Bible stories to read together.

An Angel Announces John's Birth

While Zacharias served in the temple, an angel brought surprising news about a son who would prepare people for the Lord.

Luke 1:5–25Read story

An Angel Visits Mary

God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary in Nazareth with astonishing news about the son she would bear.

Luke 1:26–38Read story

Mary Visits Elizabeth

Mary travelled quickly to visit Elizabeth, and Elizabeth welcomed her with joy and Spirit-filled blessing.

Luke 1:39–45Read story

John the Baptist Is Born

Elizabeth’s son was born, and when he was named John, Zacharias could speak again and blessed God.

Luke 1:57–66Read story

Simeon and Anna Welcome Jesus

At the temple in Jerusalem, Simeon and Anna recognise the baby Jesus as God's promised Messiah.

Luke 2:21–38Read story

The Boy Jesus in the Temple

After Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus’ parents searched for him and found him in the temple among the teachers.

Luke 2:41–52Read story

Jesus Reads in the Nazareth Synagogue

In his hometown synagogue, Jesus read from Isaiah and then said something that deeply unsettled the people listening.

Luke 4:16–30Read story

Jesus Raises the Widow's Son at Nain

Near the gate of Nain, Jesus met a grieving mother and showed compassionate power.

Luke 7:11–17Read story

A Woman Anoints Jesus in a Pharisee's House

At a Pharisee's table, a woman wept at Jesus' feet, and Jesus explained what her love revealed.

Luke 7:36–50Read story

The Two Debtors

Jesus told a short parable about two debtors to show how forgiveness and love are connected.

Luke 7:41–43Read story

A Samaritan Village Refuses Jesus

As Jesus travels towards Jerusalem, he shows his disciples how to answer rejection with mercy, not revenge.

Luke 9:51–56Read story

Jesus Sends the Seventy

Jesus sent seventy disciples ahead of him, and they returned with joy at what God had done.

Luke 10:1–24Read story

The Good Samaritan

Jesus told a story about mercy when a law expert asked who counts as a neighbour.

Luke 10:25–37Read story

Jesus Visits Martha and Mary

Jesus visits Martha’s house, where he teaches what matters most.

Luke 10:38–42Read story

The Friend at Midnight

Jesus told a short parable about a late-night request, a reluctant friend, and determined asking.

Luke 11:5–8Read story

The Rich Fool

Jesus told a parable about a wealthy man who trusted his stored-up goods instead of being rich toward God.

Luke 12:13–21Read story

The Fig Tree Given More Time

Jesus told a short parable about a fig tree, its owner, and one more year to wait for fruit.

Luke 13:6–9Read story

Jesus Heals a Woman Who Cannot Stand Straight

While teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, Jesus frees a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years.

Luke 13:10–17Read story

Jesus Heals a Man at a Sabbath Meal

At a Sabbath meal, Jesus healed a sick man and asked whether mercy could be refused on the Sabbath.

Luke 14:1–6Read story

Choosing the Lowest Place at the Feast

At a meal, Jesus used guests and hosts to teach about humility and generous hospitality.

Luke 14:7–14Read story

The Great Banquet

Jesus told of a great supper where invited guests made excuses, and others were brought in instead.

Luke 14:15–24Read story

The Tower Builder and the King

Jesus told two short pictures about counting the cost before becoming his disciple.

Luke 14:28–33Read story

The Lost Coin

Jesus told of a woman searching carefully for one lost coin to show the joy when a sinner repents.

Luke 15:8–10Read story

The Lost Son and the Welcoming Father

Jesus told of a son who ran far away and a father who welcomed him home, while an older brother struggled to rejoice.