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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
73 Guards are sent to arrest Jesus.
Deuteronomy 18:15, 18; Psalms 89:3–4; 132:11; Isaiah 12:2–3; 44:3–4; Micah 5:2; John 7:14–53; 8:1
When the feast was half over, Jesus went to the Temple and began to teach.
John 7:14 When the feast was half over, Jesus went to the Temple and began to teach.
John 7:14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.
Astonished, the people said, “How does this man know so much when he has never studied the Law?”
John 7:15 Astonished, the people said, “How does this man know so much when he has never studied the Law?”
John 7:15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?
“My message is not my own,” Jesus said. “It comes from the one who sent me. Those who are doing what God wants will know whether my words are from him or me. A man who speaks on his own behalf seeks glory for himself, but he who honors the one who sent him speaks truthfully, without deception. You are not obeying the Law that Moses gave you, so why do you seek to kill me?”
John 7:16–19 “My message is not my own,” Jesus said. “It comes from the one who sent me. Those who are doing what God wants will know whether my words are from him or me. A man who speaks on his own behalf seeks glory for himself, but he who honors the one who sent him speaks truthfully, without deception. You are not obeying the Law that Moses gave you, so why do you seek to kill me?”
John 7:16–19 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?
“An evil spirit has twisted your mind,” the people said. “Who is trying to kill you?”
John 7:20 “An evil spirit has twisted your mind,” the people said. “Who is trying to kill you?”
John 7:20 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?
“You could not believe me, because I did one miracle on the Sabbath. Moses commanded you to circumcise your sons, a practice begun by your ancestors. How is it that you circumcise a baby on the Sabbath? If you circumcise on the Sabbath to avoid breaking the Law of Moses, why are you angry with me for making a man well? Stop judging by social standards and judge by what is right.”
John 7:21–24 “You could not believe me, because I did one miracle on the Sabbath. Moses commanded you to circumcise your sons, a practice begun by your ancestors. How is it that you circumcise a baby on the Sabbath? If you circumcise on the Sabbath to avoid breaking the Law of Moses, why are you angry with me for making a man well? Stop judging by social standards and judge by what is right.”
John 7:21–24 Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man. If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Some of those who lived in Jerusalem asked one another, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? But here he is, speaking boldly, and no one is saying anything to him. Do our leaders believe he really is the Messiah? How could that be? When the Messiah appears, no one will know where he’s from, but we know where this man is from.”
John 7:25–27 Some of those who lived in Jerusalem asked one another, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? But here he is, speaking boldly, and no one is saying anything to him. Do our leaders believe he really is the Messiah? How could that be? When the Messiah appears, no one will know where he’s from, but we know where this man is from.”
John 7:25–27 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
Jesus shouted, “You know me and where I am from, but I am not here for myself but for the one who sent me. You do not know him, but I know him because I came from him. He has sent me to you.”
John 7:28–29 Jesus shouted, “You know me and where I am from, but I am not here for myself but for the one who sent me. You do not know him, but I know him because I came from him. He has sent me to you.”
John 7:28–29 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
After he had said this, the Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him. Yet no one laid a hand on him because his time had not yet come. Many in the crowd believed in him, saying, “What miracles would a Messiah do that this man has not done?”
John 7:30–31 After he had said this, the Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him. Yet no one laid a hand on him because his time had not yet come. Many in the crowd believed in him, saying, “What miracles would a Messiah do that this man has not done?”
John 7:30–31 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?
The Pharisees overheard the people whispering their support of Jesus among themselves, so they and the chief priests sent Temple guards to arrest him.
John 7:32 The Pharisees overheard the people whispering their support of Jesus among themselves, so they and the chief priests sent Temple guards to arrest him.
John 7:32 The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.
“Wait!” Jesus told the guards. “Only a little longer will I be with you. I must return to the one who sent me. You will look but never find me because you cannot come to where I am going.”
John 7:33–34 “Wait!” Jesus told the guards. “Only a little longer will I be with you. I must return to the one who sent me. You will look but never find me because you cannot come to where I am going.”
John 7:33–34 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come.
The guards said to one another, “Where can he go that we cannot find him? Will he go to Jews in foreign lands or teach the Greeks? What did he mean, ‘You will never find me because you cannot come where I am going’?”
John 7:35–36 The guards said to one another, “Where can he go that we cannot find him? Will he go to Jews in foreign lands or teach the Greeks? What did he mean, ‘You will never find me because you cannot come where I am going’?”
John 7:35–36 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?
On the last and most celebrated day of the feast, Jesus stood and shouted, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will flow from the innermost being of those who believe on me, as the scripture has said.” Living water referred to the Holy Spirit, whom believers were about to receive. Because Jesus had not yet ascended into glory, the flow of the Spirit had not been given.
Isaiah 12:2–3 You will say, “God is my deliverer. I will trust the Lord God, who is my strength and victory song. I will not fear, for he is my Savior.” With great joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 44:3–4 I will pour water on those who are thirsty and flood your dry ground. I will pour out my spirit upon your descendants and my blessing upon your children. They will thrive like grass, like willows growing by the streams.
John 7:37–39 On the last and most celebrated day of the feast, Jesus stood and shouted, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will flow from the innermost being of those who believe on me, as the scripture has said.” Living water referred to the Holy Spirit, whom believers were about to receive. Because Jesus had not yet ascended into glory, the flow of the Spirit had not been given.
Isaiah 12:2–3 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 44:3–4 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses.
John 7:37–39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
When the crowd heard this, some said, “This man really is the Prophet.” Others said, “He is the Messiah.” But some objected, saying, “The Messiah cannot be from Galilee. Don’t the scriptures say he will be a descendant of David, out of Bethlehem, where David lived?” So a dissension rose among the people over who Jesus was. Some wanted to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him.
Deuteronomy 18:15 From among your own people, the Lord your God will raise up a prophet like himself. You must listen to him.
Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up a prophet from among them. I will put my words in his mouth and he will speak all I want him to say.
Psalm 89:3–4 The Lord said, “I made an agreement with my chosen servant. I swore to David, ‘I will forever establish one of your descendants and cause your throne to stand for all generations.'”
Psalm 132:11 The Lord swore an oath to David that cannot be revoked. ‘I will set one of your descendants upon your throne.’
Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem, are only a small village among the thousands of towns in Judah. Yet out of you will come one who will rule Israel, whose origin is from ancient times.
John 7:40–44 When the crowd heard this, some said, “This man really is the Prophet.” Others said, “He is the Messiah.” But some objected, saying, “The Messiah cannot be from Galilee. Don’t the scriptures say he will be a descendant of David, out of Bethlehem, where David lived?” So a dissension rose among the people over who Jesus was. Some wanted to arrest him, but no one laid a hand on him.
Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Psalm 89:3–4 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.
Psalm 132:11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
John 7:40–44 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? So there was a division among the people because of him. And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.
The chief priests and Pharisees said to the returning guards, “Why didn’t you bring him in?”
John 7:45 The chief priests and Pharisees said to the returning guards, “Why didn’t you bring him in?”
John 7:45 Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?
“Never has anyone spoken the way he does,” they said.
John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken the way he does,” they said.
John 7:46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
“Has he also deceived you? Have any of us believed in him? No, not one Jewish leader or Pharisee. These people are cursed because they do not know the Law.”
John 7:47–49 “Has he also deceived you? Have any of us believed in him? No, not one Jewish leader or Pharisee. These people are cursed because they do not know the Law.”
John 7:47–49 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
Nicodemus, the one who had earlier seen Jesus at night, said to them, “Does the Law allow us to convict a man without a hearing, without first determining what he has done?”
John 7:50–51 Nicodemus, the one who had earlier seen Jesus at night, said to them, “Does the Law allow us to convict a man without a hearing, without first determining what he has done?”
John 7:50–51 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?
“You must be Galilean,” they said. “Search the scriptures for yourself. No prophet comes from Galilee.”
John 7:52 “You must be Galilean,” they said. “Search the scriptures for yourself. No prophet comes from Galilee.”
John 7:52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.
Everyone went home.
John 7:53 Everyone went home.
John 7:53 And every man went unto his own house.
Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives.
John 8:1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives.
John 8:1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.