In this episode, we'll look at:

• What a Harmony of the Gospels actually is and where to find one.
• The best ways to use this tool.
• And the different types since a “harmony of the gospels” can include more than one type.

Choosing the Right Tool for Your Needs

There are different types of Harmonies of the Gospel. Some emphasize finding unity between passages, and other place the highest value on tracking chronology. Make sure you understand the types as outlined in this teaching so that you can choose the one that’s right for you.

How This Helps You Read the Bible Better

Remember, the Gospels aren’t meant to be journalism or court testimony. Each is written with a specific intention by a unique individual, addressing an audience situated in a concrete time and place.

By comparing and contrasting the details and stories included or omitted by the different gospel writers, you can not only get a more comprehensive understanding of the events described. But you can also start to identify some of the thematic differences between the Gospels themselves.

Once you start to see the Gospels as unique piece in a collection, you’ll find more ways to investigate what they hold while also contextualizing the specific of what’s communicated within that framework.

How to Learn Even More as You Read

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Check out these free Harmonies of the Gospel found online:

Bible Hub’s parallel passages resource is formatted so that this Harmony of the Gospel is easy to follow.

BlueLetterBible.org has a collection of very comprehensive resources.

This article has EXCELLENT background information about harmonies of the Gospel, including information on the different types.

I use Logos Bible software for the majority of my Bible study. Logos has some features that present harmonies and parallel passages any point in your study. Check out Logos for its huge variety of Bible study capabilities. It’s a game-changer.

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