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1 Eyewitnesses begin their amazing testimony.2 The ancestry of Jesus is recorded.3 An angel meets Zechariah in the Temple.4 A child is miraculously conceived.5 Mary visits her aunt Elizabeth.6 John, son of Zechariah, is born.7 Shepherds hear news about a baby in a manger.8 Wise men search for the new king of the Jews.9 Jesus grows up in Nazareth.10 John, son of Zechariah, becomes John the Baptizer.
11 John baptizes Jesus.12 The Holy Spirit leads Jesus to an encounter with Satan.13 John the Baptizer recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God.14 Disciples of John the Baptizer meet Jesus for the first time.15 The wedding feast continues after Jesus changes water into wine.16 The merchants are driven out of the Temple.17 Nicodemus learns about spiritual birth.18 Jesus and his disciples baptize many in Judea.19 A Samaritan woman comes for water and finds life.20 A government official seeks healing for his sick son.
21 At his boyhood home, Jesus is rejected.22 Jesus invites some men to follow him.23 A man possessed by an evil spirit is delivered.24 Peter’s mother-in-law is healed.25 Jesus works after sunset.26 Fishermen are taught about fishing.27 A leper is cleansed.28 A paralyzed man is lowered through the roof to see Jesus.29 Matthew is invited to follow Jesus.30 The disciples don’t follow religious tradition.
31 A man with a shriveled hand is healed on the Sabbath.32 Jesus teaches a large crowd at the Galilean seashore.33 Jesus selects twelve apostles out of his group of followers.34 Jesus teaches about blessings that follow tough times.35 God’s people are to let their light shine.36 God seeks righteous behavior that is more than the Law required.37 People are to show kindness to even their enemies.38 Jesus teaches about prayer.39 What you treasure needs to have lasting value.40 Jesus teaches the principles of God’s Kingdom.
41 A Roman officer recognizes Jesus as a man under God’s command.42 A widow’s son at Nain is raised from the dead.43 Jesus gives testimony about John the Baptizer.44 People are rebuked for not believing.45 A Pharisee invites Jesus to dinner and learns about forgiveness.46 Jesus is accused of using satanic power when he casts out evil spirits.47 Jesus identifies his true family.48 Jesus uses a farming illustration to teach about hearing God’s word.49 Jesus describes what the Kingdom of God is like.50 Jesus calms a violent storm.
51 Jesus delivers a man who was possessed by many evil spirits.52 Jairus’s daughter is raised from the dead.53 Jesus is like the prophet who isn’t appreciated in his own country.54 Jesus sends workers into the fields.55 A lame man at the Bethesda pool is healed.56 Jesus claims equality with God.57 Herod thinks John the Baptizer has returned from the dead.58 With five loaves, Jesus feeds five thousand men.59 Jesus walks with Peter on the water.60 Jesus is the bread of life.
61 Traditions of men don’t make people right with God.62 A Greek woman begs help for her daughter.63 Jesus does spectacular miracles.64 With seven loaves, Jesus feeds four thousand men.65 Religious leaders ask for undeniable proof.66 Jesus warns of danger in religious teachings.67 A man sees trees that walk.68 Peter recognizes Jesus as the Messiah sent from God.69 Three disciples see Jesus talk with Moses and Elijah.70 Jesus delivers when the disciples can’t.
71 The disciples receive private tutoring.72 Jesus goes to Jerusalem unannounced.73 Guards are sent to arrest Jesus.
74 Jesus forgives a woman who was caught in adultery.75 Jesus teaches in the Temple.76 Jesus sends another seventy-two disciples into the fields of ministry.77 A good Samaritan helping a Jew shows how to love others.78 Jesus heals a man who was born blind.79 The good shepherd cares for his sheep.80 Martha becomes frustrated with her sister’s behavior.
74 Jesus forgives a woman who was caught in adultery.75 Jesus teaches in the Temple.76 Jesus sends another seventy-two disciples into the fields of ministry.77 A good Samaritan helping a Jew shows how to love others.78 Jesus heals a man who was born blind.79 The good shepherd cares for his sheep.80 Martha becomes frustrated with her sister’s behavior.
81 The disciples learn more about how to pray.82 from an evil spirit, a man is able to speak.83 A Pharisee asks Jesus to dinner.84 Jesus warns against religious hypocrisy.85 A rich man shows how greed is never satisfied.86 The Lord’s coming requires constant readiness.87 Jesus stresses the importance of bearing fruit.88 The Kingdom demands a wholehearted effort.89 People start to stone Jesus for blasphemy.90 Pharisees reveal a threat on Jesus’ life.
91 Jesus teaches about the banquet table.92 A builder must count the cost.93 That which is lost is especially important.94 Jesus teaches on faithfulness.95 Jesus teaches about divorce.96 A dead man wants to tell his brothers about his eternal torment.97 Servants must be faithful to their duties.98 Lazarus is raised from the dead.99 One of ten lepers thanks Jesus.100 Jesus tells about the day of his return.
101 Jesus teaches about prayer.102 The value of children is stressed.103 People should recognize the value of eternal rewards.104 The disciples are told that Jesus must suffer and die.105 Two disciples seek the highest honor.106 Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus.
107 Two blind men want to see.108 Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.109 People cheer as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.110 Some Greek men want to see Jesus.
107 Two blind men want to see.108 Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.109 People cheer as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.110 Some Greek men want to see Jesus.
111 Jesus curses a fig tree.112 Religious leaders question Jesus’ authority.113 Sharecroppers kill the landowner’s son.114 Jesus compares the Kingdom to a wedding feast.115 Religious leaders seek to trap Jesus with a question about taxes.116 Jesus teaches about life after death.117 A man asks what is the most important commandment.118 Jesus answers a question about the Messiah.119 Jesus condemns the religious leaders.120 A widow gives everything to God.
121 Jesus reveals what will happen before his return.122 A good servant works without supervision.123 A story about ten virgins shows the importance of being ready.124 People have a responsibility to use what they have been given.125 Jesus compares God’s judgment to the separation of sheep and goats.126 Judas agrees to betray Jesus.127 Two disciples prepare for Passover.128 Jesus celebrates Passover with the disciples.129 Jesus washes the disciples’ feet.130 Jesus predicts his betrayal.
131 Peter declares his loyalty, but Jesus predicts denial.132 Jesus gives final words to his disciples.133 On the way to Gethsemane, Jesus teaches his disciples.134 Jesus gives an intercessory prayer.135 Jesus prays at Gethsemane.136 Religious leaders arrest Jesus.137 Jesus is tried before Caiaphas.138 The ruling council gives Jesus the death sentence.139 Judas commits suicide.140 Jesus stands before Pilate.
141 Pilate sends Jesus to Herod Antipas.142 Pilate pacifies the mob by ordering Jesus to be crucified.143 On the way to crucifixion, Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus’ cross.144 Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies.145 Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus give Jesus a hasty burial before sundown.146 The tomb is opened, and people can’t find Jesus’ body.147 Jesus appears to two of his followers on the way to Emmaus.148 Jesus appears to his disciples for the first time.149 The disciples watch Jesus ascend into the clouds
132 Jesus gives final words to his disciples.
Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26; Luke 22:39; John 14:1–31
What should we do in times of distress (John 14:1)?
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Why do people fear the unknown (John 14:1)?
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What do you think Heaven will be like (John 14:2–3)?
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Why did Jesus tell the disciples that they knew where he was going and knew the way (John 14:4)?
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Why did Thomas disagree with Jesus (John 14:5)?
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When Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” what was he talking about (John 14:6–7)?
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Why did Philip think seeing the Father would satisfy their needs (John 14:8)?
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In what ways can we see God (John 14:9–11)?
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How do people miss seeing God (John 14:9–11)?
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Why would those who believe in Christ do the work that he did (John 14:12–14)?
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If Christians aren’t doing the work that Jesus did, what does that say about their faith (John 14:12–14)?
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When we pray, “In Jesus’ name,” what are we saying (John 14:14)?
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Why is obedience a result of loving Christ (John 14:15)?
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In what ways would Jesus be present after he was gone (John 14:16–18)?
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What kind of relationship with God did Jesus say we could have (John 14:19–21)?
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Why is Jesus revealed to some and not to others (John 14:22–24)?
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Why do some people love God, but others don’t want to admit that he exists (John 14:23–24)?
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For what purposes was the Holy Spirit to be sent (John 14:25–28)?
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What might the disciples have visualized that the Holy Spirit would be like? Why did Jesus describe what they lacked capacity to understand (John 14:29)?
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Why did Jesus say it was time to go (John 14:29–31)?
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Don’t be distressed,” Jesus said. “You trust God. Trust me as well. There are many places where you can stay in my Father’s house. I would have told you if that were not true. I must go to make the place ready for you. After I have prepared for your arrival, I will come back for you so we can be there together. You know where I am going, and you know the way.”
John 14:1–4 “Don’t be distressed,” Jesus said. “You trust God. Trust me as well. There are many places where you can stay in my Father’s house. I would have told you if that were not true. I must go to make the place ready for you. After I have prepared for your arrival, I will come back for you so we can be there together. You know where I am going, and you know the way.”
John 14:1–4 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
“No, we don’t,” Thomas said. “Sir, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
John 14:5 “No, we don’t,” Thomas said. “Sir, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”
John 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
“I am the way, the truth, and the life,” Jesus said. “Everyone who reaches the Father goes through me. If you really knew me, you would also know my Father. From now on, you will know him because you have seen him.”
John 14:6–7 “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” Jesus said. “Everyone who reaches the Father goes through me. If you really knew me, you would also know my Father. From now on, you will know him because you have seen him.”
John 14:6–7 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Philip said, “Master, show us the Father and that will satisfy our needs.”
John 14:8 Philip said, “Master, show us the Father and that will satisfy our needs.”
John 14:8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
“Philip, have I been with you so long and you still do not recognize who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. So why do you ask me to show him to you? Don’t you know that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not due to my own initiative. The Father lives within me and does his work through me. Believe me when I say I am in the Father and the Father is in me. If you struggle with that, consider the miracles I have done, which only God can do.
John 14:9–11 “Philip! Have I been with you so long and you still do not recognize who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. So why do you ask me to show him to you? Don’t you know that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not due to my own initiative. The Father lives within me and does his work through me. Believe me when I say I am in the Father and the Father is in me. If you struggle with that, consider the miracles I have done, which only God can do.
John 14:9–11 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
“I guarantee, those who believe in me will do the work I have been doing. They will do even greater work because I go to the Father. To reveal the Father’s glory in the Son, I will do whatever you ask under my direction and authority.
John 14:12–14 “I guarantee, those who believe in me will do the work I have been doing. They will do even greater work because I go to the Father. To reveal the Father’s glory in the Son, I will do whatever you ask under my direction and authority.
John 14:12–14 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
“If you love me, you will do what I tell you to do. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Guide, one who will always be with you, the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot receive him, because it neither sees him nor knows who he is. But you know, because he lives with you and shall be in you. I will not leave you as orphans. I will come.
John 14:15–18 “If you love me, you will do what I tell you to do. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Guide, one who will always be with you, the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot receive him, because it neither sees him nor knows who he is. But you know, because he lives with you and shall be in you. I will not leave you as orphans. I will come.
John 14:15–18 If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
“In a little while, the world will not see me anymore, but you will. Because I live, you will also live. On that day, you will know that I am in my Father. You will know that you are in me and I am in you. Those who receive and obey my instructions are the ones who love me. My Father loves those who love me, and I will love and reveal myself to them.”
John 14:19–21 “In a little while, the world will not see me anymore, but you will. Because I live, you will also live. On that day, you will know that I am in my Father. You will know that you are in me and I am in you. Those who receive and obey my instructions are the ones who love me. My Father loves those who love me, and I will love and reveal myself to them.”
John 14:19–21 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Judas (not Iscariot) said, “Sir, why would you reveal yourself to us and not to the world?”
John 14:22 Judas (not Iscariot) said, “Sir, why would you reveal yourself to us and not to the world?”
John 14:22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
“People must love me enough to do what I say. Then my Father will love them, and we will come to live with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. Remember that my words are not from my own initiative but from the Father, who sent me.
John 14:23–24 “People must love me enough to do what I say. Then my Father will love them, and we will come to live with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. Remember that my words are not from my own initiative but from the Father, who sent me.
John 14:23–24 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.
“I can tell you these things because I am with you. Under my direction and authority, the Father will send the Holy Spirit, your new Guide, to teach you all things and cause you to remember everything I have told you. I give you peace that is nothing like what the world has to offer. Because of me, you do not have to worry or fear. You heard me say I was leaving and will return. If you love me, you will be happy that I am going to the Father, because he is greater than I am.
John 14:25–28 “I can tell you these things because I am with you. Under my direction and authority, the Father will send the Holy Spirit, your new Guide, to teach you all things and cause you to remember everything I have told you. I give you peace that is nothing like what the world has to offer. Because of me, you do not have to worry or fear. You heard me say I was leaving and will return. If you love me, you will be happy that I am going to the Father, because he is greater than I am.
John 14:25–28 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
“I have told you this beforehand so when it happens, you will believe. I cannot speak to you much longer, because the prince of this world is coming. He has no power over me, but I will show the world that I love the Father and will do all that he has commanded. Come. It is time for us to go.”
John 14:29–31 “I have told you this beforehand so when it happens, you will believe. I cannot speak to you much longer, because the prince of this world is coming. He has no power over me, but I will show the world that I love the Father and will do all that he has commanded. Come. It is time for us to go.”
John 14:29–31 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
After they had sung a hymn, Jesus left the city for the Mount of Olives, as he often did. His disciples followed him.
Matthew 26:30 After they had sung a hymn, they left for the Mount of Olives.
Mark 14:26 After they had sung a hymn, they left for the Mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39 Jesus left the city for the Mount of Olives, as he often did. His disciples followed him.
Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Mark 14:26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.