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Events Recorded in All Four Gospels: Universal Threads

In a Bible woven with countless details, it is striking how few moments are chosen by all four Gospel writers — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — to be recorded.

When an event is echoed in all four, it signals deep importance, pointing us toward the foundations of faith and inner transformation.

Below, we explore the five key events that appear in all four Gospels, comparing their portrayals and reflecting on their spiritual meanings.

1. The Baptism of Jesus

References: Matthew 3:13–17, Mark 1:9–11, Luke 3:21–22, John 1:29–34

"And Jesus, when he had been baptised, came straight up out of the water: and the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting on him; And a voice came out of heaven, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased." — Matthew 3:16–17 (BBE)

Meaning:
All four Gospels present this moment as the awakening of divine identity within. The Spirit descending as a dove symbolises the realisation that the creative power of God — imagination — is now recognised and active. The voice - first demonstrated in the  beginning - declares this new self-image

2. The Feeding of the 5,000

References: Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:30–44, Luke 9:10–17, John 6:1–15

"And they all took of the food and had enough: and they took up twelve baskets full of broken bits which were not used." — Matthew 14:20 (BBE)

Meaning:
This miracle illustrates the multiplying power of imagination. What little you have in hand can be blessed and expanded through faith. The twelve baskets signify spiritual completeness — when imagination is exercised fully, abundance is the natural result.

3. The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

References: Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, John 12:12–19

"Say to the daughter of Zion, See, your King comes to you, gentle, and seated on an ass, and on a young ass, the offspring of a beast used for work." — Matthew 21:5 (BBE)

Meaning:
Jesus riding on a donkey while crowds shout "Hosanna!" marks the recognition of the awakened imagination as king of one’s world. The donkey symbolises humility; divine power comes quietly, without outward grandeur. The consciousness must accept this creative force as its ruler for true transformation to begin.

4. The Crucifixion

References: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19

"And Jesus gave another loud cry, and gave up his spirit." — Matthew 27:50 (BBE)

Meaning:
The crucifixion represents fixing an idea in imagination. To "crucify" a desire is to commit it so completely to consciousness that it dies to the external world and lives within. This death is essential for resurrection — the idea’s outer manifestation. Thus, the cross symbolises the inner triumph of certainty and commitment.

5. The Resurrection

References: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20

"He is not here, for he has come to life again as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was." — Matthew 28:6 (BBE)

Meaning:
The resurrection symbolises the externalisation of the inner reality. What has been "crucified" in imagination now rises and takes form in the outer world. It is the triumph of belief over appearance — the final proof that creation happens first within.

Ask, Believe, Receive: The Universal Practice

Underneath these five Gospel events runs the living thread of Ask, Believe, Receive, explicitly taught by Jesus in each Gospel:

"Make a request, and it will be answered; search, and you will find; give the sign, and the door will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7 (BBE)
"For this reason I say to you, Whatever you make a request for in prayer, have faith that it has been given to you, and you will have it." — Mark 11:24 (BBE)
"And I say to you, Make a request, and it will be answered; let your search be, and you will get what you are searching for; give the sign, and the door will be opened to you." — Luke 11:9 (BBE)
"Up to now you have made no request in my name: make a request and you will receive, so that your joy may be full." — John 16:24 (BBE)

This triad is not simply a method to get things; it is a deep spiritual process:

  • Ask: Recognise and honour your desire without shame.

  • Believe: Hold the conviction joyfully, fixing it in imagination as already true (as in the crucifixion of the idea).

  • Receive: Allow the manifestation to arise naturally, as the resurrection follows the cross.

We see this mirrored in the sequence of events:

  • Baptism (Ask: recognition of divine desire)

  • Feeding (Believe: trust in abundance)

  • Entry (Acceptance: welcoming the imagination as king)

  • Crucifixion (Commitment: fixing the idea completely)

  • Resurrection (Receive: experiencing fulfilment)

The Number Four: Foundation of the Gospel Pattern

The number four holds deep symbolic meaning in Scripture. It is no accident that there are four Gospels — each providing a complete foundation for participation in the law of Assumption.

Before the Gospels, we see four key patriarchs in the Hebrew stories, each symbolising a foundational state of consciousness:

  • Abraham: Faith — the courage to leave old limitations and step into the unknown.

  • Jacob: Persistence — the struggle and transformation of the inner self, wrestling until a blessing is given.

  • Joseph: Imagination — the dreamer who sees the future and guides reality.

  • Judah: Praise — joyful thanksgiving, the expressive acknowledgment of divine abundance.

These four pillars prefigure and support the Gospel narrative. They are the psychological groundwork for the story of Jesus, the awakened imagination, to unfold.

Thus, the four Gospels reflect the same  structure: a complete foundation for the act of raising self-perception in each individual.

Conclusion: Why These Events Matter

Though the Gospels vary in style and detail, these five shared moments stand as a unified spiritual pattern:

  • Recognition (Baptism)

  • Provision (Feeding of the 5,000)

  • Acceptance (Triumphal Entry)

  • Commitment (Crucifixion)

  • Fulfilment (Resurrection)

Each stage mirrors the journey of inner transformation.

When we allow the imagination to awaken, commit to it completely, and hold steadfast even through the "death" of old forms, we too experience resurrection — the living manifestation of our highest visions.

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