The Synoptic Gospels
John, kingdom, parables, power, discipleship, and cross.
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Open this guide in the Concept AtlasJohn’s Wilderness Ministry
John’s Wilderness Ministry is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. John the Baptist heralded repentance in the desert, embodying Isaiah’s ‘voice in the wilderness’ and preparing Israel for the Lord’s coming (Isaiah…
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Next, step into Kingdom of God Proclaimed and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore John’s Wilderness Ministry in the AtlasKingdom of God Proclaimed
Kingdom of God Proclaimed is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. Jesus announces God’s reign has drawn near, calling for repentance and faith, demonstrated in healings and exorcisms as signs of sovereign rule…
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Next, step into Kingdom Parables of Growth and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Kingdom of God Proclaimed in the AtlasKingdom Parables of Growth
Kingdom Parables of Growth is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. Jesus’ parables portray the Kingdom’s hidden, gradual expansion—like mustard seed and leaven—signaling small beginnings and pervasive influence (Mark…
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Next, step into Exorcisms as Kingdom Sign and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Kingdom Parables of Growth in the AtlasExorcisms as Kingdom Sign
Exorcisms as Kingdom Sign is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. Exorcisms manifest the inbreaking kingdom and defeat of Satan, as Jesus and his followers expel demons by God’s Spirit, liberating the oppressed and…
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Next, step into Discipleship and Obedience of Faith and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Exorcisms as Kingdom Sign in the AtlasDiscipleship and Obedience of Faith
Discipleship and Obedience of Faith is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. The gospel summons a life of Spirit-empowered obedience, cross-bearing, and holiness as the proper response to grace (Mark 8:34–35; Romans 1:5…
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Next, step into The Transfiguration and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Discipleship and Obedience of Faith in the AtlasThe Transfiguration
The Transfiguration is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. The Transfiguration is the Synoptic event in which Jesus is revealed in divine glory before Peter, James, and John, with Moses and Elijah appearing…
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Next, step into The Crucifixion and watch how the route narrows or widens.
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The Crucifixion is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. The crucifixion is the death of Jesus of Nazareth by Roman execution under Pontius Pilate at Golgotha, narrated in all four canonical Gospels and…
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Explore The Crucifixion in the AtlasResurrection of Christ
Resurrection of Christ is a key waypoint in The Synoptic Gospels. On the third day God raised Jesus bodily from the dead, vindicating his identity and atoning work and inaugurating new creation life, as testified in…
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