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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
119 Jesus condemns the religious leaders.
Genesis 4:8; Numbers 15:38; Deuteronomy 6:8; 2 Chronicles 24:20–21; Psalm 118:26; Matthew 23:1–36; Mark 12:38–40; Luke 20:45–47
Jesus said to the crowd and to his followers, “The Pharisees and teachers of the Law are telling you what Moses says you should do. You may do what they teach, but do not copy what they do,because they do not practice what they teach. They place unbearably heavy burdens on others but will carry none of the weight themselves. What they do is intended to gain admiration from the people. They put long tassels on their robes and wear big prayer boxes containing scriptures, making them large so people will see them. At feasts and in the synagogues, they love the seats of honor. In the marketplaces, they seek respectful greetings and love to be called Teacher or Master.
Numbers 15:38 Tell the people of Israel throughout their generations to make fringes on the hems of their garments, attached with a blue cord.
Deuteronomy 6:8 Tie these words to your wrists and foreheads so you won’t forget them.
Matthew 23:1–7 Jesus said to the crowd and to his followers, “The Pharisees and teachers of the Law are telling you what Moses says you should do. You may do what they teach, but do not copy what they do, because they do not practice what they teach. They place unbearably heavy burdens on others but will carry none of the weight themselves. What they do is intended to gain admiration from the people. They put long tassels on their robes and wear big prayer boxes containing scriptures, making them large so they will be seen. At feasts and in the synagogues, they love the seats of honor. In the marketplaces, they seek respectful greetings and love to be called Teacher or Master.
Mark 12:38–39 While teaching, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the Law who wear luxurious robes and love to be recognized in the marketplace. At feasts and in the synagogues, they love the seats of honor.
Luke 20:45–46 With everyone listening, Jesus said to his followers, Watch out for the teachers of the Law who wear luxurious robes and love to be recognized in the marketplace. At feasts and in the synagogues, they love the seats of honor.
Numbers 15:38 Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:
Deuteronomy 6:8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
Matthew 23:1–7 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Mark 12:38–39 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
Luke 20:45–46 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
“Do not let people praise you as someone especially to be admired, because you are all brothers and sisters under one Master. Do not recognize any human being as the one who gave you life, because you have only one true Father, who is in Heaven. Do not let people praise you as their teacher, because you all have one teacher, who is the Messiah.
Matthew 23:8–10 “Do not let people praise you as someone especially to be admired, because you are all brothers and sisters under one Master. Do not recognize any human being as the one who gave you life, because you have only one true Father, who is in Heaven. Do not let people praise you as their teacher, because you all have one teacher, who is the Messiah.
Matthew 23:8–10 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
“Whoever is the greatest among you must be everyone’s servant. Those who try to make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11–12 “Whoever is the greatest among you must be everyone’s servant. Those who try to make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11–12 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You block the door to the Kingdom of Heaven, not entering yourselves and preventing others who would like to get in.
Matthew 23:13 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You block the door to the Kingdom of Heaven, not entering yourselves and preventing others who would like to get in.
Matthew 23:13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! Because you take advantage of widows while making long prayers to appear righteous, you will be punished most severely.
Matthew 23:14 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! Because you take advantage of widows while making long prayers to appear righteous, you will be punished most severely.
Mark 12:40 “Because they take advantage of widows while making long prayers to appear righteous, they will be punished most severely.”
Luke 20:47 “Because they take advantage of widows while making long prayers to appear righteous, they will be punished most severely.
Matthew 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
Mark 12:40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
Luke 20:47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You cross land and sea, looking for converts. And when you find them, you make them twice the children of hell that you are.
Matthew 23:15 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You cross land and sea, looking for converts. And when you find them, you make them twice the children of hell that you are.
Matthew 23:15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.
“How terrible it will be for you blind leaders who say, ‘Swearing an oath by the Temple means nothing, but those who swear by the gold in the Temple must keep their promises.’ You blind fools. Which is more important, the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? You say, ‘Swearing by the altar means nothing, but those who swear by the gift on the altar must keep their promises.’ You blind fools. Which is more important, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Swearing by the altar is swearing by it and everything on it. Swearing by the Temple is swearing by it and everything within. Swearing by Heaven is swearing by the throne of God and the one sitting there.
Matthew 23:16–22 “How terrible it will be for you blind leaders who say, ‘Swearing an oath by the Temple means nothing, but those who swear by the gold in the Temple must keep their promises.’ You blind fools. Which is more important, the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? You say, ‘Swearing by the altar means nothing, but those who swear by the gift on the altar must keep their promises.’ You blind fools. Which is more important, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Swearing by the altar is swearing by it and everything on it. Swearing by the Temple is swearing by it and everything within. Swearing by Heaven is swearing by the throne of God and the one sitting there.
Matthew 23:16–22 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You give a tenth of your mint, dill, and cumin, but you neglect the most important parts of the Law, like justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should not do the one while neglecting the other. You blind leaders. You choke on a gnat but swallow a camel.
Matthew 23:23–24 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You give a tenth of your mint, dill, and cumin, but you neglect the most important parts of the Law, like justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should not do the one while neglecting the other. You blind leaders. You choke on a gnat but swallow a camel.
Matthew 23:23–24 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You wash the outside of cups and platters, but you leave the inside dirty, full of greed and wickedness. You blind Pharisees. First clean the inside. Then the outside will also be clean.
Matthew 23:25–26 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You wash the outside of cups and platters, but you leave the inside dirty, full of greed and wickedness. You blind Pharisees. First clean the inside. Then the outside will also be clean.
Matthew 23:25–26 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs that look great on the outside but are full of dead men’s bones and rottenness. In the same way, you appear to be righteous but are actually full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Matthew 23:27–28 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs that look great on the outside but are full of dead men’s bones and rottenness. In the same way, you appear to be righteous but are actually full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Matthew 23:27–28 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
“How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and raise monuments to the righteous. You say, ‘If we had lived back then, we would not have acted like our ancestors, killing the prophets.’ You testify against yourselves, that you are children of those who murdered the prophets.
Matthew 23:29–31 “How terrible for you Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and raise monuments to the righteous. You say, ‘If we had lived back then, we would not have acted like our ancestors, killing the prophets.’ You testify against yourselves, that you are children of those who murdered the prophets.
Matthew 23:29–31 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.
“Go ahead and complete the work your ancestors started. You venomous snakes. How will you escape God’s judgment? Listen. I will send you prophets, philosophers, and teachers. You will stone some and crucify others. As they go from town to town, you will ridicule them in your synagogues and have them flogged. From the murder of Abel in the beginning to Zechariah who died between the altar and the Temple sanctuary, the righteous blood that has been shed on the earth will be charged against this generation.”
Genesis 4:8 Cain said to Abel, his brother, “Let’s go for a walk.” When they were alone in the field, Cain attacked Abel and killed him.
2 Chronicles 24:20–21 When Zechariah, son of the priest Jehoiada, was standing before the people, the Holy Spirit came upon him. “God says, ‘Why do you disobey my commandments, making it impossible for you to prosper? Since you have forsaken him, he has forsaken you.'” At the king’s command, the people gathered in the Temple court and stoned Zechariah.
Matthew 23:32–36 “Go ahead and complete the work your ancestors started. You venomous snakes. How will you escape God’s judgment? Listen. I will send you prophets, philosophers, and teachers. You will stone some and crucify others. As they go from town to town, you will ridicule them in your synagogues and have them flogged. From the murder of Abel in the beginning to Zechariah who died between the altar and the Temple sanctuary, the righteous blood that has been shed on the earth will be charged against this generation.
Genesis 4:8 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
2 Chronicles 24:20–21 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you. And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the Lord.
Matthew 23:32–36 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.