The Life of Jesus
The life of Jesus in the Bible: his birth, teaching, death and resurrection. Key chapters from the Gospels, read them now.
The four Gospels of the New Testament convey Jesus' life through different testimonies. The chapters below gather key moments from his birth to his teaching and resurrection.
Read the chapters
- Luke 2
The best-known chapter of the Christmas story — Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds' visit and the angelic announcement, loved for its simplicity.
- John 1
The poetic opening of John's Gospel introduces Jesus as the eternal 'Word' who brings light into the world and becomes human.
- Matthew 5
The opening of the Sermon on the Mount — the Beatitudes — among Jesus' best-known teachings, honoring humility, mercy and peace.
- Luke 15
The parable of the prodigal son — Jesus' beloved story of a father who runs to welcome home a lost child, picturing forgiveness and return.
- Matthew 28
The close of Matthew's Gospel — the empty tomb, the risen Jesus appearing to his disciples, and the 'Great Commission' to go and make disciples of all nations.
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Reading plans
- Start with John — 7 Days Through the Life of Jesus
- Two Weeks in the Parables of Jesus
- Advent — 24 Days to Christmas
- 30 Days with the Gospel — An Introduction to the New Testament
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