Gospels & Acts · 22 stories
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The Word Becomes Flesh
John unveils the eternal Word who creates all things, brings life and light into the darkness, enters the world as flesh, and reveals the Father's glory.
8 parts
John the Baptist's Testimony
John deflects all titles pressed on him by religious emissaries, names himself a voice preparing the way, then publicly identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God and Son of God.
6 parts
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
John's testimony launches a chain of introductions as Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael each encounter Jesus and begin to follow him.
8 parts
The Wedding at Cana
When the wine runs out at a wedding in Cana, Jesus instructs servants to fill six stone jars with water; the jars yield fine wine, and this first sign reveals his glory and deepens his disciples' belief in him.
5 parts
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Jesus clears merchants from the Jerusalem temple, then responds to leaders demanding a sign by speaking of raising the temple in three days.
6 parts
Nicodemus and the New Birth
A respected Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night, acknowledging the signs that mark him as a teacher from God, but struggles to understand Jesus' declaration that a person must be born of water and Spirit to enter God's kingdom — and when he asks how such a thing can be, Jesus answers with a sweeping vision of the Son of Man lifted up and God's love poured out for the world.
5 parts
The Woman at the Well
Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, reveals himself as Messiah, and her testimony brings the whole town to believe in him.
10 parts
The Royal Official's Son Healed
A royal official begs Jesus to heal his dying son, trusts Jesus' word alone, and returns home to find the boy healed—leading his whole household to believe.
3 parts
Healing at the Pool of Bethesda
Jesus heals a man disabled thirty-eight years at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath, sparking a deadly confrontation with Jewish leaders over his identity.
7 parts
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles
At the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus teaches and makes bold claims in Jerusalem, sparking fierce crowd debate and failed arrest attempts while authorities grow increasingly divided over him.
9 parts
I Am the Light of the World
Jesus proclaims himself the Light of the World, defends his origin and witness against escalating challenges, exposes his opponents' true spiritual heritage, and escapes when his 'I AM' claim drives them to attempt stoning.
9 parts
Healing the Man Born Blind
Jesus heals a man born blind with mud and water, then stands by him as neighbors and Pharisees interrogate him, until the man boldly defends Jesus, is expelled, and finally worships him as the Son of God.
13 parts
The Good Shepherd
Jesus declares himself the Good Shepherd and the door of the sheep, provoking division and a stoning attempt before he withdraws beyond the Jordan where many believe.
9 parts
The Raising of Lazarus
When Lazarus dies, Jesus delays, then travels to Bethany and raises his four-days-dead friend from the tomb—sparking belief in many but a death plot among the authorities.
15 parts
Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
At his final supper, Jesus washes his disciples' feet, overcomes Peter's protest, and calls them to serve one another just as he has served them.
6 parts
The Last Supper Betrayal
At his final meal, Jesus identifies Judas as his betrayer, sends him into the night, then turns to his remaining disciples with words of coming glory, a new love commandment, and a stark warning that even Peter will deny him.
7 parts
The Farewell Discourse
Jesus comforts his disciples before his departure, promising rooms in his Father's house, the Spirit of truth, abiding joy, and peace—urging them to remain in him and love one another.
12 parts
The High Priestly Prayer
Jesus prays to the Father for his own glorification, for his disciples' protection and sanctification, and for all future believers to share in divine unity.
3 parts
The Arrest of Jesus
Jesus leads his disciples into a garden where Judas arrives with armed soldiers; Jesus steps forward, twice declares himself the one they seek, and the crowd falls to the ground before he is seized and bound — but first Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus's ear, prompting Jesus to rebuke him and submit to the cup the Father has given him.
4 parts
The Trial of Jesus
Arrested and shuttled from Annas to Caiaphas to Pilate, Jesus faces interrogation and mockery while Peter denies him three times, ending in Pilate's reluctant death sentence.
9 parts
The Crucifixion
Jesus carries his cross to Golgotha, is crucified and dies, and is buried in a nearby tomb by Joseph and Nicodemus.
7 parts
The Resurrection
Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and meets the risen Jesus, who then appears to his gathered disciples and finally to doubting Thomas, drawing out his confession.
12 parts