prediction draws near. Additionally, the healing aspect of Jesus’ ministry is progressively diminished through each cycle and from one cycle to the next. More evident through the observation of these cycles is Jesus’ destiny: not simply the cross, but also the resurrection. It must be remembered however that the background to this flow through each cycle is largely that of the Markan Jerusalem ministry underlying Luke’s fourth cycle. Therefore, we may only say that the Third Evangelist approved of
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