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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
110 Some Greek men want to see Jesus.
Psalm 110:4; Isaiah 6:10; 53:1; Mark 11:10–11; John 12:20–50
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem stirred up the whole city. “Who is this?” people said. Those in the crowd who had been following him said, “The prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.” After entering Jerusalem, he went to the Temple and spent time there, observing and interacting with people until evening.
Matthew 21:10–11 Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem stirred up the whole city. “Who is this?” people said. Those in the crowd who had been following him said, “The prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Mark 11:11 After entering Jerusalem, Jesus went to the Temple and spent time there, observing and interacting with people until evening. Then he and the disciples went to Bethany.
Matthew 21:10–11 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
Mark 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
Some Greeks were among those who had come to worship during Passover. They went to Philip with their request. “Sir, we want to meet with Jesus.” Philip told Andrew, and the two of them asked Jesus if he would meet with the Greeks.
John 12:20–22 Some Greeks were among those who had come to worship during Passover. They went to Philip with their request. “Sir, we want to meet with Jesus.” Philip told Andrew, and the two of them asked Jesus if he would meet with the Greeks.
John 12:20–22 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
“The time has come,” Jesus said, “for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, until a grain of wheat is put into the ground and dies, it lives alone. But if it dies, it produces a great harvest. A man who loves life in this world will lose it, but he who hates life here will live forever.
John 12:23–25 The time has come,” Jesus said, “for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, until a grain of wheat is put into the ground and dies, it lives alone. But if it dies, it produces a great harvest. A man who loves life in this world will lose it, but he who hates life here will live forever.
John 12:23–25 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
“If you want to serve me, you must follow me and be wherever I am. If you serve me, you will be rewarded by my Father.
John 12:26 “If you want to serve me, you must follow me and be wherever I am. If you serve me, you will be rewarded by my Father.
John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
“Right now, my soul is troubled. Should I say, ‘Father, save me from what I am about to face’? No. This is why I came. Father, bring glory to your name.”
John 12:27–28 “Right now, my soul is troubled. Should I say, ‘Father, save me from what I am about to face’? No. This is why I came. Father, bring glory to your name.” A voice from heaven said, “I have already glorified my name and will do so again.”
John 12:27–28 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
A voice from above said, “I have already glorified my name and will do so again.”
John 12:28 “Father, bring glory to your name.” A voice from above said, “I have already glorified my name and will do so again.”
John 12:28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
Many bystanders heard only a sound they thought was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”
John 12:29 Many bystanders heard only a sound they thought was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.”
John 12:29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
Jesus said, “That voice was for your benefit, not mine. Now is the time for the prince of this world to be judged and cast out. When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to me.” In saying this, he predicted how he would die.
John 12:30–33 Jesus said, “That voice was for your benefit, not mine. Now is the time for the prince of this world to be judged and cast out. When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to me.” In saying this, he predicted how he would die.
John 12:30–33 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.
The crowd said, “Scriptures say the Messiah will live forever. How can you say the Son of Man must be crucified? Who is this Son of Man?”
Psalm 110:4 God made a solemn promise and will never change his mind. “You are a priest forever, of the Melchizedek order.”
John 12:34 The crowd said, “Scriptures say the Messiah will live forever. How can you say the Son of Man must be crucified? Who is this Son of Man?”
Psalm 110:4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
John 12:34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
“For only a little longer,” Jesus said, “my light will be with you. Walk in that light while you can so you will not be caught in the darkness. Those who walk in darkness do not know where they are going. Trust the light while there is still time, and you will become children of light.” After saying these things, Jesus and the disciples went to Bethany and hid from the people.
Mark 11:11 After entering Jerusalem, Jesus went to the Temple and spent time there, observing and interacting with people until evening. Then he and the disciples went to Bethany.
John 12:35–36 “For only a little longer,” Jesus said, “my light will be with you. Walk in that light while you can so you will not be caught in the darkness. Those who walk in darkness do not know where they are going. Trust the light while there is still time, and you will become children of light.” After saying these things, Jesus left and hid from the people.
Mark 11:11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
John 12:35–36 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
Despite all the miracles he had done, the people still did not believe in him, fulfilling what the prophet Isaiah wrote: Who would have believed what we have prophesied? Who can see the Lord’s hand at work?
Isaiah 53:1 “Who would have believed what we have prophesied? Who can see the Lord’s hand at work?
John 12:37–38 Despite all the miracles he had done, the people still did not believe in him, fulfilling what the prophet Isaiah wrote: Who would have believed what we have prophesied? Who can see the Lord’s hand at work?
Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
John 12:37–38 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
They had no faith, as Isaiah wrote: Harden the hearts of these people and close their ears and cover their eyes so they will not see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts and be forced to turn to me and be healed. Because he had seen the Messiah’s glory, Isaiah said these things about him.
Isaiah 6:10 Harden the hearts of these people and close their ears and cover their eyes so they will not see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts and be forced to turn to me and be healed.
John 12:39-41 They had no faith, as Isaiah wrote elsewhere: Harden the hearts of these people and close their ears and cover their eyes so they will not see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts and be forced to turn to me and be healed. Because he had seen the Messiah’s glory, Isaiah said these things about him.
Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
John 12:39-41 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Even so, many people did believe in Jesus, including some of the Jewish leaders. Fearing the Pharisees who would put them out of the synagogue, they did not openly confess their faith. They were more concerned about human approval than pleasing God.
John 12:42–43 Even so, many people did believe in Jesus, including some of the Jewish leaders. Fearing the Pharisees who would put them out of the synagogue, they did not openly confess their faith. They were more concerned about human approval than pleasing God.
John 12:42–43 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
With a loud voice, Jesus told them, “Those who believe in me are also believing in the one who sent me. Those who see me are also seeing the one who sent me. I come as light into the world so those who believe in me will not remain in the dark. I am not the judge of those who hear but will not believe. I came, not to judge, but to save the world. Those who reject me and will not hear my message will face the Day of Judgment, when the words I have spoken will judge them. My teaching is not my own, but the Father, who sent me, has determined the lessons and dictated the words. I know that his commandment leads to eternal life, so I will only say what he tells me to say.”
John 12:44–50 With a loud voice, Jesus told them, “Those who believe in me are also believing in the one who sent me. Those who see me are also seeing the one who sent me. I come as light into the world so those who believe in me will not remain in the dark. I am not the judge of those who hear but will not believe. I came, not to judge, but to save the world. Those who reject me and will not hear my message will face the Day of Judgment, when the words I have spoken will judge them. My teaching is not my own, but the Father, who sent me, has determined the lessons and dictated the words. I know that his commandment leads to eternal life, so I will only say what he tells me to say.”
John 12:44–50 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.