Bible stories to read together.

The Fishing Net

Jesus told a parable about a net to show that a final separation is coming.

Matthew 13:47–52Read story

Matthew 13:53–58; Mark 6:1–6Read story

Jesus Is Rejected in His Hometown

Jesus taught in his hometown synagogue, but many people there took offence at him and did not believe.

The Death of John the Baptist

John spoke the truth to a ruler, and Herod's fearful choices ended in a grievous wrong.

Matthew 14:1–12; Mark 6:14–29; Luke 9:7–9Read story

Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15Read story

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

When a great crowd followed Jesus into a deserted place, he welcomed them and gave them more than enough food.

Matthew 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21Read story

Jesus Walks on Water

Late at night, Jesus came to his disciples on the sea and showed them who he is.

Matthew 14:34–36; Mark 6:53–56Read story

Jesus Heals People at Gennesaret

After arriving at Gennesaret, Jesus was recognised at once, and sick people were brought to him from all around the region.

Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30Read story

A Mother's Faith: The Gentile Woman's Daughter

Near Tyre and Sidon, a Gentile mother kept pleading with Jesus to help her daughter.

Matthew 15:29–39; Mark 8:1–10Read story

Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand

After days with a large crowd in a lonely place, Jesus cared for them and fed them with seven loaves and a few small fish.

Peter Says Who Jesus Is

Near Caesarea Philippi, Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus began to tell his disciples about the suffering ahead.

Matthew 16:13–23; Mark 8:27–33; Luke 9:18–22Read story

Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:1–13; Luke 9:28–36Read story

Jesus Is Transfigured

On a high mountain, Peter, James, and John saw Jesus in glory and heard the Father's voice.

Jesus Heals a Boy after the Mountain Visit

After coming down from the mountain, Jesus met a desperate father and healed his son when the disciples could not help him.

Matthew 17:14–20; Mark 9:14–29; Luke 9:37–42Read story

Matthew 17:24–27Read story

Peter and the Coin in the Fish

In Capernaum, Jesus answered a tax question with wisdom and told Peter where to find the coin to pay.

The Unforgiving Servant

Jesus told a parable about a servant who received mercy but refused to pass that mercy on.

Matthew 18:21–35Read story

Matthew 19:13–15; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 18:15–17Read story

Jesus Welcomes the Children

When people brought little children to Jesus, he welcomed them and blessed them.

Matthew 19:16–30; Mark 10:17–31; Luke 18:18–30Read story

Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

A wealthy young ruler asks Jesus about eternal life and hears a searching call to follow him above his possessions.

Matthew 20:1–16Read story

The Workers in the Vineyard

Jesus told a parable about vineyard workers to show that the kingdom of heaven does not work by human ideas of earning and rank.

Matthew 20:20–28; Mark 10:35–45Read story

James and John Ask for Places of Honour

Jesus answered a bold request by teaching his disciples what true greatness is like in God's kingdom.

Matthew 20:29–34; Mark 10:46–52; Luke 18:35–43Read story

Jesus Heals Bartimaeus near Jericho

As Jesus left Jericho, Bartimaeus kept calling for mercy until Jesus stopped and restored his sight.

Jesus Enters Jerusalem on a Donkey

Jesus came to Jerusalem as a humble king, while the crowds praised him and he wept over the city.

Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John 12:12–19Read story

Jesus Clears the Temple before Passover

Jesus entered the temple, drove out its trading, and taught that God's house was meant for prayer.

Matthew 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–19; Luke 19:45–48Read story

Matthew 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–14; Mark 11:20–25Read story

Jesus and the Fig Tree

Jesus used a fruitless fig tree to teach his disciples about faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.

The Two Sons

Jesus told a parable about two sons to show that real obedience matters more than respectful words alone.

Matthew 21:28–32Read story

The Wicked Tenants

Jesus told a sharp parable about vineyard farmers who rejected the owner's servants and then his son.

Matthew 21:33–46; Mark 12:1–12; Luke 20:9–18Read story

The King's Wedding Banquet

Jesus told a parable about a king’s wedding feast, rejected invitations, and a solemn warning.