1. TIME.

From the baptism of Jesus, 26 A. D., to the ascension, 30 A. D.

2. SCRIPTURE.

Matt. 3:13-28:20; Mark 1:9-16:20; Luke 3:21-24:53; John 1:19-21:25.

3. PLACE.

All the events in this period occurred in Palestine except the Savior's visit to Phoenicia. Matt. 15:21-28.

4. SUBDIVISIONS.

(1) The Inauguration. 15 months.

This period extends from the baptism of Jesus to the healing of the nobleman's son. Fifteen important events are recorded.

(2) The Early Galilean Ministry. 4 months.

This period extends from the healing of the nobleman's son to the sermon choosing of the twelve apostles. During these four months thirteen important events are recorded.

(3) The Later Galilean Ministry. 10 months.

This period extends from the choosing of the twelve apostles to the on the Bread of Life. Twenty— two important events are recorded.

(4) The Retirement. 6 months.

This period extends from the sermon on the Bread of Life to the Feast of Taberacles. Sixteen important events are recorded.

(5.) The Judean Ministry. 3 months.

This period extends from the Feast of Tabernacles to the Feast of Dedication. Twelve important events are recorded.

(6) The Perean Ministry. 4 months.

This period extends from the Feast of Dedication to the anointing at Bethany. Twenty — seven important events are recorded.

(7) The Passion Week. 8 days.

This period extends from the anointing at Bethany to the resurrection. Twenty—two important events are recorded.

(8) The Period of Triumph. 40 days.

This period extends from the resurrection to the ascension. Fifteen important events are recorded.

5. EVENTS.

(1) The Baptism of Jesus, 26 A. D. — Matt. 3:13-17.

(2) Choosing the Twelve Apostles, 28 A. D. — Mark 3:13-9; Luke 6:12-16.

(3) The Sermon on the Mount, 28 A. D. — Matt. 5:1-8:1.

(4) The Death of John the Baptist, 29 A. D. — Matt. 14:1-12.

(5) The Sermon on the Bread of Life, 29 A. D. — John 6:22-71.

(6) The Transfiguration, 29 A. D. — Matt. 17:1—13; Luke 9:28-36.

(7) The Resurrection of Lazarus, 30 A. D. — John 11:1-46.

(8) The Triumphal Entry, 30 A. D. — Matt. 21:1-11.

(9) The Crucifixion, 30 A. D. — Matt. 27:32-36.

(10) The Resurrection, 30 A. D. — Matt. 28:1-10.

6. CHIEF CHARACTERS.

(1) John the Baptist, the forerunner.

(2) Jesus, the Savior of mankind.

Jesus was the chief character, and all others worked under his direction. The following were his twelve apostles:

1. Peter. 

2. James.

3. John.

4. Andrew.

5. Philip.

6. Thomas.

7. Bartholomew.

8. Matthew.

9. James, the son of Alpheus.

10. Simon Zelotes.

11. Judas, the brother of James.

12. Judas Iscariot.

QUESTIONS.

• What is the second part of New Testament history?
• How long was Christ's public ministry?
• What are the opening and closing events?
• What are the dates?
• What Scripture records this history?
• Where did the events of this period occur?
• What are the subdivisions of Christ's ministry?
• Give the time of each subdivision?
• Give the opening and closing event of each subdivision.
• What are the ten principal events?
• Who are the chief characters?
• Who was the most important character?
• Name the twelve apostles?