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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
109 People cheer as Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Psalm 118:26; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1–9; Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:29–44; John 12:12–19
The next day, Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem. Past Bethany and near Bethphage, they stopped at the Mount of Olives. From there, Jesus sent two disciples, saying, “Go into the next village. As soon as you enter, you will see a donkey tethered with its colt that has never been ridden. Untie them and bring them to me. If someone asks, ‘Why are you taking that donkey?’ say, ‘The Master needs them,’ and he will allow you to take them without hesitation.”
Matthew 21:1–3 As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they stopped near Bethphage at the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two disciples, saying, “Go into the village. As soon as you enter, you will see a donkey tethered with its colt. Untie them and bring them to me. If someone asks what you are doing, say, ‘The Master needs them,’ and he will allow you to take them without hesitation.”
Mark 11:1–3 As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, past Bethany and near Bethphage, they stopped at the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two disciples, saying, “Go into the next village. As soon as you enter, you will see a young donkey. Untie it, and bring it to me. If someone asks what you are doing, say, ‘The Master needs it.’ and he will allow you to take it without hesitation.”
Luke 19:29–31 As Jesus approached Bethphage past Bethany, he stopped at the Mount of Olives and sent two disciples ahead, saying, “Go to the next village. There, you will find a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it, and bring it to me. If someone asks, ‘Why are you taking that donkey?’ say, ‘The Master needs it.’ “
John 12:12 The next day, many who had come to Jerusalem for Passover heard that Jesus was coming.
Matthew 21:1–3 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
Mark 11:1–3 And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
Luke 19:29–31 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
John 12:12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
The disciples did as they were told and found the colt on the street, tethered outside the front door, just as Jesus had said they would. As they were untying it, the owner came out from among the bystanders and said, “What are you doing, taking that colt?”
Matthew 21:6 So the disciples did as they were told
Mark 11:4–5 So the disciples did as they were told and found the colt on the street, tethered outside the front door. While untying it, some bystanders said, “What are you doing, taking that colt?”
Luke 19:32–33 The disciples did as they were told and found the colt, just as Jesus had said they would. As they were untying it, the owners said, “Why are you taking that donkey?”
Matthew 21:6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
Mark 11:4–5 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
Luke 19:32–33 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
“The Master needs it,” the disciples said. After answering exactly as Jesus had instructed, they were allowed to leave. They brought the colt and laid their coats on its back for Jesus to sit upon as he rode toward Jerusalem.
Matthew 21:7 and brought the donkey with its colt. With their coats laid upon the colt’s back, Jesus rode toward Jerusalem.
Mark 11:6–7 After answering exactly as Jesus had instructed, they were allowed to leave. So they brought the colt and laid their coats on its back for Jesus to sit upon.
Luke 19:34–35 and they said, “The Master needs it.” They brought the colt and laid their coats on its back for Jesus to sit upon.)
John 12:14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, fulfilling the words of the prophet:
Matthew 21:7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
Mark 11:6–7 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.
Luke 19:34–35 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
John 12:14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
This event fulfilled the words of the prophet Zechariah: Have no fear. People of Zion, rejoice. Shout for joy, people of Jerusalem. Look! The king is coming. He is a righteous and victorious savior, yet humble, riding upon a colt, a donkey’s foal. At the time, the disciples did not understand that prophecy was being fulfilled. After Jesus had risen from the dead and ascended into Heaven, they remembered the scriptures and saw how what had happened matched what had been predicted.
Zechariah 9:9 People of Zion, rejoice. Shout for joy, people of Jerusalem. Look! The king is coming. He is a righteous and victorious savior, yet humble, riding upon a colt, a donkey’s foal.
Matthew 21:4–5 This event fulfilled the words of Zechariah: People of Zion, rejoice. Shout for joy, people of Jerusalem. Look! The king is coming. He is a righteous and victorious savior, yet humble, riding upon a colt, a donkey’s foal.
John 12:14–16 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, fulfilling the words of the prophet: Have no fear, people of Zion. Look! The king is coming, riding upon a colt, a donkey’s foal. At the time, the disciples did not understand that prophecy was being fulfilled. After Jesus had risen from the dead and ascended into Heaven, they remembered the scriptures and saw how what had happened matched what had been predicted.
Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
Matthew 21:4–5 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
John 12:14–16 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt. These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
Many who had come to Jerusalem for Passover heard that Jesus was coming. Those who had been with Jesus at the raising of Lazarus from the dead had spread the word about what they had seen. Some went out to meet Jesus because they had heard about the miracle. A huge crowd gathered along the road and spread their garments before him. Others cut palm branches to lay a carpet in his path.
Matthew 21:8 A huge crowd gathered along the road and spread their garments before him. Some cut palm branches to lay a carpet in his path.
Mark 11:8 People spread their garments on the road before him. Others cut palm branches to lay a carpet in his path.
Luke 19:36 As he went, people spread their garments on the road before him.
John 12:12–13 The next day, many who had come to Jerusalem for Passover heard that Jesus was coming. People cut branches from palm trees and went to meet him, shouting, “Hail to the King. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.”
John 12:17–18 Those who had been with Jesus at the raising of Lazarus from the dead had spread the word about what they had seen. Some went out to meet Jesus because they had heard about the miracle.
Matthew 21:8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Mark 11:8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Luke 19:36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.
John 12:12–13 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
John 12:17–18 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
The Pharisees said to one another, “Look! The whole world is following him, and there is nothing we can do about it.”
John 12:19 The Pharisees said to one another, “Look! The whole world is following him, and there is nothing we can do about it.”
John 12:19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.
At the valley beyond the Mount of Olives, as Jesus came near to Jerusalem, a joyful crowd of followers cheered. Some walked ahead of him while others followed, shouting praises for all the miracles they had seen.
Matthew 21:9 Some walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, shouting, “Great glory to the Son of David. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Luke 19:37 At the valley beyond the Mount of Olives, as Jesus came near to Jerusalem, a joyful crowd of followers cheered and shouted praises for all the miracles they had seen,
Matthew 21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
“Great glory to the Son of David.”
Matthew 21:9 Some walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, shouting, “Great glory to the Son of David. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Matthew 21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
“Hail to the King.”
Mark 11:9 A crowd walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, all shouting, “Hail to the King. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.
John 12:13 People cut branches from palm trees and went to meet him, shouting, “Hail to the King. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.”
Mark 11:9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
John 12:13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
“Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.”
Psalm 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From your house, we bless you.
Matthew 21:9 Some walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, shouting, “Great glory to the Son of David. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Mark 11:9 A crowd walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, all shouting, “Hail to the King. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.
John 12:13 People cut branches from palm trees and went to meet him, shouting, “Hail to the King. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name.”
Psalm 118:26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
Matthew 21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
Mark 11:9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
John 12:13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
“Blessed is the kingdom of our father David.”
Mark 11:10 “Blessed is the kingdom of our father David. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Mark 11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
“Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Matthew 21:9 Some walked ahead of Jesus while others followed, shouting, “Great glory to the Son of David. Blessed is the one who comes in God’s name. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Mark 11:10 “Blessed is the kingdom of our father David. Praise God in the highest heaven.”
Matthew 21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
Mark 11:10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
“Blessed is the king sent by God, who brings peace.”
Luke 19:38 saying, “Blessed is the king sent by God, who brings peace. Let the heavens rejoice and God be glorified.”
Luke 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
“Let the heavens rejoice and God be glorified.”
Luke 19:38 saying, “Blessed is the king sent by God, who brings peace. Let the heavens rejoice and God be glorified.”
Luke 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Some Pharisees in the crowd complained to Jesus, “Teacher, you should rebuke your followers for saying such things.”
Luke 19:39 Some Pharisees in the crowd complained to Jesus, “Teacher, you should rebuke your followers for saying such things.”
Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
“You can be certain,” Jesus said, “that if they kept quiet, the stones would have to shout praises.”
Luke 19:40 “You can be certain,” Jesus said, “that if they kept quiet, the stones would have to shout praises.”
Luke 19:40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
As he came closer to the city, he wept. “Oh, if you only knew the peace that is available to you today, but you cannot see it. The day will come when your enemies will surround and lay siege upon you from all sides. They will cut you down, level with the ground, with you and your children within the walls. Because you failed to recognize your time of visitation, they will not leave one stone standing on another.”
Luke 19:41–44 As he came closer to the city, he wept. “Oh, if you only knew the peace that is available to you today, but you cannot see it. The day will come when your enemies will surround and lay siege upon you from all sides. They will cut you down, level with the ground, with you and your children within the walls. Because you failed to recognize your time of visitation, they will not leave one stone standing on another.”
Luke 19:41–44 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.