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| 1 Prophecy of Isaiah (1:1-3) A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. (Mar 1:3 NAB) | Crying voice | 21 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (5:1-20) crying out in a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me!" (Mar 5:7 NAB) |
| 2 Proclamation of John the Baptist (1:4-8) I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit. (Mar 1:8 NAB) | Water and wind | 20 Jesus stills a storm (4:35-41) He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Quiet! Be still!" The wind ceased and there was great calm. (Mar 4:39 NAB) |
| 3 Preparation for ministry (1:9-13) 1:10 On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. 1:11 And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." (1:10-11) | Hidden one is made visible | 19 The parables of the kingdom of God (4:21-34) 4:22 For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light. 4:23 Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear." (4:22-23) |
| 4 The beginning of the Galilean ministry (1:14-15) 1:15 "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." (1:15) | The kingdom of God | 18 The parable of the sower (4:1-20) 4:11 He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables,(4:11) |
| 5 Jesus calls the first disciples (1:16-20) calling of fishermen | Person who does the will of God | 17 The true kindred of Jesus (3:31-35) 3:35 (For) whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother."(3:35) |
| 6 The man with an unclean spirit (1:21-28) 1:24 he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"(1:24) | Who is Jesus | 16 Jesus and Beelzebul (3:20-30) 3:22 The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, "He is possessed by Beelzebul," and "By the prince of demons he drives out demons."(3:22) |
| 7 Jesus heals many at Simon's house (1:29-39) 1:29 On leaving the synagogue he entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. (1:29) | Disciples | 15 Jesus appoints the twelve (3:13-19) twelve are chosen |
| 8 Jesus cleanses a leper (1:40-45) 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.(1:45) | People gather | 14 A multitude at the seaside (3:7-12) 3:10 He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him. (3:10) |
| 9 Jesus heals a paralytic (2:1-12) 2:5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven."(2:5) | Miracles of healing | 13 The man with a withered hand (3:1-6) 3:5 Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out and his hand was restored. (3:5) |
| 10 Jesus calls Levi (2:13-17) 2:15 While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.(2:15) | Eating together | 12 Pronouncement about the sabbath (2:23-28) 2:26 How he went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the bread of offering that only the priests could lawfully eat, and shared it with his companions?" (2:26) |
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| 1 Prophecy of Isaiah (1:1-3) 1:2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.(1:2) | John Baptist | 11 The question about fasting (2:18-22) 2:18 The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were accustomed to fast. People came to him and objected, "Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"(2:18) |
| 2 Proclamation of John the Baptist (1:4-8) 1:4 John (the) Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (1:4) | Forgiveness of sins | 10 Jesus calls Levi (2:13-17) 2:17 Jesus heard this and said to them (that), "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."(2:17) |
| 3 Preparation for ministry (1:9-13) 1:11 And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." (1:11) | Son of God / son of man | 9 Jesus heals a paralytic (2:1-12) 2:10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth"--(2:10) |
| 4 The beginning of the Galilean ministry (1:14-15) 1:14 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:(1:14) | Spreading gospel | 8 Jesus cleanses a leper (1:40-45) 1:45 The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.(1:45) |
| 5 Jesus calls the first disciples (1:16-20) calling of four fishermen | Disciples | 7 Jesus heals many at Simon's house (1:29-39) 1:29he entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. |
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| 11 The question about fasting (2:18-22) 2:22 Likewise, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins are ruined. Rather, new wine is poured into fresh wineskins." (2:22) | Container is not suitable | 21 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (5:1-20) 5:13 And he let them, and the unclean spirits came out and entered the swine. The herd of about two thousand rushed down a steep bank into the sea, where they were drowned. (5:13) |
| 12 Pronouncement about the sabbath (2:23-28) 2:28 That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath."(2:28) | Who is the son of man | 20 Jesus stills a storm (4:35-41) 4:41 They were filled with great awe and said to one another, "Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?"(4:41) |
| 13 The man with a withered hand (3:1-6) 3:2 They watched him closely to see if he would cure him on the sabbath so that they might accuse him. (3:2) | Hidden one is made visible | 19 The parables of the kingdom of God (4:21-34) 4:22 For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light. (4:22) |
| 14 A multitude at the seaside (3:7-12) 3:7 Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples. A large number of people (followed) from Galilee and from Judea.(3:7) | Many crowds gather | 18 The parable of the sower (4:1-20) 4:1 On another occasion he began to teach by the sea. A very large crowd gathered around him so that he got into a boat on the sea and sat down. And the whole crowd was beside the sea on land.(4:1) |
| 15 Jesus appoints the twelve (3:13-19) twelve are chosen | Person who does the will of God | 17 The true kindred of Jesus (3:31-35) 3:35 (For) whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother."(3:35) |
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| 21 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (5:1-20) 5:7"What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me!" | The Son of God / Man | 41 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (9:30-32) 9:31"The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death he will rise." |
| 22 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (5:21-43) 5:34"Daughter, your faith has saved you. | Power of faith | 40 The healing of a boy with a spirit (9:14-29) 9:23" 'If you can!' Everything is possible to one who has faith." |
| 23 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (6:1-6) 6:4"A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house." | Prophet is not with honor | 39 The transfiguration (9:2-13) 9:13Elijah has come and they did to him whatever they pleased, as it is written of him." |
| 24 The mission of the twelve (6:7-13) So they went off and preached repentance. 6:13 They drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. (Mar 6:12-13 NAB) | Arrival of kingdom of God in power | 38 A man who not taste death (9:1) He also said to them, "Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power." (Mar 9:1 NAB) |
| 25 The death of John the Baptist (6:14-29) King Herod heard about it, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him." (Mar 6:14 NAB) | Martyrdom and resurrection | 37 Losing life for Jesus (8:34-38) For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it. (Mar 8:35 NAB) |
| 26 Feeding the five thousand (6:30-44) He said to them in reply, "Give them some food yourselves." But they said to him, "Are we to buy two hundred days' wages worth of food and give it to them to eat?" (Mar 6:37 NAB) | Disciple's lacking in understanding | 36 Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (8:31-33) He spoke this openly. Then Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. (Mar 8:32 NAB) |
| 27 Jesus walks on the water (6:45-53) But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. (Mar 6:49 NAB) | Who is Jesus? | 35 Peter's declaration about Jesus (8:27-30) And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said to him in reply, "You are the Messiah." (Mar 8:29 NAB) |
| 28 Healing the sick in Gennesaret (6:54-56) Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. (Mar 6:56 NAB) | Miracles of healing | 34 Jesus cures a blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-26) Then he laid hands on his eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly. (Mar 8:25 NAB) |
| 29 The tradition on the elders (7:1-23) So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?" (Mar 7:5 NAB) | Mistakes of Pharisees | 33 The yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod (8:11-21) He enjoined them, "Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." (Mar 8:15 NAB) |
| 29 The tradition on the elders (7:1-23) He summoned the crowd again and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand. (Mar 7:14 NAB) | Understanding (sunihmi) | 33 The yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod (8:11-21) When he became aware of this he said to them, "Why do you conclude that it is because you have no bread? Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? (Mar 8:17 NAB) |
| 30 The Syrophoenician woman's faith (7:24-30) He said to her, "Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." (Mar 7:27 NAB) | Giving enough bread | 32 Feeding the four thousand (8:1-10) They ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over-- seven baskets. (Mar 8:8 NAB) |
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| 21 Jesus heals the Gerasene demoniac (5:1-20) 5:20 Then the man went off and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed. | Proclaiming miracle | 31 Jesus cures a deaf man (7:31-37) 7:36 He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. 7:37 They were exceedingly astonished and they said, |
| 22 A girl restored to life and a woman healed (5:21-43) 5:34"Daughter, your faith has saved you. | Faith of women | 30 The Syrophoenician woman's faith (7:24-30) 7:28 She replied and said to him, "Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." 7:29 Then he said to her, "For saying this, you may go. The demon has gone out of your daughter." |
| 23 The rejection of Jesus at Nazareth (6:1-6) 6:4"A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house." | Without honor | 29 The tradition on the elders (7:1-23) 7:6This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; |
| 24 The mission of the twelve (6:7-13) 6:12 So they went off and preached repentance. 6:13 They drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. | Miracle of curing | 28 Healing the sick in Gennesaret (6:54-56) 6:56 Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. |
| 25 The death of John the Baptist (6:14-29) 6:15 Others were saying, "He is Elijah"; still others, "He is a prophet like any of the prophets." | Who is Jesus | 27 Jesus walks on the water (6:45-53) 6:49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. |
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| 31 Jesus cures a deaf man (7:31-37) He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. (Mar 7:36 NAB) | Jesus hides himself | 41 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (9:30-32) They left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but he did not wish anyone to know about it. (Mar 9:30 NAB) |
| 32 Feeding the four thousand (8:1-10) He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then, taking the seven loaves he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd. 8:7 They also had a few fish. He said the blessing over them and ordered them distributed also. (Mar 8:6-7 NAB) | Prayer | 40 The healing of a boy with a spirit (9:14-29) He said to them, "This kind can only come out through prayer." (Mar 9:29 NAB) |
| 33 The yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod (8:11-21) He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation." (Mar 8:12 NAB) | Sign from heaven | 39 The transfiguration (9:2-13) Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." (Mar 9:7 NAB) |
| 34 Jesus cures a blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-26) Then he laid hands on his eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly. (Mar 8:25 NAB) | Seeing | 38 A man who not taste death (9:1) He also said to them, "Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power." (Mar 9:1 NAB) |
| 35 Peter's declaration about Jesus (8:27-30) And he asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter said to him in reply, "You are the Messiah." (Mar 8:29 NAB) | Messiah / the son of man | 37 Losing life for Jesus (8:34-38) Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this faithless and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels." (Mar 8:38 NAB) |
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| 41 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (9:30-32) 9:31"The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death he will rise." | Prophecy of passion | 61 The destruction of the temple foretold (13:1-23) 13:9 "Watch out for yourselves. They will hand you over to the courts. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will be arraigned before governors and kings because of me, as a witness before them. |
| 42 Who is the greatest? (9:33-50) 9:35"If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all." | Greatest person | 60 The widow's offering (12:41-44) 12:43"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. |
| 43 Teaching about divorce (10:1-12) The Pharisees approached and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. (Mar 10:2 NAB) | Divorce and hypocrisy | 59 Jesus denounces the scribes (12:38-40) They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation. (Mar 12:40 NAB) |
| 44 Jesus blesses little children (10:13-16) When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (Mar 10:14 NAB) | Child | 58 The question about David's son (12:35-37) As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, "How do the scribes claim that the Messiah is the son of David? (Mar 12:35 NAB) |
| 45 The rich man (10:17-31) Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to (the) poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." (Mar 10:21 NAB) | Love for God and person | 57 The first commandment (12:28-34) Jesus replied, "The first is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! 12:30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' 12:31 The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." (Mar 12:29-31 NAB) |
| 45 The rich man (10:17-31) The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 10:25 It is easier for a camel to pass through (the) eye of (a) needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." (Mar 10:24-25 NAB) | Kingdom of God | 57 The first commandment (12:28-34) And when Jesus saw that (he) answered with understanding, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And no one dared to ask him any more questions. (Mar 12:34 NAB) |
| 46 A third time Jesus foretells his death and resurrection (10:32-34) who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death, but after three days he will rise. (Mar 10:34 NAB) | Resurrection | 56 The question about the resurrection (12:18-27) When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like the angels in heaven. (Mar 12:25 NAB) |
| 47 The request of James and John (10:35-45) Jesus summoned them and said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. (Mar 10:42 NAB) | Being ruled by Gentiles | 55 The question about paying taxes (12:13-17) They came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone's opinion. You do not regard a person's status but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?" (Mar 12:14 NAB) |
| 47 The request of James and John (10:35-45) For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mar 10:45 NAB) | Returning what belongs to God | 55 The question about paying taxes (12:13-17) So Jesus said to them, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. They were utterly amazed at him. (Mar 12:17 NAB) |
| 48 The healing of blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52) On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, son of David, have pity on me." (Mar 10:47 NAB) | Son | 54 The parable of the wicked tenants (12:1-12) He had one other to send, a beloved son. He sent him to them last of all, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' (Mar 12:6 NAB) |
| 49 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (11:1-11) Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out: "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 11:10 Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!" (Mar 11:9-10 NAB) | From heaven | 53 Jesus' authority is questioned (11:27-33) Was Johns baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me." (Mar 11:30 NAB) |
| 49 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (11:1-11) He entered Jerusalem and went into the temple area. He looked around at everything and, since it was already late, went out to Bethany with the Twelve. (Mar 11:11 NAB) | Reaching to Jerusalem | 53 Jesus' authority is questioned (11:27-33) They returned once more to Jerusalem. As he was walking in the temple area, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders approached him (Mar 11:27 NAB) |
| 50 Jesus curses the fig tree (11:12-14) Seeing from a distance a fig tree in leaf, he went over to see if he could find anything on it. When he reached it he found nothing but leaves; it was not the time for figs. (Mar 11:13 NAB) | Fig tree | 52 The lesson from the withered fig tree (11:20-26) Early in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. (Mar 11:20 NAB) |
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| 41 Jesus again foretells his death and resurrection (9:30-32) He was teaching his disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill him, and three days after his death he will rise. (Mar 9:31 NAB) | Suffering | 51 Jesus cleanses the temple (11:15-19) The chief priests and the scribes came to hear of it and were seeking a way to put him to death, yet they feared him because the whole crowd was astonished at his teaching. (Mar 11:18 NAB) |
| 42 Who is the greatest? (9:33-50) Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. (Mar 9:41 NAB) | Receiving / denying Jesus | 50 Jesus curses the fig tree (11:12-14) And he said to it in reply, "May no one ever eat of your fruit again!" And his disciples heard it. (Mar 11:14 NAB) |
| 43 Teaching about divorce (10:1-12) and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. (Mar 10:8 NAB) | Two person | 49 Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (11:1-11) When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples (Mar 11:1 NAB) |
| 44 Jesus blesses little children (10:13-16) When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (Mar 10:14 NAB) | Do not prevent coming to Jesus | 48 The healing of blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52) And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me." (Mar 10:48 NAB) |
| 45 The rich man (10:17-31) But many that are first will be last, and (the) last will be first. (Mar 10:31 NAB) | Reversal | 47 The request of James and John (10:35-45) But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; 10:44 whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. (Mar 10:43-44 NAB) |
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| 51 Jesus cleanses the temple (11:15-19) 11:18 The chief priests and the scribes came to hear of it and were seeking a way to put him to death, | Persecution | 61 The destruction of the temple foretold (13:1-23) 13:9They will hand you over to the courts. You will be beaten in synagogues. |
| 52 The lesson from the withered fig tree (11:20-26) 11:23 Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him. | Thrown in (ballw) | 60 The widow's offering (12:41-44) 12:42 A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. |
| 53 Jesus' authority is questioned (11:27-33) 11:28 By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do them? | Authority | 59 Jesus denounces the scribes (12:38-40) 12:38 Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, 12:39 seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. 12:40 They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation. |
| 54 The parable of the wicked tenants (12:1-12) 12:9He will come, put the tenants to death, and give the vineyard to others. | Defeated enemies | 58 The question about David's son (12:35-37) 12:36until I place your enemies under your feet."' |
| 55 The question about paying taxes (12:13-17) 12:17"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. | Returning to the God | 57 The first commandment (12:28-34) 12:33 And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." |
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| 61 The destruction of the temple foretold (13:1-23) 13:11 When they lead you away and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say. But say whatever will be given to you at that hour. For it will not be you who are speaking but the holy Spirit. | Being taught what to say | 81 The resurrection of Jesus (16:1-8) 16:7 But go and tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.'" |
| 61 The destruction of the temple foretold (13:1-23) 13:2"Do you see these great buildings? There will not be one stone left upon another that will not be thrown down." | Stone | 81 The resurrection of Jesus (16:1-8) 16:4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large. |
| 62 The desolating sacrilege (13:24-27) 13:27 and then he will send out the angels and gather (his) elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky. (13:27) | People are gathered from the four winds | 80 The burial of Jesus (15:40-47) 15:41 These women had followed him when he was in Galilee and ministered to him. There were also many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem. (15:41) |
| 63 The lesson of the fig tree (13:28-31) In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates. (Mar 13:29 NAB) | Understanding the man of son | 79 The death of Jesus (15:25-39) When the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" (Mar 15:39 NAB) |
| 64 The necessity of watchfulness (13:32-37) 13:34 It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. (13:34) | Departure of son of man | 78 The crucifixion of Jesus (15:16-24) 15:20 And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him. (15:20) |
| 65 The plot to kill Jesus (14:1-2) The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days' time. So the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to death. (Mar 14:1 NAB) | Plot to kill Jesus | 77 Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified (15:6-15) But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. (Mar 15:11 NAB) |
| 66 The anointing at Bethany (14:3-9) It could have been sold for more than three hundred days wages and the money given to the poor." They were infuriated with her. (Mar 14:5 NAB) | Accusing person | 76 Jesus before Pilate (15:1-5) The chief priests accused him of many things. (Mar 15:3 NAB) |
| 67 Judas agrees to betray Jesus (14:10-11) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went off to the chief priests to hand him over to them. (Mar 14:10 NAB) | Betrayal of disciples | 75 Peter denies Jesus (14:66-72) But he denied it saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are talking about." So he went out into the outer court. (Mar 14:68 NAB) |
| 68 The preparation for the Passover (14:12-16) The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover. (Mar 14:16 NAB) | Prophecy | 74 Jesus before the council (14:53-65) Some began to spit on him. They blindfolded him and struck him and said to him, "Prophesy!" And the guards greeted him with blows. (Mar 14:65 NAB) |
| 69 The Passover with the disciples (14:17-21) Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me. (Mar 14:18 NAB) | Betrayal of Judas | 73 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (14:43-52) His betrayer had arranged a signal with them, saying, "The man I shall kiss is the one; arrest him and lead him away securely." (Mar 14:44 NAB) |
| 70 The instructions of the Lord's supper (14:22-26) Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. (Mar 14:23 NAB) | A cup | 72 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (14:32-42) Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will. (Mar 14:36 NAB) |
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| 61 The destruction of the temple foretold (13:1-23) Watch out for yourselves. They will hand you over to the courts. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will be arraigned before governors and kings because of me, as a witness before them. (Mar 13:9 NAB) | Witness about Jesus | 71 Peter's denial foretold (14:27-31) Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times. (Mar 14:30 NAB) |
| 62 The desolating sacrilege (13:24-27) And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds' with great power and glory, (Mar 13:26 NAB) | Arrival of the kingdom of God | 70 The instructions of the Lord's supper (14:22-26) Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God. (Mar 14:25 NAB) |
| 63 The lesson of the fig tree (13:28-31) In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates. (Mar 13:29 NAB) | Coming / leaving of the son of man | 69 The Passover with the disciples (14:17-21) For the Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born. (Mar 14:21 NAB) |
| 64 The necessity of watchfulness (13:32-37) 13:34 It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his work, and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. | A lord entrusts tasks to servants | 68 The preparation for the Passover (14:12-16) 14:13 He sent two of his disciples and said to them, |
| 65 The plot to kill Jesus (14:1-2) 14:1The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days' time. So the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to death. | Plot to kill Jesus | 67 Judas agrees to betray Jesus (14:10-11) 14:10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went off to the chief priests to hand him over to them. |
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| 71 Peter's denial foretold (14:27-31) But after I have been raised up, I shall go before you to Galilee. (Mar 14:28 NAB) | Going to Galilee in advance | 81 The resurrection of Jesus (16:1-8) But go and tell his disciples and Peter, He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." (Mar 16:7 NAB) |
| 72 Jesus prays in Gethsemane (14:32-42) Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch." (Mar 14:34 NAB) | Death (qanatos) | 80 The burial of Jesus (15:40-47) Pilate was amazed that he was already dead. He summoned the centurion and asked him if Jesus had already died. (Mar 15:44 NAB) |
| 73 The betrayal and arrest of Jesus (14:43-52) Day after day I was with you teaching in the temple area, yet you did not arrest me; but that the scriptures may be fulfilled. (Mar 14:49 NAB) | The words of the Bible | 79 The death of Jesus (15:25-39) And at three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which is translated, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mar 15:34 NAB) |
| 74 Jesus before the council (14:53-65) 14:62"I am; and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven." | Jesus as a king | 78 The crucifixion of Jesus (15:16-24) 15:17 They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. 15:18 They began to salute him with, "Hail, King of the Jews!" |
| 75 Peter denies Jesus (14:66-72) denial of Peter | Three denials | 77 Pilate hands Jesus over to be crucified (15:6-15) 15:11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. 15:12 Pilate again said to them in reply, "Then what (do you want) me to do with (the man you call) the king of the Jews?" 15:13 They shouted again, "Crucify him." |