Faith Seeking Understanding
 Reading Assignment - Week 9
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Gospel Parallels

up Day One - Matthew 13-16
  The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9
  The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-15
  The Privilege of Discipleship Matthew 13:16-17
  The Explanation of the Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:18-23
  The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat Matthew 13:24-30
  The Parable of the Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31-32
  The Parable of the Yeast Matthew 13:33
  The Use of Parables Matthew 13:34-35
  The Explanation of the Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13:36-43
  More Parables Matthew 13:44-50
  Treasures New and Old Matthew 13:51-53
  The Rejection at Nazareth Matthew 13:54-58
  Herod's Opinion of Jesus Matthew 14:1-2
  The Death of John the Baptist Matthew 14:3-12
  The Return of the Twelve and the Feeding of the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13-21
  The Walking on the Water Matthew 14:22-33
  The Healings at Gennesaret Matthew 14:34-36
  The Tradition of the Elders Matthew 15:1-20
  The Canaanite Woman's Faith Matthew 15:21-28
  The Healing of Many People Matthew 15:29-31
  The Feeding of the Four Thousand Matthew 15:32-39
  The Demand for a Sign Matthew 16:1-4
  The Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees Matthew 16:5-12
  Peter's Confession about Jesus Matthew 16:13-20
  The First Prediction of the Passion Matthew 16:21-23
  The Conditions of Discipleship Matthew 16:24-28

up Day Two - Matthew, Chapters 17-20
  The Transfiguration of Jesus Matthew 17:1-8
  The Coming of Elijah Matthew 17:9-13
  The Healing of a Boy with a Demon Matthew 17:14-21
  The Second Prediction of the Passion Matthew 17:22-23
  Payment of the Temple Tax Matthew 17:24-27
  The Greatest in the Kingdom Matthew 18:1-5
  Temptations to Sin Matthew 18:6-9
  The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:10-14
  A Brother Who Sins Matthew 18:15-20
  The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35
  Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12
  Blessing of the Children Matthew 19:13-15
  The Rich Young Man Matthew 19:16-30
  The Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16
  The Third Prediction of the Passion Matthew 20:17-19
  The Request of James and John Matthew 20:20-28
  The Healing of Two Blind Men Matthew 20:29-34

up Day Three - Matthew, Chapters 21-24
  The Entry Into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11
  The Cleansing of the Temple Matthew 21:12-17
  The Cursing of the Fig Tree Matthew 21:18-22
  The Authority of Jesus Questioned. Matthew 21:23-27
  The Parable of the Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32
  The Parable of the Tenants Matthew 21:33-46
  The Parable of the Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14
  Paying Taxes to the Emperor Matthew 22:15-22
  The Question about the Resurrection. Matthew 22:23-33
  The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:24-40
  The Question about David's Son Matthew 22:41-46
  Denunciation of the Scribes and Pharisees Matthew 23:1-36
  The Lament over Jerusalem Matthew 23:37-39
  The Destruction of the Temple Foretold Matthew 24:1-2
  The Beginning of Calamities Matthew 24:3-14
  The Great Tribulation Matthew 24:15-28
  The Coming of the Son of Man Matthew 24:20-31
  The Lesson of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35
  The Unknown Day and Hour Matthew 24:36-44
  The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant Matthew 24:45-51

up Day Four - Matthew, Chapters 25-28
  The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13
  The Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25:14-30
  The Judgment of the Nations Matthew 25:31-46
  The Conspiracy against Jesus Matthew 26:1-5
  The Anointing at Bethany Matthew 26:6-13
  The Betrayal by Judas Matthew 26:14-16
  Preparations for the Passover Matthew 26:17-19
  The Betrayer Matthew 26:20-25
  The Lord's Supper Matthew 26:26-30
  Peter's Denial Foretold Matthew 26:31-35
  The Agony in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46
  The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus Matthew 26:47-56
  Jesus before the Sanhedrin Matthew 26:57-68
  Peter's Denial of Jesus Matthew 26:69-75
  Jesus before Pilate Matthew 27:1-2
  The Death of Judas Matthew 27:3-10
  Jesus Questioned by Pilate Matthew 27:11-14
  The Sentence of Death Matthew 27:15-26
  Mockery by the Soldiers Matthew 27:27-31
  The Way of the Cross Matthew 27:32
  The Crucifixion Matthew 27:33-44
  The Death of Jesus Matthew 27:45-56
  The Burial of Jesus Matthew 27:57-61
  The Guard at the Tomb Matthew 27:62-66
  The Resurrection of Jesus Matthew 28:1-10
  The Report of the Guard Matthew 28:11-15
  The Commissioning of the Disciples Matthew 28:16-20
Luke
The Gospel of Luke is the first of a two volume work. The Acts of the Apostles is the second volume. The Gospel of Luke is broken into the most division of any of the Gospels as follows -- The Prologue (Lk 1:1-4), The Infancy Narrative (Lk 1:5-2:52), The Preparation for the Public Ministry (Lk 3:1-4:13), The Ministry in Galilee (Lk 4:14-9:50), The Journey to Jerusalem: Luke's Travel Narrative (Lk 9:51-19:27), The Teaching Ministry in Jerusalem (Lk 19:28-21:38), The Passion Narrative (Lk 22:1-23:56), The Resurrection Narrative (Lk 24:1-53) up Day Five - Luke, Chapters 1-4
  The Prolouge Luke 1:1-4
  Announcement of the Birth of John Luke 1:5-25
  Announcement of the Birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-38
  Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-45
  The Canticle of Mary Luke 1:46-56
  The Birth of John Luke 1:57-66
  The Canticle of Zechariah Luke 1:67-80
  The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-14
  The Visit of the Shepherds Luke 2:15-20
  The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Luke 2:21
  The Presentation in the Temple Luke 2:22-38
  The Return to Nazareth Luke 2:39-40
  The Boy Jesus in the Temple Luke 2:41-52
  The Preaching of John the Baptist Luke 3:1-20
  The Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:21-22
  The Genealogy of Jesus Luke 3:23-38
  The Temptation of Jesus Luke 4:1-13
  The Beginning of the Galilean Ministry Luke 4:14-15
  The Rejection at Nazareth Luke 4:16-30
  The Cure of a Demoniac Luke 4:31-37
  The Cure of Simon's Mother-in-Law Luke 4:38-39
  Other Healings Luke 4:40-41
  Jesus Leaves Capernaum Luke 4:42-44

up Day Six - Luke, Chapters 5-8
  The Call of Simon the Fisherman Luke 5:1-11
  The Cleaning of a Leper Luke 5:12-16
  The Healing of a Paralytic Luke 5:17-26
  The Call of Levi Luke 5:27-32
  The Question about Fasting Luke 5:33-39
  Debates about the Sabbath Luke 6:1-11
  The Mission of the Twelve Luke 6:12-16
  Ministering to a Great Multitude Luke 6:17-19
  Sermon on the Plain Luke 6:20-26
  Love of Enemies Luke 6:27-36
  Judging Others Luke 6:37-42
  A Tree Known by its Fruit Luke 6:43-45
  The Two Foundations Luke 6:46-49
  The Healing of a Centurion's Slave Luke 7:1-10
  Raising of the Widow's Son Luke 7:11-17
  The Messengers from John the Baptist Luke 7:18-23
  Jesus' Testimony to John Luke 7:24-35
  The Pardon of the Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-50
  Galilean Women Follow Jesus Luke 8:1-3
  The Parable of the Sower Luke 8:4-8
  The Purpose of the Parables Luke 8:9-10
  The Parable of the Sower Explained. Luke 8:11-15
  The Parable of the Lamp Luke 8:16-18
  Jesus and His Family Luke 8:19-21
  The Calming of a Storm at Sea Luke 8:22-25
  The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39
  Jairus's Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage Luke 8:40-46

up Day Seven - Luke, Chapters 9-12
  The Mission of the Twelve Luke 9:1-6
  Herod's Opinion of Jesus Luke 9:7-9
  The Return of the Twelve and the Feeding of the Five Thousand Luke 9:10-17
  Peter's Confession about Jesus Luke 9:18-21
  The First Prediction of the Passion Luke 9:22
  The Conditions of Discipleship Luke 9:23-27
  The Transfiguration of Jesus Luke 9:28-36
  The Healing of a boy with a Demon Luke 9:37-45
  The Greatest in the Kingdom Luke 9:46-48
  Another Exorcist Luke 9:49-50
  Departure for Jerusalem; Samaritan Inhospitality Luke 9:51-56
  The Would-be Followers of Jesus Luke 9:57-62
  The Mission of the Seventy-two Luke 10:1-12
  Reproaches to Unrepentant Towns Luke 10:13-16
  Return of the Seventy-two Luke 10:17-20
  Praise of the Father Luke 10:21-22
  The Privileges of Discipleship Luke 10:23-24
  The Greatest Commandment Luke 10:25-28
  The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:29-37
  Martha and Mary Luke 10:38-40
  The Lord's Prayer Luke 11:1-4
  Further Teachings on Prayer Luke 11:5-8
  The Answer to Prayer Luke 11:9-13
  Jesus and Beelzebul Luke 11:14-23
  The Return of the Unclean Spirit Luke 11:24-26
  True Blessedness Luke 11:27-28
  The Demand for a Sign Luke 11:29-32
  The Simile of Light Luke 11:33-36
  Denunciation of the Pharisees and Scholars of the Law Luke 11:37-54
  The Leaven of the Pharisees Luke 12:1
  Courage under Persecution Luke 12:2-9
  Sayings about the holy Spirit Luke 12:10-12
  Saying against Greed Luke 12:13-15
  Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:16-21
  Dependence on God Luke 12:22-34
  Vigilant and Faithful Servants Luke 12:35-48
  Jesus: A Cause of Division Luke 12:49-53
  Signs of the Times Luke 12:54-56
  Settlement with an Opponent Luke 12:57-59