The genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 This is the genealogyof Jesus the Messiahthe son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the…

The Magi visit the Messiah 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magifrom the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, ‘Where…

John the Baptist prepares the way 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has…

Jesus is tested in the wilderness 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be temptedby the devil. 2 After fasting for forty days and forty…

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and…

Giving to the needy 1 ‘Be careful not to practise your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from…

Judging others 1 ‘Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure…

Jesus heals a man with leprosy 1 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosycame and knelt before him and said, ‘Lord,…

Jesus forgives and heals a paralysed man 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralysed man,…

Jesus sends out the Twelve 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and illness. 2…