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  1. Study 1: The “next days” noted by John
  2. Study 2: The temptation of Jesus the Messiah
  3. Étude 3 : La tentation de Jésus

The Gospels: context and distinctive features of the accounts

  • CHR006 The “next days” noted by John

    The article analyzes the time markers in the Gospel of John to establish a chronology of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, while seeking to harmonize these accounts with those of the Synoptics.

    John 2.1 (King James Version) :
    And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

The ministry of John the Baptist

  • PER031 The temptation of Jesus the Messiah

    This article examines Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, drawing on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Jesus faces three symbolic trials, highlighting his struggle against temptations similar to Eve’s. After this period of fasting, he returns to Galilee, marking a crucial stage in his ministry.

    1 John 2.16 (King James Version) :
    For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Contradictions

  • CTD060 The temptation of Jesus

    The article analyses divergences in the biblical accounts of Jesus' temptation, highlighting the differences between the Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. The author invites readers to explore the unique perspectives of each text to gain a better understanding of this central event.

    Matthew 4.1-11 (King James Version) :
    Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Further reading
  • ANN070 The temptation of Jesus the Messiah

    This article explores Jesus' temptation, his 40-day fast, and the Gospel accounts of this period in Judea. The Synoptic Gospels…