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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
94 Jesus teaches on faithfulness.
Proverbs 21:2; Luke 16:1–17
Jesus said to his disciples, “Once, a rich man had a manager who was accused of wasting his employer’s money. He called the manager in. ‘What is this I hear about you? I want a complete report of what you have done with my money, because you cannot be my employee any longer.’
Luke 16:1–2 Jesus said to his disciples, “Once, a rich man had a manager who was accused of wasting his employer’s money. He called the manager in. ‘What is this I hear about you? I want a complete report of what you have done with my money, because you cannot be my employee any longer.’
Luke 16:1–2 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
“The manager said to himself, What am I to do? I am about to be fired. I cannot do hard labor, and I am too proud to beg. I know what I must do so people will receive me into their homes when I no longer have a job.
Luke 16:3–4 “The manager said to himself, What am I to do? I am about to be fired. I cannot do hard labor, and I am too proud to beg. I know what I must do so people will receive me into their homes when I no longer have a job.
Luke 16:3–4 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
“One by one, he contacted each of his employer’s debtors. To the first, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’
Luke 16:5 “One by one, he contacted each of his employer’s debtors. To the first, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’
Luke 16:5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
“He said, ‘One hundred barrels of olive oil.’
Luke 16:6 “He said, ‘One hundred barrels of olive oil.’ ‘Take your bill,’ the manager said. ‘Sit down right now and write fifty.’
Luke 16:6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
“‘Take your bill,’ the manager said. ‘Sit down right now and write fifty.’ To the next debtor, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’
Luke 16:6–7 “He said, ‘One hundred barrels of olive oil.’ ‘Take your bill,’ the manager said. ‘Sit down right now and write fifty.’ To the next debtor, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred sacks of wheat,’ he said. ‘Here,’ the manager said. ‘Take your bill and change it to eighty.’
Luke 16:6–7 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
“‘A hundred sacks of wheat,’ he said.
Luke 16:7 “To the next debtor, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred sacks of wheat,’ he said. ‘Here,’ the manager said. ‘Take your bill and change it to eighty.’
Luke 16:7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
“‘Here,’ the manager said. ‘Take your bill and change it to eighty.’
Luke 16:7 “To the next debtor, he said, ‘How much do you owe?’ ‘A hundred sacks of wheat,’ he said. ‘Here,’ the manager said. ‘Take your bill and change it to eighty.’
Luke 16:7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
“The rich man praised the dishonest manager for his creative solution, because the people of the world are more clever in their dishonesty than the godly who do right.
Luke 16:8 “The rich man praised the dishonest manager for his creative solution, because the people of the world are more clever in their dishonesty than the godly who do right.
Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
“Here is the point: Use the world’s resources to build relationships and help others. When you have nothing left on Earth, you will be welcomed at your eternal home in Heaven. Those who are faithful in small concerns will be faithful when much is at stake. And he who is dishonest in petty matters will be dishonest in what is most important. If you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with Heaven’s riches? If you cannot be trusted with what belongs to others, who can trust you to do right with what you own?” As on earlier occasions, he said, “No one can serve two masters, because you will hate one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and cheat the other. You cannot serve God and riches at the same time.”
Luke 16:9–13 “Here is the point: Use the world’s resources to build relationships and help others. When you have nothing left on Earth, you will be welcomed at your eternal home in Heaven. Those who are faithful in small concerns will be faithful when much is at stake. And he who is dishonest in petty matters will be dishonest in what is most important. If you have not been faithful in handling worldly wealth, how can you be trusted with Heaven’s riches? If you cannot be trusted with what belongs to others, who can trust you to do right with what you own?” As on earlier occasions, he said, “No one can serve two masters, because you will hate one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and cheat the other. You cannot serve God and riches at the same time.”
Luke 16:9–13 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
When the Pharisees heard this, they made fun of Jesus because they loved riches.
Luke 16:14 When the Pharisees heard this, they made fun of Jesus because they loved riches.
Luke 16:14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
“You make yourselves look good in public,” Jesus told them, “but God sees your heart. That which is most highly admired by people is detested by God.
Proverbs 21:2 People rationalize their ways and see them as right, but the Lord considers their motives.
Luke 16:15 “You make yourselves look good in public,” Jesus told them, “but God sees your heart. That which is most highly admired by people is detested by God.
Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs and tries the hearts.
Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
“The Law and the prophets spoke until the time of John the Baptizer. Since then, we have preached the Kingdom of God, but people still try to make their own way into the Kingdom. It would be easier for the skies above and the earth below to disappear than for the smallest point of the Law to fail.”
Luke 16:16–17 “The Law and the prophets spoke until the time of John the Baptizer. Since then, we have preached the Kingdom of God, but people still try to make their own way into the Kingdom. It would be easier for Heaven and Earth to disappear than for the smallest point of the Law to fail.
Luke 16:16–17 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.