Matt. 27:11-26; Mark. 15:2-15; John. 18:33-40; 19:4-16).

50. Simon a Cyrenian was forced to take the cross of Jesus (23:26; Matt. 27:32; Mark. 15:21).

51. The Lord was crucified (23:33-38; Matt. 27:33-49; Mark. 15:22-26; John. 19:17-24 28-29).

52. The scene of the Lord’s death (23:44-48; Matt. 27:50-54; Mark. 15:37-39; John. 19:30).

53. The women who watched under the cross (23:49; Matt. 27:55-56; Mark. 15:40-41; John. 19:25).

54. The Lord was buried in the new tomb of the rich (23:50-56; Matt. 27:57-61; Mark. 15:42-47; John. 19:38-42).

55. The angel appeared and declared that Jesus had risen from the dead (24:1-10; Matt. 28:1-8; Mark. 16:1-8).

56. The Lord appeared to eleven apostles (24:36-43; John. 20:19-25).

57. The Lord’s ascension (24:50-53; Mark. 16:19).

The Signs that Jesus Had Done

I. The signs that are particularly recorded in the Book of Luke:

1. Simon let down the net at the Lord’s word and caught a great number of fish (5:1-11).

2. The Lord came down from the mount and healed many people (6:17-19).

3. The Lord made the son of the widow in the city of Nain rise (7:11-17).

4. The Lord healed the woman who was bent over (13:10-17).

5. The Lord healed the man who had dropsy (14:1-6).

6. The Lord healed ten lepers (17:11-19).

7. The Lord touched the ear of Malchus the bondman of the high priest and healed him (22:51).

II. The harmonistic syllabus of the Gospels:

1. The Lord cast out the spirit of an unclean demon in the synagogue of Capernaum (4:33-37; Mark. 1:23-28).

2. The Lord healed the fever of Peter’s mother-in-law (4:38-39; Matt. 8:14-15; Mark. 1:29-31).

3. The Lord cast out demons and healed persons with diverse diseases (4:40-41; Matt. 8:16-17; Mark. 1:32-34).

4. The Lord cleansed a man who was full of leprosy (5:12-16; Matt. 8:1-4; Mark. 1:40-45).

5. The Lord healed a man who was paralyzed (5:17-26; Matt. 9:1-8; Mark. 2:1-12).

6. The Lord healed the man whose right hand was withered on the Sabbath (6:6-11; Matt. 12:9-14; Mark. 3:1-6).

7. The Lord healed a centurion’s servant (7:1-10; Matt. 8:5-13).

8. The Lord calmed the wind and wave (8:22-25; Matt. 8:23-27; Mark. 4:35-41).

9. The Lord cast the demons into a herd of swine (8:26-39; Matt. 8:28-34; Mark. 5:1-20).

10. The Lord healed a woman who had a flow of blood and the daughter of the ruler of the synagogue (8:40-56; Matt. 9:18-26; Mark. 5:21-43).

11. The five loaves and the two fish feed the five thousand men (9:10-17; Matt. 14:13-21; Mark. 6:32-44; John. 6:1-13).

12. The appearance of the Lord’s face was altered on the mountain (9:28-36; Matt. 17:1-8; Mark. 9:2-8).

13. The Lord healed the child who was lunatic at the foot of the mountain (9:37-43; Matt. 17:14-21; Mark. 9:17-29).

14. The Lord cast out the demon and healed the blind and mute (11:14; Matt. 12:22-23).

15. The Lord healed the blind outside of the city of Jericho (18:35-43; Matt. 20:29-34; Mark. 10:46-52).

The Teachings of Jesus

I. The teachings that are particularly recorded in the Book of Luke:

1. Concerning woes (6:24-26).

2. That to whom many are forgiven he loves more (7:44-50).

3. That no one having put his hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God (9:62).

4. That one rejoices more because his name is written in heaven than he overcomes the spirits (10:17-20).

5. That it is your Father's good pleasure to give the “little flock” the kingdom (12:32).

6. That the Lord came to send fire on the earth (12:49).

7. That how urgent the Lord is to be baptized with “the baptism” (12:50).

8. The Lord taught men to choose the lowest places when they are invited (14:7-10).

9. The Lord taught men to invite those who cannot repay them when they give a feast (14:12-14).

10. That God knows men’s hearts (16:14-15).

11. That the kingdom of God is within men (17:20-21).

II. The harmonistic syllabus of the Gospels:

1. Concerning fasting (5:33-35; Matt. 9:14-15; Mark. 2:18-20).

2. That the Son of Man is Lord of Sabbath (6:3-5; Matt. 12:3-8; Mark. 2:25-28).

3. Concerning blessings (6:20-23; Matt. 5:1-12).

4. That love your enemies (6:27-36; Matt. 5:38-48).

5. That judge not (6:37-42; Matt. 7:1-5).

6. Concerning the reason why the Lord said parables to the multitudes (8:9-10; Matt. 13:10-16 34-35; Mark. 4:10-12).

7. That take heed how you hear (8:18; Mark. 4:23-25).

8. That those who hear the word of God and do it are the Lord’s relatives (8:19-21; Matt. 12:46-50; Mark. 3:31-35).

9. That how workers go out and work (9:3-5; 10:3-11; Matt. 10:5-42; Mark. 6:8-11).

10. That take up one’s cross and follow the Lord (9:23-25; Matt. 16:24-27; Mark. 8:34-37).

11. That do not forbid others from casting out demons in the Lord’s name (9:49-50; Mark. 9:38-40).

12. Concerning the cost to follow the Lord (9:57-60; Matt. 8:19-22).

13. That pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest (10:2; Matt. 9:37-38).

14. Concerning the woe to the cities (10:12-15; Matt. 11:20-24).

15. That how men deal with the disciples is equal to how they deal with the Lord (10:16; Matt. 10:40; John. 13:20).

16. Concerning the blessing that the disciples see the mysteries of God (10:23-24; Matt. 13:16-17).

17. The Lord taught the disciples how to pray (11:1-4; Matt. 6:9-13).

18. That ask and it will be given to you (11:9-13; Matt. 7:7-11).

19. Concerning the sign that this generation should seek (11:29-32; Matt. 12:38-42).

20. That the lamp of the body is the eye (11:33-36; Matt. 6:22-23).

21. That one should pay attention to the cleansing of the inward part more than that of the outside part (11:37-41; Matt. 15:1-20).

22. Concerning the woe to the Pharisees and the lawyers (11:42-52; Matt. 23:13-36).

23. That beware of the leaven of the Pharisees (12:1; Matt. 16:6-12; 8:15).

24. That reveal the things that are covered and do not be afraid of persecution (12:2-7; Matt. 10:26-33).

25. That confess the Lord before men (12:8-9; Matt. 10:32-33).

26. That to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit it will not be forgiven (12:10; Matt. 12:31-32; Mark. 3:28-29).

27. That the Holy Spirit will teach one what he ought to say (12:11-12; Matt. 10:18-20; Mark. 13:11).

28. That do not worry about food and clothing (12:22-31; Matt. 6:25-33).

29. That lay up treasures in heaven (12:33-34; Matt. 6:19-21).

30. That the family members will divide because of the Lord (12:51-53; Matt. 10:34-35).

31. That make every effort to settle with the adversary as early as possible (12:57-59; Matt. 5:23-26).

32. That one should strive to enter through the narrow gate (13:22-30; Matt. 7:13-14 21-23; 8:11-12; 20:16).

33. That whoever exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted (14:11; Matt. 23:12).

34. That disciples should love the Lord more than their family members and their own souls (14:26; Matt. 10:37).

35. That disciples should take up his own cross and come after the Lord (14:27; Matt. 10:38).

36. That no servant can serve two masters (16:13; Matt. 6:24).

37. Concerning the Law and the prophets (16:16-17; Matt. 11:13; 5:18).

38. Concerning the woe to the one who offends others (17:1-2; Matt. 18:6-7; Mark. 9:42).

39. That forgive brothers (17:3-4; Matt. 18:21-22).

40. Concerning the days of the second coming of the Son of Man (17:22-32; Matt. 24:17-18 37-39; Mark. 13:15-16).

41. That whoever loses his life will preserve it (17:33; Matt. 10:39; 16:25; Mark. 8:35).

42. That the one will be taken and the other will be left (17:34-36; Matt. 24:40-41).

43. That wherever the body is there the eagles will be gathered together (17:37; Matt. 24:28).

44. Concerning the way to have the eternal life (18:18-23; Matt. 19:16-22; Mark. 10:17-22).

45. That how hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God (18:24-27; Matt. 19:23-27; Mark. 10:23-27).

46. Concerning the reward of following the Lord (18:28-30; Matt. 19:28-30; Mark. 10:28-31).

47. Concerning the taxes (20:20-26; Matt. 22:15-22; Mark. 12:13-17).

48. Concerning the resurrection (20:27-38; Matt. 22:23-33; Mark. 12:18-27).

49. That how the Christ is the Son of David (20:41-44; 22:41-45; Mark. 12:35-37).

50. That do not after the works of the Pharisees (20:45-47; Matt. 23:1-12; Mark. 12:38-40).

51. That we should take heed watch and pray for the day of the second coming of the Son of Man (21:34-36; Matt. 24:36-44; Mark. 13:31-37).

The Prophecies of Jesus

I. The prophecies that are particularly recorded in the Book of Luke:

1. The Lord predicted that the city of Jerusalem would be destroyed (19:41-44).

2. The Lord predicted that which is written in the Bible must still be accomplished in Him (22:35-38).

II. The harmonistic syllabus of the Gospels:

1. The Lord predicted that He would suffer death for the first time (9:22; Matt. 16:21; Mark. 8:31).

2. The Lord predicted the coming of the Son of Man and someone would see the scene of the kingdom in advance (9:26-27; Matt. 16:27-28; Mark. 8:38-9:1).

3. The Lord predicted that He would suffer death for the second time (9:43-45; Matt. 17:22-23; Mark. 9:30-32).

4. The Lord predicted that Jerusalem would become desolate (13:34-35; Matt. 23:37-39).

5. The Lord predicted that He would rise after death for the third time (18:31-34; Matt. 20:17-19; Mark. 10:32-34).

6. The Lord predicted that the Holy temple would be destroyed (21:5-6; Matt. 24:1-2; Mark. 13:1-2).

7. The Lord predicted the signs before the end (21:7-19; Matt. 24:3-14; Mark. 13:3-13).

8. The Lord predicted the conditions of the great tribulation (21:20-24; Matt. 24:15-26; Mark. 13:14-23).

9. The Lord predicted the conditions of the second coming of Christ (21:25-28; Matt. 24:27-31; Mark. 13:24-27).

10. The Lord predicted that Peter would deny Him three times (22:31-34; Matt. 26:31-35; Mark. 14:27-31; John. 13:36-38).

The Parables of Jesus

I. The parables that are particularly recorded in the Book of Luke:

1. The parable of the one whom He forgave more (7:40-43).

2. The parable of the good Samaritan (10:25-37).

3. The parable that one asks his friend at midnight (11:5-8).

4. The parable of the foolish rich man (12:16-21).

5. The parable of planting a fig tree (13:6-9).

6. The parable of counting the cost (14:25-33).

7. The parable of the lost coin (15:8-10).

8. The parable that the prodigal son returned home (15:11-32).

9. The parable of the unrighteous steward (16:1-13).

10. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus (16:19-31).

11. The parable of the servant who thinks that he is the unprofitable servant (17:7-10).

12. The parable that the widow urgently asked the unrighteous judge to get justice for her (18:1-8).

13. The parable that the Pharisees and a tax collector went up to the temple to pray (18:9-14).

14. The parable that a nobleman delivered ten minas to ten servants (19:11-27).

II. The harmonistic syllabus of the Gospels:

1. The parable of the new and the old that cannot be put together (5:36-39; Matt. 9:16-17; Mark. 2:21-22).

2. The parable of two kinds of fruit trees (6:43-45; Matt. 7:15-23).

3. The parable of two kinds of foundations (6:46-49; Matt. 7:24-27).

4. The parable and explanation of the sower (8:4-8 11-15; Matt. 13:1-9 17-23; Mark. 4:1-9 13-20).

5. The parable that the lamp should be set upon the lamp-stand (8:16-17; Mark. 4:21-22).

6. The parable that workers are sent to harvest (10:2-3; Matt. 9:35-38; Mark. 4:35).

7. The parable that one should first bind the strong and spoil his goods (11:17-23; Matt. 12:25-30; Mark. 3:23-27).

8. The parable that the unclean spirit is gone out of a man and then takes with itself seven other spirits more wicked than itself (11:24-26; Matt. 12:43-45).

9. The parable of Jonas who was three days and nights in the whale’s belly (11:29-30 32; Matt. 12:39-41).

10. The parable that the queen of the south came to hear the Wisdom of Solomon (11:31; Matt. 12:42).

11. The parable that servants should watch (12:35-38; Mark. 13:35-37).

12. The parable that the master of the house would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into (12:39-40; Matt. 24:43-44).

13. The parable of the faithful servant and the evil servant (12:39-42; Matt. 24:45-51).

14. The parable of the mustard seed (13:18-19; Matt. 13:31-32; Mark. 4:30-32).

15. The parable of the leaven (13:20-21; Matt. 13:33).

16. The parable of a feast of the kingdom of God (14:15-24; Matt. 22:1-14).

17. The parable of the salt that loses its flavor (14:34-35; Matt. 5:13; Mark. 9:50).

18. The parable of finding back the lost sheep (15:3-7; Matt. 18:12-14).

19. The parable that faith is like a mustard seed (17:5-6; Matt. 17:20).

20. The parable of the wicked vinedressers (20:9-20; Matt. 21:33-46; Mark. 12:1-12).

21. The parable of the fig tree whose branch is yet tender and which puts forth leaves (21:29-33; Matt. 24:32-35; Mark. 13:28-31).

── Caleb Huang《Christian Digest Bible Commentary Series》

Translated by Sharon Ren