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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
State of the World at the Time of Our Lord's Birth-General Expectation of the
Messiah The Birth of the Harbinger announced-The Angel appears to
Mary-Jewish Custom of Betrothment-Conduct of Joseph-Meeting of
Mary and Elizabeth—Birth of John the Baptist.
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CHAPTER II.
The Saviour of the World is born at Bethlehem—An Angel announces his Birth
to Shepherds-They leave their Flocks and go to worship Him-The Pre-
sentation in the Temple at Jerusalem-Joy of the aged Simeon and Anna-
The Holy Family return to Bethlehem-Arrival of the Wise Men in Jerusa-
lem-Alarm of Herod-Adoration of the Magi-Flight into Egypt.
CHAPTER III.
Disappointment of Herod-His Cruelty-His Death-Division of his Kingdom
-The Angel appears to Joseph-The Holy Family return into the Land of
Judea-They dwell at Nazareth-Present Appearance of Bethlehem—Of
Nazareth-Feelings excited by a View of those Places
CHAPTER IV.
The only recorded Incident of Our Lord's Childhood-Change of Government in
Judea - Our Lord's First Visit to Jerusalem-Importance of the Event-
The Return towards Nazareth-Jesus is missing-His Parents seek Him, sor-
rowing--They find Him in the Temple-His mysterious Reply to their
Questions-Jesus returns with them, and is subject unto them
CHAPTER V.
Early Life of John the Baptist-He preaches in the Wilderness-Multitudes
follow him-And are baptized of him at Bethabara-Baptism of Our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ-Visible Descent of the Holy Spirit-Fasting and
Temptation of the Messiah-Angels minister unto Him-John's Recognition
of Him as the Lamb of God-Calling of Philip
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CHAPTER VI.
Our Lord's Conversation with Nathaniel-The Marriage Feast of Cana - Customs
of the Jews on such occasions-First Miracle of Christ-Its particular Sig-
nificance-Approach of the Passover-Jesus goes up to Jerusalem-Finds the
Temple profaned-He expels the Money-changers, and those who hold a
Market in the Sacred Courts.
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CHAPTER VII.
Conversation of Our Lord with Nicodemus-Jesus baptizes in the Land of Judea
-Jealousy of John's Disciples-Conduct of John the Baptist-His Imprison-
ment-Its cause-Jesus passes through Samaria-Origin of the Samaritans—
Mount Gerizim-Valley of Shechem-Jacob's Well-Jesus and the Woman
of Samaria
CHAPTER VIII.
Return of Jesus into Galilee-Cure of the Nobleman's Son at Capernaum-Jewish
Synagogues-Their Rulers, Ministers, and Priests-Jesus expounds the Scrip-
tures in the Synagogue of Nazareth-The Jews are exasperated-Jesus departs
to Capernaum-Mount of Precipitation
CHAPTER IX.
Situation of Capernaum-The Lake of Tiberias-Miracle of the Draught of Fishes
-Jesus teaches in the Synagogue-Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit-
Crowds of Diseased Persons are brought to Christ-He heals them all-Nature
of Leprosy-Laws relating to Lepers-Divine Compassion of Jesus towards
Lepers-Cure of the Sick of the Palsy-Construction of Eastern Houses
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Character and Occupations of the Publicans-Matthew the Publican is called to
follow Christ-He makes a great Feast on the Occasion -Jesus returns to
Jerusalem-The Pool of Bethesda-Cure of the Impotent Man-Jewish Ob-
servance of the Sabbath-Our Lord's Miracles frequently performed on that Day
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CHAPTER XI.
The Jews accuse Our Lord of breaking the Sabbath-His Reply-Cure of the
Man with the Withered Hand-The Pharisees with the Herodians seek to
destroy Jesus-He returns to Capernaum-Passes whole Nights in Prayer—
Chooses His twelve Apostles
CHAPTER XII.
The Sermon on the Mount-Character of this Divine Discourse-Locality of the
Mount-Jesus returns to Capernaum-Heals the Centurion's Servant-Jesus
approaches Nain-Restores the Widow's Son to Life-Effect of this Miracle
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CHAPTER XIII.
John's Disciples witness the Miracles of Christ-Our Lord declares the Character
and Mission of John-Becomes the Guest of Simon the Pharisee-Eastern
Mode of reclining at Table-A Woman anoints the Feet of Jesus-
Objection of Simon thereto-Answer of Our Lord-Jesus goes again into
Galilee His Followers-They arrive at Capernaum
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CHAPTER XIV.
Cure of the Deaf and Dumb Man-The Pharisees' Mode of accounting for this
Miracle-Our Lord's Reply-The Jews seek a Sign from Heaven-They
receive a Rebuke-Arrival of the Mother and Brethren of Jesus-Jesus dines
at a Pharisee's House-Is appealed to by two Brothers respecting their
Inheritance-Warns the People against Avarice-Encourages Trust in Pro-
vidence-Familiar Illustrations, Comparisons, and Parables
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CHAPTER XV.
Our Lord condemns the Harsh Judgment of the Jews-He teaches the People
in Parables-Parable of the Sower-Of the Tares-Kingdom of God com-
pared to the Growth of Corn,-To a Grain of Mustard Seed,-To a Piece
of Leaven,-To Treasure hid in a Field,-To a Pearl of great Price,―
And to a Net cast into the Sea-What is required of the Followers of Christ 119
CHAPTER XVI.
Christ in the Storm-He stilleth the Tempest-Rock Sepulchres of the East-
Cure of the Demoniac at Gadara-Matthew's Feast-Objections of the
Pharisees answered-The Prayer of Jairus-Cure of an Afflicted Woman—
The Raising of Jairus' Daughter-Two Blind Men receive their Sight-
Jesus returns to Nazareth--Sends forth His Apostles to preach and work
Miracles
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CHAPTER XVII.
Celebration of Herod's Birthday-Beheading of John the Baptist-Jesus with-
draws to a Desert Place-Feeds the Five Thousand-Walks on the Sea ---
Heals the Sick at Capernaum-Rebukes the interested Motives of his Fol-
lowers-Urges them to seek the "Bread of Life"
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Conversation of Jesus with the Syro-Phoenician Woman-Cure of the Deaf and
Dumb-Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes repeated-The Blind cured at
Bethsaida-Christ's Conversation with his Disciples-Peter's Declaration of
Faith-Our Lord's Charge to Peter-His subsequent severe Reproof of that
Apostle
CHAPTER XIX.
The Transfiguration-Witnessed by Peter and James and John-Cure of the
Demoniac-Payment of Tribute-Miracle accompanying it—Ambition of the
Disciples reproved-Parable of the King and the Debtor-Our Lord sends
forth Seventy of His Disciples-The Feast of Tabernacles
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