Bible stories to read together.

Servants Waiting for Their Master

Jesus used pictures of watchful and faithful servants to teach readiness and responsibility.

Matthew 24:45–51; Mark 13:34–37; Luke 12:35–48Read story

Matthew 25:1–13Read story

The Ten Bridesmaids

Jesus told a story about ten bridesmaids to teach his listeners to be ready.

The Parable of the Talents

Jesus told a parable about servants entrusted with money and the day their master returned.

Matthew 25:14–30Read story

The Sheep and the Goats

Jesus told a solemn teaching story about a king who reveals how people have treated him by what they did, or did not do, for the least of his brothers.

Matthew 25:31–46Read story

The Plot against Jesus and Judas' Agreement

As Passover drew near, leaders planned against Jesus, and Judas agreed to help them.

Matthew 26:1–5; Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:1–2; Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:1–6; John 11:45–57Read story

Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany

At Bethany, Mary honoured Jesus with costly ointment, and Jesus said her act pointed to his burial.

Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 12:1–11Read story

The Last Supper

The Gospels describe Jesus's meal with his disciples and his words preparing them for betrayal, scattering, and Peter's coming denial.

Matthew 26:17–35; Mark 14:12–31; Luke 22:7–38; John 13:18–30; John 13:36–38Read story

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane and Is Arrested

In Gethsemane, Jesus prays in deep distress and then meets the arresting crowd with steady resolve.

Matthew 26:36–56; Mark 14:32–52; Luke 22:39–53; John 18:1–14Read story

Jesus before the Jewish Council

Jesus was taken for questioning before Jewish leaders, where false accusations, harsh treatment, and grave charges followed.

Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:63–71; John 18:19–24Read story

Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18; John 18:25–27Read story

Peter Denies Jesus

In the high priest’s courtyard, Peter denies Jesus three times and then remembers Jesus’ warning.

Jesus before Pilate and Herod

Jesus was taken to Pilate, sent to Herod, and finally handed over to be crucified when the crowd demanded Barabbas instead.

Matthew 27:1–2; Matthew 27:11–31; Mark 15:1–20; Luke 23:1–16; Luke 23:18–25; John 18:28–19:15Read story

Judas' Death and Its Aftermath

After Jesus was condemned, Judas returned the silver, and the chief priests used it to buy a field.

Matthew 27:3–10Read story

Jesus Dies on the Cross

At Golgotha, Jesus is crucified, mocked, speaks mercy and truth, and gives up his life.

Matthew 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–27; Mark 15:29–41; Luke 23:26–49; John 19:16–37Read story

Matthew 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42Read story

Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb

Joseph of Arimathaea asked Pilate for Jesus’ body and placed him in a new tomb before the Sabbath began.

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Jesus Is Alive: The Empty Tomb

At dawn on the first day of the week, the women found Jesus’ tomb open, and Mary Magdalene met the risen Lord.

Matthew 28:1–10; Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18Read story

Matthew 28:11–15Read story

The Guards Report the Empty Tomb

Some guards report what happened, and the chief priests and elders arrange a false story.

Jesus Sends His Followers to Make Disciples

The risen Jesus sent his followers out with his message for all nations.

Matthew 28:16–20; Mark 16:14–18Read story

Mark 1:21–28; Luke 4:31–37Read story

Jesus Frees a Man in the Synagogue

In Capernaum, Jesus teaches with authority in the synagogue and commands an unclean spirit to leave a man.

The Seed That Grows

Jesus told a short parable about seed growing in a way the sower cannot fully explain.

Mark 4:26–29Read story

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Jesus Heals a Deaf Man

Near the Sea of Galilee, Jesus healed a deaf man who had trouble speaking clearly.

Mark 7:31–37Read story

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Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida

At Bethsaida, Jesus led a blind man out of the village and healed him in two stages.

Mark 8:22–26Read story

Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4Read story

The Widow Gives Two Small Coins

Jesus notices a poor widow at the temple and teaches his disciples what her small gift means.

Mark 16:12–13; Luke 24:13–35Read story

Jesus Walks with Two Disciples to Emmaus

Two disciples travelling to Emmaus meet the risen Jesus, though they do not recognise him until he breaks bread with them.