The life of Jesus,
story by story.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or have read it for years, these are the moments worth knowing. Explore the stories of Jesus organized by chapter of His life.
The life of Jesus,
Jesus’ life is recorded in four books of the Bible called the gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Four writers telling one story. Each of them noticed different things. These articles explore those stories one at a time. If you're looking for His parables specifically, those have their own home.
Start anywhere, and you’ll find out why people are still talking about Jesus today.
Explore His Life:
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Birth & Early Life
See how Jesus prepared for His world-changing mission.
✶ ꕀ ᵎ!ᵎ
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The Birth of Jesus
✶ Jesus enters the world with humility.
The Baptism of Jesus
ꕀ Jesus chooses humility over status.
The Temptation of Jesus
ᵎ!ᵎ Jesus rejects shortcuts to power and pleasure.
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Who He Met
See how Jesus responded to seekers, skeptics, and sinners.
⚓︎ 𖦹 𖠰 𖡎
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Jesus Calls the First Disciples
⚓︎ Jesus invites ordinary people to change the world.
The Woman at the Well
𖦹 Jesus welcomes people others avoid.
Jesus and Zacchaeus
𖠰 Jesus believes even villains can change.
The Woman Caught in Adultery
𖡎 Jesus refuses to define people by their past.
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Miracles
See Jesus' authority over sickness, nature, evil, and death.
𐃯 𐂐 ⚡︎ ✚ ⚰︎
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Jesus Turns Water Into Wine
𐃯 Jesus keeps the party going.
Jesus Feeds 5,000
𐂐 Jesus cares about people's practical needs.
Jesus Calms the Storm
⚡︎ Jesus has authority over any kind of chaos.
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
✚ Jesus heals deeper wounds than people expect.
Jesus Raises Lazarus Dead
⚰︎ Jesus confronts humanity's greatest fear.
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The Cross and Resurrection
See how Jesus changed history through sacrifice and victory.
·˚ ༘ ঌ ◎ ✝︎ 𖤓
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Palm Sunday
·˚ ༘ Jesus redefines what leadership looks like.
Jesus Flips Tables
ঌ Jesus has authority over any kind of chaos.
The Last Supper
◎ Jesus prepares His friends for life without Him.
Jesus' Death on the Cross
✝︎ Jesus gives His life for others.
The Empty Tomb
𖤓 Jesus' story doesn't end at the grave.
Where to Find the Parables of Jesus
Jesus often told short, fictional stories with big ideas, called parables. If you’re looking for His parables—like the prodigal son, the good Samaritan, the ten virgins, or the shrewd manager—they have their own library:
Where to Find the 'I Am' Statements of Jesus
Jesus told stories and taught crowds, but He also made direct claims about who He is. In the Gospel of John, He described Himself seven times using the words 'I am'—the bread of life, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life. Taken together, they're some of the clearest things Jesus ever said about Himself. Explore all seven: