Bible passages

Matthew 20:17–19; Mark 10:32–34; Luke 18:31–34

The Hard Journey to Jerusalem

Follow Jesus toward Jerusalem and hear what he tells the twelve aside.

Matthew 21:23–27; Mark 11:27–33; Luke 20:1–8

Who Gave Jesus the Right to Act?

Notice the difference between an honest answer and a safe-sounding escape.

Matthew 22:15–22; Mark 12:13–17; Luke 20:19–26

A Tax Question and a Roman Coin

Look closely at the coin Jesus asks his questioners to show.

Matthew 22:23–33; Mark 12:18–27; Luke 20:27–40

Jesus Answers a Question About Resurrection

Ask whether life after resurrection must copy life before it.

Matthew 22:41–46; Mark 12:35–37; Luke 20:41–44

David's Descendant and David's Lord

Follow a question that goes beyond a family tree.

Matthew 23:1–13; Matthew 23:15–39; Mark 12:38–40; Luke 20:45–47

Looking Important or Showing Care?

Look for the difference between looking important and actually caring.

Prophecy and visions

Matthew 24:1–44; Mark 13:1–33; Luke 21:5–38

Stay Alert Without Setting a Date

Follow Jesus' repeated call to stay alert without making a calendar of the future.

Mark 4:21–25; Luke 8:16–18

A Lamp and Careful Listening

Move the lamp into view, then listen for what the picture asks of hearers.

Luke 1:1–4

Why Luke Writes His Account

Read the short introduction before Luke begins the events themselves.

Poetry and prayer

Luke 1:46–56

Mary Sings of God's Mercy

Listen as Mary's praise widens from her own life to people in need.

Poetry and prayer

Luke 1:67–80

Zechariah Sings of Rescue and Peace

Listen to a father's song that looks beyond his own child.

Luke 6:20–45

Mercy Beyond Our Friends

Notice how Jesus' mercy reaches beyond people who already like us.

Luke 11:37–12:12; Luke 12:22–34; Luke 12:49–13:5

Honesty, Trust and Turning to God

Follow the changes of scene while listening for honesty, trust and a timely response.

Luke 13:22–35

The Narrow Door and the Sheltering Hen

Hear why Jesus answers a question about numbers with a call to respond.

Luke 14:34–35

Salt That Loses Its Taste

Think about what happens when something loses the quality it is meant to have.

Luke 16:14–18

God Knows Beyond Appearances

Ask whether being praised by people always means being right before God.

Luke 17:1–6

Correct, Forgive and Trust

Notice how Jesus joins truthful correction with repeated forgiveness.

Luke 17:20–35; Luke 17:37

Do Not Chase Secret Claims

Hear why Jesus says not to chase reports of a secret location.

John 1:1–18

The Word Becomes Human

Meet the name John uses for Jesus before telling the later events.

John 3:22–36

John Is Glad Jesus Comes First

Watch John respond when his followers worry that Jesus is becoming more popular.

John 5:16–47

The Son's Work and the Father's Witness

Follow Jesus' explanation of why his work points to the Father.

John 6:22–71

Jesus Is the Bread of Life

Listen as a search for more bread becomes a hard conversation about Jesus himself.

John 7:1–53

Different Voices at the Feast

Listen for the different voices arguing about Jesus at the feast.

John 8:12–59

Jesus Brings Light and Freedom

Trace the difference between knowing a family name and receiving Jesus' words.