God's Word is unique. His Spirit was the sole source of its inspiration and remains so for subsequent illumination for all who read it. He alone is its Instructor and will reveal it only to the minds of those whose hearts are prepared to receive it. And never is it given in total to anyone upon first examination. It is an ever-learning process as one's heart is continually molded by its accumulative and most recent teachings. What follows is merely one tool to aid in the study of His Word.

A technique used for the study of any topic is to summarize in one's own thoughts what has been read or examined, trying to keep it as simple as possible, yet being thorough enough in complementing one's own familiarity of the subject to enhance understanding and recall when those words are revisited. The following summary is simply a work originally produced, at His prompting, to aid this writer in seeing its overall context and a trigger for its memory in his own study. As such, it was not intended as a scholarly work, but written as a practical tool for a quick search of a desired topic or event's location, thus serving as a ready reference to the context itself.

Great detail was carefully observed to keep the summary brief, yet not detract from the spirit of the message. To accomplish this purpose, it is readily admitted not all events found in the Biblical text are here chronicled, but hopefully sufficient enough to direct one's search. Textual wording was incorporated wherever possible. Differences in style will also be noted, ranging from full sentences to phrases, and in some cases, simple words, as an ongoing thought developed. Please forgive the writer's indulgence in this design as it developed from the flow of the material if it does not seem to match with the reader's initial examination. The very nature of the different books, on most occasions, dictated their own style. For instance, the historical nature of Matthew lended itself to brief sentences and phrases, while parallels in summary are attempted in the synoptic work of Mark from Matthew, with references given within the text. Because of Luke's stated intent to produce a chronological record in his gospel (arguable by some), a more complete and continuous story form was employed. The apostolic writings would not fit this summary style; instead, what is seen is an overall view and message of the Chapter, with limited commentary where it seemed to call for it on occasion.

All dates given are the view of this writer and are given merely as a representative of the variety offered, with the intent to serve the reader in grasping the timeline of events as they unfolded, relating to each other and the overall historical record itself. It is acknowledged that these dates are only approximate and arguable at best.

It is hoped by this writer that the reader will use this aid with a prayerful spirit and meditative heart, allowing him or herself to be drawn to the Word itself, bathing in its Heavenly fullness, reaping its richness, all the while discovering Christ as its Center. And if anything is gained in the process, then God will receive the glory.