Preview of the Four Gospels in One by Donald Louis Giddens

Genealogy , Birth, Childhood and Announcement of CHRIST

Prove He Was the Messianic Heir to the Throne of David

The Genealogies Proving Jesus was the Messiah

The Genealogy of the King JESUS According to Matthew:

With Approximate Dates[32]

From ca 4004 BC to 4-6 AD

2 Chronicles 7.12

will set up thy Seed [33]after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his Kingdom.

AΩ 13. He shall build an house for my Name, and I will stablish the throne of his Kingdom for ever.

Matthew 1

AΩ 1. The book of the generation of JESUS CHRIST[34] the son of David (1040BC), the son of Abraham (2047 BC). 2. Abraham begat Isaac (1947 BC); and Isaac begat Jacob (1887 BC); and Jacob begat Judas ( ca 1852 BC) and his brethren; 3. And Judas begat Phares ( ca 1800 BC) and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom (ca 1740 BC); and Esrom begat Aram (ca 1740 BC); 4. And Aram begat Aminadab (ca 1710 BC); and Aminadab begat Naason (ca 1680 BC); and Naason begat Salmon (ca 1640 BC) ; 5. And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz ( ca 1610 BC) begat Obed of Ruth (ca 1580 BC); and Obed

begat Jesse; 6. And Jesse ( ca 1106 BC) begat

David ( ca 1040 BC) the king; and David the king begat Solomon (ca 1010 BC) of her that had been the wife of Urias; 7. And Solomon begat Roboam (ca 994 BC); and Roboam begat Abia ( ca 972 BC); and Abia begat Asa

(ca 948 BC); 8. And Asa begat Josaphat (ca 925 BC); and Josaphat begat Joram (ca 902 BC); and Joram begat Ozias (879 BC); 9. And Ozias begat Joatham (ca 856 BC); and Joatham begat Achaz ( ca 764 BC); and Achaz begat Ezekias (ca 718 BC); 10. And Ezekias begat Manasses (ca 695 BC); and Manasses begat Amon ( ca 672 BC); and Amon begat Josias (650 BC);

11. And Josias begat Jechonias(ca 580 BC) and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon

( 605 BC): 12. And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel (ca 555 BC); and Salathiel begat Zorobabel (ca 530 BC); 13. And Zorobabel begat[35] Abiud ( 460 to 253 BC)[i]; and Abiud begat Eliakim (ca 230 BC); and Eliakim begat Azor (ca 207 BC); 14. And Azor begat Sadoc (ca 184 BC); and Sadoc begat Achim (ca 161 BC) ; and Achim begat Eliud (ca 138 BC); 15. And Eliud begat Eleazar (ca 115 BC); and Eleazar begat Matthan (ca 92 BC); and Matthan begat Jacob (ca 69 BC); 16. And Jacob begat Joseph (ca 46 BC) the husband of Mary, of whom was born JESUS, who is called CHRIST. 17. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto CHRIST are fourteen generations.

Luke’s Genealogy of the SON of man

With Approximate Dates

Luke’s genealogy of CHRIST proves JESUS was a physical descendant of Jesse-

AΩ Isaiah 11.1. And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Luke 3. 23 JESUS (ca 4 BC)… being (as was supposed)the son of Joseph (ca 46 BC), which was the SON of Heli (ca 69 BC), 24. Which was the son of Matthat (92 BC), which was the son of Levi (ca 115 BC), which was the son of Melchi (ca 138 BC), which was the son of Janna (ca 161 BC), which was the son of Joseph (ca 184 BC), 25. Which was the son of Mattathias (ca 207 BC), which was the son of Amos (ca 230 BC), which was the son of Naum (ca 253 BC), which was the son of Esli (ca 276 BC), which was the son of Nagge (ca 299 BC), 26. Which was the son of Maath (ca 322 BC), which was the son of Mattathias (ca 345 BC), which was the son of Semei (ca 368 BC), which was the son of Joseph (ca 391 BC), which was the son of Juda (ca 414 BC), 27. Which was the son of Joanna (ca 437 BC), which was the son of Rhesa (ca 460 BC), which was the son of Zorobabel (ca 530 BC), which was the son of Salathiel (ca 555 BC), which was the son of Neri (ca 580 BC), 28. Which was the son of Melchi (ca 603 BC), which was the son of Addi (ca 626 BC), which was the son of Cosam (ca 649 BC), which was the son of Elmodam (ca 672 BC), which was the son of Er (ca 695 BC), 29. Which was the son of Jose ( ca 718 BC), which was the son of Eliezer ( ca 741 BC), which was the son of Jorim

( ca 764 BC), which was the son of Matthat ( ca 787 BC), which was the son of Levi

( ca 810 BC), 30. Which was the son of

Simeon ( ca 833 BC), which was the son of Juda

( ca 856 BC), which was the son of Joseph

( 879 BC), which was the son of Jonan

( ca 902 BC), which was the son of Eliakim'

( ca 925 BC), 31. Which was the son of Melea ( ca 948 BC), which was the son of Menan

( ca 971 BC), which was the son of Mattatha

( ca 994 BC), which was the son of Nathan ( ca 1015 BC), which was the son of David

(1040 BC), 32. Which was the son of Jesse[36] ( ca 1106 BC),

Luke 3.32. which was the son of Obed

( ca 1580 BC), which was the son of Booz ( ca 1610 BC Boaz), which was the son of Salmon(ca 1640 BC Salma), which was the son of Naasson

( ca 1680 BC), 33. Which was the son of Aminadab ( ca 1710 BC), which was the son of Aram ( ca 1740 BC), which was the son of Esrom (ca 1771 BC Hezron), which was the son of Phares ( ca 1800 BC), which was the son of Juda ( ca 1851 BC Judah), 34. Which was the son of Jacob ( ca 1887 BC Israel), which was the son of Isaac

( ca 1947 BC), which was the son of Abraham ( ca 2047 BC Abram), which was the son of Thara ( ca 2117 BC Terah), which was the son of Nachor

( ca 2146 BC Nahor), 35. Which was the son of Saruch

( ca 2176 BC Sarug), which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec ( ca 2238 BC, Peleg), which was the son of Heber ( ca 2361 BC), which was the son of Sala ( ca 2311 BC), 36. Which was the son of Cainan ( ca 2329 BC), which was the son of Arphaxad ( ca 2346), which was the son of Sem ( ca 2448 BC Shem), which was the son of Noe[37] ( ca 2948 BC), which was the son of Lamech

( ca 3130 BC), 37. Which was the son of Mathusala[38]

( ca 3317 BC), which was the son of Enoch

( ca 3382 BC), which was the son of Jared

( ca 3544 BC), which was the son of Maleleel

( ca 3609 BC), which was the son of Cainan 38.

( ca 3679 BC), Which was the son of Enos

( ca 3769 BC), which was the son of Seth

( ca 3874 BC), which was the son of Adam

( ca 4004 BC), which was the son of GOD.

Eyewitness Accounts[39] of

JESUS the MESSIAH

uke 1. 1. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2. Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses[40], and ministers[41] of the Word; 3. It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4. That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

The Miraculous Birth of CHRIST

Zacharias and Elizabeth

ca 6 B. C.

In The Temple in Jerusalem

Luke 1. 5.

here was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6. And they were both righteous[42] before GOD, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the LORD blameless. 7. And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. 8. And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before GOD in the order of his course, 9. According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the LORD. 10. And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

John the Baptist, the Prophecied Forerunner

AΩ Malachi 3.1 He shall prepare the way before me.

Gabriel Announces the Virgin Birth of the CHRIST

Nazareth, ca 5 yrs and 9 mos B. C.

AΩ Therefore the LORD himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin [DLG1][43][44] shall conceive, and bear a SON, and shall call his name Immanuel.[45] The Prophet Isaiah 7.14

742 B. C.

uke 1. 11. And there appeared unto him an angel [46]of the LORD standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy[47] and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15. For he shall be great in the sight of the LORD, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the HOLY GHOST[48], even from his mother’s womb. 16. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the LORD[49] their GOD.

AΩ 17. And he shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the LORD.

18. And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19. And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of GOD; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. 20. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21. And the people waited for Zacharias,

and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. 22. And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 23. And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24. And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25. Thus hath the LORD dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

The CHRIST Made Flesh

John 1.10.

e was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11. He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

13. Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

14. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

AΩ Luke 1. 26.

nd in the sixth month the angel Gabriel[50] was sent from GOD unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27. To a virgin[51] espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary[52]. 28. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the LORD is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GOD.

AΩ Luke 1. 31. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and

shalt call his name JESUS[53]. AΩ 32. He shall be great, and shall be called the SON of the Highest: and the LORD GOD shall give unto him the throne of His father David: AΩ 33. And He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of His Kingdom there shall be no end.

Mary's Testimony of Herself Being a Virgin

Luke 1.34. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

Gabriel Announces the Virgin Birth

AΩ Luke 1. 35. And the angel answered and said unto her, The HOLY GHOST shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest[54] shall overshadow thee:

Gabriel Calls Jesus the SON OF GOD

AΩ Luke 1. 35b. Therefore also that Holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the SON of GOD. 36. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 37. For with GOD nothing shall be impossible. 38. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the LORD; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Matthew’s Account of the Birth of the MESSIAH

Jerusalem 7 B. C.

AΩ Isaiah 47. 4. As for our Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

Matthew 1. 18. Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this wise: When as His mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child AΩ of the HOLY GHOST.

19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privately. 20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of AΩ David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the HOLY GHOST. 21. And she shall bring forth a SON, and thou shalt call his name AΩ [55]JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.

22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying,

AΩ 23. Behold, a virgin[56] shall be with child, and shall bring forth a SON, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, GOD with us. 24. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the LORD had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25. And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn SON: and he called his name JESUS.

Elizabeth Recognizes the Baby in Mary's Womb Is LORD

AΩ Isaiah 42. 8. I am the Lord: that is my Name.

AΩ Isaiah 43.3. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.

AΩ Isaiah 49.1. The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath He made mention of my name.

Luke 1. 39. And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40. And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the HOLY GHOST: 42. And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my LORD should come to me? 44. For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the LORD.

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the LORD, AΩ 47. And my spirit hath rejoiced in GOD my SAVIOUR.[57]

48. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49. For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is His name. 50. And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. 51. He hath shewed strength with His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

AΩ 53. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away. AΩ 54. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; 55. As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed forever.

56. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

57. Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the LORD had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60. And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61. And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 62. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Luke 1.64. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised GOD. 65. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. 66. And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the LORD was with him.

67. And his father Zacharias was filled with the HOLY GHOST, and prophesied, saying, AΩ 68. Blessed be the LORD GOD of Israel; for He hath visited and redeemed His people, AΩ 69. And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David; 70. As He spake by the mouth of His holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

AΩ 71. That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72. To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember His holy covenant; 73. The oath which He sware to our father Abraham,

AΩ 74. That He would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve Him without fear, 75. In holiness and righteousness before Him, all the days of our life.

AΩ 76. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the LORD to prepare His ways; 77. To give knowledge of salvation unto His people by the remission [58]of their sins,

AΩ 78. Through the tender mercy of our GOD; whereby the dayspring[59] from on high[60] hath visited us, 79. To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

The Childhood of John the Baptist

Luke 1.80. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke’s Account of the Birth of JESUS

Bethlehem

5-4 B. C.

AΩ Isaiah 9. 6. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty GOD, the Everlasting FATHER, The Prince of Peace. 740 BC

Luke 2. 1. And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus[61] that all the world should be taxed. 2. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius [62]was governor of Syria.) 3. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; AΩ (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7. And she brought forth her firstborn SON, and wrapped him in swaddling[63] clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

AΩ 9. And, lo, the angel of the LORD came upon them, and the glory of the LORD shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. AΩ 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOUR, which is CHRIST[64] the LORD.

12. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

AΩ 13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude[65] of the Heavenly host[66] praising GOD, and saying,

AΩ 14. Glory to GOD in the highest, and on earth peace[67], good will toward men.

15. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into Heaven, [68]the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the LORD hath made known unto us. 16. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luke 2.17. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Luke 2.18. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2.20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising GOD for all the things that they had heard and seen,

as it was told unto them. 21. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, His name was called JESUS[69], which was so named of the angel before He was conceived in the womb[70].

Matthew Tells of The Visit of the Wise Men

Bethlehem 5-4 B. C.

AΩ Isaiah 33. 22. For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us.

Matthew 2. 1. Now when JESUS was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Matthew 2.2. Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.

3. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

AΩ 4. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where CHRIST should be born. 5. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

AΩ 6. And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.[71]

7. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

8. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

AΩ 9. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12. And being warned of GOD in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Presentation of the Child JESUS to the LORD

Jerusalem temple, 5-4 B. C.

After forty-one days of the Mother's Purification, Leviticus

Luke 2. 22. And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the LORD; 23. (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the LORD;) 24. And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the LORD, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

25. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the HOLY GHOST was upon him.

AΩ 26. And it was revealed unto him by the HOLY GHOST, that he should not see death, before he had seen the LORD'S CHRIST.

27. And he came by the SPIRIT into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child JESUS, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28. Then took he Him up in his arms, and blessed GOD, and said, 29.

LORD , now lettest thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word:

AΩ 30. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation[72], 31. Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

AΩ 32. A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.[73]

33. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of Him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this Child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;[74] 35. (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Luke 2.36. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37. And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served GOD with fastings and prayers night and day.

AΩ 38. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the LORD, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.[75] 39. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the LORD, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Matthew Tells of the Flight to Egypt with the Young Child

Egypt ca 5-4 B. C.

AΩ Matthew 2. 13. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the LORD appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. Matthew 2.14. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod[76]: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the LORD by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my SON.[77]

The Slaying of the Innocents

5- 4 B. C.

Matthew 2.16. Then Herod[78], when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.

AΩ 17. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18. In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.[79]

But when Herod[80] was dead, behold, an angel of the LORD appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

AΩ 20. Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life. 21. And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus[81] did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of GOD in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Return from Egypt to Nazareth

4 B. C.

AΩ Matthew 2.23. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. [82]

Luke 2. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace[83] of GOD was upon him.

JESUS Tarries behind in Jerusalem

Passover , Jerusalem temple, 7-8 A. D.

Luke 2. 41. Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover[84].

42. And when He was twelve years old[85], they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

43. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child JESUS tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44. But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

45. And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

Luke 2. 46. And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47. And all that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48. And when they saw Him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, son, why hast Thou thus dealt with us? behold, Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49. And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? AΩ Wist ye not that I must be about my FATHER’S business?[86]

50. And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them.

The Carpenter’s SON

Nazareth

4-5 B. C. to 26 A. D.

Luke 2. 51. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Luke 2. 52. And JESUS increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with GOD and man.

26-27 A. D.

The Ministry of John the Baptist

The MESSIAH’s Promised Messenger

Malachi 3.1 Isaiah 40.3

Luke’s Account of John the Baptist

uke 3. 1. Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar [87], Pontius Pilate

being governor of Judaea[88] , and Herod being tetrarch[89] of Galilee, and his brother Philip[90] tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2. Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests,

The word of GOD came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

Mark 1.1. The beginning of the Gospel[91] of JESUS CHRIST, the SON OF GOD:

The Prophetic Elijah - John the Baptist

Mentioned in Malachi

AΩ Mark 1. 2. As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger[92] before Thy face,[93]which shall prepare Thy way before Thee. [94]

Mentioned in Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40.3. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Mark 1.3. The voice[95] of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make His paths straight.

Luke 3. 5 . Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; 6. And all flesh shall see the salvation[96] of GOD.

Introduction to John the Baptist by John the Apostle

AΩ John 1. 6. There was a man sent from GOD, whose name was John.[97]

7. The same came for a witness[98], to bear witness of the Light[99], that all men through Him might believe[100]. 8. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. AΩ 10. He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. 11. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. AΩ 12. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power[101] to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on His name: 13. Which were born, not of blood[102], nor of the will of the flesh[103], nor of the will of man, but of GOD. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory[104], the glory as of the only begotten[105] of the FATHER,) full of grace and truth.

16. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace[106] for grace.

AΩ 17. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by JESUS CHRIST.

AΩ 18. No man hath seen GOD at any time; the only begotten SON, which is in the bosom of the FATHER, He hath declared him.

John the Baptist's Ministry Begins

Matthew 3.1. In those days came John the Baptist[107], preaching (the baptism of repentance for the remission [108]of sins) [109]in the wilderness of Judaea, (into all the country about Jordan)[110].2. And saying, AΩ Repent[111] ye: for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Luke 3.3b[112] 4. As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make His paths straight. 5. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; AΩ 6. And all flesh shall see the salvation of GOD.[113]

John the Baptist's Converts Baptized

Bethabara beyond Jordan

Mark 1.5.[114] And there went out unto him alhaimal the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, 6. and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

The Baptist's Appearance

Mark 1. 6. And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a (leathern) [115]skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; [116]

John the Baptist, the Forerunner

AΩ Mark 1.7. And (John) preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8. I indeed have baptized you with water: but He shall baptize you with the HOLY GHOST[117].

Repentance and Fruit Afterward Demanded

Matthew 3. 7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism[118], he said unto them,

Luke 3.7b O generation of vipers[119], who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8. Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance[120], and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that GOD is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 9. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.[121]

Luke 3. 10. And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

11. He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

12. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master[122], what shall we do?

13. And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

14. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do?

And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

People Ask If John the Baptist Were the CHRIST

John 1.19. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

Luke 3. 15. (the people were in expectation, and all men mused in

their hearts of John, whether he were the CHRIST, or not)...

John 1.20. he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the CHRIST. 21. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that Prophet? And he answered, No.

22. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

John 1.23. He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the LORD, as said the prophet Esaias.

John 1.24. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

25. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest[123] thou then, if thou be not that CHRIST, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

Luke 3. 16. John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water[124] (unto repentance)[125]; but (there standeth One among you whom ye know not.

John 1.27. He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me ) [126] One mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to (stoop down[127] ) to unloose[128]: (I indeed have baptized you with water). [129] AΩ He shall baptize you with the HOLY GHOST[130] and with fire: [131]

Luke 3.17. Whose fan is in His hand, and He will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into His garner; but the chaff He will burn with fire unquenchable. [132] 18. And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.

[1] Pronounced SEP ter

[2] Domain of the King, baseleia

[3]epiginosko

[4]asphaleia

[5] arche- Strong's Concordance

[6] El Verbo, logos, the One who speaks into existence. Example- And GOD said Let there be light, and there was light. Jesus said, Lazarus, come forth. And he came forth from the dead.

[7] Theos- Strong's Concordance

[8] ginomai- Strong's Concordance.

[9] Text will be continued at the appearing of John the Baptist. DG

[10] Phos

[11] marturia

[12] kosmos

[13] haima

[14] sarx

[15] aner, fellow, husband, man, sir (Srong's)

[16] monogenes

[17] charis

[18] aletheia

[19] Amen and Amen

[20] I AM is the Name of GOD. Genesis 3.14 I AM hath sent me unto you.

[21] Theos

[22] This refers to the resurrection of Christ. Acts 13.33

[23] Huios

[24] Theos

[25] aion

[26] Pronounced sep'ter

[27] euthutes, uprightness (Strong's)

[28] basileia Dome of the King, kingdom

[29] dikaiosune- righteousness (Strong's)

[30] themelioo, founded

[31] ouranos

[32] ©D. L. Giddens 2005

[33] Seed not seeds- I. E. Jesus

[34] ungido, the Anointed One, Messiah

[35] Rhesa to Esli in Luke might well fit here. DLG

[36] David was Jesse's 16th son.

[37] The Flood was February, 2348 BC, Noah's 500th year.

[38] Methuselah died the day of the Flood, 2348 BC.

[39] Matthew, Mark, Luke, John combined

[40] autoptes

[41] huperetes, servants

[42] dikaios, righteous (Strong's)

[43] almah, in this case virgin

[44] almah- in this case virgin

[45] God with us

[46]ang'-el-os

[47] char

[48] Pneuma Hagios

[49] Kurios Theos

[50] 538 BC Gabriel previously appeared in Daniel announcing that the MESSIAH would be cutoff in 62 weeks of years.

[51] parthenos

[52] Mariam

[53] God is Saviour

[54] Hupsitos- the Most High One

[55] God is Savior

[56] Isaiah 7.14 742 BC

[57] Although Mary was indeed a virgin, this verse assures us that she was born in sin, a sinner, as indeed all men are.

[58] af'-es-is- forgiveness

[59] anatole- rising of the sun

[60] Malachi 4:2 2. But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings;

[61] Augustus, Roman Emperor d. AD 14

[62] 6 BC Quirinius first time as governor.

[63] swathed- wrapped like an Oriental or Indian baby- sparganoo

[64] kristos or Messiah, the Anointed ONE who takes away the sin of the world

[65] plethos- multitude

[66] stratia

[67] eirene

[68] ouranos

[69] ee-ay-sooce'

[70] Isaiah 49:1

[71] Micah 5.2 ca 710 BC

[72] soterion, Pronounced so-tay'-ree-on salvation (Strong's)

[73] Isaiah 42.6,7

[74] Isaiah 8.14

[75] Isaiah 1.27

[76] Herod died 4 B. C.

[77] Hosea 11.1

[78] Herod the Great reigned 43 BC to 4 BC- (Our calendar is off).

[79] Jeremiah 31.15

[80] ditto

[81] Archelaus reigned from 4 B. C. to 6 AD.

[82] Isaiah 11.1

[83] charis- gracious love (Strong's)

[84] Exodus 12

[85] Note: JESUS would have been raised with His half brothers and sisters among whom were listed four brothers James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas[85].

Matthew 13.56. And his sisters, are they not all with us?

[86] John 9.4

[87] Tiberius began his reign AD 14.

[88] AD 26-36

[89]Pronounced TEE-trark- a governor of the fourth of a Roman province

[90] Philip, son of the Jewish Cleopatra.

[91] Gospel ministry might be understood here.

[92] angelos- messenger

[93] Isaiah 40.3

[94] Malachi 3.1

[95] Greek "phone" fo-NAY Numbers 23.23 Alexander Bell

[96] soterion

[97] Continued from the text above.

[98] marturia

[99] phos

[100] pisteuo- believe, trust

[101] exousia- authority

[102] haima

[103] sarx

[104] doxa

[105] monogenes- what an apt word for the One and Only Son of God, the Only One with the spiritual genes of the Father. DLG

[106] charis- gracious love, Strong's

[107] Baptizer or immerser

[108] Luke 3.3

[109] Mark 1.4

[110] Luke 3.3

[111] 2 Corinthians 7.10f True Repentance

[112] Matthew 3.3

[113] Isaiah 40

[114] Matthew 3.5

[115] Matthew 3.4

[116] Compare to Elijah's appearance, 2 Kings 1.8

[117] Thus proving salvation is NOT by water baptism, but by receiving the Holy Spirit at the moment one confesses Christ as Saviour. DLG

[118] Luke 3.7

[119] echidna, viper or adder

[120] metanoia- change of mind, Mt. 3.7

[121] Matthew 3. 9,10

[122] didaskolos, teacher (Strong's)

[123] baptizo, immerse

[124] John 1.26

[125] Matthew 3.11

[126] John 1.26

[127] Mark 3.7

[128] John 1.27b

[129] Mark 3.7

[130] Mark 1.8

[131] Luke 3.16, Matthew 3.11

[132] Matthew 3.12

[133]hamartia- offence (Strong's Concordance)

[134] kosmos

[135] Mark 1.9

[136] dikaiosune, righteousness (Strong's)

[137] Luke 3.21

[138] Luke 3.21b

[139] Luke 3.22

[140] Luke 3.22

[141] Mark 1.10

[142] Mark 1.11

[143] ouranos

[144] Luke 3.22, Mark 1.11

[145] Thou art my Beloved Son Luke 3.22

[146] agapetos dearly beloved (Strong's)

[147] The two genealogies are pasted together for study purposes only.

[148] Pronounced TEE-trark- a governor of the fourth of a Roman province

[149] This occurs after John 4.

[150] ekballo- thrusts (Strong's)

INTRODUCTION

The Purpose of This Book

· Chapter One: In the beginning was the WORD

The Pre-existence of Jesus Christ

The Predetermined Plan

In the Beginning

Is that enough proof for you that Jesus is God

Incarnate?

If not, the definitive proof for you MUST be the

death, burial, and

resurrection of Christ Jesus.

Like Thomas we

exclaim, "My LORD and my God!"

The Miraculous

Genealogy , Birth, Childhood and Announcement of CHRIST

The Genealogies Proving Jesus was the Messiah

The Genealogy of the King JESUS According to Matthew:

From ca 4004 BC to 4-6 AD

The Miraculous Birth of CHRIST

Zacharias and Elizabeth

ca 6 B. C.

Gabriel Announces the Virgin Birth of the CHRIST

The CHRIST Made Flesh

Mary's Testimony of Herself Being a Virgin

Matthew’s Account of the Birth of the MESSIAH

Luke’s Account of the Birth of JESUS

The Slaying of the Innocents

The Carpenter’s SON

26-27 A. D.

The Ministry of John the Baptist

Luke’s Account of John the Baptist

Introduction to John the Baptist by John the Apostle

John the Baptist's Ministry Begins

· Chapter Two: Behold, the Lamb of God

The Baptism of JESUS

27 A. D.

The Beginning of the Ministry of JESUS

The Temptations of the SON OF GOD

Wilderness ca 27 A. D.

· Chapter One: In the beginning was the WORD

The Pre-existence of Jesus Christ

Is that enough proof for you that Jesus is God Incarnate? If not, the definitive proof for you MUST be the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Like Thomas we exclaim, "My LORD and my God!"

The Genealogy of the King JESUS According to Matthew:

Zacharias and Elizabeth

Is that enough proof for you that Jesus is God

Incarnate?

If not, the definitive proof for you MUST be the

death, burial, and

resurrection of Christ Jesus.

Like Thomas we

exclaim, "My LORD and my God!"