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173:00.01 Jesus goes to Jerusalem John 2:13 (Same) "And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem."

173:00.01 Jesus goes to Jerusalem Mark 11:12a (Same) "And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:"

173:00.03 Arrival at temple Luke 19:45a (Same) "And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;"

173:00.03 Arrival at temple Mark 11:15a (Same) "And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;"

173:00.03 Arrival at temple Matthew 21:12a (Same) "And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,"

173:01.01 Commerce in Temple courts John 2:14a (Same) "And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:"

173:01.01 Sacrifice animals "without blemish" Leviticus 22:18-25 (Compare) "Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering; Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the Lord, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the Lord.
Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
Ye shall not offer unto the Lord that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land.
Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you."

173:01.01 Sale of unblemished animals John 2:14a (Same) "And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:"

173:01.01 Sale of unblemished animals Luke 19:45b (Same) "And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;"

173:01.01 Sale of unblemished animals Mark 11:15a (Same) "And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;"

173:01.01 Sale of unblemished animals Matthew 21:12a (Same) "And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,"

173:01.03 Money changers John 2:14 (Same) "And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting."

173:01.03 Money changers Luke 19:45b (Same) "And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought;"

173:01.03 Money changers Mark 11:15b (Same) "And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;"

173:01.03 Money changers Matthew 21:12b (Same) "And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,"

173:01.07 Father's a house of prayer Isaiah 56:7 (Reference) "Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people."

173:01.07 Father's house: den of thieves Jeremiah 7:11 (Reference) "Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes?
Behold, even I have seen it, saith the Lord."

173:01.07 Jesus cleanses temple John 2:15-16 (Same) "And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise."

173:01.07 Jesus cleanses temple Luke 19:45-46 (Same) "And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves."

173:01.07 Jesus cleanses temple Mark 11:15-17 (Same) "And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves."

173:01.07 Jesus cleanses temple Matthew 21:12-13 (Same) "And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves."

173:01.08 Hymns of appreciation Matthew 21:15-16 (Same) "And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased, And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say?
And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?"

173:01.08 Out of mouths of babes Psalms 8:02 (Reference) "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger."

173:01.09 Officials angry, plot Jesus' death Luke 19:47b-48 (Same) "And he taught daily in the temple.
But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."

173:01.09 Officials angry, plot Jesus' death Mark 11:18 (Same) "And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine."

173:02.02 "By what authority...do things?" Luke 20:1-2 (Same) "And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?"

173:02.02 "By what authority...do things?" Mark 11:27-28 (Same) "And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?"

173:02.02 "By what authority...do things?" Matthew 21:23 (Same) "And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?"

173:02.02 Show us a sign John 2:18 (Same) "Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?"

173:02.04 Jesus asks questions Luke 20:3-4 (Same) "And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?"

173:02.04 Jesus asks questions Mark 11:29-30 (Same) "And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me."

173:02.04 Jesus asks questions Matthew 21:24-25a (Same) "And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men?
And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?"

173:02.05 Gets no answers Luke 20:5-8 (Same) "And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things."

173:02.05 Gets no answers Mark 11:31-33 (Same) "And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell.
And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. "

173:02.05 Gets no answers Matthew 21:25b-27 (Same) "The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men?
And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell.
And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things."

173:03.01 Parable of two sons (part 1) Matthew 21:28-31a (Same) "But what think ye?
A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
And he came to the second, and said likewise.
And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Whether of them twain did the will of his father?
They say unto him, The first.
Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you."

173:03.02 Parable of two sons (part 2) Matthew 21:31b-32 (Same) "Whether of them twain did the will of his father?
They say unto him, The first.
Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him."

173:04.02 Parable of absent landlord (part 1) Luke 20:9-16a (Same) "Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.
And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do?
I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.
But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him.
What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?
He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others.
And when they heard it, they said, God forbid."

173:04.02 Parable of absent landlord (part 1) Mark 12:1-9a (Same) "And he began to speak unto them by parables.
A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.
And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.
And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.
And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.
Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.
But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.
And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.
What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others."

173:04.02 Parable of absent landlord (part 1) Matthew 21:33-40 (Same) "Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?"

173:04.03 Parable of absent landlord (part 2) Luke 20:16b (Same) "He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others.
And when they heard it, they said, God forbid."

173:04.03 Parable of absent landlord (part 2) Mark 12:9b (Same) "What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others."

173:04.03 Parable of absent landlord (part 2) Matthew 21:41 (Same) "They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons."

173:04.04 Becomes cornerston Psalms 118:22 (Compare) "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner."

173:04.04 Parable of rejected stone Luke 20:17-18 (Same) "And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."

173:04.04 Parable of rejected stone Mark 12:10 (Same) "And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner."

173:04.04 Parable of rejected stone Matthew 21:42-44 (Same) "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."

173:04.04 Stone falls, breaks, etc Daniel 2:35 (Compare) "Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth."

173:04.05 Pharisees fear people Luke 21:19 (Same) "In your patience possess ye your souls."

173:04.05 Pharisees fear people Mark 12:12 (Same) "And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way."

173:04.05 Pharisees fear people Matthew 21:45-46 (Same) "And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet."

173:05.01 Jesus speaks parable Matthew 22:1 (Same) "And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said."

173:05.02 Parable of marriage feast (part 1) Luke 14:16-20 (Same) "Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
And they all with one consent began to make excuse.
The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come."

173:05.02 Parable of marriage feast (part 1) Matthew 22:2-4 (Same) "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage."

173:05.02 Parable of marriage feast (part 2) Matthew 22:5-7 (Same) "But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city."

173:05.03 No wedding garment Matthew 22:11-14 (Same) "And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?
And he was speechless.
Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For many are called, but few are chosen."

173:05.03 Parable of marriage feast (part 3) Luke 14:21-24 (Same) "So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things.
Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper."

173:05.03 Parable of marriage feast (part 3) Matthew 22:8-10 (Same) "Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests."

173:05.04 Only sign: resurrection on 3rd day John 2:18-22 (Same) "Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
But he spake of the temple of his body.
When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said."

173:05.05 Jesus to Bethany for night Luke 21:37b (Same) "And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives."

173:05.05 Jesus to Bethany for night Mark 11:19 (Same) "And when even was come, he went out of the city."

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Bible cross-references are from the Paramony, by Dr. Duane Faw
Available as a separate volume from Uversa Press


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