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FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS

by Richard W. LaFountain

LAND OF PALESTINE Reasons to Study Geography Lessons From Jesus' Footsteps Harmony of the Gospels Topography of Palestine Cities and Towns Mountains, Rivers, Seas Size and Distances Other Locations Walking With Jesus

STEPS OF CHRIST Years of Obscurity Year of Preparation Year of Popularity Year of Passion Week of Passion - City of Jerusalem - Herod's Temple Resurrection

In these lessons we will study the locations on the map of Palestine so that we can relate the travels of Jesus in each of the Three Years of Ministry.

SYNOPTIC GOSPELS:
All the events in the Life of Jesus are recorded by four authors and contained in four stories we call the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each had a different purpose in writing, a different audience, and a different perspective on the Lord's ministry. To help us see the entire picture of Jesus ministry it is important to unify the events in the story into chronilogical order, that is, in the sequence in which they happened. We call this a synopsis, or a harmonization of the Gospels. This can be done personally by diligent study of the four Gospels and matching events and places of each. The Thompson Chain Reference Bible has a helpful guide which has already compiled the events in the Life of Christ into this order, and divides the Life of Christ into the same years of ministry that we are using here in our study. Make photo copies of these pages and keep it with you workbook and notes. It will be a valuable re ference guide to the historical events.

FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS:
The Thompson Chain Reference Bible also contains a series of maps that trace the journeys of Jesus in each year of his ministry using "footprints" to show his direction, and the path that he took each time. These are also very helpful in visualizing and remembering the travels of Jesus. If you ever are priviledged to travel to Palestine take these maps along with you as a reminder of Jesus ministry locations.