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
52 Jairus’s daughter is raised from the dead.
Matthew 9:18–34; Mark 5:21–43; Luke 8:40–56
After again crossing the sea by boat to Galilee, Jesus met a large crowd at the shore. People had been waiting for his arrival. While Jesus taught, a synagogue official named Jairus came, knelt before him, and passionately said, “My little daughter is dying, but if you will come lay your hand on her, she will live.” So Jesus and his disciples followed him.
Matthew 9:18–19 While Jesus taught, an official came and knelt before him. “My daughter has just died, but if you will come lay your hand on her, she will live.” So Jesus and his disciples followed him.
Mark 5:21–24 After again crossing the sea by boat, Jesus met a large crowd at the shore. A synagogue official named Jairus came, knelt before him, and passionately said, “My little daughter is dying, but if you will come lay your hand on her, she will live.” So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed, pressing him from all sides.
Luke 8:40–42 When Jesus returned to the other side of Galilee, a crowd welcomed him. People had been waiting for his arrival. A synagogue official named Jairus came, knelt before him, and begged him to come to his house. His only daughter, about twelve years old, was at home, dying. On the way to Jairus’s home, a crowd of followers pressed in on Jesus.
Matthew 9:18–19 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.
Mark 5:21–24 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Luke 8:40–42 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
On the way to Jairus’s home, a large crowd of followers pressed in on Jesus.
Mark 5:24 So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed, pressing him from all sides.
Luke 8:42 His only daughter, about twelve years old, was at home, dying. On the way to Jairus’s home, a crowd of followers pressed in on Jesus.
Mark 5:24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Luke 8:42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.
After hearing about Jesus, a woman thought, If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed. For twelve years, she had suffered from constant bleeding and had spent all her money for the painful treatments of many physicians. Unable to find a cure, she became worse instead of better. So she pushed through the crowd from behind and touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, her bleeding stopped, and she felt the difference in her body. She knew she was healed.
Matthew 9:20–21 On the way, a woman who had suffered twelve years from constant bleeding walked up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of his robe. She had thought, If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed.
Mark 5:25–29 A woman who had suffered twelve years from constant bleeding, had endured the painful treatments of many physicians, and had spent all her money had become worse instead of better. After hearing about Jesus, she pushed through the crowd from behind and touched his robe because she had thought, If I can just touch his clothes, I will be healed. Immediately, her bleeding stopped, and she felt the difference in her body. She knew she was healed.
Luke 8:43–44 A woman who had suffered twelve years from constant bleeding and had spent all her money on physicians had been unable to find a cure. She came through the crowd from behind and touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, her bleeding stopped.
Matthew 9:20–21 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Mark 5:25–29 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
Luke 8:43–44 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
At the same time, Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned and said, “Who touched me?”
Mark 5:30 At the same time, Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned and said, “Who touched me?”
Luke 8:45 “Who touched me?” Jesus said. When no one admitted it, Simon Peter said, “Master, what are you talking about? All along the way, people have been pushing against you and touching you. Why are you asking, ‘Who touched me?'”
Mark 5:30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
Luke 8:45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
His disciples could see no reason for the question. When no one admitted to touching Jesus, Simon Peter said, “Master, what are you talking about? All along the way, people have been pushing against you and touching you. Why are you asking, ‘Who touched me?’”
Mark 5:31 His disciples could see no reason for the question. “What are you talking about? All along the way, people have been pushing against you and touching you. Why are you asking, ‘Who touched me?'”
Luke 8:45 “Who touched me?” Jesus said. When no one admitted it, Simon Peter said, “Master, what are you talking about? All along the way, people have been pushing against you and touching you. Why are you asking, ‘Who touched me?'”
Mark 5:31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Luke 8:45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Still, Jesus kept looking around as if only one person had touched him. “Someone touched me. I felt power go out from me.”
Mark 5:32 Still, Jesus kept looking around as if only one person had touched him.
Luke 8:46 “Someone touched me,” Jesus said. “I felt power go out from me.”
Mark 5:32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
Luke 8:46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
When the woman realized she could not hide, she trembled with fear as she fell at Jesus’ feet and told him what had happened.
Mark 5:33 The woman, knowing she was the one, trembled with fear as she fell at Jesus’ feet and told him what had happened.
Luke 8:47 When the woman realized she could not hide, she trembled with fear as she fell at Jesus’ feet and told him what had happened.
Mark 5:33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
Luke 8:47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
“Be joyful, daughter, because your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw the woman. “Be joyful, daughter, because your faith has made you well.” From then on, the woman’s health was restored.
Mark 5:34 “Daughter,” Jesus said, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
Luke 8:48 “Daughter,” Jesus said, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
Matthew 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Mark 5:34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Luke 8:48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
From then on, the woman’s health was restored.
Matthew 9:22 Jesus turned and saw the woman. “Be joyful, daughter, because your faith has made you well.” From then on, the woman’s health was restored.
Mark 5:34 “Daughter,” Jesus said, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
Luke 8:48 “Daughter,” Jesus said, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
Matthew 9:22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Mark 5:34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Luke 8:48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
While Jesus was still speaking, men came from the house and said to Jairus, “Your daughter has died. There is no need to trouble the teacher anymore.”
Mark 5:35 While Jesus was still speaking, men came from Jairus’s house and said to him, “Your daughter has died. There is no need to trouble the teacher anymore.”
Luke 8:49 While Jesus was still speaking, men came from the house and said to Jairus, “Your daughter has died. There is no need to trouble the teacher anymore.”
Mark 5:35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
Luke 8:49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
Overhearing, Jesus said to Jairus, “Do not worry, She will be all right. Trust me.”
Mark 5:36 Overhearing, Jesus said to Jairus, “Do not worry. She will be all right. Trust me.”
Luke 8:50 Overhearing, Jesus said to Jairus, “Do not worry. She will be all right. Trust me.”
Mark 5:36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Luke 8:50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
At the house, Jesus saw family and friends weeping and heard the musicians and mourners crying their funeral dirge. “You can leave,” he said to the crowd as he entered the house. “The girl is not dead, only sleeping.” They laughed and said he was crazy, because they knew she was dead.
Matthew 9:23–24 At the house, Jesus saw musicians and mourners crying their funeral dirge. “You can leave,” he said to the crowd. “The girl is not dead, only sleeping.” They laughed and said he was crazy, because they knew she was dead.
Mark 5:38–40 At the house, Jesus saw family and friends weeping and heard the mourners crying their funeral dirge. As he went in, he said to the people in the house, “Why are you crying? The child is not dead. She’s asleep.” They laughed and said he was crazy, because they knew she was dead. After making everyone else leave, he went with the parents and three disciples into the room where the child was.
Luke 8:52–53 To those who were crying and mourning the child’s death, Jesus said, “Do not cry. The child is not dead. She’s asleep.” They laughed and said he was crazy, because they knew she was dead.
Matthew 9:23–24 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
Mark 5:38–40 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
Luke 8:52–53 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
After the people had been sent outside, he went with the two brothers, James and John, Simon Peter, and the parents into the room where the child was. He took the girl by the hand. “Talitha koumi,” he said, which means “Little girl, rise up.”
Matthew 9:25 After the people had been sent outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up.
Mark 5:37 Jesus held everyone back, allowing no one to follow except for brothers James and John, and Simon Peter.
Mark 5:40–41 They laughed and said he was crazy, because they knew she was dead. After making everyone else leave, he went with the parents and three disciples into the room where the child was. He took the girl by the hand. “Talitha koumi,” he said, which means “Little girl, rise up.”
Luke 8:51 At the house, Jesus allowed no one to go in except Simon Peter, James, John, and the child’s parents.
Luke 8:54 Taking the girl by the hand, he said, “Little girl, rise up.”
Matthew 9:25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Mark 5:37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Mark 5:40–41 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Luke 8:51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.
Luke 8:54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
At that moment, life returned to the body of the twelve-year-old. She got up and walked. The parents and disciples were overwhelmed and amazed. Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. “Give her something to eat,” he said.
Mark 5:42–43 At that moment, the twelve-year-old got up and walked. The parents and disciples were overwhelmed and amazed. Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. “Give her something to eat,” he said.
Luke 8:55–56 At that moment, life returned to her body. She got up, and Jesus said, “Give her something to eat.” The parents were amazed, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
Mark 5:42–43 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.
Luke 8:55–56 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Report of this miracle spread throughout the area.
Matthew 9:26 Report of this miracle spread throughout the area.
Matthew 9:26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
When Jesus left, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on us.”
Matthew 9:27 When Jesus left, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on us.”
Matthew 9:27 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.
He entered the house and watched the blind men make their way to him. “Do you believe I can make you see?”
Matthew 9:28 He entered the house and watched the blind men make their way to him. “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes,” they said. “We do.”
Matthew 9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
“Yes,” they said. “We do.”
Matthew 9:28 He entered the house and watched the blind men make their way to him. “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes,” they said. “We do.”
Matthew 9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
He touched their eyes. “Let it be according to your faith.” Immediately, they could see. In a demanding tone, Jesus said, “Do not tell anyone about this.” But as soon as they were out the door, they spread the news throughout the area.
Matthew 9:29–31 He touched their eyes. “Let it be according to your faith.” Immediately, they could see. In a demanding tone, Jesus said, “Do not tell anyone about this.” But as soon as they were out the door, they spread the news throughout the area.
Matthew 9:29–31 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
As the blind men left, people brought to Jesus a man who could not speak because of an evil spirit. After Jesus cast out the evil spirit, the man began to speak. In amazement, the crowd said, “We’ve never seen anything like this in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out devils by the power of Satan.”
Matthew 9:32–34 As the blind men left, people brought to Jesus a man who could not speak because of an evil spirit. After Jesus cast out the evil spirit, the man began to speak. In amazement, the crowd said, “We’ve never seen anything like this in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out devils by the power of Satan.”
Matthew 9:32–34 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.