New Testament

The book begins with a genealogy. It traces from Abraham through King David to Jesus, showing that he is a descendant of David.

Matthew 1

The mother of Jesus, Mary, had not had sexual relations with her husband Joseph when she became pregnant with Jesus.

Matthew 1

After his birth, Jesus was visited by shepherds and wise men from the East.

Matthew 2

John the Baptist, who announced the coming of Jesus, baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.

Matthew 3

After Jesus was baptized, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 3

Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread. In response to Satan''s first temptation, Jesus told him that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. After two more temptations by Satan, Jesus rebuked him and the temptations ceased.

Matthew 4

After being tempted by Satan, Jesus departs from Nazareth and begins to preach. His first sermon is the famous Sermon on the Mount. He calls people to repentance and to turn back to God.

Matthew 4-7

After delivering the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus comes down from the mountain and begins to heal various sick people and help those in need.

Matthew 7-8

Jesus had 12 disciples, also called apostles. He sends them out to spread his message throughout the world.

Matthew 10

Jesus tells his disciples that many Jews will respond to his message and repent. However, they can also expect resistance and persecution from some and they will be condemned.

Matthew 10

Zacharias and Elisabeth were the parents of John the Baptist. The birth of a special child is announced to them, as well as to Mary and Joseph. Subsequently, John the Baptist and Jesus are born.

Luke 1-2

Emperor Augustus ordered the census that led to Jesus being born in Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem, Joseph''s place of origin, for the census.

Luke 2

Mary brings Jesus to the temple to dedicate him to God. The prophets Simeon and Anna recognize who Jesus truly is there.

Luke 2

John the Baptist baptized some people, including Jesus and called them to repentance. When Pharisees and Sadducees came to him, he insulted them as a brood of vipers.

Luke 3

Jesus originally came from Nazareth, where he began his public ministry.

Luke 4

Jesus read from a scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue and proclaimed that he had come to bring good news to the poor and freedom to the people.

Luke 4

Levi was a tax collector and an outsider. Jesus invited him to follow him, along with other outsiders. Afterward, Jesus appointed his twelve disciples as apostles.

Luke 5

Jesus teaches about the kingdom of God and describes how it turns everything upside down. In God''s kingdom, the poor will be rich and the rich will be poor.

Luke 6

The leaders of Israel called Jesus a drunkard and a blasphemer. In their view, he associated with the wrong people by going to the poor and sinners.

Luke 7

When Jesus goes up a mountain with three of his disciples, he transforms and the presence of God comes down in a cloud. Jesus then talks with Elijah and Moses, who also appear.

Luke 9

The Gospel of John begins with a poem that starts with "In the beginning was the Word." The poem narrates that in Jesus, God''s Word came to the earth. Afterwards, the narrative transitions to John the Baptist.; 42

John 1

John the Baptist refers to himself as the voice of a preacher, baptizing people with water. He also announces that after him, Jesus will come, who will also be baptized by John the Baptist.

John 1

After calling his disciples to follow him, Jesus was at a wedding in Cana. There, he turned some water jars into wine. John refers to this as his first sign.

John 2

After the wedding, Jesus continued to Capernaum and Jerusalem. During the Passover festival, he went to the temple in Jerusalem and drove out the money changers.

John 2

Jesus meets Nicodemus, a Pharisee, at night. Nicodemus addresses Jesus and acknowledges him as a teacher sent by God. Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be born anew to see the kingdom of God.

John 3

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and engages in conversation with her. He tells her that he can provide water leading to eternal life.

John 4

On the Sabbath, Jesus heals a man. The leaders of Israel are upset about this, claiming that no work should be done on the Sabbath. Jesus responds that his Father also works on the Sabbath.

John 5

Jesus provides for a large crowd of people with just 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. Afterward, he declares himself the bread of life. Some Jews are upset by this and stop following him.

John 6

During both the Feast of Tabernacles and the Festival of Lights, Jesus goes to the temple and preaches. Afterwards, the leaders of Israel are so angered that they plan to kill him.

John 7-10

Jesus learns that his friend Lazarus has died. He goes to Jerusalem, despite the danger and raises Lazarus from the dead. Afterwards, he enters Jerusalem as Israel''s king, riding on a donkey.

John 11-12

Jesus sent 72 of his disciples ahead. They were to go to the places he himself wanted to visit on his journey to Jerusalem and announce his coming.

Luke 10

Jesus encountered the poor, the sick, the blind, sinners and Samaritans, all of whom were considered outsiders of the people. They were all changed by their encounter with Jesus.

Luke 11-18

During his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus engages in many debates with the leaders of the people of Israel. They are divided and argue over many topics. The leaders of Israel accuse Jesus of blasphemy and Jesus refers to them as hypocrites.

Luke 11-18

After the leaders of Israel say that Jesus associates with sinners, he tells the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this parable, a father has two sons, one of whom leaves his father with his inheritance and later returns poor. The father rejoices at his return.

Luke 15

As Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, he begins to weep and predicts that the city of Jerusalem will be destroyed. Afterward, he enters the temple, drives out the merchants and engages in debates with the leaders of Israel.

Luke 19

On the last evening before his death, Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples and explains to them that the bread and wine represent his blood and body, which will serve as a reminder of Israel''s liberation.

Luke 22

The leaders of Israel persuade Herod and Pilate to crucify Jesus, even though Pilate states that he sees no guilt in Jesus deserving death.

Luke 23

The women who come to visit Jesus at his tomb see that it is empty and they encounter two angels who tell them that Jesus has risen.

Luke 24

Two of Jesus'' disciples were on their way to Emmaus, where they encounter Jesus. However, they do not recognize him and tell him that Jesus, whom they thought was the Savior, is dead and their hopes are now shattered.

Luke 24

When Jesus celebrates the Lord''s Supper with the two disciples and breaks the bread, they recognize him. In the next moment, Jesus disappears.

Luke 24

Titus lived in Crete and was a companion of Paul.

Titus 1

Titus is to appoint new leaders for the congregations in Crete. He should choose people who are righteous and holy. They are to replace the corrupt leaders spreading false teachings.

Titus 1

According to Paul, the people in Crete are liars and evil beasts. Therefore, Titus should be vigilant about false teachings.

Titus 1

Titus is to rebuke the slaves to respect their masters. Furthermore, young men and young women should seek faithful partners and establish families.

Titus 2

According to Paul, God''s grace, revealed through Jesus on the cross, calls people to live righteously and devoutly.

Titus 2

Christians in Crete are to submit to authorities and be ready for good works. They should be kind and loving to all people.

Titus 3

Paul describes that people are justified by God''s mercy and not by their own deeds.

Titus 3

Paul commends Philemon for his deep faith and love. He was a good and faithful Christian. Paul writes to him, asking him to receive Onesimus back.

Philemon 1

Onesimus used to be a slave of Philemon. Now, he has visited Paul in prison and become a Christian. Paul asks Philemon to receive him back, no longer as a slave but as a brother.

Philemon 1

Paul writes to Philemon that if Onesimus has wronged him, his debt should be charged to Paul.

Philemon 1

The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews is unknown.

Hebrews 1

The author describes that God spoke to the people of Israel in various ways in the past, but now He speaks through His Son. Jesus reveals God''s glory and is the ultimate revelation of God.

Hebrews 1

The author of the letter writes that no angel is the Son of God and Jesus is therefore above the angels. He further writes that he wants to place his trust in Jesus.

Hebrews 2

The author of the letter continues that Moses is also subordinate to Jesus. While Moses built a house for God, Jesus created the entire world.

Hebrews 3

The author tells the story of how the people of Israel rebelled against Moses in the wilderness and turned away from God.

Hebrews 3-4

Due to their rebellion, God did not allow the people of Israel to enter the promised land. Since Jesus is higher than Moses, the author exhorts the readers not to rebel against Jesus.

Hebrews 3-4

The priests of the people of Israel were flawed individuals who had to repeatedly offer sacrifices for their own sins. Jesus is now the ultimate priest, without flaw.

Hebrews 5-7

The author of the letter describes that Jesus'' death on the cross was the ultimate sacrifice. In the past, people had to regularly sacrifice animals for their sins, but through Jesus, all sins of all people have been atoned for.

Hebrews 8-10

The author mentions many examples of faith.

Hebrews 11

The author concludes by urging the readers of the letter to take his exhortations seriously.

Hebrews 13

The Epistle to the Romans was written by Paul during his time in prison and was addressed to the community in Rome.

Romans 1

Paul''s goal in writing the Epistle to the Romans was to bring the divided community in Rome back to unity and strengthen their faith.

Romans 1

Paul''s view is that all people are guilty due to their sins and selfishness, failing to fulfill their original purpose.

Romans 3

Paul describes that the salvation of humanity is based on faith in Jesus. People will always make mistakes, but through Jesus, they are declared righteous and become part of God''s family.

Romans 3

Paul refers to Jesus as the new Adam. While Adam made mistakes, Jesus gave his life for people and showed love. This reveals a new humanity that people can now become a part of.

Romans 5-6

Paul writes that baptism symbolizes the washing away of the old self and the beginning of a new life with Jesus.

Romans 6

According to Paul, the Torah reveals God''s will, but it was not enough to free Israel. Through Jesus and his Holy Spirit, people can now be liberated.

Romans 7-8

Paul describes that there are Israelites who recognize Jesus and those who do not. He believes that one day Israel will recognize Jesus and once again become the covenant people of God.

Romans 9-11

Paul speaks of a unity between Gentiles and Jews, all belonging to the new humanity. This unity is strengthened through mutual love.

Romans 12-13

The divisions in the community in Rome arose due to differing opinions on Jewish dietary and Sabbath laws. Paul emphasizes that while these issues are important, they should not jeopardize the unity of the community. Love, forgiveness and respect should overcome the differences.

Romans 14-15

In early Christianity, there were discussions about whether Christians had to follow the laws of the Torah. In Galatia, some got circumcised as prescribed for Jews in the Torah.

Galatians 2

Paul argues that the laws of the Torah were abolished through Jesus. He says that it is not what people do that makes them righteous, but rather faith in Jesus and loyalty to Him are the most important.

Galatians 2-3

Paul describes that the law was intended for the people of Israel before Jesus came into the world. Before Jesus arrived, people were guided by laws. Now that Jesus has come, people can become righteous through faith.

Galatians 3

Paul writes that people now do God''s will through the Spirit of God. The Spirit brings forth a new kind of person who lives in love.

Galatians 5

Among the gifts obtained through the Spirit are faithfulness, patience, kindness, goodness and joy. Paul writes that these gifts need to be nurtured and that these gifts are in harmony with the law.

Galatians 5

In the Ephesians letter, Paul writes that all people can become children of God through faith in Jesus.

Ephesians 1

Paul thanks God for the special role he gets to play in God''s story, even though he is writing this letter from prison.

Ephesians 3

Unity is important to Paul in the community. Although the community is made up of very different people, they are connected by the Holy Spirit and are given different gifts.

Ephesians 4

Paul describes that people who have the Holy Spirit sing, are grateful and esteem others higher than themselves.

Ephesians 5

Paul warns the community against evil spiritual powers. They should put on the armor of God to resist them.

Ephesians 6