3 CONTENTS. MATTHEW'S GOSPEL. SECTION 1. THE NATIVITY. CHAPTERS I. II. The lineage of Jesus from Abraham :-his conception and birth :the visit of the magians :--the judgment of the chief priests and scribes concerning the place where the Messiah should be born :-Joseph's retreat into Egypt :-the murder of the infants :-Herod's death :-Joseph's return to Galilee. Page 47 SECTION II. THE BAPTISM. CHAPTERS III. IV. John sent to baptize aud announce the Messiah :-Jesus baptized by him, and attested from heaven ;-tempted by the devil in |