Matthew 1 22 Feb 2013 11 comments

1 The record of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham. Mary bore a son by the Holy Spirit. An angel told Joseph to name him Jesus.

Matthew 2 23 Feb 2013 4 comments

2 Wise men came from the east to worship the child. King Herod ordered that all the baby boys be killed. An angel warned Joseph to flee.

Matthew 3 24 Feb 2013 2 comments

3 John the Baptist was preaching, "Repent, the kingdom is near!" Jesus was baptised by John. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son."

Matthew 4 25 Feb 2013 4 comments

4 Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. He called Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. He preached and healed the sick.

Matthew 5 26 Feb 2013 6 comments

5 Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart. I have come to fulfil the law. Whoever is angry will be judged. I say, love your enemies."

Matthew 6 27 Feb 2013 2 comments

6 "Do your good deeds in secret. Pray, 'Father, your kingdom come.' You cannot serve God and money. Do not be anxious about your life."

Matthew 7 28 Feb 2013 2 comments

7 "Do not judge others. Do to others what you would have them do to you. Whoever obeys is like a man who built his house on the rock."

Matthew 8 1 Mar 2013 1 comment

8 Jesus cleansed a leper. He healed the servant of a centurion who had faith. He calmed a storm at sea and cast demons out of two men.

Matthew 9 2 Mar 2013 1 comment

9 Jesus healed a paralytic. Many sinners came to eat with him. He raised a girl to life and healed two blind men. The crowds marvelled.

Matthew 10 3 Mar 2013 2 comments

10 Jesus sent out the twelve to proclaim the kingdom. "You will be hated for my name, but do not fear. Whoever receives you receives me."

Matthew 11 4 Mar 2013 1 comment

11 John sent word from prison. Jesus said, "John the Baptist is Elijah." Jesus denounced the cities and said, "Come, my burden is light."

Matthew 12 5 Mar 2013 2 comments

12 The Pharisees opposed Jesus when he healed on the Sabbath. He said, "A tree is known by its fruit. The sign of Jonah will be given."

Matthew 13 6 Mar 2013 1 comment

13 Jesus gave a parable about a sower. He told the disciples, "Seeing they do not see." He said, "The kingdom is like hidden treasure."

Matthew 14 7 Mar 2013 7 comments

14 Herod had John the Baptist killed. Jesus fed 5,000 men with five loaves and two fish. Jesus came to the disciples walking on the sea.

Matthew 15 8 Mar 2013 4 comments

15 Jesus challenged the Pharisees about tradition. He healed a Canaanite woman's daughter. He taught on the mountain and fed 4,000 men.

Matthew 16 9 Mar 2013 3 comments

16 Peter said, "You are the Christ." Jesus told them that he must be killed and be raised. He said, "Take up your cross and follow me."

Matthew 17 10 Mar 2013 2 comments

17 Jesus took Peter, James and John and was transfigured. A voice said, "This is my son." Jesus healed an epileptic. Peter paid the tax.

Matthew 18 11 Mar 2013 4 comments

18 Jesus said, "Become like children to enter the kingdom. A shepherd searches for the lost sheep. Forgive seventy times seven times."

Matthew 19 12 Mar 2013 2 comments

19 Jesus was asked about divorce. He said, "Do not separate what God has joined." He told a rich man, "Sell everything and follow me."

Matthew 20 13 Mar 2013 2 comments

20 "The kingdom is like a master paying wages." Jesus told the disciples, "The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many."

Matthew 21 14 Mar 2013 6 comments

21 Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. He healed and taught in the temple. "A man sent his son to his tenants, but they killed him."

Matthew 22 15 Mar 2013 1 comment

22 Jesus said, "The kingdom is like a wedding." The Pharisees questioned him about the law. He said, "Love God and love your neighbour."

Matthew 23 16 Mar 2013 4 comments

23 Jesus said, "The Pharisees preach but do not practise. You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. You kill and crucify the prophets."

Matthew 24 17 Mar 2013 1 comment

24 Jesus said, "In the end there will be tribulation. Let those in Judea flee. The Son of Man will come in glory. No one knows the day."

Matthew 25 18 Mar 2013 2 comments

25 "The kingdom is like virgins awaiting the bridegroom. A man entrusted talents to his servants. The Son of Man will judge the nations."

Matthew 26 19 Mar 2013 3 comments

26 Jesus took Passover with his disciples. He prayed in agony in Gethsemane. Judas betrayed Jesus to the chief priests. Peter denied him.

Matthew 27 20 Mar 2013 4 comments

27 Jesus was handed over to Pilate. The crowd said, "Crucify him!" He was mocked and crucified. Darkness fell and he gave up his spirit.

Matthew 28 21 Mar 2013 1 comment

28 The women went to the tomb. An angel said, "He has risen!" Jesus met them. He came to the eleven and said, "Go and make disciples."