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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
136 Religious leaders arrest Jesus.
Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–52; Luke 22:47–53; John 6:39; 11:50; 17:12; 18:2–14; 18:19–23
Judas, the traitor and one of the twelve, knew the place where they often retired. While Jesus was still speaking, Judas arrived to give Jesus the customary kiss of greeting. Behind him, a mob of men, including guards from the chief priests and Jewish leaders, carried lamps, torches, clubs, and swords.
Matthew 26:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived with a mob carrying swords and clubs, men sent by the chief priests and Jewish leaders.
Mark 14:43 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived with a mob carrying swords and clubs, men sent by the chief priests and Jewish leaders.
Luke 22:47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived to give Jesus the customary kiss of greeting. He was followed by a mob.
John 18:2–3 Judas, the traitor, knew the place where Jesus often retired with his disciples. He was followed by a mob of men, including guards from the chief priests and Pharisees, carrying lamps, torches, and swords.
Matthew 26:47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Mark 14:43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Luke 22:47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
John 18:2–3 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
To identify Jesus, the traitor had arranged a signal, saying, “The man I kiss is the one you want. Seize him and take him away.” Without hesitation, Judas approached Jesus. “Hello, Teacher.” He kissed him.
Matthew 26:48–49 To identify Jesus, the traitor had arranged a signal, saying, “The man I kiss is the one you want. Seize him.” Without hesitation, Judas approached Jesus. “Hello, Teacher.” He gave Jesus the customary kiss of greeting.
Mark 14:44–45 To identify Jesus, the traitor had arranged a signal, saying, “The man I kiss is the one you want. Seize him and take him away.” Without hesitation, Judas approached Jesus. “Hello, Teacher.” After he gave Jesus the customary kiss of greeting,
Luke 22:48 “Judas,” Jesus said, “would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Matthew 26:48–49 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark 14:44–45 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Luke 22:48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
“Friend,” Jesus said, “what have you done? Would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Matthew 26:50 “Friend,” Jesus said, “what have you done?” Men grabbed Jesus and held him captive.
Luke 22:48 “Judas,” Jesus said, “would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Luke 22:48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
Jesus was fully aware of all that would happen to him and stepped forward to greet the men. “Who are you looking for?”
John 18:4 Jesus was fully aware of all that would happen to him and stepped forward to greet the men. “Who are you looking for?”
John 18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
“Jesus of Nazareth.”
John 18:5 “Jesus of Nazareth.” “I am he.” Judas, the traitor, stood there with the mob.
John 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
“I am he.”
John 18:5 “Jesus of Nazareth.” “I am he.” Judas, the traitor, stood there with the mob.
John 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
Judas stood there with the mob. The moment Jesus said, “I am he,” the mob backed away and fell to the ground.
John 18:5–6 “Jesus of Nazareth.” “I am he.” Judas, the traitor, stood there with the mob. The moment Jesus said, “I am he,” the mob backed away and fell to the ground.
John 18:5–6 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Jesus again said, “Who are you looking for?”
John 18:7 Jesus again said, “Who are you looking for?” “Jesus of Nazareth.”
John 18:7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
“Jesus of Nazareth.”
John 18:7 Jesus again said, “Who are you looking for?” “Jesus of Nazareth.”
John 18:7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
“I have already told you who I am. Since I am the one you want, let these others go.”
John 18:8 “I have already told you who I am. Since I am the one you want, let these others go.”
John 18:8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
This fulfilled what he had said earlier: None of those you gave me has been lost.
John 17:12 While I was with them, I protected them by the authority you gave to me. Not one of those you gave me has been lost except the one destined for destruction so scripture might be fulfilled.
John 18:9 This fulfilled what he had said earlier: None of those you gave me has been lost.
John 17:12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
John 18:9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
Men grabbed Jesus and held him captive.
Matthew 26:50 “Friend,” Jesus said, “what have you done?” Men grabbed Jesus and held him captive.
Mark 14:45–46 Without hesitation, Judas approached Jesus. “Hello, Teacher.” After he gave Jesus the customary kiss of greeting, men grabbed Jesus and held him captive.
Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Mark 14:45–46 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. And they laid their hands on him, and took him.
When the disciples saw what was about to happen, they said, “Sir, shall we use our swords to fight?”
Luke 22:49 When the disciples saw what was about to happen, they said, “Sir, shall we use our swords to fight?”
Luke 22:49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
Simon Peter drew a sword and cut off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant.
Matthew 26:51 One of the disciples drew a sword and cut off the high priest’s servant’s ear.
Mark 14:47 One of the bystanders drew a sword and cut off the high priest’s servant’s ear.
Luke 22:50 One of them drew a sword and cut off the high priest’s servant’s right ear.
John 18:10 Simon Peter drew a sword and cut off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant.
Matthew 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
Mark 14:47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
Luke 22:50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
John 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
“Stop!” Jesus said to Peter. “That is enough. Put away your sword. Those who live by the sword will die by the sword. Don’t you know I could ask my Father, and he would immediately send twelve armies of angels? But if I did, the scriptures could not be fulfilled that say this must happen.” He touched the servant’s ear and healed him. “Shall I not drink the cup of suffering that my Father has given to me?”
Matthew 26:52–54 “Put away your sword,” Jesus said to him. “Those who live by the sword will die by the sword. Don’t you know I could ask my Father, and he would immediately send twelve armies of angels? But if I did, the scriptures could not be fulfilled that say this must happen.”
Luke 22:51 “Stop! That is enough.” Jesus touched the servant’s ear and healed him.
John 18:11 Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back. Shall I not drink the cup of suffering that my Father has given to me?”
Matthew 26:52–54 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Luke 22:51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
John 18:11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Jesus looked at the mob surrounding him. “Am I a hardened criminal that you must capture me with swords and clubs? Every day, I taught in the Temple. Why didn’t you arrest me there? It has happened this way to fulfill the words of the prophets. This is your time, when the power of darkness prevails.”
Matthew 26:55–56 Jesus looked at the mob surrounding him. “Am I a hardened criminal that you must capture me with swords and clubs? Every day, I taught in the Temple. Why didn’t you arrest me there? It has happened this way to fulfill the words of the prophets.” All the disciples abandoned him and escaped.
Mark 14:48–49 Jesus looked at the mob surrounding him. “Am I a hardened criminal that you must capture me with swords and clubs? Every day, I taught in the Temple. Why didn’t you arrest me there? It has happened this way to fulfill the scriptures.”
Luke 22:52–53 He turned to the mob and spoke to the chief priests, Temple guards, and Jewish leaders. “Am I a hardened criminal that you must capture me with swords and clubs? Every day, I taught in the Temple. Why didn’t you arrest me there? This is your time, when the power of darkness prevails.”
Matthew 26:55–56 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Mark 14:48–49 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
Luke 22:52–53 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
All the disciples abandoned him and escaped.
Zechariah 13:7 “Arise, O sword, against my shepherd, the one who is close to me,” declares the God of the heavenly host. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will care for my little ones.”
Matthew 26:56 “It has happened this way to fulfill the words of the prophets.” All the disciples abandoned him and escaped.
Mark 14:50 All the disciples abandoned him and escaped.
Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.
Matthew 26:56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Mark 14:50 And they all forsook him, and fled.
A young man who had followed Jesus stood there, wearing only a linen sleeping garment. When the mob tried to grab him, they tore off his garment, and he ran away naked.
Mark 14:51–52 A young man who had followed Jesus stood there, wearing only a linen sleeping garment. When the mob tried to grab him, they tore off his garment, and he ran away naked.
Mark 14:51–52 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
The mob leader and Jewish guards grabbed and bound Jesus. They took him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest at that time. Caiaphas was the one who had told the Jewish leaders, “One man must die for the people so the whole nation will not be destroyed.” Annas asked Jesus about his disciples and what he had been teaching.
John 11:50 for God is saying one man must die for the people so the whole nation will not be destroyed.”
John 18:12–13 The mob leader and Jewish guards grabbed and bound Jesus. They took him to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest at that time.
John 18:19 Annas asked Jesus about his disciples and what he had been teaching.
John 11:50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
John 18:12–13 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
John 18:19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
“I have spoken openly before everyone,” Jesus said. “I have taught in the synagogues and in the Temple, wherever the people gather. I have said nothing in secret, so why question me? Ask those who were there and heard me speak. They know what I said.”
John 18:20–21 “I have spoken openly before everyone,” Jesus said. “I have taught in the synagogues and in the Temple, wherever the people gather. I have said nothing in secret, so why question me? Ask those who were there and heard me speak. They know what I said.”
John 18:20–21 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
One of the guards slapped Jesus. “That is not the way you should answer the high priest.”
John 18:22 One of the guards slapped Jesus. “That is not the way you should answer the high priest.”
John 18:22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?
“If I said something wrong,” Jesus said, “testify against me. But if I have spoken the truth, why do you strike me?”
John 18:23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus said, “testify against me. But if I have spoken the truth, why do you strike me?”
John 18:23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?