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Course · 104 lessons · Advent to Revelation, one church year

The Whole Story

All four Gospels woven into one order of events, then Acts, the letters and Revelation. The Christmas Story lands at Christmas and the Crucifixion and Resurrection at Easter.

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  1. 1The Promise of a SaviourIsaiah 9:2–7 · Micah 5:2Long before Jesus was born, God promised through His prophets that a Child would come from Bethlehem to be the King and Saviour of His people.
  2. 2An Angel Visits ZachariasLuke 1:5–25While the priest Zacharias served in the temple, the angel Gabriel told him that he and Elisabeth would have a son named John. Because he did not…
  3. 3Gabriel Visits MaryLuke 1:26–38God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to tell a young woman named Mary that she would have a Son, and she should call His name Jesus. Mary trusted…
  4. 4Mary Visits ElisabethLuke 1:39–56Mary hurried to the hill country to visit her cousin Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped for joy, and Mary sang praise…
  5. 5John Is BornLuke 1:57–80Elisabeth had her baby, and the neighbors wanted to name him after his father. Zacharias wrote, “His name is John,” and right away he could speak…
  6. 6An Angel Speaks to JosephMatthew 1:18–25Joseph learned that Mary was going to have a baby. An angel came to him in a dream and told him the Child was from the Holy Ghost, and that His name…
  7. 7The Journey to BethlehemLuke 2:1–5 · Micah 5:2Caesar 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…
  8. 8The Christmas StoryLuke 2:6–20 · Matthew 1:21Jesus 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…
  9. 9Simeon and Anna See the BabyLuke 2:21–38When 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…
  10. 10Wise Men Follow the StarMatthew 2:1–12Wise 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…
  11. 11Escape to EgyptMatthew 2:13–23An 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…
  12. 12The Boy Jesus in the TempleLuke 2:41–52When 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…
  13. 13John Prepares the WayMatthew 3:1–12 · Mark 1:1–8 · Luke 3:1–18John 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…
  14. 14Jesus Is BaptizedMatthew 3:13–17 · Mark 1:9–11 · Luke 3:21–22Jesus 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…
  15. 15Jesus Is TemptedMatthew 4:1–11 · Luke 4:1–13After 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.
  16. 16Behold the Lamb of GodJohn 1:29–51John pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” Andrew followed Jesus and brought his brother Simon. Philip found Nathanael and said,…
  17. 17Water into WineJohn 2:1–11At 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…
  18. 18Nicodemus Comes by NightJohn 3:1–21Nicodemus, 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…
  19. 19The Woman at the WellJohn 4:1–42Tired 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…
  20. 20Rejected at NazarethLuke 4:16–30In 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…
  21. 21Fishers of MenLuke 5:1–11 · Matthew 4:18–22 · Mark 1:16–20Peter 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,…
  22. 22Through the RoofMark 2:1–12 · Luke 5:17–26 · Matthew 9:1–8The 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…
  23. 23Jesus Calls MatthewMatthew 9:9–13 · Mark 2:13–17 · Luke 5:27–32Jesus saw Matthew, a tax collector, sitting at his work and said, “Follow me.” Matthew left everything and made Jesus a great feast, and many…
  24. 24The Pool of BethesdaJohn 5:1–15A 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…
  25. 25The BeatitudesMatthew 5:1–16 · Luke 6:20–23Jesus 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…
  26. 26The Lord’s PrayerMatthew 6:5–15 · Luke 11:1–4Jesus 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.
  27. 27The Wise and Foolish BuildersMatthew 7:24–29 · Luke 6:46–49Jesus 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.
  28. 28The Centurion’s FaithLuke 7:1–10 · Matthew 8:5–13A 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…
  29. 29The Widow’s Son at NainLuke 7:11–17Jesus 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…
  30. 30The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1–23 · Mark 4:1–20 · Luke 8:4–15Jesus 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…
  31. 31Jesus Calms the StormMark 4:35–41 · Matthew 8:23–27 · Luke 8:22–25A 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,”…
  32. 32Jairus’s DaughterMark 5:21–43 · Luke 8:40–56 · Matthew 9:18–26On 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…
  33. 33Feeding the Five ThousandJohn 6:1–14 · Matthew 14:13–21 · Mark 6:30–44 · Luke 9:10–17A 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…
  34. 34Jesus Walks on the WaterMatthew 14:22–33 · Mark 6:45–52 · John 6:15–21In 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…
  35. 35Peter’s Great ConfessionMatthew 16:13–20 · Mark 8:27–30 · Luke 9:18–21Jesus 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…
  36. 36The TransfigurationMatthew 17:1–13 · Mark 9:2–13 · Luke 9:28–36Jesus 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,…
  37. 37The Good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37A 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…
  38. 38Mary and MarthaLuke 10:38–42Martha 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.
  39. 39The Man Born BlindJohn 9:1–41Jesus 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…
  40. 40The Good ShepherdJohn 10:1–18Jesus said He is the Good Shepherd. His sheep know His voice and follow Him, and He gives His life for the sheep.
  41. 41The Lost Sheep and the Lost CoinLuke 15:1–10 · Matthew 18:12–14Jesus 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…
  42. 42The Prodigal SonLuke 15:11–32A 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…
  43. 43Lazarus, Come ForthJohn 11:1–45Jesus’ 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…
  44. 44Ten Lepers Are HealedLuke 17:11–19Ten 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…
  45. 45Jesus Blesses the ChildrenMark 10:13–16 · Matthew 19:13–15 · Luke 18:15–17Parents brought their little children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus was displeased, took the children in His arms and…
  46. 46Blind BartimaeusMark 10:46–52 · Luke 18:35–43 · Matthew 20:29–34Blind 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…
  47. 47ZacchaeusLuke 19:1–10Zacchaeus, 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…
  48. 48The Triumphal EntryMatthew 21:1–11 · Mark 11:1–11 · Luke 19:28–44 · John 12:12–19Jesus 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.”
  49. 49The Widow’s Two MitesMark 12:41–44 · Luke 21:1–4In 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…
  50. 50The Last SupperJohn 13:1–17 · Matthew 26:17–30 · Mark 14:12–26 · Luke 22:7–23At 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.
  51. 51The Crucifixion and Resurrection StoryMatthew 26–28 · Mark 14–16 · Luke 22–24 · John 18–20Jesus 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…
  52. 52The Road to EmmausLuke 24:13–35Two disciples walked to Emmaus, sad about Jesus’ death. Jesus walked with them and explained the Scriptures, but they did not know Him until He…
  53. 53Thomas BelievesJohn 20:19–31 · Luke 24:36–49Jesus 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,…
  54. 54Breakfast by the SeaJohn 21:1–14The 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…
  55. 55Feed My SheepJohn 21:15–19Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter said yes, and Jesus told him to feed His sheep and follow Him.
  56. 56The Great CommissionMatthew 28:16–20 · Mark 16:15–16On a mountain in Galilee, Jesus told His disciples to go and teach all nations, baptizing them, and promised to be with them always.
  57. 57Jesus Ascends to HeavenActs 1:1–11 · Luke 24:50–53 · Mark 16:19After 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.
  58. 58Waiting and PrayingActs 1:12–26The disciples went back to Jerusalem and prayed together in an upper room with the women and Jesus’ mother and brothers, waiting for the promise of…
  59. 59The Day of PentecostActs 2:1–41The disciples were together when a sound like a rushing mighty wind filled the house and tongues like fire sat on each of them. They were filled…
  60. 60The Church Shares EverythingActs 2:42–47 · Acts 4:32–37The believers met together, learned from the apostles, prayed, ate together with glad hearts and shared what they had so that no one was in need.
  61. 61Peter Heals the Lame ManActs 3:1–26At the temple gate called Beautiful, a man lame from birth asked Peter and John for money. Peter said he had no silver or gold, but in the name of…
  62. 62We Cannot But SpeakActs 4:1–31The rulers arrested Peter and John and told them not to speak in Jesus’ name. They answered that they could not stop telling what they had seen and…
  63. 63Ananias and SapphiraActs 5:1–11Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold land and kept back part of the money while pretending to give it all. Peter said they had not lied to men but to…
  64. 64An Angel Opens the PrisonActs 5:12–42The apostles were put in the common prison, but the angel of the Lord opened the doors by night and told them to go and speak in the temple. When…
  65. 65Seven Helpers Are ChosenActs 6:1–7Some widows were being missed when food was handed out. The apostles had the church choose seven men full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom to serve, so…
  66. 66Stephen’s Faithful WitnessActs 6:8–7:60Stephen, full of faith and power, spoke boldly about Jesus. He saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and as the angry crowd stoned him, he…
  67. 67Philip and the EthiopianActs 8:26–40An angel sent Philip to a desert road, where an Ethiopian officer was reading Isaiah in his chariot. Philip began at that Scripture and preached…
  68. 68Saul Meets JesusActs 9:1–19 · Acts 22:6–16Saul was on his way to Damascus to arrest Christians when a light from heaven shone around him and Jesus spoke to him. Saul was blind for three days…
  69. 69Over the Wall in a BasketActs 9:19–31Saul began preaching that Jesus is the Son of God. When enemies watched the gates to kill him, the disciples let him down over the wall in a basket…
  70. 70Dorcas Lives AgainActs 9:36–43Dorcas was full of good works and made coats and garments for widows. When she died, Peter knelt down, prayed, and said, “Tabitha, arise,” and she…
  71. 71Peter and CorneliusActs 10:1–48God gave Peter a vision of a great sheet and taught him not to call any person unclean. Peter went to the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and…
  72. 72An Angel Frees PeterActs 12:1–19King Herod put Peter in prison, chained between two soldiers. The church prayed without ceasing. An angel woke Peter, the chains fell off, and the…
  73. 73Barnabas and Saul Are SentActs 13:1–12While the church at Antioch prayed and fasted, the Holy Ghost said to set apart Barnabas and Saul. They laid hands on them and sent them out on the…
  74. 74Paul in LystraActs 14:8–22In Lystra, Paul healed a man who had never walked. The crowd wanted to worship Paul and Barnabas as gods, but they tore their clothes and pointed…
  75. 75The Council at JerusalemActs 15:1–35Some taught that new believers must keep the law of Moses to be saved. The apostles and elders met in Jerusalem and agreed that we are saved by the…
  76. 76Lydia BelievesActs 16:11–15By a river outside Philippi, Paul spoke to women gathered for prayer. Lydia, a seller of purple, listened, and the Lord opened her heart. She was…
  77. 77Songs at MidnightActs 16:16–40Paul and Silas were beaten and put in stocks in the inner prison. At midnight they prayed and sang praises to God. An earthquake opened every door,…
  78. 78The Bereans Search the ScripturesActs 17:10–15In Berea the people received the word gladly and searched the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul taught was true. Many of them believed.
  79. 79Paul in AthensActs 17:16–34In Athens Paul found an altar “To the Unknown God.” On Mars’ hill he told the people about the God who made the world and everything in it, and some…
  80. 80Tentmakers in CorinthActs 18:1–11In Corinth Paul stayed with Aquila and Priscilla and made tents with them. The Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him not to be afraid, because…
  81. 81Eutychus Falls from the WindowActs 20:7–12Paul preached late into the night. A young man named Eutychus fell asleep in a window and fell down from the third floor. Paul embraced him, and he…
  82. 82Paul’s FarewellActs 20:17–38At Miletus Paul said goodbye to the elders of Ephesus. He reminded them to care for the church and to remember that it is more blessed to give than…
  83. 83Paul’s Nephew Saves the DayActs 21:27–23:35Paul was arrested in Jerusalem. More than forty men vowed not to eat until they had killed him, but Paul’s sister’s son heard of it and told the…
  84. 84Paul Before King AgrippaActs 25:13–26:32Paul told King Agrippa how Jesus met him on the Damascus road. Agrippa said, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian,” and Paul wished everyone…
  85. 85Shipwrecked!Acts 27:1–44On the way to Rome a great storm battered the ship for many days. An angel told Paul that everyone would live. The ship broke apart, but all 276…
  86. 86Safe on MaltaActs 28:1–10On the island of Malta (Melita) the people built a fire. A viper fastened on Paul’s hand, but he shook it off and felt no harm. Paul prayed for the…
  87. 87Preaching in RomeActs 28:16–31In Rome Paul lived two years in his own rented house, guarded by a soldier. He welcomed everyone who came and preached the kingdom of God with all…
  88. 88Nothing Can Separate UsRomans 8:28–39Paul wrote to the church in Rome that God works all things together for good for those who love Him, and that nothing can separate us from the love…
  89. 89Love Is Patient and Kind1 Corinthians 13Paul wrote that without love, even great gifts are nothing. Love (charity) is patient and kind, it does not envy or boast, and it never fails.
  90. 90The Fruit of the SpiritGalatians 5:16–26Paul wrote to the Galatians that when we walk in the Spirit, God grows good fruit in our lives, like a tree grows fruit.
  91. 91The Armour of GodEphesians 6:10–18Paul told the Ephesians to be strong in the Lord and to put on the whole armour of God: truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation…
  92. 92Rejoice in the LordPhilippians 4:4–13Writing from prison, Paul told the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord always, to pray about everything, and to think on good things. He had learned…
  93. 93Timothy Learns the Scriptures2 Timothy 1:1–5 · 3:14–17Paul reminded young Timothy of the faith of his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice, and that he had known the Holy Scriptures since he was a…
  94. 94Philemon and OnesimusPhilemon 1–25Onesimus had gone away from his master Philemon, then met Paul and became a Christian. Paul sent him home with a letter asking Philemon to welcome…
  95. 95Heroes of FaithHebrews 11Hebrews 11 remembers people who trusted God by faith: Noah built the ark, Abraham went out not knowing where, Moses led the people, and many more.
  96. 96Doers of the WordJames 1:19–27James wrote that it is not enough to hear God’s Word. We must do what it says, not be like a man who looks in a mirror and then forgets what he saw.
  97. 97Taming the TongueJames 3:1–12James compared the tongue to a small bit that turns a horse, a small rudder that steers a ship and a little fire that can burn a forest. Our words…
  98. 98Cast Your Care on Him1 Peter 5:6–11Peter wrote to believers going through hard times and told them to give all their worries to God, because He cares for them.
  99. 99God Is Love1 John 4:7–21John wrote that love comes from God, because God is love. God showed His love by sending His Son, so we should love one another.
  100. 100John on the Isle of PatmosRevelation 1:9–20On the island of Patmos, John heard a great voice like a trumpet and saw Jesus in glory, with a face shining like the sun. Jesus told him, “Fear…
  101. 101Jesus Knocks at the DoorRevelation 3:14–22Jesus told the church at Laodicea that He stands at the door and knocks. Whoever hears His voice and opens the door, He will come in.
  102. 102Worthy Is the LambRevelation 4–5John saw the throne of God in heaven. Only the Lamb that was slain was worthy to open the book, and every creature in heaven and earth praised Him.
  103. 103A New Heaven and a New EarthRevelation 21:1–7John saw a new heaven and a new earth and the holy city coming down from God. God will live with His people and wipe away all tears.
  104. 104Behold, I Come QuicklyRevelation 22:1–21John saw the river of the water of life and the tree of life. The Bible ends with Jesus’ promise that He is coming quickly, and John’s answer: “Even…