Synopsis

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A powerful way to know Jesus Christ and understand his Atonement more deeply is to study carefully his life. One such approach is called a synopsis, which entails a side-by-side reading of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), looking for similarities and differences in the accounts. A careful study of key events in the Savior’s life, such as his baptism, the last supper, his experiences in Gethsemane, his trial, crucifixion, and resurrection can help us know him and increase our peace.

Below is a list of documents that you can use to do your own synopsis studies of the life of the Savior. For your convenience, each section of scripture is included with both the KJV and NRSV Bible translations in both Word and PDF documents. Enjoy!

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Baptism Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Baptism Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Baptism Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Baptism Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

Late Supper Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Late Supper Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Late Supper Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Late Supper Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

Gethsemane Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Gethsemane Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Gethsemane Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Gethsemane Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

Trial Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Trial Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Trial Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Trial Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

Crucifixion Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Crucifixion Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Crucifixion Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Crucifixion Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

Resurrection Synopsis

Download KJV PDF

Resurrection Synopsis

Download KJV WORD

Resurrection Synopsis

Download NRSV PDF

Resurrection Synopsis

Download NRSV WORD

You might also enjoy this PDF Color-Coded Synopsis of the Four Gospels by Michael D. Morrison.