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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
75 Jesus teaches in the Temple.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; John 8:12–59
Later, Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness, because they have the light of life.”
John 8:12 Later, Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. Those who follow me will never walk in darkness, because they have the light of life.”
John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
The Pharisees said, “You cannot testify on your own behalf. Without verification, your words mean nothing.”
John 8:13 The Pharisees said, “You cannot testify on your own behalf. Without verification, your words mean nothing.”
John 8:13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
“Even though I speak for myself, my testimony is still true. You do not know where I came from or where I am going, but I know. You judge from a fleshly perspective, but I do not judge like you. My judgment is true because my decisions are made with the Father, who sent me. By your own Law, the testimony of two witnesses verifies the truth. I testify on my own behalf, and the Father, who sent me, is the second witness.”
Deuteronomy 17:6 By the word of only one witness, never put a person to death. There must always be the agreement of two or three witnesses.
Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness is not enough to convict a person of a crime. There must always be the agreement of two or three witnesses to prove someone’s guilt.
Numbers 35:30 Murder is punishable by death, but only with the agreement of two or more witnesses, never by one person’s testimony.
John 8:14–18 “Even though I speak for myself, my testimony is still true. You do not know where I came from or where I am going, but I know. You judge from a fleshly perspective, but I do not judge like you. My judgment is true because my decisions are made with the Father, who sent me. By your own Law, the testimony of two witnesses verifies the truth. I testify on my own behalf, and the Father, who sent me, is the second witness.”
Deuteronomy 17:6 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
Numbers 35:30 Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.
John 8:14–18 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
“Where is this father of yours who will testify?”
John 8:19 “Where is this father of yours who will testify?” Jesus said, “If you do not know me, you cannot know my Father. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.”
John 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.
Jesus said, “If you do not know me, you cannot know my Father. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” He said this while teaching in the area where offerings were given in the Temple, but no one arrested him because it was not yet time for him to be taken.
John 8:19–20 “Where is this father of yours who will testify?” Jesus said, “If you do not know me, you cannot know my Father. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” He said this while teaching in the area where offerings were given in the Temple, but no one arrested him because it was not yet time for him to be taken.
John 8:19–20 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.
At another time, he said, “I am leaving. You will look for me but will die in your sins. You cannot come to where I am going.”
John 8:21 At another time, he said, “I am leaving. You will look for me but will die in your sins. You cannot come to where I am going.”
John 8:21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.
The Jewish authorities said, “Is he planning to commit suicide? Is that what he means by saying we cannot go where he is going?”
John 8:22 The Jewish authorities said, “Is he planning to commit suicide? Is that what he means by saying we cannot go where he is going?”
John 8:22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
“You are from below,” Jesus said. “I am from above. You belong to this world. I do not. That is why I said you will die in your sins. If you do not believe I am who I am, you will surely die in your sins.”
John 8:23–24 “You are from below,” Jesus said. “I am from above. You belong to this world. I do not. That is why I said you will die in your sins. If you do not believe I am who I am, you will surely die in your sins.”
John 8:23–24 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
“Who are you?”
John 8:25 “Who are you?” “I am the one I have always claimed to be.
John 8:25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.
“I am the one I have always claimed to be. Concerning you, there is much I could say and judge, but I will speak to the world only the truth that I hear from the one who sent me.” They still did not realize he was talking about the Father. So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, you will know I am who I am. I do nothing on my own initiative. I say only what the Father instructs me to say. The one who sent me is with me. Because I always do what pleases him, he has never left me on my own.”
John 8:25–29 “Who are you?” “I am the one I have always claimed to be. Concerning you, there is much I could say and judge, but I will speak to the world only the truth that I hear from the one who sent me.” They still did not realize he was talking about the Father. So Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, you will know I am who I am. I do nothing on my own initiative. I say only what the Father instructs me to say. The one who sent me is with me. Because I always do what pleases him, he has never left me on my own.”
John 8:25–29 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
As he said these things, many put their faith in him.
John 8:30 As he said these things, many put their faith in him.
John 8:30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.
To those who believed, Jesus said, “If you keep following what I say, you really are my disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31–32 To those who believed, Jesus said, “If you keep following what I say, you really are my disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31–32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
“We are Abraham’s descendents,” they said. “We have never been in bondage to anyone, so how can you say we will be free?”
John 8:33 “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they said. “We have never been in bondage to anyone, so how can you say we will be free?”
John 8:33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
“I tell you the absolute truth: everyone who sins is a slave to sin. A slave has no rights as part of the family, but a son belongs forever. So if the Son makes you free, you really are free. I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you want to kill me because my message has no place in your hearts. I declare what my Father has shown me, and you do what your father has shown you.”
John 8:34–38 “I tell you the absolute truth: everyone who sins is a slave to sin. A slave has no rights as part of the family, but a son belongs forever. So if the Son makes you free, you really are free. I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you want to kill me because my message has no place in your hearts. I declare what my Father has shown me, and you do what your father has shown you.”
John 8:34–38 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.
“Our father is Abraham.”
John 8:39 “Our father is Abraham.” “If you were Abraham’s children, you would act like him.
John 8:39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
“If you were Abraham’s children, you would act like him. Instead, you seek to kill me because I tell you the truth I heard from God. This is nothing like Abraham did. No, you are doing the works of your true father.”
John 8:39–41 “Our father is Abraham.” “If you were Abraham’s children, you would act like him. Instead, you seek to kill me because I tell you the truth I heard from God. This is nothing like Abraham did. No, you are doing the works of your true father.” “We are not bastards. God is our true Father.”
John 8:39–41 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
“We are not bastards. God is our true Father.”
John 8:41 “No, you are doing the works of your true father.” “We are not bastards. God is our true Father.”
John 8:41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.
“If God were your Father, you would love me, because I came from him. I did not decide to come, but he sent me. Why don’t you understand what I say? I will tell you why. You do not want to hear my message. You come from your father, the devil, and your desires are like his. From the beginning, he was a murderer and opposed the truth, because truth was not in his nature. When he lies, he speaks from his heart, because he is a liar and the father of lies. So it is only natural, when I speak the truth, that you do not believe me. Can any of you prove I have told even one lie? No one. Since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me? Those who belong to God hear his words. You do not hear because you are not his children.”
John 8:42–47 “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I came from him. I did not decide to come, but he sent me. Why don’t you understand what I say? I will tell you why. You do not want to hear my message. You come from your father, the devil, and your desires are like his. From the beginning, he was a murderer and opposed the truth, because truth was not in his nature. When he lies, he speaks from his heart, because he is a liar and the father of lies. So it is only natural, when I speak the truth, that you do not believe me. Can any of you prove I have told even one lie? No one. Since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me? Those who belong to God hear his words. You do not hear because you are not his children.”
John 8:42–47 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
The Jewish leaders said, “We were right all along in saying you were a Samaritan heretic, possessed by an evil spirit.”
John 8:48 The Jewish leaders said, “We were right all along in saying you were a Samaritan heretic, possessed by an evil spirit.”
John 8:48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
“I do not have an evil spirit. I honor my Father, while you dishonor me. I am not trying to get honor for myself. But there is one who does honor me, and he is the true judge. I assure you, whoever hears and follows my teachings will never die.”
John 8:49–51 “I do not have an evil spirit. I honor my Father, while you dishonor me. I am not trying to get honor for myself. But there is one who does honor me, and he is the true judge. I assure you, whoever hears and follows my teachings will never die.”
John 8:49–51 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
“Now we know you have an evil spirit. Abraham and the prophets are all dead, and you say those who follow your teachings will never die. Are you greater than Abraham and the prophets who have died? Who do you think you are?”
John 8:52–53 “Now we know you have an evil spirit. Abraham and the prophets are all dead, and you say those who follow your teachings will never die. Are you greater than Abraham and the prophets who have died? Who do you think you are?”
John 8:52–53 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?
Jesus said, “Honor means nothing if I give it to myself. My Father, the one you say is your God, is the one who honors me. You do not even know him, but I do. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him, and I follow his instructions. Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. When he saw me, he was overjoyed.”
John 8:54–56 Jesus said, “Honor means nothing if I give it to myself. My Father, the one you say is your God, is the one who honors me. You do not even know him, but I do. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him, and I follow his instructions. Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. When he saw me, he was overjoyed.”
John 8:54–56 Jesus said, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.
“You are not even fifty years old,” they said. “How can you say you have seen Abraham?”
John 8:57 “You are not even fifty years old,” they said. “How can you say you have seen Abraham?”
John 8:57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?
“I assure you, before Abraham was born, I am.”
Exodus 3:14 “I am who I am,” God said. “Tell the people of Israel, I-Am has sent you.”
John 8:58 “I assure you, before Abraham was born, I am.”
Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
They picked up stones to kill him, but Jesus disappeared from their midst and left the Temple area.
John 8:59 They picked up stones to kill him, but Jesus disappeared from their midst and left the Temple area.
John 8:59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.