Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels
The Priority of Mark, The Hypothetical Q Document, The Authorship of the Synoptics, Textual Remarks
Handouts: 1, 2
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The Annunciations, Part 1 -
Luke 1:1-38
Community continuity with Jesus;
An organic understanding of the Word;
Luke's sources;
The Annunciation unto Zechariah;
The Annunciation unto Mary;
Virginal Conception of Jesus;
Mary as a superior example of faith;
Questions on Christology
Morning Group Photos: 1 & 2
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The Annunciations, Part 2 -
Matthew 1:18-25
The Annunciation unto Joseph;
The name of Jesus;
Emmanuel;

Luke 1:39-80
Mary's visit to Elizabeth
The Canticle of Mary
Questions of Inspiration
Birth of John the Baptist
The Canticle of Zechariah
Evening Group Photos: 1 & 2
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The Nativity Stories-
Matthew 1:25--2:19 & Luke 2:1-40
Concepts of Biblical Inspiration and Authority
The Problems of Inerrancy vs Infallibility

The Nativity in Matthew;
Herod the Great & The Wise Guys
Murder of the Innocents and
The Flight to Egypt

The Nativity in Luke;
Circumcision of Jesus
The Song of Solomon and Prophecy of Anna
"Joseph and his mother" and Textual Criticism
Lukan approach vs. Matthian approach
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Jesus in the Temple-
Luke 2:41-52
Assumptions made in Synoptic Studies
Theological Orthodoxy and Authority:
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral
Jesus in the Temple; Christological issues.

The Genealogies-
Matthew 1:2-17 & Luke 3:23-38
The Matthew's genealogy vs. Luke's: sources, origins, interpretations
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The Baptism of Jesus-
Mark 1:1-11; Matthew 3:1-17; Luke 3:1-22
John the Baptist's Ministry
Semitic Hyperbole
Baptismal Practices in Judaism
The meaing of Baptizv
The Baptism of Jesus
Dialogue between John B. and Jesus
Why was Jesus Baptized?
Q&A on various topics
Criticism of Hyper-Skepticism

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The Temptations of Jesus-
Mark 1:12-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13
Mark's brevity
The differences between Matthew and Luke:
Luke swaps the 2nd and 3rd Temptations

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The Call of the Disciples-
Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 4:18-22;
Luke 4:14--5:1-11
The New Testament use of the LXX (Septuagint)
Isaiah 61:1-2;
The Nature of Hellenistic Judaism
Luke's changing of Mark's sequence of events

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The Call of the Disciples Part 2-
Mark 1:16-20 & Luke 4:14--5:1-11
Review of the transposition of the calling of Peter in Luke vs Mark/Matthew
Mark vs. Luke Handout

The Healing of the Leper in Parallel-
Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16; Matthew 8:1-4
Dynamic Comparisons
Questions of chronology
Healing of the Leper Handout

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The Healing of the Paralytic in Parallel-
Mark 2:1-12 & Luke 5:17-26
Healing or Forgiveness?

Chart of Synoptic Relationships

The Call of Levi (Matthew)-
Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32;
Matthew 9:9-13
Jesus calls a Tax Collector
Jesus eats with sinners

Jesus and the Sabbath-
Mark 2:18-28; Luke 5:27-32;
Matthew 9:14-17
New Wine, Old Wine Skins

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The Beatitudes
Part 1-
Matthew 5:3-12 & Luke 6:20-26
Q, and how the authors used it
Blessings and Woes

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The Beatitudes
Part 2-
Matthew 5:3-12 & Luke 6:20-26
Blessings and Woes
Discussion, Analysis, and Interpretation of
the blessings and the woes

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Q Parallels with Mark Echos -

Matthew 5:13 & Luke 14:34-36
Mark 9:49-25
Salt Is Good

Matthew 5:14-16 & Luke 8:16; 11:33
Mark 4:21
You are the Light of the World!

Matthew 5:17-19 & Luke 16:16-17
The Law and its Completion
The righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees
Entering the kingdom by force?

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"But I say to you!"-
Matthew 5:21-48 with Luke Parallels
(Luke 12:57-59, 18:8-9; 16:18; 6:27-36)

Matthew 5:21-26 & Luke 12:57-59
Murder and Disputes ... motivations are
critically important.

Matthew 5:27-30 & Luke 18:8-9
Mark 9:43-48
If your hands/feet/eyes offend, cut 'em off

Matthew 5:31-32 & Luke 16:18
On Divorce and Remarriage

Matthew 5:33-37
No swearing, making God our tool

Matthew 5:38-42 & Luke 6:29-30
On Retaliation: Turning the other cheek

Matthew 5:43-48 & Luke 6:27-36
On Loving Your Enemy

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Giving and Prayer
Matthew 6:1-15 & Luke 11:2-4
Giving in Secret
Prayer in Secret
The "Our Father"

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Sermon on the Mount Parallels

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Fasting, Treasures, the Eye, Two Masters
Matthew 6:16-24 with Luke Parallels
(Luke 12:33-34; 11:34-36; 16;13)

Matthew 6:16-18 (No Luke Parallel)
Fasting

Matthew 6:19-21 & Luke 12:33-34
Treasures

Matthew 6:22-23 & Luke 11:34-36
Sound Eye

Matthew 6:24 & Luke 6:13
Serving Two Masters

Handout:
Sermon on the Mount Parallels

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Q Dynamics, Anxiety, Judging, Pearls Before Pigs, The Golden Rule
Matthew 6:25--7:12 with Luke Parallels
(Luke 12:22-32; 6:37-42; 6:31)

Matthew 6:25-34 & Luke 12:22-32
Anxiety

Matthew 7:1-5 & Luke 6:37-42
Judging

Matthew 7:6 (No Luke Parallel)
Pearls before Pigs

Matthew 7:12 & Luke 31
The Golden Rule

Handout:
Sermon on the Mount Parallels

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