Chris Juby

Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less.

I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.

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John

Jn1: The Word of God became flesh and dwelt with us. John the Baptist bore witness to him. Andrew told Simon Peter and they followed Jesus.

tweet 1 May 2013. John 1. Read this chapter in full. # 6 comments

Jn2: Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. He drove money-changers from the temple. He said, "Destroy this temple and I will raise it."

tweet 2 May 2013. John 2. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Jn3: Jesus told Nicodemus, "Be born again. Whoever believes in the Son will have eternal life." John the Baptist said, "He is above all."

tweet 3 May 2013. John 3. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn4: Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman about her husbands. She said, "Can this be the Christ?" Many believed. He healed an official's son.

tweet 4 May 2013. John 4. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Jn5: Jesus healed a man at Bethesda. He said, "The Son only does what he sees the Father doing. My works and the Scriptures bear witness."

tweet 5 May 2013. John 5. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn6: Jesus fed 5,000 men and walked across the sea. He said, "I am the bread of life. My flesh is true food." Many disciples turned back.

tweet 6 May 2013. John 6. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Jn7: Jesus went to the feast. The people said, "Is this the Christ?" The chief priests tried to arrest him. He called out, "Come and drink."

tweet 7 May 2013. John 7. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Jn8: Jesus did not condemn a woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees questioned him. He said, "If God were your Father you would love me."

tweet 8 May 2013. John 8. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn9: Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath. The Pharisees called the man and threw him out. Jesus said, "I came that the blind may see."

tweet 9 May 2013. John 9. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn10: Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. I give my life for the sheep." They asked, "Are you the Christ?" He said, "My sheep follow me."

tweet 10 May 2013. John 10. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Jn11: Lazarus died. Jesus went to the tomb and said, "Lazarus, come out." Lazarus came out. The chief priests plotted to put Jesus to death.

tweet 11 May 2013. John 11. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn12: Jesus rode into Jerusalem. The crowd shouted, "Hosanna!" He said, "The Son of Man must be lifted up. I have come to save the world."

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Jn13: Jesus washed the disciples' feet. He said, "One of you will betray me." Judas left. Jesus said, "Love each other as I have loved you."

tweet 13 May 2013. John 13. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Jn14: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am in the Father and the Father in me. He will give you the Holy Spirit. Do not be afraid."

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Jn15: "I am the vine, you are the branches. You are my friends if you do what I command. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you."

tweet 15 May 2013. John 15. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Jn16: "The Spirit will convict the world of sin. He will guide you into all truth. Your sorrow will turn to joy. I am going to the Father."

tweet 16 May 2013. John 16. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Jn17: Jesus said, "Father, I have revealed your name to those you gave me. Sanctify them in the truth. May all who believe in me be one."

tweet 17 May 2013. John 17. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn18: Judas betrayed Jesus to the chief priests. Peter denied him. He was sent before Pilate. Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world."

tweet 18 May 2013. John 18. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Jn19: The soldiers took Jesus and crucified him. He said, "It is finished." He gave up his spirit. A soldier pierced his side with a spear.

tweet 19 May 2013. John 19. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn20: Mary went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus met her. He came and stood among the disciples. Thomas said, "My Lord and my God!"

tweet 20 May 2013. John 20. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Jn21: Jesus appeared as the disciples were fishing. He said to Peter, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." The beloved disciple has testified.

tweet 21 May 2013. John 21. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

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