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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
140 Jesus stands before Pilate.
Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:2, 11–14; Mark 15:1b–5; Luke 23:1–5; John 18:28–38
Early in the morning, the entire council, including the chief priests, Jewish leaders, and teachers of the Law, led Jesus away, his hands tied, from Caiaphas to the headquarters of the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. They stayed outside to keep from being defiled, which would prevent them from eating the Passover meal.
Matthew 27:2 They led Jesus away, his hands tied, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
Mark 15:1 At dawn, the chief priests, Jewish leaders, and teachers of the Law convened in the full council. They had Jesus bound and delivered to Pilate.
Luke 23:1 The entire council took Jesus to Pilate
John 18:28 Early in the morning, they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the headquarters of the Roman governor. They stayed outside to keep from being defiled, which would prevent them from eating the Passover meal.
Matthew 27:2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Mark 15:1 And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.
Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
John 18:28 Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.
Pilate walked out to them. “What charges do you bring against this man?”
John 18:29 Pilate walked out to them. “What charges do you bring against this man?”
John 18:29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?
“If he were not a criminal, we would not have brought him to you.”
John 18:30 “If he were not a criminal, we would not have brought him to you.”
John 18:30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee.
“You take him and judge him according to your own law.”
John 18:31 “You take him and judge him according to your own law.” “But it is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” the Jews said.
John 18:31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
“But it is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” the Jews said.
John 18:31 “You take him and judge him according to your own law.” “But it is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” the Jews said.
John 18:31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:
(This happened so the way Jesus had said he would die would come to pass.)
John 18:32 (This happened so the way Jesus had said he would die would come to pass.)
John 18:32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
The chief priests and Jewish leaders brought many accusations against Jesus. “We judged this man for misleading the people. He forbids paying taxes to Caesar and says he is the anointed king.”
Matthew 27:12 When the chief priests and Jewish leaders brought accusations against him, he said nothing.
Luke 23:2 and began to accuse him. “We judged this man for misleading the people. He forbids paying taxes to Caesar and says he is the anointed king.”
Matthew 27:12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Jesus said nothing.
Matthew 27:12 When the chief priests and Jewish leaders brought accusations against him, he said nothing.
Matthew 27:12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Pilate went inside and summoned Jesus to stand before him.
Matthew 27:11 Pilate questioned Jesus as he stood before him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that.”
John 18:33 Pilate went inside and summoned Jesus. “Are you the king of the Jews?”
Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
John 18:33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
“Aren’t you going to say something?” Pilate said. “Haven’t you heard all their accusations?”
Matthew 27:13 “Haven’t you heard all their accusations?” Pilate said.
Mark 15:4 “Aren’t you going to say something?” Pilate said. “Haven’t you heard all their accusations?”
Matthew 27:13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?
Mark 15:4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.
Jesus gave no response, not the slightest word, so Pilate was greatly impressed.
Matthew 27:14 Jesus gave no response, not the slightest word, so the governor was greatly impressed.
Mark 15:5 Jesus gave no response, not the slightest word, so Pilate was greatly impressed.
Matthew 27:14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Mark 15:5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.
“Are you the king of the Jews?”
Matthew 27:11 Pilate questioned Jesus as he stood before him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that.”
Mark 15:2 Pilate said to Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that.”
Luke 23:3 Pilate said to him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, you could say that.”
John 18:33 Pilate went inside and summoned Jesus. “Are you the king of the Jews?”
Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
Mark 15:2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
Luke 23:3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
John 18:33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
“Is that your own question, or have others told you about me?”
John 18:34 “Is that your own question, or have others told you about me?”
John 18:34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
“Am I a Jew? Your own people and your chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?”
John 18:35 “Am I a Jew? Your own people and your chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?”
John 18:35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
“My Kingdom is not of this world,” Jesus said. “If it were, my disciples would have fought to prevent my arrest by the Jews. No, my Kingdom is not from here.”
John 18:36 My Kingdom is not of this world,” Jesus said. “If it were, my disciples would have fought to prevent my arrest by the Jews. No, my Kingdom is not from here.”
John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
“Are you a king, then?”
John 18:37 “Are you a king, then?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that. For that reason, I was born. I came into this world to testify to the truth. Everyone who wants the truth hears my voice.”
John 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Jesus answered, “Yes, you could say that. For that reason, I was born. I came into this world to testify to the truth. Everyone who wants the truth hears my voice.”
Matthew 27:11 Pilate questioned Jesus as he stood before him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that.”
Mark 15:2 Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “Yes, you could say that.”
Luke 23:3 Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, you could say that.”
John 18:37 “Are you a king, then?” Jesus answered, “Yes, you could say that. For that reason, I was born. I came into this world to testify to the truth. Everyone who wants the truth hears my voice.”
Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
Mark 15:2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
Luke 23:3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
John 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
“What is truth?” Pilate went back out to the Jews. “I do not find this man guilty of any crime.”
Luke 23:4 Pilate said, “I do not find this man guilty of any crime.”
John 18:38 “What is truth?” Pilate went back out to the Jews. “I do not find this man guilty of any crime.
Luke 23:4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
John 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.
They became more insistent. “He stirs up trouble among people from Galilee to Jerusalem with his teaching.”
Luke 23:5 They became more insistent. “He stirs up trouble among people from Galilee to Jerusalem with his teaching.”
Luke 23:5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.