Luke

The angel Gabriel announces the births of John the Baptist to Zechariah and of Jesus to Mary. Mary visits Elizabeth, and the two expectant mothers rejoice. Mary sings the Magnificat, and Zechariah prophesies after the birth of John. Nothing is impossible with God.

Jesus is born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. Angels announce His birth to shepherds, who rush to find the baby. Simeon and Anna recognize the infant as the promised Messiah at the temple. At age twelve, Jesus astonishes teachers in the temple.

John the Baptist preaches repentance and baptizes in the Jordan. He challenges the crowds to produce fruit worthy of repentance and prepares the way for Jesus. Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends, and the Father speaks. Luke traces Jesus' genealogy back to Adam and God.

Jesus is tempted in the wilderness for forty days. He reads from Isaiah in the Nazareth synagogue, declaring the Scripture fulfilled, but is rejected and nearly thrown off a cliff. He demonstrates His authority by casting out demons and healing the sick throughout Galilee.

Jesus calls His first disciples after a miraculous catch of fish, telling Simon Peter he will now catch people. He cleanses a leper, heals a paralytic lowered through the roof, and calls Levi the tax collector. He teaches that new wine must go into new wineskins.

Jesus appoints the twelve apostles and delivers the Sermon on the Plain, including blessings and woes. He teaches radical love for enemies, the Golden Rule—do to others as you would have them do to you—and warns against judging others while ignoring your own flaws.

Jesus heals the centurion's servant, commending his extraordinary faith. He raises the widow's son at Nain from the dead. John the Baptist sends disciples to ask if Jesus is the one, and Jesus commends John. A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet, and He declares her sins forgiven because she loved much.

Jesus teaches the parable of the sower and calms a storm. He delivers a demon-possessed man at the Gerasenes, heals a woman with an issue of blood, and raises Jairus' daughter from death. Women including Mary Magdalene support His ministry.

Jesus sends out the Twelve, feeds five thousand, and Peter confesses Him as the Christ. The Transfiguration reveals His glory before Peter, James, and John. Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem, teaching that whoever wants to follow Him must deny themselves daily.

Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples and pronounces woes on unrepentant cities. He rejoices that the Father reveals truth to the humble. He tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, defining neighbor love in radical terms. He visits Martha and Mary, teaching that sitting at His feet is the one thing needed.

Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, giving a version of the Lord's Prayer. He teaches about persistent prayer and the Father's willingness to give the Holy Spirit. He confronts the Pharisees and lawyers, pronouncing woes on their hypocrisy and burdensome rules.

Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and the folly of storing up earthly treasures. He tells the parable of the rich fool and teaches about anxiety, urging followers not to worry because the Father knows their needs. He calls for readiness and faithful stewardship.

Jesus calls for repentance, telling the parable of the barren fig tree given one more chance. He heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath and teaches about the narrow door. He laments over Jerusalem, longing to gather her children under His wings.

Jesus heals on the Sabbath at a Pharisee's house and teaches about humility, urging guests to take the lowest seat. He tells the parable of the great banquet where those originally invited refuse to come. He counts the cost of discipleship.

The chapter of the lost: Jesus tells three parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—to reveal the Father's heart that rejoices extravagantly when even one lost person returns. The prodigal son is one of the most beloved stories in all Scripture.

Jesus tells the parable of the shrewd manager, teaching about faithfulness with money and the impossibility of serving both God and money. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus reveals the eternal consequences of ignoring the suffering at your doorstep.

Jesus teaches about forgiveness, faith the size of a mustard seed, and gratitude—only one of ten healed lepers returns to thank Him. He teaches about the coming of the kingdom, warning that it will arrive suddenly and that people must not look back.

Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to encourage continual prayer and the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector to warn against self-righteous prayer. He blesses children, encounters the rich ruler, and heals a blind beggar near Jericho.

Zacchaeus the tax collector climbs a tree to see Jesus, who invites Himself to dinner, and salvation comes to his house. Jesus tells the parable of the ten minas about faithfulness. He enters Jerusalem, weeps over the city, and cleanses the temple.

The religious leaders challenge Jesus' authority. He tells the parable of the wicked tenants, answers questions about paying taxes to Caesar, and teaches about the resurrection. He warns about the scribes who devour widows' houses while making long prayers.

Jesus commends the poor widow's offering and delivers His prophetic discourse about the destruction of Jerusalem and signs of the end. He describes tribulation, the coming of the Son of Man, and urges watchfulness and prayer to stand before the Son of Man.

Judas conspires to betray Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus institutes the new covenant in His blood. He predicts Peter's denial, prays on the Mount of Olives in such agony that His sweat becomes like drops of blood, is arrested, and Peter denies Him three times.

Jesus is tried before Pilate and Herod, neither finding guilt. Pilate offers to release Him but the crowd demands Barabbas. Jesus is crucified between two criminals; one repents and Jesus promises him paradise. Darkness covers the land, the temple curtain tears, and Jesus commends His spirit to the Father.

Women discover the empty tomb and angels remind them of Jesus' words. Two disciples encounter the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, recognizing Him in the breaking of bread. Jesus appears to all the disciples, opens their minds to Scripture, and ascends to heaven.