Category Archives: Lent

Luke 19:1-6 (The Message) Then Jesus entered and walked through Jericho. There was a man there, his name Zacchaeus, the head tax man and quite rich. He wanted desperately to see Jesus, but the crowd was in his way — he was a … Continue reading →

Matthew 19:16-22 (New Living Translation) Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” Jesus replied, “Why ask me about what is good? There is only One who is good. But to answer your question — if … Continue reading →

John 5:5-8 (New American Standard Bible) A man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition, he said to him, … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:13-16 (New International Version) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or … Continue reading →

John 4:49-53 (English Standard Version) The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. … Continue reading →

John 4:25-29 (Today’s New International Version) The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you — I am he.” Just … Continue reading →

John 3:9-13 (New International Version) “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have … Continue reading →

Matthew 14:24-27 (New American Standard Bible) The boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus came to them, walking on the … Continue reading →

Matthew 14:16-21 (Today’s New International Version) Jesus replied: “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to … Continue reading →

Matthew 13:54-57 (The Message) Jesus returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, “Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just the … Continue reading →