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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
86 The Lord’s coming requires constant readiness.
Numbers 15:26–30; Luke 12:35–59
Be dressed and ready for action,” Jesus said. “Have your lamps burning. Be like servants waiting for their master’s return from a wedding feast, so whenever he comes and knocks, they immediately open the door. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds watching for his arrival. I am telling you, the master will dress to serve, ask them to dinner, and be their server. Whenever the master comes, perhaps in the middle of the night or at dawn, blessed are those servants who are ready.
Luke 12:35–38 “Be dressed and ready for action,” Jesus said. “Have your lamps burning. Be like servants waiting for their master’s return from a wedding feast, so whenever he comes and knocks, they immediately open the door. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds watching for his arrival. I am telling you, the master will dress to serve, ask them to dinner, and be their server. “Whenever the master comes, perhaps in the middle of the night or at dawn, blessed are those servants who are ready.
Luke 12:35–38 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
“Certainly, if a homeowner knew when a thief was coming, he would be ready and would not allow him to break in. Likewise, you must always be ready, or the Son of Man will come at an unexpected time.”
Luke 12:39–40 “Certainly, if a homeowner knew when a thief was coming, he would be ready and would not allow him to break in. Likewise, you must always be ready, or the Son of Man will come at an unexpected time.”
Luke 12:39–40 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Peter said, “Sir, are you giving this illustration only for us or for everyone?”
Luke 12:41 Peter said, “Sir, are you giving this illustration only for us or for everyone?”
Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
“I am talking to all the faithful and wise servants whom the master puts in charge of caring for his possessions and serving food at mealtime. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds at work when he comes. I guarantee, he will put them in charge of everything he owns.
Luke 12:42–44 “I am talking to all the faithful and wise servants whom the master puts in charge of caring for his possessions and serving food at mealtime. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds at work when he comes. I guarantee, he will put them in charge of everything he owns.
Luke 12:42–44 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
“But if a servant thinks, My master will not be back for a while, so he abuses other servants, spends his time partying, and pursues personal pleasures, his master will return unexpectedly and cut him off. He will put the servant with those who cannot be trusted.
Luke 12:45–46 “But if a servant thinks, My master will not be back for a while, so he abuses other servants, spends his time partying, and pursues personal pleasures, his master will return unexpectedly and cut him off. He will put the servant with those who cannot be trusted.
Luke 12:45–46 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
“The servant who knows what his master wants but fails to prepare and do the work will be severely punished, but the one who does wrong out of ignorance will receive a lighter sentence. Much is required of those who are given much responsibility, and more is required of those who are given more.
Numbers 15:26–30 Since their wrongdoing was not intentional, all the Israelites and foreigners among them will be forgiven. When people weren’t aware that what they did was wrong, they must bring a yearling female goat for a sin offering. The priest will make atonement before the Lord for their sins of ignorance, and they shall be forgiven. This law applies to everyone, both Israelites and foreigners among them. But Israelites and foreigners who willfully do wrong have made themselves enemies of God and must be excluded from his people.
Luke 12:47–48 “The servant who knows what his master wants but fails to prepare and do the work will be severely punished, but the one who does wrong out of ignorance will receive a lighter sentence. Much is required of those who are given much responsibility, and more is required of those who are given more.
Numbers 15:26–30 And all the congregation of the Israelites shall be forgiven and the stranger who lives temporarily among them, because all the people were involved in the error. And if any person sins unknowingly or unintentionally, he shall offer a female goat a year old for a sin offering. And the priest shall make atonement before the Lord for the person who commits an error when he sins unknowingly or unintentionally, to make atonement for him; and he shall be forgiven. You shall have one law for him who sins unknowingly or unintentionally, whether he is native born among the Israelites or a stranger who is sojourning among them. But the person who does anything wrong willfully and openly, whether he is native-born or a stranger, that one reproaches, reviles, and blasphemes the Lord, and that person shall be cut off from among his people that the atonement made for them may not include him.
Luke 12:47–48 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
“I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning. But first I have a baptism of suffering to endure, and I am pressed to see it completed. Do you think I’ve come to bring peace to the world? No, I bring division. From now on, five in a household will be divided concerning me, three against two and two against three. A father will oppose his son, and the son, his father. A mother will oppose her daughter, and the daughter, her mother. A mother-in-law will oppose her daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law, her mother-in-law.”
Luke 12:49–53 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning. But first I have a baptism of suffering to endure, and I am pressed to see it completed. Do you think I’ve come to bring peace to the world? No, I bring division. From now on, five in a household will be divided concerning me, three against two and two against three. A father will oppose his son, and the son, his father. A mother will oppose her daughter, and the daughter, her mother. A mother-in-law will oppose her daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law, her mother-in-law.”
Luke 12:49–53 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Jesus said to the crowd, “When you see a cloud rise in the west, you say, ‘It is going to rain,’ and it does. When the wind blows from the south, you say, ‘It is going to be a hot day,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You can read the signs of the earth and sky to determine what the weather will be. How can you not see what is happening now? Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:54–57 Jesus said to the crowd, “When you see a cloud rise in the west, you say, ‘It is going to rain,’ and it does. When the wind blows from the south, you say, ‘It is going to be a hot day,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You can read the signs of the earth and sky to determine what the weather will be. How can you not see what is happening now? Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?
Luke 12:54–57 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
“Suppose someone brings an accusation against you. You should seek to settle the dispute before going to court. Otherwise, you may find yourself before a judge, who will have an officer put you in prison. If that happens, you will not be free until you have paid all that is due.”
Luke 12:58–59 “Suppose someone brings an accusation against you. You should seek to settle the dispute before going to court. Otherwise, you may find yourself before a judge, who will have an officer put you in prison. If that happens, you will not be free until you have paid all that is due.”
Luke 12:58–59 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.