Thy Faith Hath Saved Thee

Acts 16–20

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Provides a review of the events and principles taught in Acts chapters 16 to 20, including Paul’s missionary journeys and experiences.

Acts 21–28

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

“In these chapters, Paul gave five speeches defending himself before religious and civil authorities in Jerusalem and Caesarea, culminating in his masterful defense before Agrippa. Paul used these opportunities not only to defend himself against unjust charges, but also to bear testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These speeches represent fulfillment of the Lord’s prophecy that Paul would testify before kings and rulers.” Video: The Acts to Revelation, Discussions on the New Testament: Acts 21 to 28,” by BYU Division of Continuing Education

Calming the Stormy Sea

Eric D. Huntsman

The Miracles of Jesus, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2015)

This commentary examines Matthew 8:23–27, emphasizing Jesus’s greatness and connection with the Old Testament YHWH through his calming of the storm.

Cleansing Leprosy: Mark 1, Matthew 8, Luke 5

Eric D. Huntsman

The Miracles of Jesus, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2015)

This commentary discusses the cleansing of leprosy by Jesus, emphasizing the role of faith in Christ in both physical and spiritual healing.

Healing Women

Eric D. Huntsman

BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2015)

This commentary highlights Jesus’s attention to women and his healing on the Sabbath, showing his compassion and appropriate use of the Sabbath.

Exploring Mark 2:17

Julie M. Smith

The Gospel according to Mark, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Sep. 2015)

This excerpt explores Mark 2:17 as Jesus’s subtle commentary on sin, punishment, and potential.

Is There a Mistake in Mark 2:26?

Julie M. Smith

The Gospel according to Mark, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Oct. 2015)

This excerpt examines a minor textual question regarding the phrase “in the days of Abiathar” in Mark 2:26 and discusses possible understandings of this issue.

Jesus Heals a Lame Man (Mark 2:1–12)

Julie M. Smith

The Gospel according to Mark, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Mar. 2019)

In this excerpt, Julie M. Smith analyzes the healing of a paralyzed man by Jesus and its implications for understanding faith and authority.

Jesus Teaches about the Sabbath (Mark 2:23–28)

Julie M. Smith

The Gospel according to Mark, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Mar. 2019)

Julie M. Smith discusses Jesus’s disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath and the Pharisees questioning the legality of their actions. This is an excerpt from her book, The Gospel according to Mark in the BYU New Testament Commentary series.

By Simple Yet Propitious Means: The Art of Jorge Cocco Santangelo

Herman du Toit

BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. 2 (2016)

This article includes many beautiful images of Christ, including one of Christ returning to his body at the Resurrection. Open the PDF to see the images.

Chart 13-4: Four Lists of the Original Twelve Apostles

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

This chart compares the four lists of Jesus’s original twelve apostles as recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts, highlighting the consistency in the names despite variations in order.

Come Follow Me—Matthew 10–12; Mark 2; Luke 7, 11

Lynne Hilton Wilson

Come Follow Me Commentary: The New Testament, Book of Mormon Central (2019)

This chapter provides an overview of events recorded in Matthew 10–12, Mark 2, Luke 7, and Luke 11, including Jesus calling the Twelve Apostles, laying out conditions of discipleship, witnessing of John the Baptist, and ministering in Galilee.

By Simple Yet Propitious Means: The Art of Jorge Cocco Santangelo

Herman du Toit

BYU Studies Quarterly 55, no. 2 (2016)

This article includes many beautiful images of Christ, including one of Christ returning to his body at the Resurrection. Open the PDF to see the images.

Calming the Stormy Sea

Eric D. Huntsman

The Miracles of Jesus, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Feb. 2015)

This commentary examines Matthew 8:23–27, emphasizing Jesus’s greatness and connection with the Old Testament YHWH through his calming of the storm.

How to Read a Parable

Richard Lloyd Anderson

Ensign, 4, no. 9 (Sep. 1974)

This article provides guidance on how to read and understand parables, emphasizing the importance of not pushing the details of the stories too far.

Jesus Heals a Lame Man (Mark 2:1–12)

Julie M. Smith

The Gospel according to Mark, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Mar. 2019)

In this excerpt, Julie M. Smith analyzes the healing of a paralyzed man by Jesus and its implications for understanding faith and authority.

Mystery

Michael D. Rhodes

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (2019)

A number of the Corinthian Saints continued to hold to some of the attitudes of the secular, immoral, materialistic, status-loving culture in which they lived. Because they did not give these up, they caused a devaluation of the universalism, including key truths and growing traditions, that the Church was promoting.

Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower

Jared M. Halverson

Religious Educator 9, no. 3 (2008)

This article explores the interpretation of the parable of the sower, emphasizing Jesus' refusal to give up on seemingly barren soil and preparing his disciples for encountering a wide range of soils in their preaching.

The Probationary Nature of Mortality

Robert J. Matthews

The Book of Mormon: Alma, the Testimony of the Word (1992)

“Alma (Alma 11–12) delivered a pointed discourse on the doctrine of the Resurrection and also of the day in which every person will be required to give an account before the judgment bar in the presence of God. Although the entire audience was astonished at the doctrine Amulek taught them, Zeezrom was particularly fearful about the prospect of standing before God to answer for his conduct and began to tremble under a consciousness of his guilt.”

Healing, Wholeness, and Repentance in Acts 3

Jennifer C. Lane

The Ministry of Peter, the Chief Apostle, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 45 (2014)

Acts 3 narrates a healing symbolic of wholeness, cleanliness, and access to the temple and God’s presence.

The Anointing at Bethany according to John

Eric D. Huntsman

Latter-day Saint Seasonal Materials (Mar. 2024)

Are the stories about a woman anointing Jesus with oil in the Gospels all the same event? Eric Huntsman reasons that they are not, as these anointings serve different purposes.

Luke’s Different Genealogy

Eric D. Huntsman

Good Tidings of Great Joy: An Advent Celebration of the Savior's Birth, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Dec. 2013)

Huntsman compares the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, highlighting the structural and thematic differences between the two. He notes how Luke’s genealogy, ascending from Jesus to Adam, reflects a broader focus on the inclusion of Gentiles in Christ, contrasting with Matthew’s emphasis on Jesus' Davidic lineage.