The Story of Jesus

Thirteen readings through Luke's telling of Jesus' life — from the angel's announcement to the risen Jesus appearing to His disciples.

  1. Reading 1

    Gabriel Foretells Jesus’ BirthLuke 1:26–38

    It begins with an impossible announcement to a woman in Nazareth.

  2. Reading 2

    The Birth of JesusLuke 2:1–7

    The Savior of the world arrives with no room, no fanfare.

  3. Reading 3

    The Mission of John the BaptistLuke 3:1–22

    John prepares the way in the wilderness, calling people to repentance.

  4. Reading 4

    The Temptation of JesusLuke 4:1–15

    Before His public work, Jesus faces the tempter alone.

  5. Reading 5

    The First DisciplesLuke 5:1–11

    He starts not with crowds but with a handful of fishermen.

  6. Reading 6

    Jesus Calms the StormLuke 8:22–25

    The disciples discover who is actually in the boat with them.

  7. Reading 7

    The Parable of the Good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37

    Jesus answers 'who is my neighbor?' with the parable of the good Samaritan.

  8. Reading 8

    The Parable of the Prodigal SonLuke 15:11–32

    The heart of God in one story: a father who runs.

  9. Reading 9

    The Triumphal EntryLuke 19:28–40

    Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt as the crowd praises God.

  10. Reading 10

    The Last SupperLuke 22:14–23

    One last meal, and bread broken with new meaning.

  11. Reading 11

    The CrucifixionLuke 23:26–43

    Jesus is led to the cross and crucified between two criminals.

  12. Reading 12

    The ResurrectionLuke 24:1–12

    The stone is rolled away.

  13. Reading 13

    Jesus Appears to the DisciplesLuke 24:36–49

    Not a ghost, not a rumor — risen, and present.

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