Life of Jesus · era 9 of 12

Last public ministry in Jerusalem

12 events

What happens in this era

  1. Jesus arrives at Bethany, near Jerusalem

    John 11:55 to 12:1, 9-11

    High confidenceBethany near Jerusalem

  2. His triumphal entry into Jerusalem as the Messiah

    Mark 11:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19

    High confidenceMount of Olives

  3. The barren fig tree cursed, and the second cleansing of the temple. (comp. § 31)

    Mark 11:12-18; Matthew 21:18, 19, 12, 13; Luke 19:45-48

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  4. The desire of some Greeks to see Jesus puzzles the disciples and leads Jesus in agitation of soul to interpret life and death as sacrifice and to show how by being "lifted up" he will draw all men to him

    John 12:20-50

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  5. The barren fig tree found to have withered

    Mark 11:19-25; Matthew 21:19-22; Luke 21:37, 38

    ProbableBethphage

  6. The rulers (Sanhedrin) formally challenge the authority of Jesus as an accredited teacher (rabbi)

    Mark 11:27-12:12; Matthew 21:23-22:14; Luke 20:1-19

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  7. The Pharisees and the herodians try to ensnare Jesus about paying tribute to cæsar

    Mark 12:13-17; Matthew 22:15-22; Luke 20:20-26

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  8. The Sadducees ask him a puzzling question about the resurrection

    Mark 12:18-27; Matthew 22:23-33; Luke 20:27-40

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  9. The Pharisees rejoice over the rout of the Sadducees and a pharisaic lawyer asks Jesus a legal question

    Mark 12:28-34; Matthew 22:34-40

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  10. Jesus, to the joy of the multitude, silences his enemies by the pertinent question of the Messiah's descent from David and lordship over David

    Mark 12:35-37; Matthew 22:41-46; Luke 20:41-44

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  11. In his last public discourse, Jesus solemnly denounces the scribes and Pharisees (comp. § 107)

    Mark 12:38-40; Matthew 23:1-39; Luke 20:45-47

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

  12. Jesus closely observes the contributions in the temple, and commends the poor widow's gift

    Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4

    High confidenceJerusalem Temple

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