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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
145 Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus give Jesus a hasty burial before sundown.
Exodus 12:46; Psalms 22:18; 34:20; Isaiah 53:9; Zechariah 12:10; Matthew 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:31–42
On the day of preparation, the Jews asked Pilate to break the legs of the crucified so they would die and could be taken down before the Sabbath, a special day because of Passover.
John 19:31 On the day of preparation, the Jews asked Pilate to break the legs of the crucified so they would die and could be taken down before the Sabbath, a special day because of Passover.
John 19:31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
So the soldiers broke the legs of the two who were crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and bloody water gushed out.
John 19:32–34 So the soldiers broke the legs of the two who were crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and bloody water gushed out.
John 19:32–34 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
An eyewitness has given this true testimony so you will believe. These things happened to fulfill the scripture: He protects his bones so none are broken. And another scripture: They will look upon the one whom they have pierced.
Exodus 12:46 Eat the Passover lamb in one house. Do not take any of the meat outside or break any of the bones.
Psalm 34:20 He protects his bones so none are broken.
Zechariah 12:10 I will pour upon the family of David and the people of Jerusalem a desire to show kindness to others and ask pardon from me. They will look upon the one whom they have pierced and mourn for him as an only son. In bitterness, they will grieve for their firstborn.
John 19:35–37 An eyewitness has given this true testimony so you will believe. These things happened to fulfill the scripture: He protects his bones so none are broken. And another scripture: They will look upon the one whom they have pierced.
Exodus 12:46 In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.
Psalm 34:20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Zechariah 12:10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
John 19:35–37 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.
A good and righteous man named Joseph, a respected member of the council, disagreed with the decisions and actions of the other council members. He was a rich man from the Jewish city of Arimathea and a disciple of Jesus in secret because of his fear of the Jews. He looked for the coming of God’s Kingdom. In the late afternoon, before the beginning of the Sabbath, he went boldly before Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Matthew 27:57–58 In the late afternoon, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea and a disciple of Jesus, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, and his request was granted.
Mark 15:42–43 In the late afternoon of the day of preparation, before the beginning of the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council who looked for the coming of God’s Kingdom, went boldly before Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Luke 23:50–52 A good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the council, disagreed with the decisions and actions of the other council members. He was from the Jewish city of Arimathea and waited for the Kingdom of God. He went before Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
John 19:38 Soon afterward, Joseph from Arimathea, disciple of Jesus in secret because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Given permission, he took the body down from the cross.
Matthew 27:57–58 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
Mark 15:42–43 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Luke 23:50–52 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
John 19:38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
Pilate doubted whether Jesus could already have died, so he asked the centurion whether his death was certain. After the centurion assured him that Jesus was dead, he granted the request.
Matthew 27:58 asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, and his request was granted.
Mark 15:44–45 Pilate doubted whether Jesus could already have died, so he asked the centurion whether his death was certain. After the centurion assured him that Jesus was dead, he granted the request.
John 19:38 Soon afterward, Joseph from Arimathea, disciple of Jesus in secret because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Given permission, he took the body down from the cross.
Matthew 27:58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
Mark 15:44–45 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
John 19:38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.
Joseph took the body of Jesus down from the cross. Nicodemus, the one who had come to Jesus by night, went with Joseph and carried about seventy-five pounds of a mixture of myrrh and aloes. According to Jewish burial custom, they used the spices and wrapped the body in clean linen that Joseph had purchased.
Matthew 27:59 Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean linen,
Mark 15:46 Joseph took Jesus down from the cross and wrapped his body in the fine linen that he had purchased. He laid him in a tomb that was cut into the rock and rolled a stone to close the entrance.
Luke 23:53 Then he took the body down from the cross, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in an unused tomb that was cut into the rock.
John 19:38–40 Soon afterward, Joseph from Arimathea, disciple of Jesus in secret because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Given permission, he took the body down from the cross. Nicodemus, the one who had come to Jesus by night, went with Joseph and carried about seventy-five pounds of a mixture of myrrh and aloes. According to Jewish burial custom, they wrapped the body in linen, with the spices.
Matthew 27:59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Mark 15:46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
Luke 23:53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
John 19:38–40 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.
Not far from the crucifixion was a garden with Joseph’s own unused tomb cut into the rock. They buried Jesus there because it was almost sundown on the day of preparation, the tomb was nearby, and the Sabbath was about to begin. The women from Galilee had followed the men. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses sat near the tomb and saw where Jesus’ body was placed. Joseph rolled a huge stone to close the entrance and left. The women went home to prepare spices and ointments but did not go back to the tomb because it was the Sabbath day of rest required by the Law.
Isaiah 53:9 Although he had done nothing wrong, he was placed in the grave with the wicked. His tomb was among the wealthy, but in him was no deceit.
Matthew 27:60–61 and laid it in his own unused tomb that was cut into the rock. He rolled a huge stone to close the entrance and left. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sat near the tomb.
Mark 15:46–47 Joseph took Jesus down from the cross and wrapped his body in the fine linen that he had purchased. He laid him in a tomb that was cut into the rock and rolled a stone to close the entrance. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where Jesus was buried.
Luke 23:54–56 It was the day of preparation, almost at sundown that would begin the Sabbath. The women from Galilee followed him and saw the tomb where Jesus’ body was placed. They went home to prepare spices and ointments but did not go back to the tomb because it was the Sabbath day of rest required by the Law.
John 19:41 Not far from the crucifixion was a garden with an unused tomb.
Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Matthew 27:60–61 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
Mark 15:46–47 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
Luke 23:54–56 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
John 19:41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.
After sundown that ended the day of preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate. “Sir, while that deceiver was alive, he said, ‘After three days, I will rise from the dead.’ Therefore, the tomb must be closely guarded or his disciples will steal his body and tell the people he has risen. If that happens, conditions will be worse than before.”
Matthew 27:62–64 After sundown that ended the day of preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees went to see Pilate. “Sir, while that deceiver was alive, he said, ‘After three days, I will rise from the dead.’ Therefore, the tomb must be closely guarded or his disciples will steal his body and tell the people he has risen. If that happens, conditions will be worse than before.”
Matthew 27:62–64 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
“You may have the guards,” Pilate said. “Make it as secure as you can.”
Matthew 27:65 “You may have the guards,” Pilate said. “Make it as secure as you can.”
Matthew 27:65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.
So they sealed the tomb and posted guards.
Matthew 27:66 So they sealed the tomb and posted guards.
Matthew 27:66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.