November BNP

November 1

305. Chapter 3. Heralded, Tested, and Approved
15. John Preaches in the Wilderness (Mt. 3:1-12; Mk. 1:2-8; Lk. 3:1-18)
16. Jesus’ Baptism and Physical Lineage (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 1:9-11; Lk. 3:21-38)
17. Tempted in Body, Soul, and Spirit (Mt. 4:1-11; Mk. 1:12-13; Lk. 4:1-13)
18. John Answers the Jews’ Committee (Jn. 1:19-34)
19. Jesus Finds the First Three Disciples (Jn. 1:35-42)
20. Philip and Nathanael Respond (Jn. 1:43-51)
21. Jesus’ First Miraculous Sign (Jn. 2:1-12)
Part II. The Messianic Labors Begin
Chapter 4. Jerusalem’s Leaders Are Offended
22. “Take These Things Out!” (Jn. 2:13-22)
23. Jesus’ Answer to Nicodemus (Jn. 2:23-3:21)
24. John the Baptist’s Tribute to Jesus (Jn. 3:22-36)
25. Jesus and the Woman at the Well (Mt. 4:12; Lk. 3:19-20; Jn. 4:1-42)

November 2

306. Chapter 5. He is Welcomed in Galilee
26. A Dying Boy Is Healed from Cana (Jn. 4:43-54)
27. But Nazareth Is Outraged at Him (Lk. 4:14-30)
28. Giving the Glad News to Capernaum (Mt. 4:13-17; Mk. 1:14-15; Lk. 4:31a)
29. “I will Make You Fishermen” (Mt. 4:18-22; Mk. 1:16-20)
30. An Unclean Spirit Obeys Him (Mk. 1:21,23-28; Lk. 4:31b,33-37)
31. Many Healings and an Extended Tour (Mt. 8:14-17;4:23; Mk. 1:29-39; Lk. 4:38-44)
32. He Challenges the Fishermen Again (Lk. 5:1-11)
33. A Man Full of Leprosy Is Healed (Mt. 8:2-4; Mk. 1:40-45; Lk. 5:12-16)
34. A Paralytic Is Forgiven and Healed (Mt. 9:2-8; Mk. 2:1-12; Lk. 5:17-26)
35. Tax Official Matthew Is Enlisted (Mt. 9:9; Mk. 2:13-14; Lk. 5:27-28)

November 3

307. Part III. The Year of Great Public Favor
Chapter 6. Teachings as One with Authority
36. In the Grain Fields on the Sabbath (Mt. 12:1-8; Mk. 2:23-28; Lk. 6:1-5)
37. A Man’s Withered Hand Is Healed (Mt. 12:9-14; Mk. 3:1-6; Lk. 6:6-11)
38. Multitudes Come; the Twelve Are Appointed (Mt. 12:15-21; 4:24-25;10:2-4; Mk. 3:7-19a; Lk. 6:12-19)
39. Teaching the Twelve on the Mountain (Mt. 5:1-7:29; Mk. 1:22; Lk. 6:20-7:1a; 16:17; 12:57-59; 12:22b-31; 4:32) True Discipleship Brings True Rewards (Mt. 5:3-12; Lk. 6:22-23) But Discipleship Requires High Conduct (Mt. 5:13-20; Lk. 16:17) It Reflects Your Attitude of Heart (Mt. 5:21-26; Lk. 12:57-59) It Means Purity, Fidelity, Simplicity (Mt. 5:27-37) It Answers Personal Enmity with Love (Mt. 5:38-48; Lk. 6:27-30,32-36) It Avoids Parading Its Good Works (Mt. 6:1-18) Its Treasures Are Stored in Heaven (Mt. 6:19-24) It Trusts in the Father’s Care (Mt. 6:25-34; Lk. 12:22b-31) It is Generous, Humble, and Wise (Mt. 7:1-11; Lk. 6:37-42) It Proves Its Reality by Its Fruit (Mt. 7:12-20; Lk. 6:31,43-45) Through Obedience Its House Endures (Mt. 7:21-29; Lk. 6:46-49; Mk. 1:22)

November 4

308. Chapter 7. Kingdom Parables and Kingly Power
40. A Centurion’s Extraordinary Faith (Mt. 8:1,5-13; Lk. 7:1b-10)
41. A Widow’s Dead Son Is Restored (Lk. 7:11-17)
42. Jesus Is Anointed by an Outcast Woman (Lk. 7:36-50)
43. Another Tour; He Is Accused of Demonry; His Mother and Brothers Come (Mt. 12:46-50; Mk. 3:19b-35; Lk. 8:1-4b,19-21; 12:10)
44. Teaching by the Sea in Parables (Mt. 13:1-52; Mk. 4:1-34; Lk. 8:4c-18; 13:18-21) Lesson of the Four Kinds of Soil (Mt. 13:1-9; Mk. 4:1b-9; Lk. 8:4c-8) “Why Speak to Them in Parables?” (Mt. 13:10-17; Mk. 4:10-12; Lk. 8:9-10) “The Seed Sown Is the Word” (Mt. 13:18-23; Mk. 4:13-20; Lk. 8:11-15) Lesson of the Wheat and Darnel (Mt. 13:24-30) Of Things Hidden, and How to Listen (Mt 13:12; Mk. 4:21-25; Lk. 8:16-18) Of a Harvest; of Mustard; of Leaven (Mt. 13:31-35; Mk. 4:26-34; Lk. 13:18-21) Kingdom Lessons of the Twelve (Mt. 13:36-52)
45. Ruler of the Winds at Sea (Mt. 8:18,23-27; Mk. 4:35-41; Lk. 8:22-25)
46. Conqueror of the Gerasene Demons (Mt. 8:28-34; Mk. 5:1-20; Lk. 8:26-39)
47. Eating with Capernaum’s Outcasts; Feasting While Others Fasted (Mt. 9:1,10-17; Mk. 5:21a;2:15-22; Lk. 8:40;5:29-39)
48. A Woman Is Healed, a Dead Girl Raised, “Why Make a Tumult?” (Mt. 9:18-26; Mk. 5:21b-43; Lk. 8:41-56)
49. Two Blind Men and a Dumb Demoniac (Mt. 9:27-34)
50. Jesus Answers John the Baptist (Mt. 11:2-19; Lk. 7:18-35; 16:16)

November 5

309. Chapter 8. Answering Jerusalem’s Leaders
51. An Invalid at the Pool of Bethesda Healed, “All Should Honor the Son,” “Attested by Four Truthful Witnesses” (Jn. 5:1-47)
52. His Second Visit at Nazareth (Mt. 13:53-58; Mk. 6:1-6a)
53. The Twelve Are Sent Out to Preach (Mt. 9:35-10:1,5-16,24-33,37-11:1; Mk. 6:6b-13; Lk. 9:1-6) “Go to the Lost Sheep of Israel” (Mt. 10:5b-15; Mk. 6:8-11; Lk. 9:3-5) “Fear Them Not, Therefore” (Mt. 10:16,24-31) Witnessing and Service to Be Rewarded (Mt. 10:32-33,37-42) Seven Simultaneous Preaching Tours (Mt. 11:1; Mk. 6:12-13; Lk. 9:6)
54. John the Baptist Is Martyred (Mt. 14:1-13a; Mk. 6:14-29; Lk. 9:7-9)
55. Five Thousand Are Miraculously Fed; “Bring Them Here to Me;” “Ready to Make Him King” (Mt. 14:13b-23; Mk. 6:30-46; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:1-15)
56. His Pre-dawn Walk on the Sea, Excitement in Gennesaret (Mt. 14:24-36; Mk. 6:47-56; Jn. 6:16-21)

November 6

310. No chapter nine? Part IV. Crucial Rejections by Israel
Chapter 10. Repudiated at Capernaum
57. He Discourses on the Bread of Life, “How Can He Give His Flesh?” “Do You Also Wish to Go Away?” (Jn. 6:22-71)
58. Men’s Traditions Versus God’s Commands, Man’s Defilement Is from Within (Jn. 7:1; Mt. 15:1-20; Mk. 7:1-23)
Chapter 11. A Ministry in Gentile Regions
59. Crumbs from the Children’s Table (Mt. 15:21-28;Mk. 7:24-30)
60. A Deaf Man, and Many, Healed (Mt. 15:29-31; Mk. 7:31-37)
61. Four Thousand Hungry Gentiles Fed (Mt. 15:32-38; Mk. 8:1-9a)
62. The Leaven of Error is Reproved (Mt. 15:39-16:12; Mk. 8:9b-21)
63. At Bethsaida a Man Is Given Sight (Mk. 8:22-26)

November 7

311. Chapter 12. Fiercely Rebuffed at Jerusalem
64. He Is Challenged to Display Himself (Jn. 7:2-10)
65. Teaching at the Feast of Tabernacles, “I AM from Him” (Jn. 7:11-36)
66. The Great Day of the Feast (Jn. 7:37-8:1)
67. An Adulteress and Her Accusers (Jn. 8:2-11)
68. “I Am the Light of the World” “You Will Die in Your Sins” “Why Do You Not Believe Me?” “You Are from Your Father the Devil” “Before Abraham Was, I AM” (Jn. 8:12-59)
69. Sight Is Given a Man Born Blind; “He Does Not Keep the Sabbath!” Excommunicated for Truthfulness; “Lord, I Believe” (Jn. 9:1-41); “I Am the Good Shepherd;” “My Life I Am Laying Down” (Jn. 10:1-21)
70. The Dedication; Stoning Again Threatened; A Fruitful Period in Perea (Jn. 10:22-42)

November 8

312. Part V. His Face Turns to the Cross
Chapter 13. Disclosing that He Must Die
71. Peter Declares Jesus’ Messiahship (Mt. 16:13-20; Mk. 8:27-30; Lk. 9:18-21)
72. “The Son of Man Must Be Killed” (Mt. 16:21-28; Mk. 8:31-9:1; Lk. 9:22-27)
73. Three See a Preview of His Glory, “Elijah Has Come Already” (Mt. 17:1-13; Mk. 9:2-13; Lk. 9:28-36)
74. “I Believe—Help My Unbelief!” “Why Could Not We?” (Mt. 17:14-21; Mk. 9:14-29; Lk. 9:37-43a)
75. Foretelling His Death Again (Mt. 17:22-23; Mk. 9:30-32; Lk. 9:43b-45)
76. Paying the Overdue Temple Tax (Mt. 17:24-27; Mk. 9:33a)
77. He Discourses on Humility and Forgiveness (Mt. 18:1-19:2; Mk. 9:33b-10:1; Lk. 9:46-50); Avoid Giving Cause to Stumble (Mt. 18:6-9; Mk. 9:38-50; Lk. 9:49-50); Do Not Despise the Lowly (Mt. 18:10-20); “How Many Times Forgive?” Forgive as You Have Been Forgiven (Mt. 18:21-35); He Ministers Again in Perea (Mt. 19:1-2; Mk. 10:1)

November 9

313. Chapter 14. A Great Final Teaching Tour
78. His Face Is Set Toward Jerusalem (Mt. 8:19-22; Lk. 9:51-62)
79. Heralds Are Sent to Thirty-five Places; Woes Pronounced on Three Cities; The Return of the Seventy Heralds; His Invitation to All Mankind (Mt. 11:20-30; Lk. 10:1-24)
80. The Example of the Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:25-37)
81. Mary’s Choice Was to Hear His Word (Lk. 10:38-42)
82. “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Don’t Be Diffident About Asking (Lk. 11:1-13)
83. A Blind and Dumb Demoniac Restored, The Sin without Forgiveness, His Mother Is Again Spoken Of (Mt. 12:22-37, 43-45; Lk. 11:14-15, 17-28)
84. “None Except the Sign of Jonah” (Mt. 12:38-42; Lk. 11:16,29-36)
85. Warnings to Pharisees and Lawyers (Lk. 11:37-54)
86. “Everyone Who Shall Confess Me…” (Lk. 12:1-9)
87. God’s Question to a Rich Fool (Lk. 12:13-21)
88. “Be Like Men Who Await Their Lord” (Lk. 12:22a,32-40; Mt. 24:43-44)
89. “To Whom Much Was Given…” “Not Peace but Division” (Mt. 10:34-36; 24:45-51; Lk. 12:41-53)
90. Parable of the Fruitless Fig Tree (Lk. 12:54-56; 13:1-9)
91. A Woman Is Healed on the Sabbath (Lk. 13:10-17)

November 10

314. Chapter 15. Pressing on Toward Jerusalem
92. “Herod Intends to Kill You” (Lk. 13:22-33)
93. Dining with a Chief Pharisee; “Invite Those Who Cannot Repay” The Banquet Refused by the Invited Guests (Lk. 14:1-24)
94. Followers Must Reckon the Cost (Lk. 14:25-35)
95. Of the Lost Sheep and the Coin (Lk. 15:1-10)
96. The Wayward Son Was Welcomed Home; But the Elder Brother Was Angry (Lk. 15:11-32)
97. The Wise Use of Wealth—For Eternity (Lk. 16:1-13)
98. A Man Who Repented in Hades (Lk. 16:14-15,19-31)
99. Is a Servant Thanked for Obeying? (Lk. 17:1-10)
100. Still Journeying; Ten Lepers Healed (Lk. 17:11-19)
101. When the Son of Man Will Come (Lk. 17:20-37)
102. Persistent Prayer Will Be Rewarded (Lk. 18:1-8)
103. Two Men’s Prayers in Contrast (Lk. 18:9-14)
104. Jesus’ Teachings on Divorce (Mt. 19:3-12; Mk. 10:2-12; Lk. 16:18)
105. His Blessing on the Young Children (Mt. 19:13-15a; Mk. 10:13-16; Lk. 18:15-17)

Passion Week Harmony

November 11

315. Chapter 16. Climactic Proof of His Power
106. He Raises Lazarus from the Tomb; “I AM the Resurrection” “Lazarus, Come Forth!” (Jn. 11:1-44)
107. The Jewish Leaders Conspire; He Withdraws (Jn. 11:45-54)
Chapter 17. The Journey through Jericho
108. His Answer to a Rich, Young Ruler (Mt. 19:15b-26; Mk. 10:17-27; Lk. 18:18-27)
109. Rewards Are Promised His Followers; The Parable of the Vineyard Workers (Mt. 19:27-20:16; Mk. 10:28-31; Lk. 18:28-30)
110. His Sufferings Are Again Foretold (Mt. 20:17-19; Mk. 10:32-34; Lk. 18:31-34)
111. Another Rebuke to James and John; “Came to Give His Life as a Ransom” (Mt. 20:20-28; Mk. 10:35-45)
112. A Jericho Beggar Receives Sight (Mt. 20:30-34; Lk. 18:35-43)
113. Jesus’ Visit with Repentant Zacchaeus (Mk. 10:46a; Lk. 19:1-10)
114. Parable of the Pounds of Silver; “I Was Afraid” (Lk. 19:11-27)
115. Sight Is Given to Bartimaeus Also (Mt. 20:29-34; Mk. 10:46b-52; Lk. 19:28)

November 12

316. Part VI. The Hour Is at Hand
Chapter 18. He Rejects the Rejecting Nation
116. His Anointing by Mary of Bethany; “To Anoint My Body for Burial” (Mt. 26:6-13; Mk. 14:3-9; Lk. 22:1; Jn. 11:55-12:11)
117. His Entry of Jerusalem as Messiah; “Hosanna!” Jerusalem’s Leaders Reject Him (Mt. 21:1-11; Mk. 11:1-11; Lk. 19:29-44; Jn. 12:12-19)
118. His Symbolic Curse on the Fig Tree; His Messiahship Is Again Demonstrated (Mt. 21:12-19; Mk. 11:12-19; Lk. 19:45-46)
119. “Whatever You Shall Ask in Faith…” (Mt. 21:20-22; Mk. 11:20-26)
120. Another Challenge to His Authority (Mt. 21:23-27; Mk. 11:27-33; Lk. 20:1-8)
121. “Which of the Two Sons Obeyed?” (Mt. 21:28-32; Mk. 12:1a; Lk. 19:47-48)
122. The Vineyardists Who Killed the Son; The Rejecting Nation is Warned (Mt. 21:33-46; Mk. 12:1b-12; Lk. 21:9-19)
123. A King’s Son’s Wedding Feast (Mt. 22:1-14)
124. “Give Tribute to Caesar?” (Mt. 22:15-22; Mk. 12:13-17; Lk. 20:20-26)
125. Seven Who Married the Same Wife (Mt. 22:23-33; Mk. 12:18-27; Lk. 20:27-40)
126. The First and Great Commandment (Mt. 22:34-40; Mk. 12:28-34a)
127. “How is David’s Son His Lord?” (Mt. 22:41-46; Mk. 12:34b-37; Lk. 20:41-44; 21:37)
128. “Do Not as the Scribes” “Hypocrites!” “You Cleanse the Outside” “How Shall You Escape?” “O Jerusalem!” (Mt. 23:1-39; Mk. 12:38-40; Lk. 21:38; 20:45-47; 13:34-35)
129. A Poor Widow’s Notable Gift (Mk. 12:41-44; Lk. 21:1-4)
130. Gentiles Seek to Meet Jesus (Jn. 12:20-36a)
131. But His Own People Spurn Him (Jn. 12:36b-50)
132. Jesus Tells of Things to Come (Mt. 24:1-42; 10:17-23; 25:1-46; Mk. 13:1-37; Lk. 21:5-36; 12:11-12) The Remainder of the Age in Summary (Mt. 24:4-8; Mk. 13:5-8; Lk. 21:8-11) Persecution and Betrayals to Be Suffered (Mt. 10:17-23; 24:9-14; Mk. 13:9-13; Lk. 12:11-12; 21:12-19) The Gospel to All the Nations—Then the End (Mt. 24:12-14; 10:23; Mk. 13:10) Jerusalem to be Trodden Down (Lk. 21:20-24) Then a Great Tribulation on Earth (Mt. 24:15-22; Mk. 13:14-20) As Lightning from the East (Mt. 24:23-31; Mk. 13:21-27; Lk. 21:25-27) “Watch Therefore; Be Ready” (Mt. 24:32-42; Mk. 13:28-37; Lk. 21:28-36) Five of the Ten Were Foolish (Mt. 25:1-13) Parable of the Entrusted Talents, “Take the Talent from Him” (Mt. 25:14-30) The Son of Man to Judge the Nations (Mt. 25:31-46)

November 13

317. Chapter 19. Preparing for His Sacrifice
133. The Traitor Offers His Bargain (Mt. 26:1-5,14-16; Mk. 14:1-2,10-11; Lk. 22:2-6)
134. Preparing to Observe the Passover (Mt. 26:17-19; Mk. 14:12-16; Lk. 22:7-13)
135. The Passover Meal Is Begun; He Portrays the Role of a Servant; “I Gave You an Example” (Mt. 26:20; Mk. 14:17; Lk. 22:14-18; Jn. 13:1-20)
136. Jesus Warns of the Betrayal; “Lord, Who Is It?” (Mt. 26:21-25; Mk. 14:18-21; Lk. 22:21-23; Jn. 13:21-33)
137. The Memorial Bread and Cup (Mt. 26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk. 22:19-20)
138. The Disciples’ Strife Is Rebuked (Lk. 22:24-27; Jn. 13:34-35)
139. A Promise Gives Way to a Warning (Lk. 22:28-34; Jn. 13:36-38)
140. Jesus’ Great Farewell Discourse (Jn. 14:1-16:33) “If You Love Me, Keep My Word” (Jn. 14:15-24); “Peace I Leave with You” (Jn. 14:25-31); The Lesson of the Vine and Branches (Jn. 15:1-8); “I Have Called You Friends” (Jn. 15:9-17); “Your Persecutors Have No Excuse” (Jn. 15:18-25); “The Helper Will Testify of Me” (Jn. 15:26-16:7); “He Will Convict the World” (Jn. 16:8-15) “Your Grief Will Turn to Joy” (Jn. 16:16-24) “I Am Going to the Father” (Jn. 16:25-28) “I Have Overcome the World” (Jn. 16:29-33)
141. His Prayer of Intercession; “Keep Them in Thy Name” “That They May Be One in Us” (Jn. 17:1-26)
142. “Now Take Purse…and Sword” On Their Way to Gethsemane (Mt. 26:30-35; Mk. 14:26-31; Lk. 22:35-39; Jn. 18:1a)

November 14

318. Part VII. The Consummation
Chapter 20. Hour of the Power of Darkness
143. “Not My Will, but Thine” “Behold, the Hour Has Come” (Mt. 26:36-46; Mk. 14:32-42; Lk. 22:40-46; Jn. 18:1b)
144. The Betrayal and Desertion; “Permit Even This!” “This Is the Power of Darkness” (Mt. 26:47-56; Mk. 14:43-52; Lk. 22:47-53; Jn. 18:2-11)
Blending of Jewish Trials & Peter’s Denials
145. Jesus Is Questioned by Annas; Peter’s First Denial (Mt. 26:57-58, 69-70; Mk. 14:53-54, 66-68b; Lk. 22:54-57; Jn. 18:12-24)
146. Jesus’ Trial Before Caiaphas; “Are You the Son of God?” “Prophesy!” (Mt. 26:57-68; Mk. 14:53-65; Lk. 22:63-65)
147. Peter’s Second Denial (Mt. 26:71-72; Mk. 14:68b-70a; Lk. 22:58; Jn. 18:25)
148. Peter’s Third Denial (Mt. 26:73-75; Mk. 14:70b-72; Lk. 22:59-62; Jn. 18:26-27)
149. Jesus Before the Council (Third Jewish Trial) (Mt. 27:1; Mk. 15:1a; Lk. 22:66-71)
150. Suicide of the Betrayer (Mt. 27:2-10)
151. Jesus Is Accused Before Pilate; “Are You the King of the Jews?” (Mt. 27:2, 11-14; Mk. 15:1b-5; Lk. 23:1-3; Jn. 18:28-38a)
152. Jesus Refused to Answer Herod (Lk. 23:4-12; Jn. 18:38b)
153. “Do You Wish Barabbas, or Jesus?” “Not This Man! Crucify Him!” (Mt. 27:15-23a; Mk. 15:6-14; Lk. 23:13-22; Jn. 18:39-40)
154. “He Made Himself the Son of God!” “His Blood Be on Us!” Mockery in the Praetorium (Mt. 27:23b-31; Mk. 15:15-20; Lk. 23:23-25; Jn. 19:1-16)
155. To the Place That Is Called Golgotha; “Forgive Them, Father” Rome’s Official Accusation (Mt. 27:32-38; Mk. 15:21-28; Lk. 23:26-34; Jn. 19:17-24)
156. The First Three Hours on the Cross; A Repentant Robber; and Jesus Mother (Mt. 27:39-44; Mk. 15:29-32; Lk. 23:35-37,39-43; Jn. 19:25-27)
157. “It Is Finished!” (Mt. 27.45-50; Mk. 15:33-37; Lk. 23:44-45a,46; Jn. 19:28-30)
158. Awesome Wonders Follow; The Scriptures Twice Again Are Fulfilled (Mt. 27:51-56; Mk. 15:38-41; Lk. 23:45b,47-49; Jn. 19:31-37)
159. Entombed in Joseph’s Garden (Mt. 27:57-61; Mk. 15:42-47; Lk. 23:50-56; Jn. 19:38-42)
160. The Tomb Is Made “Secure” (Mt. 27:62-66)

November 15

Blending of Resurrection & Post-Res passages

319. Chapter 21. Risen Victorious
161. An Earth-shaking Dawn; “Rabboni!” At the Tomb After Sunrise; “Rejoice!” Bribery of the Guard (Mt. 28:1-15; Mk. 16:1-11; Lk. 23:56-24:12; Jn. 20:1-18)
162. Jesus and Two on the Emmaus Road; “Believe the Prophets!” His Appearance to Peter Convinces (Mk. 16:12-13; Lk. 24:13-35)
163. Sunday Evening with the Disciples (Lk. 24:36-43; Jn. 20:19-23)
164. The Convincing of Thomas (Jn. 20:24-29)
165. With Seven Disciples in Galilee; “Come to Breakfast” “Do You Love Me, Simon?” The Story Told by John Closes (Jn. 21:1-24)
166. On a Mountain in Galilee (Mt. 28:16-20)
167. His Final Appearing and Ascension, Parting Words to the Eleven, He Ascends from the Mount of Olives (Mk. 16:14-20b; Lk. 24:44-53)
Maryann: Acts 1:1-14
168. That You May Have Life (Jn. 21:25; 20:30-31)

Blending #37: Luke 24:36-53; Acts 1:4-14; Matthew 28:16-20; (Mark 16:14-20 excluded)

November 16

320. Acts 1-5:11

November 17

321. Acts 5:12-8:4

November 18

322. Acts 8:5-11:18

November 19

323. Acts 11:19-ch12

Undesigned coincidence #14: Luke’s census (Lk. 2:1-21). Two problems: 1) No record Caesar Augustus taxed whole Roman empire. 2) Quirinius was governor in 6 a.d., not 6 b.c.. Answer: “all the world” is Judea (same idea in Acts 11:28…Greek word means “the region in interest”…there is no word “Roman” in the Greek). The taxation is a registration or enrollment, not an actual taxation. “This was made” means “set in motion”. Read this way: “This first tax was put in use a dozen years later.” Also possible Quirinius had two stints as a governor.
Cheney: “There is no discrepancy here but rather an informative point of history. Luke does not say the ‘taxing’ was collected at this time, but rather that people were registered. See App. III.”

November 20

324. Acts 12-21:16

Undesigned coincidence #10: Matthew 14:1-2 Why is Herod speaking about this to his servants? Luke 8:3 Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s household manager/steward. Herod knows that if he’s got questions about Jesus, talk to his Christian servants. Acts 13:1 Manaen had been brought up with Herod the Tetrarch.

November 21

325. Acts 21:17-28:31

The Epistles

The rest of the books in the Bible in the (not universally agreed) order in which they were written.

November 22

326. James 1-5

November 23

327. Galatians 1-3

November 24

328. Galatians 4-6

November 25

329. 1 Thessalonians 1-5