SECTION III. The Baptism.-Ch. ii. 41, etc. iii. iv. 1–13.
Jesus in tender age discusses some questions with the rabbis. Is subject to
his parents. John sent to baptize and admonish the people, announcing
the Messiah. The bad treatment he receives from Herod. Jesus baptized
and attested from heaven. His genealogy from Adam. He is tempted by
the devil,
SECTION IV. The Entrance on the Ministry.—Ch. iv. 14, etc. v. vi. 1—11.
Jesus teaches in Galilee with applause. Explains, in the synagogue of Naza-
reth, a prediction of Isaiah. The people offended, attempt to throw him
down a precipice. He escapes their fury. Expels a demon at Capernaum.
Cures Peter's wife's mother of a fever. Performs many other cures.
An-
nounces the reign of God in the synagogues of Galilee. From a bark be-
longing to Peter, teaches the people on shore. By an extraordinary draught
of fishes, prefigures the success of his apostles as fishers of men. Cleanses
a leper, and heals a paralytic carried on a bed. Is charged with blasphe-
my. Calls Matthew. Eats with publicans.
Vindicates this conduct.
Also that of his disciples, in not fasting. Clears from breach of Sabbath—
himself for curing on that day, and them for plucking and rubbing the ears
of corn induced by hunger,
SECTION VII. The Transfiguration.-Ch. ix. 18, etc. v.
Different opinions concerning Jesus. Peter acknowledges him to be the Mes-
siah. Jesus foretells his own death and resurrection. All who would be