1. John 10: 39-42- Jesus escapes the wrath of the Jerusalem
Jews and goes to Perea, maybe 20 miles away-"the Land beyond" on the
east side of the Jordan River
2. John 11:1-16- Read all
3. Luke 15:1-32-3 ways to get lost; 1) Parable of the Lost
Sheep-wander away, 2) Lost Coin-owner neglect and 3) Prodigal Son-rebellion.
vs. 17 He came to himself-There is no coming to one's self without the memory
of once belonging- See Alma 32:6 and the Zoramites; their afflictions had truly
humbled them. 3 kinds of servants in Jesus' time; 1)Bondsmen-slaves, but part
of estate and almost family. 2) Lower-class servants-also slaves, subordinate
to bondsmen, but part of family, and 3) Hired servants-day laborers-temporary-outsiders-not
part of family and could be fired without warning. vs 22- a ring would be the signet ring a sign
of authority and access; shoes on the feet- slaves went barefoot, shoe worn in
house by the master, guests took their shoes off on arrival; the fatted calf
would have been grain fed-not grass, it would be saved for festive occasions
and would feed 100 people-the whole community. What set the younger brother off
to rebellion? vs. 28-The good son with the bad heart-is not yet home-He is
still lost. His attitude is a reflection of the Law of Moses (See Dt. 18:18-21)
Jesus is introducing a higher law-The greatest fault is to be conscious of no
fault. The difference is one of you is trying to repent and one isn't.
4. Luke 16:1-13- Take a lesson from even the dishonest and
the evil, if they are so prudent as to provide for the only future they think
of, how much more should you who believe in an eternal future provide
therefore. (JETalmage, Jesus the Christ p. 463-464)
5. Luke 16:14-18- vs. 18 Divorce is a very serious problem
today and in most casses is not justified. Yet, when things are in proper order
and the individuals involved are worthy, the Lord through our prophets today
allows people who have been divorced to remarry and be sealed in the temple.
Certainly this would not be the case if the very ordinance of marrying
immediately made them adulterers. The JST shows us that Jesus was addressing
the hypocritical Pharisees, who verbally attacked him in verse 14. Thus, we
understand that, among other evil practices, the Pharisees were secretly
involved in marrying and divorcing to make their sexual conquests seem legal.
The Savior said they were adulterers and strongly condemned them for this evil
at the end of JST Luke 16:21, which unfortunately was left out of the Bible.
(DJRidges, The New Testament Made Easier
p. 222-3)
6. Luke 16:19-31-Lazarus and the Rich Man- When Jesus gives
this parable he, for the only time in a parable, gives a name to one of His
characters. He knows that His friend Lazarus is in or soon will be in the
Spirit World. The rich man is the Pharisees.
7. John 11:17-46- Lazarus is raised from the dead. vs. 17 -
The custom or the Jews was to bury the deceased on the day of death. It was a
popular belief that the spirit remained near the body up to 3 days, but by the
4th day the spirit was irretrievably gone.
8. John 11:47-57- They take council to kill Jesus- so he
goes to Ephraim, about 15 miles NE of Jerusalem.
9. Luke 17:11-19-One of 10 lepers gives thanks. (a
Samaritan)
10. Luke 18:9-14- Parable of Pharisee and the Publican
11. Luke 18:15-17 - Suffer the children-see JST Matthew
19:13- "There is no need, for Jesus said, for such shall all be saved.
12. Luke 18:18-30 - Eternal Life (Luke 10:25)- See Hugh B.
Brown story in Institute Student Manual p. 133
13. Luke 18:31-34- Foretells upcoming crucifixion
14.Luke 19:1-10- Zacchaeus
15. John 11:55-57- Will Jesus attend the Passover
16. John 12:1-11- Spikenard- related to valerian, imported
from India and used wisely by Hebrews & Romans to anoint the dead.
"Mary anointed Jesus so that the next day the thousand of Israel might
acclaim him King. (BRM-MM 3:327)
17. SUNDAY
John 12:12-19 (Luke 19:29-44) - Triumphal Entry- all 4 gospel writers!
18. MONDAY
John 12:20-36 - vs. 20 Proselytes - see BD - for requirement and difference
between a Proselyte and a God-fearer. vs. 27 The New International Version
rendering of this verse is "Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I
say? Father, save me from this hour? No, it was for this very reason I came to
this hour. Father, glorify your name! vs. 34 - The Jews didn't think that the
Messiah would die.
19. TUESDAY
Matthew 21:17, 18-19; 12-16; 17 - Jesus spent Sunday night in Bethany. vs.
18-Monday morning- The fig tree is a symbol of Judaism. vs. 12-16 - 2nd
cleansing of temple. The Gospel of Mark indicates that he cursed the tree on
his way to the temple and the next day, it was dead. Matthew 21:23-27 -
Question of Authority
John's use of Lazarus'
story compared to Jesus'
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Event
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Jesus
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Lazarus
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Washing of Feet
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John 12:3; 13:5
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John 11:2
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Glorification of Son of God
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John 13:31
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John 11:4
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Crucial role of Thomas in concern about Jesus' death
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John 20:24-39
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John 11:16
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Jesus' Testimony
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John 14:6, 19
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John 11:25
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Reference to Jesus as the Master
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John 13:3; 20:16
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John 11:28
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Troubled Savior
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John 12:27-28
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John 11:33
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Concern about where body is laid
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John 20:2
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John 11:34
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Focus on loving Christ
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John 14:21-23; 21:15
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John 11:36
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Burial place with stone
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John 19:41; 20:1
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John 11:38
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Description of burial clothing-including napkin
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John 20:5-7
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John 11:44
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Notable words of Caiaphas the High Priest
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John 18:13-14
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John 11:49-51
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