Gospels Day 14

 

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Triumphal Entry	Curses barren Fig Tree Cleansing of Temple Greeks hear voice of the Father	Discourse on Faith Question of Authority Parables Tribute to Caesar Marriage after Resurrection Great Commandment Widow's Mite Olivet Discourse 10 Virgins Betrayal Arranged	Unknown	Passover, Atonement in Gethsemane	Crucifixion	The Sabbath	Resurrection

 Sunday

1. Triumphal Entry - All four Gospel writers

              John 11:3 - Mary anointed Jesus so that the next day, the ten thousands of Israel might acclaim him King. (BRM _MM 3:327)

              John 11:14 - Palm Branches -since the days of the Hasmoneans, Palm Branches had been a symbol of Jewish patriotism, independence, and triumph over enemies. They were usually more a part of the Feast of Tabernacles than Passover. They would have to have been brought from a warmer climate.

              Luke 19:38-44- Luke 2:14- A repeat of what the angels said when Jesus was born. vs. 43: Literally, shall build a ramp. This the Romans did in the siege, making it first of wood, which the Jews burned, and then of stone. The ramp, 4 miles in length was completed in 3 days. It cut off all hope of the Jews escaping (BRM - DNTC-1:580)

              "At Passover time, a time of Independence, of victory over oppressors, of messianic expectation, Jesus accepted the acclamation of King and triumphantly proceeded into the city. He likely entered the Temple Mount where today's Golden Gate is located, and he turned into the Temple instead of into the Antonia Fortress to take on the Romans. That made all the difference-it showed what kind of Messiah he was. Yes, he had come to deliver the people from their enemies, but not from the Romans. He had come to free the people of all the earth from their greatest enemies, death and hell. The greatest Independence Day in the universe was the 24 hour period that included Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the Garden of the Resurrection." (Ogden p. 465)

2. Greeks visit Christ and hear a voice from heaven. John 12:28

3. Jesus returns to Bethany - Mark 11:11

Monday
4. Curses the Barren Fig Tree -  Matthew 21:18-21The Fig tree was a symbol of Judaism. This fig tree was a symbol of the hypocrisy of the nation.

5. Cleanses Temple for 2nd time - Matthew 21:12-16 - Moneychangers

6. John 12:37-43 - Many believe-BUT... They were convinced, but not converted!

Tuesday

7. Matthew 21:23-27 - Question on Authority

8. Matthew 21:28-32 - Parable of the two sons. What about a third son?

9. Matthew 21:33-46 - Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen - Make sure you read the JST in the Appendix.

10.Matthew 22:1-14 - (JST vs. 14) Parable of the Royal Marriage Feast - Something sacred is suggested here. To be present with God and his Son at the great wedding fest, the 2nd Coming, and the marriage of the Lamb with his bride(the Saints of his Church), those prepared to attend and receive further blessings must be clothed in the garment of righteousness, the garment of the holy priesthood, presenting themselves before God with the necessary covenants and ordinances." (Ogden p. 482-3 and TPJS p. 63)

11. Matthew 22:15-22 - Tribute to Caesar- 12th Article of Faith; D&C 58:21-22; 98:4-6 and D&C 134 (written by Oliver)

12. Matthew 22:23-33 - Marriage after the Resurrection. Questions asked by Sadducees who didn't believe in the Resurrection. Levirate law of marriage. See also JST Mark 12:28.

13. Matthew 22:34-40 - The Great Commandment - the Pharisees take their shot.  "It was reasoned by the rabbis that the law contained 613 precepts-248 statements of duty and 365 prohibitions. As to the relative importance of each, they would argue endlessly (JFMcConkie; Studies in Scripture 5 p.  385)

14. Matthew 22:41-46 - The end of questioning

15. Widow's Mite - Mark 12:41-44 - Widow's mite Lepton the smallest Greek coin

16. Denunciation of Hypocrisy - Matthew 23:1-36 - Eight Woes 1) vs. 13-Reject Christ and Salvation; 2) vs. 14-Hypocrisy; 3) vs. 15-Convert souls to a false church; 4) vs. 16-Breaking oaths; 5) vs. 23-Supplanting eternal principles with religious trifles (like paying tithing on every grain of sand or blade of grass); 6) vs. 25-Hiding wickedness under a religious cloak; 7) vs. 27-False outward appearance of righteousness; 8) vs. 29-Rejecting living prophets

17. Jesus laments over Jerusalem - Matthew 23:37-39

18. John 12:47-50 - Jesus gives His mission statement- then leaves the temple-forever

19. Matthew 24- JSM- This chapter was emphasized by the Prophet more than any other chapter in the New Testament. His revision contains 33% more material than Matt. 24. It was given to prepare not scare us. Panic is not part of the Gospel. The prophet's rearrangement of the verses helps immensely in understanding the sequence of events. Vs. 1-11 AD 33-70; vs. 12-20 AD 70; vs. 21-55 the Restoration to 2nd Coming. (D&C 38:30; 106:4-5

20. Matthew 25:1-13 - "The parable of the ten virgins is intended to represent the 2nd coming... and I expect that the Savior was about right when he said, in reference to the members of the Church, that five of them were wise and five were foolish;...if he finds one-half of those professing to be members of his Church prepared for salvation, it will be as many as can be expected, judging by the course that many are pursuing." (WWoodruff JD 18:110)     "In the parable, oil can be purchased at the market. In our lives the oil of preparedness is accumulated drop by drop in righteous living." (SWKimball, Miracle of Forgiveness p. 253-256)

21. Matthew 25:14-30 - A talent was a monetary weight, a sum with financial value (75 pounds). The concept of a talent as an ability, an aptitude, skill, or strength came later. In a symbolic sense, though, both definitions could be applied to the message of the parable. (See D&C 72:3)

22. Matthew 25:31-46 - Judgment - Sheep and the Goats. "Jesus taught his followers the parable of the sheep and the goats, representing the judgment to come, in which he clearly identified those who will inherit 'life eternal' and those who will go away into  everlasting punishment'. The key difference was that those who should inherit the kingdom with him had developed the habit of helping, had experienced the joy of giving and the satisfaction of serving. They had responded to the needs of the hungry, thirsty, homeless, the naked, the sick, and those in prison...Nothing would seem more clear than the high premium the Savior put upon selfless service to others as an indispensable element of Christian conduct and of salvation. Helping, giving, and sacrificing are, or should be, as natural as growing and breathing" (MDHanks, Ensign, May 1992, p. 9)        see also -Mosiah 18:8-9; D&C 121:45; 2 Nephi 31:17-21; Jacob 2:17-19; Mosiah 4:14-19; 26