New Testament Stories IntroductionAbout the New TestamentThe story of Jesus Christ and His followers Luke 1:5–25, 57–80John the Baptist Is BornGod keeps a promise to Elisabeth and Zacharias Matthew 1; Luke 1Angels Visit Mary and JosephChosen to care for the Son of God Luke 2; Matthew 2:1–15The Savior Is BornGod’s promise is fulfilled Luke 2:39–52The Boy JesusLearning and growing Matthew 3Jesus Is BaptizedSetting an example of obedience to God John 1:43–51Come and SeeInviting a friend to follow Jesus Matthew 4:1–10Satan Tempts JesusAn example of overcoming temptation John 4Jesus, a Woman, and a WellTeaching about living water Luke 4:16–31Jesus Testifies of His MissionRejected in Nazareth Matthew 10; Luke 5:1–11; 6:12–16Jesus Chooses His ApostlesAn invitation to be “fishers of men” Matthew 5–7Jesus Teaches the Sermon on the MountHelping us become more like our Heavenly Father Mark 2:1–12Jesus Heals a Man Who Could Not WalkPhysical and spiritual healing Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:36–41Jesus Calms the StormEven the wind and sea obey Him Mark 5:21–43Jesus Heals a Woman and Raises Jairus’s Daughter“Be not afraid, only believe” Luke 7:1–10Jesus Heals a Centurion’s ServantA Roman leader shows great faith Luke 7:36–50Jesus Forgives a Woman“She loved much” Matthew 12:1–12; Luke 13:10–17Jesus Heals a Woman on the SabbathDoing good on His holy day Matthew 13Jesus Teaches about Soil, Seeds, Bread, and PearlsSimple stories to help us understand spiritual truths John 5:1–17Jesus at the Pool of BethesdaHealing a man who had been sick a long time Matthew 14:13–21; John 6Jesus Feeds Thousands of PeopleHe is the Bread of Life Matthew 14:22–33Walking on the WaterFaith overcomes fear Matthew 16–17Jesus Gives His Apostles Priesthood Keys“Upon this rock I will build my church” Mark 8:22–25Jesus Heals a Blind ManA healing that happens over time Matthew 18: 21–34The Parable of the Servant Who Would Not ForgiveJesus teaches about forgiveness John 8:1–11People Want to Punish a Woman Who Sinned“Go, and sin no more” John 10:1–18Jesus Is the Good Shepherd“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them” Luke 10:25–37The Parable of the Good SamaritanLoving our neighbors as we love ourselves Luke 10:38–42Martha and MaryChoosing what’s most important Luke 15A Lost Sheep, a Lost Coin, and a Lost SonThree parables about God’s love Luke 17:11–19Jesus Heals Ten Men Who Had LeprosyThe importance of gratitude Matthew 20:1–16The Parable of the Workers in the VineyardA message of hope Mark 10:13–16Jesus Blesses Little Children“Of such is the kingdom of God” Mark 10:17–31Jesus and the Rich Young Man“What shall I do to obtain eternal life?” John 11:1–46Jesus Brings Lazarus Back to Life“I am the resurrection, and the life” Luke 19:1–10Zacchaeus the Tax CollectorClimbing a tree to see Jesus Matthew 21:1–16Jesus Rides into JerusalemThe people welcome their Savior Mark 12:41–44A Widow and Two Small CoinsJesus teaches about sacrifice Matthew 25:1–13The Parable of the Ten VirginsBeing ready for Jesus to come again Matthew 25:14–30The Parable of the TalentsMaking the most of what God has given us Matthew 25:31–46“Ye Have Done It unto Me”When we serve others, we’re serving Jesus Matthew 26; Luke 22; John 13–14The Last SupperJesus introduces the sacrament Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46Jesus in GethsemaneSuffering for the sins of the world Mark 14–15; Luke 22–23; John 18–19Jesus Is ArrestedJudging the Son of God Matthew 27; Luke 23; John 19Jesus Gives His Life for UsA sacrifice to save us from sin and death Luke 24:1–12, 36–49; John 20He Is RisenJesus Christ overcomes death for all Luke 24:13–25Jesus Comforts Two DisciplesA walk together on the road to Emmaus John 21; Matthew 28:16–20; Mark 16:15–19Jesus Asks the Apostles to Feed His SheepShowing love for Jesus by teaching others about Him Acts 1–4Jesus’s Apostles Lead His ChurchTeaching, baptizing, healing, and sharing everything Acts 6–7Stephen Testifies of Jesus ChristA courageous servant gives his life for his testimony Acts 8:5–24Simon and the Power of GodLearning about God’s priesthood Acts 9:1–31Jesus Appears to SaulAn invitation to repent and follow the Lord Acts 9:36–42Tabitha, a Woman “Full of Good Works”Brought back to life by the power of Jesus Christ Acts 10Cornelius and His Friends Receive the Holy GhostThe gospel is for everyone Acts 12:1–17An Angel Frees Peter from PrisonGod answers prayers Acts 16:9–40Paul and SilasRescued by miracles from the Lord Acts 21–22; 26–28Miracles during Paul’s Journey to RomeThe Lord blesses His servant Romans 3:21–28, 5:1–11; 6:3–6Relying on Jesus Christ for SalvationSaved by His grace Romans 8:18–39Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of ChristA promise for when life is hard 1 Corinthians 6:16–20Paul Compares Our Bodies to the TempleSacred gifts from God 1 Corinthians 12–13Paul Compares the Church to the Body of ChristTeaching about spiritual gifts, unity, and charity 1 Corinthians 15In Christ All Shall Be Made AlivePaul teaches about resurrection 2 Corinthians 12:7–10Jesus Can Make Weak Things StrongPaul’s lesson from a “thorn” Ephesians 2:19–20; 4:11–14In the Unity of the FaithJesus Christ leads His Church through apostles and prophets Ephesians 6:11–17The Whole Armor of GodStaying spiritually safe 1 and 2 ThessaloniansChildren of LightBelieving in Jesus Christ while we wait for Him to come again 1 and 2 TimothyLetters to TimothyPaul counsels his young friend Hebrews 11–12Living by Faith in Jesus ChristHe is “the author and finisher of our faith” James 1–3A Letter from JamesAn invitation to obey, not just hear, God’s word RevelationJesus Christ Will Come AgainJohn’s vision of hope in Jesus Christ