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The journey to Jerusalem and resurrection
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Angel Gabriel announces Jesus' birth to Mary; Mary visits Elizabeth, praising God; Zechariah's song celebrates salvation for all people.
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Jesus born in Bethlehem; angels announce good news to shepherds; Jesus presented in temple where Simeon and Anna recognize the Messiah.
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John the Baptist calls all to repentance; Jesus baptized and affirmed by the Father; Luke traces Jesus' universal genealogy to Adam.
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Satan tempts Jesus who responds with Scripture; Jesus begins ministry in Nazareth, proclaiming good news to the poor but facing rejection.
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Jesus calls fishermen disciples; cleanses leper and paralytic, demonstrating power over sickness; calls tax collector Levi, dining with sinners.
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Jesus teaches that mercy matters more than Sabbath rules; chooses twelve apostles; blesses the poor and marginalied in radical kingdom teaching.
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Jesus heals centurion's servant and widow's son; John the Baptist questions from prison; Jesus defends ministry to outcasts and sinners.
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Women support Jesus' ministry; parable of soils; Jesus calms storm and heals demon-possessed man, showing power over nature and evil.
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Twelve sent to preach and heal; feeding of 5,000; Peter confesses Jesus as Messiah; transfiguration reveals Jesus' glory; journey to Jerusalem begins.
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| 10 |
Seventy-two sent out with kingdom authority; Good Samaritan teaches love for neighbors; Mary chooses better portion while Martha serves anxiously.
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Jesus teaches disciples to pray; delivers man from demon; religious leaders accuse Him of using Satan's power; warns against spiritual pride.
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Jesus warns against hypocrisy; teaches about worry and wealth; calls disciples to readiness for His return and faithful stewardship.
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| 13 |
Jesus calls all to repentance; heals bent woman on Sabbath; kingdom grows like mustard seed; narrow door requires urgent response.
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Jesus heals on Sabbath; teaches humility at dinner; parables about discipleship's cost and the great banquet welcoming outcasts.
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| 15 |
Three parables of lost things found: sheep, coin, and prodigal son, revealing God's heart for seeking and saving the lost.
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Shrewd manager parable teaches faithful stewardship; rich man and Lazarus shows eternal consequences of ignoring the poor.
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Jesus teaches about forgiveness, faith, and humble service; heals ten lepers but only Samaritan returns grateful; kingdom is within you.
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| 18 |
Persistent widow and humble tax collector teach about prayer; Jesus welcomes children; rich ruler can't let go of wealth for eternal life.
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| 19 |
Jesus saves tax collector Zacchaeus; parable of ten minas about faithful service; triumphal entry and temple cleansing in Jerusalem.
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Religious leaders challenge Jesus' authority; parable of wicked tenants; questions about taxes, resurrection, and David's son confound opponents.
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Widow's offering shows true generosity; Jesus predicts temple's destruction and His return; disciples must endure persecution with patient faith.
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Judas betrays Jesus for money; Last Supper establishes new covenant; Jesus agonizes in prayer; arrested while disciples argue about greatness.
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Jesus tried before Pilate and Herod; crucified between two criminals, showing mercy to repentant thief; buried by Joseph of Arimathea.
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Women find empty tomb; Jesus appears on Emmaus road; shows disciples His wounds; explains Scripture; ascends after commissioning them as witnesses.
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