CONTENTS.

CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION.

Historicity of Jesus the Christ.-Scope and purpose of the present treatise 1-5

CHAPTER 2.

PREEXISTENCE AND FOREORDINATION OF THE CHRIST.

Antemortal existence of spirits.-Primeval council in heaven.-Rebellion of Lu-
cifer. His defeat and expulsion.-Free agency of man insured.-The Be
loved Son chosen to be the Savior and Redeemer of mankind
6-16

CHAPTER 3.

THE NEED OF A REDEEMER.

Spirits of diverse capacities.-Entrance of sin into the world foreseen.-God's
for knowledge not a determining cause.-Creation of man in the flesh.—
Fall of man.-Atonement necessary.-Jesus Christ the only Being eligible
as Redeemer and Savior.-Universal resurrection provided

CHAPTER 4.

THE ANTEMORTAL GODSHIP OF CHRIST.

17-31

The Godhead.-Jesus Christ the Word of power.-Jesus Christ the Creator.
Jehovah.-The Eternal I AM.-Proclamations of Jesus Christ by the
Father

32-41

CHAPTER 5.

EARTHLY ADVENT OF THE CHRIST PREDICTED.

Biblical prophecies.-Revelation to Enoch.-The Prophet predicted by Moses.-
Sacrifices as prototypes.-Book of Mormon predictions

CHAPTER 6.

THE MERIDIAN OF TIME.

42-56

Significance of the designation.-Epitome of Israel's history.-Jews in vassalage
to Rome. Scribes and rabbis.-Pharisees and Sadducees.-Other sects and
parties

57-74

CHAPTER 7.

GABRIEL'S ANNUNCIATION OF JOHN AND OF JESUS.

Angelic visitation to Zacharias.-Birth of John the forerunner.-Annunciation
to Mary the Virgin.-Mary and Joseph.-Their genealogies.-Jesus Christ
heir to the throne of David

75-90

CHAPTER 8.

THE BABE OF BETHLEHEM.

Birth of Jesus Christ. His presentation in the temple.-Visit of the magi.—
Herod's evil designs.-The Child taken into Egypt.-Birth of Christ made
known to Nephites.-Time of the birth

91-109

CHAPTER 9.

THE BOY OF NAZARETH.

Jesus to be called a Nazarene.-At the temple when twelve years of age.-Jesus
and the doctors of the law.-Jesus of Nazareth

CHAPTER 10.

IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDEA.

110-120

John the Baptist.-The voice in the wilderness.-Baptism of Jesus.-The Fath-
er's proclamation.-Descent of the Holy Gnost.-Sign of the dove.-Temp-
tations of Christ

121-137

CHAPTER 11.

FROM JUDEA TO GALILEE.

John Baptist's testimony of Christ.-First disciples. The Son of Man, signifi-
cance of title.-Miracle of transmuting water into wine.-Miracles in gen-
eral

138-152

CHAPTER 12.

EARLY INCIDENTS IN OUR LORD'S PUBLIC MINISTRY.
First clearing of the temple.-Jesus and Nicodemus.-John Baptist's disciples in
disputation.-John's tribute to and repeated testimony of the Christ 153-171

CHAPTER 13.

HONORED BY STRANGERS, REJECTED BY HIS OWN.

Jesus and the Samaritan woman.-Among the Samaritans.-While at Cana
Christ heals a nobleman's son in Capernaum.-At Nazareth Christ preaches
in synagog. Nazarenes attempt to kill Him.-Demons subdued in Caper-
naum.-Demoniacal possession
172-187

CHAPTER 14.

CONTINUATION OF OUR LORD'S MINISTRY IN GALILEE.

A leper healed.-Leprosy.-Palsied man healed and forgiven.-Imputation of
blasphemy.-Publicans and sinners.-Old cloth, old bottles, and the new.-
Preliminary call of disciples.-Fishers of men

CHAPTER 15.

LORD OF THE SABBATH.

188-202

Sabbath distinctively sacred to Israel.-Cripple healed on Sabbath day.-Accusa-
tions by the Jews and the Lord's reply thereto.-Disciples charged with
Sabbath-breaking.-Man with a withered hand healed on Sabbath day 203-216

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER 16.

THE CHOSEN TWELVE.

vii

Their call and ordination.-The Twelve considered individually.-Their charac-
teristics in general.-Disciples and apostles

CHAPTER 17.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

217-229

The Beatitudes.-Dignity and responsibility in the ministry.-The Mosaic law su-
perseded by the gospel of Christ.-Sincerity of purpose -The Lord's Prayer.
-True wealth.-Promise and re-assurance.-Hearing and doing

CHAPTER 18.

AS ONE HAVING AUTHORITY.

230-248

Healing of centurion's servant.-Young man of Nain raised from the dead.-
John Baptist's message to Jesus.-The Lord's commentary thereon.-Death
of John Baptist.-Jesus in house of Simon the Pharisee.-Penitent woman
forgiven.-Christ's authority ascribed to Beelzebub. The sin against the

Holy Ghost.-Sign-seekers

249-280

CHAPTER 19.

"HE SPAKE MANY THINGS UNTO THEM IN PARABLES."

The Sower. Wheat and Tares.-Seed growing secretly.-Mustard Seed.-
Leaven. Hidden Treasure.-Pearl of Great Price.-Gospel Net.-The
Lora s purpose in parabolic teaching.-Parables in general

CHAPTER 20.

"PEACE, BE STILL."

281-304

Candidates for discipleship.-Stilling the storm.-Quieting the demons in region
of Gadara.-Raising of daughter of Jairus.-Restoration to life and resur-
rection. A woman healed amidst the throng.-Blind see and dumb speak

CHAPTER 21.

305-326

THE APOSTOLIC MISSION, AND EVENTS RELATED THERETO.
Jesus again in Nazareth.-The Twelve charged and sent out. Their return.-
Five thousand people miraculously fed.-Miracle of walking upon the water.
-People seek Christ for more loaves and fishes.-Christ the bread of life.
-Many disciples turn away
327-348

CHAPTER 22.

A PERIOD OF DARKENING OPPOSITION.

Ceremonial washings.-Pharisees rebuked.-Jesus in borders of Tyre and Sidon.
-Daughter of Syro-Phenician woman healed.-Miracles wrought in coasts
of Decapolis.-Four thousand people miraculously fed.-More seekers after
signs. Leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians.-Peter's great
confession, "Thou art the Christ"
349-369

CHAPTER 23.

THE TRANSFIGURATION.

Visitation of Moses and Elijah.-The Father again proclaims the Son. The
apostles temporarily restrained from testifying concerning the transfigura-
tion.-Elias and Elijah.-The Lesser and the Higher Priesthood 370-377

CHAPTER 24.

FROM SUNSHINE TO SHADOW.

Youthful demoniac healed.-Further prediction of Christ's death and resurrec-
tion. The tribute money; supplied by a miracle.-Humility illustrated by a
little child.-Parable of the Lost Sheep.-In Christ's name.-My brother
and I.-Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
378-397

CHAPTER 25.

JESUS AGAIN IN JERUSALEM.

Departure from Galilee.-At the Feast of Tabernacles.-Another charge of Sab-
bath desecration.-Living water for the spiritually thirsty.-Plans to arrest
Jesus. Nicodemus protests.-Woman taken in adultery.-Christ the light of
the world. The truth shall make men free.-Christ's seniority over Abra-
ham. Sight restored on Sabbath day-Physical and spiritual blindness.-
Shepherd and sheep-herder.-Christ the Good Shepherd.-His inherent
power over life and death.-Sheep of another fold

CHAPTER 26.

398-422

OUR LORD'S MINISTRY IN PEREA AND JUDEA.
Jesus rejected in Samaria.-James and John reproved for revengeful desire.
The Seventy charged and sent. Their return.-A lawyer's question.-Para-
ble of Good Samaritan.-Martha and Mary.-Ask and receive.-Parable of
Friend at Midnight.-Criticism on Pharisees and lawyers.-Parable of Fool-
ish Rich Man.-The unrepentant to perish.-Parable of Barren Fig Tree.—
A woman healed on the Sabbath.-Many or few to be saved?-Jesus warned
of Herod's design
423-448

CHAPTER 27.

CONTINUATION OF THE PEREAN AND JUDEAN MINISTRY.
In the house of one of the chief Pharisees.-Parable of the Great Supper.-
Counting the cost.-Salvation even for publicans and sinners.-Parable of
the Lost Sheep repeated.-Of the Lost Coin.-Of the Prodigal Son. Of the
Unrighteous Steward. Of the Rich Man and Lazarus.-Of the Unprofitable
Servants.-Ten lepers healed.-Parable of the Pharisee and Publican.-On
marriage and divorce.-Jesus and the little ones.-The rich young ruler.-
First may be last and last first.-Parable of the Laborers
449-486

CHAPTER 28.

THE LAST WINTER.

At the Feast of Dedication.-Sheep know the Shepherd's Voice.-The Lord's
retirement in Perea.-Lazarus raised from the dead.-Jewish hierarchy agi-
tated over the miracle.-Prophecy by Caiaphas, the high priest.-Jesus in
retirement at Ephraim
487-501

Jesus again foretells His death and resurrection.-Aspiring request of James and
John. Sight restored near Jericho.-Zaccheus the chief publican.-Parable
of the Pounds.-The supper in the house of Simon the leper.-Mary's trib-
ute in anointing Jesus.-Iscariot's protest.-Christ's triumphal entry into
Jerusalem.-Certain Greeks seek interview with Jesus.-The Voice from
502-523

heaven

CHAPTER 30.

JESUS RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE DAILY.

A leafy but fruitless fig tree cursed.-Second clearing of the temple. Children
shout Hosanna.-Christ's authority challenged by the rulers.-Parable of
the two sons. Of the Wicked Husbandmen.-The rejected Stone to be
head of the corner.-Parable of the Royal Marriage Feast.-The wedding
garment lacking

CHAPTER 31.

THE CLOSE OF OUR LORD'S PUBLIC MINISTRY.

524-543

Pharisees and Herodians in conspiracy.-Cæsar to have his due.-The image on
the coin. Sadducees and the resurrection.-Levirate marriages.-The great
commandment.-Jesus turns questioner.-Scathing denunciation of scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites!-Lamentation over Jerusalem.-The widow's
mites. Christ's final withdrawal from temple.-Destruction of temple pre-
dicted
544-568

CHAPTER 32.

FURTHER INSTRUCTION TO THE APOSTLES.

Prophecies relating to destruction of Jerusalem and the Lord's future advent.-
Watch!-Parable of Ten Virgins.-Of the Entrusted Talents.-The inevit
able judgment.-Another and specific prediction of the Lord's impending
death
569-590

CHAPTER 33.

THE LAST SUPPER AND THE BETRAYAL.

Judas Iscariot in conspiracy with the Jews.-Preparations for the Lord's last
Passover. The last supper of Jesus with the Twelve.-The traitor designated.
-Ordinance of washing of feet.-Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.-The
betrayer goes out into the night.-Discourse following the supper.-The
High-Priestly Prayer. The Lord's agony in Gethsemane.-The betrayal
and the arrest
591-620

CHAPTER 34.

THE TRIAL AND CONDEMNATION.

The Jewish trial.-Christ before Annas and Caiaphas.-The illegal night court.
-The morning session.-False witnesses and unrighteous conviction.-
Peter's denial of his Lord.-Christ's first arraignment before Pilate.-Be-
fore Herod.-Second appearance before Pilate.-Pilate's surrender to Jewish
clamor. The sentence of crucifixion.-Suicide of Judas Iscariot 621-651