Whom will you
follow in 2026?

Before you follow anyone,
you need to know
they know the way,
or else you’ll be led astray.

Jesus said:
”I am the WAY,
the TRUTH, and the LIFE.
No one comes to
the Father but by me.”

If you know Jesus,
you know the way.

FOLLOW HIM!

Follow Jesus through the Gospels.
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Following Jesus – Start from the Beginning

READ, WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE GOSPEL – AND ENJOY THE SONGS

We are building a study through the Gospels – follow as it progresses in 2026.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

  • 1. Meet the Gospel Writers

    SCRIPTURES: OVERVIEW OF MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN | The New Testament includes four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—that tell the story of Jesus as an announcement of good news. These accounts reveal Jesus as the true ruler of the nations and connect his life to the broader biblical narrative. The Gospels are often explored through frameworks like “four voices, three places, two lenses, one story.” Each Gospel offers unique perspectives on Jesus’ life and teachings, and key verses highlight their distinct themes. This content invites deeper reflection and exploration of the Gospels’ significance in Christian faith.

  • 2. Summary of Luke’s Narrative

    Scriptures: Overview Luke’s Gospel | The Gospel of Luke, part one of the Luke-Acts narrative, presents Jesus as the Messiah fulfilling God’s covenant with Israel and the world. Written by Luke, a companion of Paul, it emphasizes Jesus’ mission of liberation for the poor, outcasts, and oppressed. The narrative includes Jesus’ teachings, parables, and journey to Jerusalem, culminating in His death and resurrection. Luke highlights Jesus as a compassionate leader who challenges societal norms and calls for humility, repentance, and inclusivity.

  • 3. Summary of Mark’s Narrative

    Scriptures: Overview of Mark’s Gospel | The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as a central figure through his actions and words, shaped by the eyewitness accounts of Peter. Mark’s narrative is structured as a three-act drama, concluding with an abrupt ending that leaves the reader to reflect on the claim that the crucified and risen Jesus is the Messiah. The story challenges readers to consider whether they will recognize Jesus as King and share the good news.

  • 4. Summary of Matthew’s Narrative

    The Gospel of Matthew is a carefully structured narrative that presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Written by the apostle Matthew, it highlights Jesus as the new covenant teacher, paralleling the five books of Moses. The gospel is divided into five major sections, each ending with a teaching, emphasizing Jesus’s role as the Servant Messiah. It explores themes of identity, conflict, and the upside-down nature of his kingdom, culminating in the Great Commission.

  • 5. Summary of John’s Narrative

    Scriptures: Overview of John’s Gospel Summary of John’s Narrative (2 Parts) This video provides an overview of The Gospel According to John, one of the earliest accounts of Jesus’ life, embodying the eyewitness testimony of “the disciple whom Jesus loved”. The Gospel’s purpose, as stated near the end, is written so that readers “may come to…

  • 1. Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

    Luke 1:1-25 – In the days of King Herod, the priest Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were righteous but childless. While serving in the temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias, announcing that Elizabeth would bear a son named John. This child would be great before the Lord, filled with the Holy Spirit from birth, and would prepare the people for the Lord in the spirit of Elijah. When Zacharias doubted due to their old age, Gabriel struck him mute until the prophecy’s fulfillment. Elizabeth soon conceived, recognizing God’s favor upon her.

  • 2. John is Born

    Luke 1:39-80 – Mary visits Elizabeth, whose baby leaps in her womb upon hearing Mary’s greeting. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, blesses Mary as the mother of the Lord. When Elizabeth gives birth to her son, neighbors expect him to be named Zacharias, but she insists on John. His father confirms this in writing, immediately regaining his speech. Zacharias prophesies about God’s redemption and declares his son will be a prophet preparing the way for the Lord. The child grows strong in spirit in the desert.

  • 3. John the Baptist Prepares the Way

    Scriptures: Luke 3:1-22; Mark 1:1-11; Matthew 3:1-17 John the Baptist Prepares the Way Luke 3:1-22 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2…

  • 4. The Testimony of John the Baptist

    Scriptures: John 1:15-34 The Testimony of John the Baptist John 1:15-28 John testified about him. He cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me, for he was before me.’” 16 From his fullness we all received grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through…

  • 5. “He Must Increase and I Must Decrease” – John the Baptist

    Scriptures: John 3:22-36 John the Baptist Exalts Christ John 3:22-30 After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptised. 23 John also was baptising in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptised. 24 For John was not yet…

  • 6. Messengers from John the Baptist

    Scriptures: Luke 7:18-35; Matthew 11:1-19 Messengers from John the Baptist Luke 7:18-35 The disciples of John told him about all these things. 19 John, calling two of his disciples to himself, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?” 20 When the men had come to…

  • 7. The Death of John the Baptist

    Scriptures: Luke 9:7-9; Mark 6:14-29; Matthew 14:1-12 Herod Is Perplexed by Jesus Luke 9:7-9  Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that…

  • 1. Birth of Jesus Foretold

    Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38 An Angel Appears to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 Having come in,…

  • 2. Mary’s Song – the Magnificat

    Scriptures: Luke 1:39-56 Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-45 Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah, 40 and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy…

  • 3. Birth of Jesus – Emmanuel, God with Us

    Scriptures: Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus is Born Matthew 1:18-25  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to…

  • 4. Jesus Born in Bethlehem

    Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7 Jesus is Born Luke 2:1-7 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to enrol themselves, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from…

  • 5. The Shepherds and the Angels

    Scriptures: Luke 2:8-20 The Shepherds and the Angels Luke 2:8-20  There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said…

  • 6. Jesus Presented at the Temple

    Scriptures: Luke 2:21-38 Jesus Presented at the Temple Luke 2:21-38  When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought…

  • 7. The Wisemen Search for the New King

    Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12 The Visit of the Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and…

  • 8. Escape to Egypt

    Scriptures: Matthew 2:13-23 The Flight to Egypt Matthew 2:13-15  Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod will seek the young child to destroy…

  • 9. The Boy Jesus

    Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38 The Return to Nazareth Luke 2:39-40  When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him….
PART 1 – BEGINNINGS – JOHN THE BAPTIST – BIRTH OF JESUS

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Who was this man Jesus?

Follow the story of Jesus in chronological order! Read the events of Jesus’ life and ministry in the order they happened. Compare the different reports by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

This ebook is PURE SCRIPTURE and PURE GOSPEL using the World English Bible (WEB) translation. The reason for this translation is because it is Public Domain and written in present day English. The WEB is an updated revision of the American Standard Version (ASV – 1901), and is freely distributed to the public using electronic formats.

The complete text of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) has been used, plus the first two chapters of Acts, to show the beginnings of the church as the Body of Christ.

In the power of the Holy Spirit, we continue the work that Jesus began, as Jesus said:

“All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

May you have a personal encounter with Jesus through these pages!
May you never be the same!

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