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Course · 51 lessons · Stop by stop through the Gospels

Road Trip with Jesus

Pack up and travel with Jesus from Bethlehem to the Mount of Olives. Each class is the next stop on the map, in the order it happened.

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  1. 1The Journey to BethlehemLuke 2:1–5 · Micah 5:2 · Nazareth to BethlehemCaesar Augustus ordered everyone to be taxed in their own city, so Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the city of David, with Mary, just as…
  2. 2The Christmas StoryLuke 2:6–20 · Matthew 1:21 · BethlehemJesus was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. Angels told shepherds the good news, and the shepherds came with haste to find the baby, just as…
  3. 3Simeon and Anna See the BabyLuke 2:21–38 · The temple, JerusalemWhen Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, old Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, and Anna the prophetess gave thanks and told…
  4. 4Wise Men Follow the StarMatthew 2:1–12 · BethlehemWise men from the east saw His star and came to Jerusalem; then the star went before them to Bethlehem. They found the young child with Mary in a…
  5. 5Escape to EgyptMatthew 2:13–23 · EgyptAn angel warned Joseph in a dream that King Herod wanted to harm Jesus. Joseph rose that night and took Mary and the young child to Egypt, and later…
  6. 6The Boy Jesus in the TempleLuke 2:41–52 · JerusalemWhen Jesus was twelve, His family went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Mary and Joseph searched three days and found Him in the temple, listening to…
  7. 7John Prepares the WayMatthew 3:1–12 · Mark 1:1–8 · Luke 3:1–18 · Wilderness of JudaeaJohn the Baptist preached in the wilderness, calling people to repent and be baptized in the Jordan River. He told them that One mightier than he…
  8. 8Jesus Is BaptizedMatthew 3:13–17 · Mark 1:9–11 · Luke 3:21–22 · Jordan RiverJesus came to the Jordan to be baptized by John. As He came up out of the water, the Spirit of God came down like a dove, and a voice from heaven…
  9. 9Jesus Is TemptedMatthew 4:1–11 · Luke 4:1–13 · The wildernessAfter forty days in the wilderness, the devil tempted Jesus three times. Each time Jesus answered with the Word of God, and the devil left Him.
  10. 10Behold the Lamb of GodJohn 1:29–51 · BethabaraJohn pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” Andrew followed Jesus and brought his brother Simon. Philip found Nathanael and said,…
  11. 11Water into WineJohn 2:1–11 · CanaAt a wedding in Cana, the wine ran out. Mary told the servants to do whatever Jesus said. Jesus had them fill six waterpots with water, and it…
  12. 12Nicodemus Comes by NightJohn 3:1–21 · JerusalemNicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, came to Jesus at night. Jesus told him that he must be born again, and that God so loved the world that He gave His…
  13. 13The Woman at the WellJohn 4:1–42 · Sychar, SamariaTired from His journey, Jesus sat by a well in Samaria and asked a woman for a drink. He told her about living water, and she went into the city and…
  14. 14Rejected at NazarethLuke 4:16–30 · NazarethIn His hometown synagogue, Jesus read from Isaiah and said the Scripture was fulfilled that day. The people grew angry and tried to throw Him off a…
  15. 15Fishers of MenLuke 5:1–11 · Matthew 4:18–22 · Mark 1:16–20 · Sea of GalileePeter had fished all night and caught nothing. Jesus told him to let down his nets, and they caught so many fish the nets broke. Peter, Andrew,…
  16. 16Through the RoofMark 2:1–12 · Luke 5:17–26 · Matthew 9:1–8 · CapernaumThe house was so crowded that four friends could not bring a man sick of the palsy to Jesus. They opened the roof and let him down. Jesus forgave…
  17. 17Jesus Calls MatthewMatthew 9:9–13 · Mark 2:13–17 · Luke 5:27–32 · CapernaumJesus saw Matthew, a tax collector, sitting at his work and said, “Follow me.” Matthew left everything and made Jesus a great feast, and many…
  18. 18The Pool of BethesdaJohn 5:1–15 · Pool of BethesdaA man had been sick for thirty-eight years, lying by the pool of Bethesda. Jesus asked him, “Wilt thou be made whole?” and told him to rise, take up…
  19. 19The BeatitudesMatthew 5:1–16 · Luke 6:20–23 · A mountain in GalileeJesus went up on a mountain and taught His disciples what it means to be blessed: the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the pure in heart and…
  20. 20The Lord’s PrayerMatthew 6:5–15 · Luke 11:1–4 · A mountain in GalileeJesus taught His disciples not to pray to be seen by others, but to talk to their Father in heaven, and He gave them a pattern for prayer.
  21. 21The Wise and Foolish BuildersMatthew 7:24–29 · Luke 6:46–49 · A mountain in GalileeJesus told of a wise man who built his house on a rock and a foolish man who built on the sand. When the storm came, only the house on the rock stood.
  22. 22The Centurion’s FaithLuke 7:1–10 · Matthew 8:5–13 · CapernaumA Roman centurion’s servant was very sick. The centurion believed Jesus could heal him just by speaking a word, and Jesus marveled at his faith. The…
  23. 23The Widow’s Son at NainLuke 7:11–17 · NainJesus met a funeral at the gate of Nain. A widow’s only son had died. Jesus had compassion on her, touched the bier, and said, “Young man, I say…
  24. 24The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1–23 · Mark 4:1–20 · Luke 8:4–15 · By the seaJesus told a story about seed that fell on the wayside, on stony places, among thorns and on good ground. Only the seed on good ground brought forth…
  25. 25Jesus Calms the StormMark 4:35–41 · Matthew 8:23–27 · Luke 8:22–25 · Sea of GalileeA great storm arose while Jesus slept in the boat. The disciples woke Him, afraid. Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace, be still,”…
  26. 26Jairus’s DaughterMark 5:21–43 · Luke 8:40–56 · Matthew 9:18–26 · CapernaumOn the way to heal Jairus’s daughter, a woman touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was healed. Then word came that the girl had died, but Jesus…
  27. 27Feeding the Five ThousandJohn 6:1–14 · Matthew 14:13–21 · Mark 6:30–44 · Luke 9:10–17 · Near BethsaidaA great crowd was hungry. A boy had five barley loaves and two small fishes. Jesus gave thanks, and everyone ate and was filled, with twelve baskets…
  28. 28Jesus Walks on the WaterMatthew 14:22–33 · Mark 6:45–52 · John 6:15–21 · Sea of GalileeIn the night Jesus came to the disciples walking on the sea. Peter walked on the water to Him, but when he saw the wind he was afraid and began to…
  29. 29Peter’s Great ConfessionMatthew 16:13–20 · Mark 8:27–30 · Luke 9:18–21 · Caesarea PhilippiJesus asked His disciples who people said He was, and then, “But whom say ye that I am?” Peter answered, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living…
  30. 30The TransfigurationMatthew 17:1–13 · Mark 9:2–13 · Luke 9:28–36 · A high mountainJesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain. His face shone like the sun, Moses and Elias appeared, and a voice from a bright cloud said,…
  31. 31The Good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37 · Road to JerichoA lawyer asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbour?” Jesus told of a man beaten by thieves. A priest and a Levite passed by, but a Samaritan stopped, bound…
  32. 32Mary and MarthaLuke 10:38–42 · BethanyMartha was busy serving while her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to His word. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen the good part.
  33. 33The Man Born BlindJohn 9:1–41 · Pool of SiloamJesus made clay, anointed the eyes of a man born blind, and told him to wash in the pool of Siloam. He came back seeing, and he told everyone what…
  34. 34The Good ShepherdJohn 10:1–18 · JerusalemJesus said He is the Good Shepherd. His sheep know His voice and follow Him, and He gives His life for the sheep.
  35. 35The Lost Sheep and the Lost CoinLuke 15:1–10 · Matthew 18:12–14 · On the roadJesus told of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost, and of a woman who swept her house to find one lost coin. Both…
  36. 36The Prodigal SonLuke 15:11–32 · On the roadA younger son took his inheritance and wasted it in a far country. When he came to himself, he went home to tell his father, “I have sinned.” His…
  37. 37Lazarus, Come ForthJohn 11:1–45 · BethanyJesus’ friend Lazarus died and had been in the grave four days. When Jesus saw Mary and the others weeping, He wept. Then He called with a loud…
  38. 38Ten Lepers Are HealedLuke 17:11–19 · Samaria and GalileeTen men with leprosy cried out to Jesus for mercy. He sent them to show themselves to the priests, and as they went they were cleansed. Only one, a…
  39. 39Jesus Blesses the ChildrenMark 10:13–16 · Matthew 19:13–15 · Luke 18:15–17 · Beyond JordanParents brought their little children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus was displeased, took the children in His arms and…
  40. 40Blind BartimaeusMark 10:46–52 · Luke 18:35–43 · Matthew 20:29–34 · JerichoBlind Bartimaeus sat by the road near Jericho and cried, “Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.” People told him to be quiet, but he cried all…
  41. 41ZacchaeusLuke 19:1–10 · JerichoZacchaeus, a rich chief tax collector, was too short to see over the crowd, so he climbed a sycamore tree. Jesus stopped, called him by name and…
  42. 42The Triumphal EntryMatthew 21:1–11 · Mark 11:1–11 · Luke 19:28–44 · John 12:12–19 · JerusalemJesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt. A great multitude spread their garments and branches in the way and cried, “Hosanna to the son of David.”
  43. 43The Widow’s Two MitesMark 12:41–44 · Luke 21:1–4 · The templeIn the temple during His last week, Jesus watched people put money in the treasury. Rich men gave much, but a poor widow gave two mites, all she…
  44. 44The Last SupperJohn 13:1–17 · Matthew 26:17–30 · Mark 14:12–26 · Luke 22:7–23 · The upper roomAt the Passover meal, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. Then He took bread and the cup and told them to do this in remembrance of Him.
  45. 45The Crucifixion and Resurrection StoryMatthew 26–28 · Mark 14–16 · Luke 22–24 · John 18–20 · GolgothaJesus prayed in Gethsemane, carried His cross to Golgotha, and was crucified. He was buried in a new tomb, and on the first day of the week an angel…
  46. 46The Road to EmmausLuke 24:13–35 · Road to EmmausTwo disciples walked to Emmaus, sad about Jesus’ death. Jesus walked with them and explained the Scriptures, but they did not know Him until He…
  47. 47Thomas BelievesJohn 20:19–31 · Luke 24:36–49 · JerusalemJesus stood among His disciples and showed them His hands and side. Thomas was not there and would not believe. Eight days later Jesus came again,…
  48. 48Breakfast by the SeaJohn 21:1–14 · Sea of TiberiasThe disciples fished all night and caught nothing. At morning Jesus told them to cast the net on the right side, and they caught 153 great fish. On…
  49. 49Feed My SheepJohn 21:15–19 · Sea of TiberiasThree times Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter said yes, and Jesus told him to feed His sheep and follow Him.
  50. 50The Great CommissionMatthew 28:16–20 · Mark 16:15–16 · A mountain in GalileeOn a mountain in Galilee, Jesus told His disciples to go and teach all nations, baptizing them, and promised to be with them always.
  51. 51Jesus Ascends to HeavenActs 1:1–11 · Luke 24:50–53 · Mark 16:19 · Mount of OlivesAfter forty days, Jesus promised the Holy Ghost and was taken up into a cloud. Two men in white apparel said He will come again the same way.