The Gospel Synopsis and Timeline Part 21

221. Parable of the Prodigal Son

Only Luke Records this event.

 222. Parable of the unjust Steward

Only Luke Records this event.

 223. On Faithfulness in What is Least

Only Luke Records this event.

 224. On Serving Two Masters (See no 66)

We already discussed this event.

 225. The Pharisees Reproved

Only Luke Records this event.

226. Concerning the Law (See no 54)

All three synoptics record Jesus saying, “Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.”

Luke and Matthew both talk about John the Baptist, the law of Moses, and the prophets.

Whereas Matthew address it’s forceful advancement and violent people attacking it, Luke talks about old guides.

227. Concerning Divorce (See no 252)

All three synoptics identify how divorce and re-marriage constitutes adultry.

228. The Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus

Only Luke Records this event.

229. Warning against Offenses (See no 168)

All three synoptics addresses the one who leads others to sin, how it would be better to drown than to lead others to sin.

230. Concerning Forgiveness

Matthew and Luke emphesize different aspects of forgiveness

Matt says to go privately to your brother and point out his sin so you can win that person back.

Luke says to rebuke that individual and forgive when they repent. He also says you should forgive 7 times a day.

231 Concerning Faith (See no 163)

We already discussed this event.

232. The Undeserving Servants

Only Luke Records this event.

233. The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers

Only Luke Records this event.

234 On the Coming of the Kingdom of God

Matthew and Mark are word fir word…”Then if anyone tells you. look, here is the Messiah,” or “There he is,” don’t believe it.

Luke on the other hand, says the kingdom can’t be detected with visible signs…for the kingdom of God is already among themselves.

235. The Day of the Son of Man

All four gospels talk about hanging on to one’s life and losing it but giving up one’s life saves it.

Go through these papers and underline all the ideas that are present in all three of the synoptic gospels.

236. Parable of the Unjust Judge

Only Luke Records this event.

237. The Pharisee and the Publican

Luke tells the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector praying. Luke in two places says what Matthew also says, word for word. “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Matt also indicates that becoming humble like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.