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OUTLINE FOR THE BOOK OF:
MATTHEW
Introduction The Gospel According to Matthew was believed to be
written between AD 38 and AD 70, most commonly ranged at 60-65 AD.
Matthew was a Galilean Jew. Matthew was known as the tax collector
(Matthew 9:9). Matthew was also known as Levi the son of Alphaeus
(Luke 5:27,29 and Mark 2:14). The book of Matthew is the first of the
four Gospels.
I. Christ Ancestry, Birth, and Christ Youth.
A. The Genealogy of Christ ( 1:1-17)
B. Mary and Joseph (1:18-25)
C. The Birth of Christ (2:1-12)
D. The Flight into Egypt (2:13-15)
E. A Massacre of the Innocents (2:16-18)
F. The Return to Nazareth (2:19-23)
II. John the Baptist; Baptism and Christ into the Wilderness.
A. The Mission and the Work Of John (3:1-12)
B. The Baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
C. The Temptation of Christ by Satan (4:1-11)
III. Christ in Galilee, Sermon on the Mount, and The Principles of the
Kingdom.
A. Jesus goes to Galilee :(4:12-17)
B. Peter, Andrew, James, and John are Called (4:18-22)
C. Jesus Declares His Theme and Fame Rises (4:23-25)
D. The Beatitudes Begins the Sermon on the Mount (5:1-12)
E. The Disciples Compared to Salt and Light (5:13-16)
F. Christ Relates to The Old Law (5:17-20)
G. Moral Teachings (5:21-42)
H. The Principle of Love (5:43-48)
I. Teachings on Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting (6:1-18)
J. Teachings Against Riches and the Love of the Necessities of Life
(6:19-34)
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K. Teachings on Judging others (7:1-5)
L. A Caution; Prayer Encouraged, the Golden Rule, and the Two Ways.
M. Solemn Warnings (7:15-29)
IV. The Galilean Ministry
A. Christ Miracles and Signs of Divine Authority (8:1-9:38)
B. Apostles Chosen, Commissioned and Sent Forth (10:1-42)
C. Messengers from John the Baptist; Jesus speaks of John (11:1-19)
D. Cities Condemned, and a Prayer of Thanksgiving (11:19-30)
E. Disputations with the Pharisees (12:1-45)
F. Spiritual Relationships explained (12-46-50)
G. Parables of the : Sower; Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven,
Hidden Treasures The Pearl of Great Price, The Net, and Treasures New
and Old (13:1-52)
H. Jesus Rejected at Nazareth (12:53-58)
I. John the Baptist Beheaded (14:1-12)
J. Jesus Feeds Five Thousand, Walks on Water, and Heals the Sick in
Gennesaret (14:1-36)
K. Opposition of the Scribes and Pharisees (15:1-20)
L. The Canaanitish Woman (15:21-28)
M. Many Healed and Four Thousand Fed (15:29-39)
N. The Pharisees and Sadducees Unite against Christ (16:1-12)
O. Peters Great Confession (16:13-20)
P. The Cross Foretold (16:21-28)
Q. Christ Transfigured (17:1-13)
R. Christ Heals, Power of Faith, and Temple Tax (17:14-27)
S. Are to Treat Offensiveness (18:1-35)
V. The Perean Ministry
A. From Galilee to Perea; Teachings concerning divorce (19:1-12)
B. Jesus and Children, The Rich Young Ruler, Perils of Riches, and
Rewards of the Self-sacrificed (19:19-30)
C. Laborers in the Vineyard, Fortells of His Death Again, Rebukes James
and John for Self-Ambition (20:1-28)
D. Two Blind Men Healed at Jericho (20:29-34)
VI. Last Days of The Lords Public Mininstry
A. Triumphant entry into Jerusalem, 2nd Cleansing of the Temple, Barren
Fig Tree Cursed, and Questions of Christ Authority (21:1-27)
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B. Parables of The Two Sons, The Wicked Husbandmen, and The
Marriage Feast
(21:28-46 ; 22:1-14)
C. Paying Tribute to Caesar, Sadducees and the Resurrection, and
Opposition of the
Pharisees (22:15-46)
E. Scribes and Pharisees Exposed, Seven Woes Pronounced (23:1-39)
F. Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold (24:1-30)
G. The Second Coming is Introduced in Reference with the Destruction
of Jerusalem (24:29-31;35-51)
H. The Parables of The Ten Virgins, and The Talents (25:1-46)
I. Prediction of His Crucifixion, Feast in Simons House, Bargain of
Judas, the Last Supper, Peters Denial Foretold, and Gethsemane (26:146)
VII. Arrest, Trial, Crucifixion, Burial, Resurrection, of Jesus Christ
A. Betrayal and Arrest (26:47-56)
B. Trial Before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin (26:57-68)
C. Peters Denials, Jesus Before Pilate, Death of Judas, and the
Crucifixion of The Lord (26:69-27:61)
D. Resurrection of Christ (27:62-28:10)
E. Sanhedrins Falsehood and the Great Commission (28:11-20)
Outline of Lukes Gospel
http://www.crivoice.org/books/lukeoutline.html
I. Preface (1:1-4)
II. The Infancy Narratives (1:5-2:52)
B. Annunciation and response (1:5-56)
1. 1:5-25 - Zechariah and the announcement of Johns birth
2. 1:26-38 - Mary and the announcement of Jesus birth
3. 1:39-56 - Elizabeth and Mary: The Magnificat
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C. Births (1:57-2:21)
1. 1:57-66 - the birth of John
2. 1:67-80 - Zechariahs blessing: The Benedictus
3. 2:1-21 - the birth of Jesus
D. Jesus in the Temple (2:22-52)
1. 2:22-40 - presentation of Jesus: The Nunc Dimittis
2. 2:41-52 - His fathers house
III. Preparation for Jesus Ministry (3:1-4:13)
A. The activity of John the Baptist (3:1-20)
1. 3:1-6 - the voice in the wilderness
2. 3:7-18 - Johns preaching
3. 3:19-20 - the imprisonment of John
B. The emergence of Jesus (3:21-4:13)
1. 3:21-22 - the Holy Spirit affirms Jesus
2. 3:23-38 - the genealogy of Jesus
3. 4:1-13 - temptations of Jesus
IV. Jesus Ministry in Galilee (4:14-9:50)
A. Jesus returns home (4:14-44)
1. 4:14-15 - return to Galilee
2. 4:16-30 - Jesus in Nazareth
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3. 4:31-41 - preaching and miracles in Capernaum
4. 4:42-44 - a wider Galilean ministry
B. Disciples and opponents (5:1-6:16)
1. 5:1-11 - the catch of fish and fishermen
2. 5:12-16 - the leper healed and spreading fame
3. 5:17-26 - healing, forgiveness, and controversy
4. 5:27-39 - the calling of Levi, and further tensions
5. 6:1-11 - Jesus, healing, and Sabbath laws
6. 6:12-16 - the Twelve Disciples
C. The Sermon on the Plain (6:17-49)
1. 6:17-19 - the seeking crowds
2. 6:20-38 - teaching about being the people of God
3. 6:39-49 - responsibility for faithful response
D. The nature of Jesus ministry (7:1-50)
1. 7:1-10 - the Centurions slave: power and faith
2. 7:11-17 - the widows son: a prophet among us
3. 7:18-35 - John and Jesus: are you the one?
4. 7:36-50 - the alabaster jar: the nature of forgiveness
E. Teaching throughout Galilee (8:1-9:20)
1. 8:1-3 - the Twelve and women followers
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2. 8:4-15 - parable of the sower: proclaiming and receiving the
Kingdom
3. 8:16-18 - faithful listening
4. 8:19-21 - true family
5. 8:22-25 - the stilling of the storm
6. 8:26-39 - the Gerasene demoniac: Jesus authority over evil
7. 8:40-56 - the raising of Jairus daughter: Jesus authority over
death
8. 9:1-6 - sending of the Twelve
9. 9:7-9 - Herod inquires about Jesus
10. 9:10-17 - feeding five thousand
11. 9:18-20 - Peters confession
F. Forebodings of a change (9:21-50)
1. 9:21-22 - Jesus ominous prediction
2. 9:23-27 - the nature of discipleship
3. 9:28-36 - the Transfiguration
4. 9:37-45 - healing, amazement, and further warnings
5. 9:45-48 - true greatness
6. 9:49-50 - the unknown exorcist
V. The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51-19:27)
A. Preparations for the journey (9:51-62)
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1. 9:51-56 - rejection by the Samaritans
2. 9:57-62 - the nature of discipleship
3. 10:1-16 - commissioning of the 70: preparing the way
4. 10:17-20 - return of the 70: priorities in success
5. 10:21-24 - Jesus; prayer and blessing
B. Love, mercy, and listening as the heart of discipleship (10:25-42)
1. 10:25-28 - a lawyers challenge
2. 10:29-37 - parable of the Good Samaritan: mercy fulfills the law
3. 10:38-42 - Martha and Mary: listening the better part
C. Teaching on prayer (11:1-13)
1. 11:1-4 - Lord, teach us to pray
2. 11:5-8 - persistence brings help
3. 11:9-13 - children asking the father
D. Growing conflict and controversy (11:14-54)
1. 11:14-23 - Jesus power is from God not Satan
2. 11:24-26 - an empty life invites intruders
3. 11:27-28 - the value of hearing and responding
4. 11:29-32 - the sign of Jonah: the need to repent
5. 11:33-36 - light and understanding
6. 11:37-54 - condemnation of false piety: neglecting justice and love
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E. Explaining discipleship (12:1-48)
1. 12:1-3 - warning against hypocrisy
2. 12:4-12 - encouragement to those who acknowledge Jesus
3. 12:13-21 - parable of the rich fool: the danger of possessions
4. 12:22-34 - trust in God eliminates anxiety
5. 12:35-48 - faithfulness to the Master
F. Impending judgment and accountability (12:49-13:9)
1. 12:49-52 - the coming judgment
2. 12:54-56 - reading the signs of the times
3. 12:57-59 - do not wait for the judgment
4. 13:1-5 - the need for repentance
5. 13:6-9 - the barren fig tree: a last chance
G. The nature of the Kingdom of God (13:10-35)
1. 13:10-17 - a crippled woman healed, and controversy
2. 13:18-19 - parables of the Kingdom: the mustard seed
3. 13:20-21 - parables of the Kingdom: leaven
4. 13:22-30 - the narrow door: reversal of expectations
5. 13:31-35 - Jerusalem: threat and lament
H. The nature of true discipleship (14:1-35)
1. 14:1-6 - healing on the Sabbath
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2. 14:7-11 - humility: human expectations not Gods
3. 14:12-14 - generosity beyond social conventions
4. 14:15-24 - parable of the banquet: anticipation of an unrestricted
Kingdom
5. 14:25-33 - the cost of discipleship
6. 14:34-35 - warning against unfaithfulness
I. Parables of the lost and found (15:1-32)
1. 15:1-2 - complaints against Jesus
2. 15:3-7 - the lost sheep: joy at the rescue of one
3. 15:8-10 - the lost coin found
4. 15:11-24 - the lost son returns
5. 15:23-32 - the jealousy of the eldest son: a failure of love
J. The dangers of misplaced loyalties (16:1-31)
1. 16:1-9 - parable of the dishonest manager
2. 16:10-15 - Gods economy: faithful in little
3. 16:16-18 - the abiding validity of the torah
4. 16:19-31 - the rich man and Lazarus: consequences of selfcenteredness
K. Living the Kingdom of God (17:1-37)
1. 17:1-10 - disciples and relationships within community
2. 17:11-19 - 10 lepers cleansed: thankfulness
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3. 17:20-21 - the Kingdom of God is present now
4. 17:22-37 - the end of the age
L. Attitudes toward the Kingdom (18:1-19:27)
1. 18:1-8 - parable of the unjust judge: patience in prayer
2. 18:9-14 - parable of the Pharisee and tax collector: selfrighteousness
3. 18:15-17 - receiving the Kingdom as a child
4. 18:18-30 - the rich ruler: the hindrance of wealth
5. 18:31-34 - Jesus again predicts his death
6. 18:35-43 - healing a blind man: sight and understanding
7. 19:1-10 - Zacchaeus: a model response to the Kingdom
8. 19:11-27 - the parable of the pounds: trusting servants with the
Kingdom
VI. Jesus Ministry in Jerusalem (19:28-21:38)
A. Jesus arrival in Jerusalem (19:28-47)
1. 19:28-40 - the triumphal entry
2. 19:41-44 - Jesus weeps over the city and its future
3. 19:45-47 - the cleansing of the Temple
B. Teaching in the Temple and growing hostility to Jesus (20:1-21:4)
1. 20:1-8 - a challenge to Jesus authority
2. 20:9-19 - parable of the vineyard: rejecting the cornerstone
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3. 20:20-26 - trick questions: paying taxes to Caesar
4. 20:27-40 - more dishonest questions: the resurrection
5. 20:41-44 - is the Messiah a son of David?
6. 20:45-47 - the dangers of pride and self-righteousness
7. 21:1-4 - the widows offering
C. The coming devastation (21:5-38
1. 21:5-6 - destruction of the Temple foreseen
2. 21:7-11 - signs and portents
3. 21:12-19 - persecution and endurance
4. 21:20-24 - the devastation of Jerusalem
5. 21:25-33 - the coming of the Son of Man
6. 21:34-36 - a call to vigilance and prayer
7. 21:37-38 - teaching in the Temple (narrative transition to the
Passion narratives)
VII. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus (22:1-24:53)
A. The final hours (22:1-46)
1. 22:1-6 - the betrayal of Judas
2. 22:7-23 - Passover: the Last Supper
3. 22:24-30 - disciples dispute over status: becoming servants
4. 22:31-34 - Peters denial foreseen
5. 22:35-38 - adequate resources
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6. 22:39-46 - prayer in Gethsemane
B. Jesus arrest and trial (22:47-23:25)
1. 22:47-53 - Jesus arrest
2. 22:54-62 - Jesus in Caiaphas house: Peters denial
3. 22:63-65 - Jesus mocked and tortured
4. 22:66-71 - the Sanhedrin interrogates Jesus
5. 23:1-5 - accusations before Pilate
6. 23:6-12 - Jesus before Herod
7. 23:13-16 [17] - Pilate finds Jesus innocent
8. 23:18-25 - Pilate surrenders to the pressure of the crowd and
condemns Jesus
C. The crucifixion of Jesus (23:26-56)
1. 23:26 - Simon of Cyrene bears the cross
2. 23:27-31 - Jesus words to the daughters of Jerusalem
3. 23:32-38 - the crucifixion
4. 23:39-43 - Jesus and the two criminals
5. 23:44-49 - the death of Jesus
6. 23:50-56 - Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus
D. The resurrection and response (24:1-53)
1. 24:1-12 - the women and Peter at the empty tomb
2. 24:13-35 - the two men on the road to Emmaus
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3. 24:36-43 - Jesus appears to the disciples
4. 24:44-49 - instructions and commissioning of the disciples
5. 24:50-51 - the ascension of Jesus
6. 24:52-53 - the response of joy and worship
Gospel of Mark
http://www.crivoice.org/books/mark.html
I. Jesus comes preaching the Kingdom (1: 1-3:6)
A. Introduction to Jesus ministry: John the Baptist (1:1-15)
B. Calling of the disciples and Jesus powerful deeds (1:16-45)
C. Controversies with religious authorities (2:1-3:6)
II. Teaching and healing around the Sea of Galilee (3:7-6:6a)
A. Reaction to Jesus: Who are the true relatives (3:7-25)
B. Disciples hear the parables (4:1-34)
C. Miracles of Jesus (4:35-5:43)
D. Rejection at Nazareth (6:1-6a)
III. Second cycle of teaching and powerful deeds (6:6b-8:21)
A. Sending out of the disciples/death of John the Baptist (6:6b-30)
B. Feeding, walking on water, healing (6:31-56)
C. Controversies over keeping the traditions (7:1-23)
D. Healings, feeding (7:24-8:10)
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E. Demand for a sign: the "leaven" of the Pharisees (8:11-21)
IV. Discipleship: seeing and following (8:22-10:52)
A. Healing the blind (8:22-26)
B. Jesus is "messiah"; first passion prediction; discipleship means
suffering (8:27-9:1)
C. Transfiguration; disciples fail to heal; second passion prediction (9:237)
D. Dispute over greatness / beware of temptation (9:38-50)
E. True discipleship: marriage, children, wealth (10: 1-31)
F. Third passion prediction / dispute over greatness (10:32-45)
G. Healing the blind (10:46-52)
V. Jesus comes to Jerusalem as messianic king (11:1-13:37)
A. Entry to Jerusalem / cursing of the fig tree / cleansing the temple
(11:1-25)
B. Controversies with religious authorities / parable of the wicked tenants
(11:26-12:44)
C. How disciples are to react to the coming destruction of Jerusalem / no
one know the hour of the parousia (13:1-37)
VI. Jesus passion and death (14:1-16:8a
A. Womans anointing / Judas betrayal (14:1-11)
B. Last Supper (14:23-31)
C. Gethsemane: Jesus prayer/arrest (14:32-52)
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D. Trials of Jesus (14:53-15:20)
E. Crucifixion / Truly this was the Son of God (15:21-41)
F. Burial of Jesus / empty tomb: He has been raised (15:42-16:8a)
Gospel of John
I. The Prologue (1:1-18)
A. The Word Introduced (1:1-5)
B. The Word's Witness (1:6-13)
C. The Word in Flesh (1:14-18)
II. The Book of Signs: Jesus Reveals the Father (1:19-12:50)
A. The Witness of John (1:19-34)
1. The Negative Witness (1:19-28)
2. The Positive Witness (1:29-34)
B. The First Disciples (1:35-51)
1. Jesus Discipling (1:35-42)
2. Phillip and Nathanael (1:43-51)
C. The Wedding at Cana (2:1-12)
D. Cleansing the Temple (2:13-22)
E. John's Summary (2:23-25)
F. The New Birth (3:1-10)
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G. A Monologue on Believing (3:11-21)
H. John the Baptist's Final Witness (3:22-36)
1. The Friend of the Bridegroom (3:22-30)
2. The Witness of Jesus (3:31-36)
3. Summary and Transition (4:1-3)
I. Dialog With The Samaritan Woman (4:4-26)
1. The Living Water (4:7-15)
2. Worship in Spirit and Truth (4:16-26)
J. Dialog With The Disciples (4:27-42)
K. The Life-Giving Word (4:43-5:47)
1. A Transitional Paragraph (4:43-45)
2. Healing the Official's Son (4:46-54)
3. The Healing At the Pool (5:1-9)
4. A Sabbath Controversy (5:10-18)
5. Jesus and The Father (5:19-47)
6. Jesus: Delegate of the Father (5:19-30)
7. Witnesses to Jesus (5:31-40)
8. The Unbelief of the Jews (5:41-47)
L. Jesus - The Bread of Life (6:1-71)
1. Feeding the Five Thousand (6:1-15)
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2. Walking on the Water (6:16-21)
3. Transition to the Discourse (6:22-25)
4. The Sign of the Manna(6:26-34)
5. The Bread of Life (6:35-50)
6. Eating and Drinking Jesus (6:50-59)
7. The Response (6:60-71)
M. Dialogs on Jesus True Identity (7:1-8:59)
1. Introduction: Jesus Returns to Jerusalem (7: 1-13)
2. First Dialog: Jesus and the Law of Moses (7:14-24)
3. Second Dialog: Jesus' Messianic Origins (7:25-36)
4 Third Dialog: Jesus Identity (7:37-44)
a. Jesus, the Living Water (7:37-39)
b. Jesus' identity as Messiah (7:40-44)
5. Fourth Dialog: Jesus' Identity (7:45-52)
6. [Jesus and The Woman Taken in Adultery (7:53-8:11)]
7. Fifth Dialog on Jesus As Light (8:12-20)
8. Sixth Dialog: Jesus' Challenge to Jewish Leaders (8:21-30)
9. Seventh Dialog: Jesus and Abraham (8:31-59)
N. Signs and Teachings (9:1-11:44)
1. The true light (9:1-41)
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a. healing the blind man (9:1-7)
b. questioning by the neighbors (9:8-12)
c. first interrogation by the Pharisees (9:13-17)
d. interrogation of the man's parents (9:18-23)
e. second interrogation by the Pharisees (9:24-34)
f. spiritual sight (9:35-38)
g. spiritual blindness (9:39-41)
2. The Good Shepherd (10:1-21)
a. the sheep, the Shepherd, and sheep robbers (10:1-6)
b. Jesus' application of the parable(s) (10:7-18)
c. the reaction of the Jews (10:19-21)
3. The Identity of Jesus (10:22-42)
a. Jesus as the Messiah (10:22-30)
b. Jesus as Son of God (10:31-39)
c. summary and transition (10:40-42)
4. Lazarus, Resurrection, and Life (11:1-44)
a. setting and background (11:1-16)
b. dialogs with Martha and Mary (11:17-33)
c. raising of Lazarus (11:33-44)
O. Jesus' Last Days (11:45-12:50)
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1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (11:45-54)
2. Anticipating the Passover (11:55-12:11)
3. The Triumphal Entry (12:12-19)
4. The Greeks and the Coming of the Hour (12:20-36)
5. Jesus' Final Public Appeal (12:37-50)
III. The Book of Glory: Jesus Returns to the Father (13:1-20:31)
A. Introduction: Discipleship (13:1-30)
1. Jesus Washing the Disciples' Feet (13:1-20)
2. Judas' Betrayal Is Revealed (13:21-30)
B. Last Discourses of Jesus: First Part (13:31-14:31)
1. Introduction to Part 1 of the Last Discourse (13:31-38)
2. Jesus Is the Way to the Father (14:1-14)
3. The Gift of the Paraclete (14:15-24)
4. Conclusion to Part 1 of the Last Discourse (14:25-31)
C. Last Discourses of Jesus: Second Part (15:1-16:33)
1. The Vine and the Branches (15:1-17)
a. the illustration of the vine (15:1-6)
b. results of abiding in Christ (15:7-17)
2. The World's Hatred (15:18-16:4a)
3. Jesus' Departure and the Paraclete (16:4b-15)
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4. Joy and Understanding about Jesus' Return (16:16-33)
D. Jesus' High Priestly Prayer (17:1-26)
1. The Prayer for Glory (17:1-8)
2. The Prayer for the Disciples (17:9-19)
3. The Prayer for Future Believers (17:20-26)
E. Passion Narrative (18:1-19:42)
1. The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus (18:1-12)
2. The Jewish Trial and Peter's Denial (18:13-27)
3. The Trial Before Pilate (18:28-40)
4. The Sentencing of Jesus (19:1-16)
5. The Crucifixion and Burial Of Jesus (19:16b-42)
F. Resurrection Narrative (20:1-21:25)
1. First Evidence of Jesus' Resurrection (20:1-10)
2. Jesus' Appearance to Mary Magdalene (20:11-18)
3. Jesus' Appearance to Thomas (20:19-29)
4. First ending: The Purpose of the Gospel (20:30-31)
5. Jesus' Appearance to Seven Disciples Who Were Fishing (21:1-14)
6. Jesus' Final Words to Peter (21:15-23)
7. Second ending to the gospel (21:24-25)
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