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Revelation

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:07:00 +0000

Revelation 1 - Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it.

Revelation 2 - Sins of churches...Ephesus: needs to return to God. Smyrna: Is too wealthy. Pergamum: some follow gods. Thyatira: follow false prophets.

Revelation 3 - Sins of churches continued - Saris: is spiritually dead; Laodicea: tries to hard to be politically correct.

Revelation 4 - John is brought before the thrones in heaven; in the center were four creatures: 1 like a lion; 1 like an ox; 1 like a man; 1 like a eagle.

Revelation 5 - An angel ask who is worthy to open the Seals & no one answers; John weeps because no one is worthy; then a lamb comes forward who is worthy.

Revelation 6 - Six of the seven seals are opened by the lamb.

Revelation 7 - 144,000 from the each tribe of Israel is sealed. A great multitude from every nation and language stood before the throne of the lamb.

Revelation 8 - Seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

Revelation 9 - John's visions continue; sees a future where four angels are released to kill a third of all mankind.

Revelation 10 - An angel appeared with a little scroll. He told John to eat it. It tasted as sweet as honey, but turned his stomach sour.

Revelation 11 - John sees a severe earthquake and 7000 people die; survivors give glory to God. Second woe passes, and third is to come.

Revelation 12 - A woman appeared that was clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet with a crown of 12 stars. Then war broke out in heaven.

Revelation 13 - A beast comes from the sea; and a beast out of the Earth. Let the person who has insight calculate number of the beast. That number is 666.

Revelation 14 - John sees the lamb standing on Mount Zion; with him are 144,000 who have his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.

Revelation 15 - John sees a temple filled with the glory of God, but no one could enter until the seven plagues of the seven angels were complete.

Revelation 16 - John witness the Seven Bowls of God's Wrath; people curse God because they are so bad, but will not repent.

Revelation 17 - John sees the prostitute of Babylon, who is drunk w/ the blood of God's people. Then woman is the great city that rules over Earth.

Revelation 18 - The is sorrow over the fall of Babylon, but also a warning to all to escape the fate of Babylon's judgment.

Revelation 19 - The Heavenly Warrior defeats the beast. On his robe and thigh it says: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS

Revelation 20 - Satan is bound for a 1000 years; after 1000 years, he will be released and deceive nations; then he will be tormented forever.

Revelation 21 - John sees a new heaven and a new earth. In the new Jerusalem the Bride of the Lamb is waiting.

Revelation 22 -God said to John, "I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."

Revelation in 140 Characters - John taken to heaven and shown prophecies of the end of the world. God tells him he is coming soon.

The New Testament in 140 Characters - Jesus came, wept, was killed, and rose. Jesus saves. Apostles preach and are persecuted. John sees heaven. The end will one day come.

Jude

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Jude 1 - Be merciful to those who doubt.

3 John

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:59:00 +0000

3 John - Do not imitate what is evil; imitate what is good. Anyone who imitates good is from God.

2 John

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:58:00 +0000

2 John - This is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands.

1 John

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:55:00 +0000

1 John 1 - If we claim we are without sin, then we deceive ourselves; if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and forgives us.

1 John 2 - Don't sin. But if you do sin we have an advocate on our behalf in Jesus Christ. Whoever claims to live in Christ must live as Christ did.

1 John 3 - This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.

1 John 4 - God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God. We love because he 1st loved us. Whoever loves God must also love their brother and sister.

1 John 5 - Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

1 John in 140 Characters - Don't sin. But if you sin we have an advocate on our behalf in Christ. If we confess our sins, God forgives us. God is love.

2 Peter

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:53:00 +0000

2 Peter 1 - Make every effort to confirm your calling and election; if you do these things, you will never stumble.

2 Peter 2 - There are many false teachers in the world; in their greed they will exploit you with fabricated stories.

2 Peter 3 - Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

2 Peter in 140 Characters - Watch out for false. Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

1 Peter

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:52:00 +0000

1 Peter 1 - With minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

1 Peter 2 - Submit yourselves for the God’s sake to every human authority. Christ suffered for you, leaving example for you to follow in his steps.

1 Peter 3 - Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing.

1 Peter 4 - Those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1 Peter 5 - Humble yourselves under God and he will lift you up.

1 Peter in 140 Characters - Submit yourselves for the God’s sake to every human authority. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult.

James

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:51:00 +0000

James 1 - God does not tempt us; we are tempted when we are taken away by our own evil desire and enticed. Desire gives birth to sin.

James 2 - Faith is nothing without doing what is good. Even demons believe in God and shudder.

James 3 - Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 4 - Come near to God and he will come near to you. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

James 5 - Be patient until the God's coming. Is anyone in trouble? Let them pray. The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.

James in 140 Characters - God does not tempt. Faith is nothing w/o doing what is good. Humble yourself before God and he will life you up. If you are troubled: pray.

Hebrews

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:47:00 +0000

Hebrews 1 - In the past, God spoke to his people through prophets; in the last days, he spoke through his son, whom he appointed the heir of all things.

Hebrews 2 - Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are the same--Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.

Hebrews 3 - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Hebrews 4 - God's word is alive & active; nothing is hidden from him. Hold firm to the faith you profess. Approach the throne of God with confidence.

Hebrews 5 - Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

Hebrews 6 - God is not unjust; he will forget your work. Jesus Christ became a high priest forever--he is the certainty of God's promise to us.

Hebrews 7 - The law appoints men who are weak as high priests; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who is made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8 - By calling the covenant Christ made "new," God made the first one obsolete; what is obsolete will soon disappear.

Hebrews 9 - The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves.

Hebrews 10 - The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves.

Hebrews 11 - Faith is having confidence in what you hope for and assurance in what you can not see.

Hebrews 12 - Endure hardship as discipline.

Hebrews 13 - Love each other as brother and sister; show hospitality to strangers. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority.

Hebrews in 140 Characters - Encourage and love each other as brother and sister. God's word is active and alive. Endure hardship as discipline.

Philemon

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:46:00 +0000

Philemon - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Titus

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:42:00 +0000

Titus 1 - An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

Titus 2 - In everything you do, set an example by doing what is good. The grace of God offers salvation to all people.

Titus 3 - Christ saved us, not because we were righteous but because of his mercy. Remind people to be ready to do whatever is good.

Titus in 140 Characters - In everything you do, set an example by doing what is good. Christ saved us, not because we were righteous but because of his mercy.

2 Timothy

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:40:00 +0000

2 Timothy 1 - Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

2 Timothy 2 - Avoid godless chatter; don’t have anything to do with foolish arguments. Everyone who confesses the name of God must turn from wickedness.

2 Timothy 3 - In the last days, people will be lovers of themselves; anyone who wants to live a Christian life will be persecuted.

2 Timothy 4 - Be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.

2 Timothy in 140 Characters - Avoid godless chatter; anyone who wants to live a Christian life will be persecuted. Correct, rebuke and encourage.

1 Timothy

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 23 May 2011 02:39:00 +0000

1 Timothy 1 - Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He showed mercy to the worst of sinners, as an example of his grace.

1 Timothy 2 - Pray and give thanks for "all" people.

1 Timothy 3 - If anyone wants to be a leader in the church, he desire a honorable thing; but there are guidelines that should be followed.

1 Timothy 4 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young; set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith and in purity.

1 Timothy 5 - Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Timothy 6 - Money is the root of all evil--flee from it and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

1 Timothy in 140 Characters - Christ came into the world to save sinners. Pray & give thanks for "all" people. Money is the root of all evil.

2 Thessalonians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:38:00 +0000

2 Thessalonians 1 - God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well.

2 Thessalonians 2 - Watch out for the man of lawlessness, who proclaims to be God. Stand firm & hold fast to the teachings of the Gospel.

2 Thessalonians 3 - Keep away from "believers" that our disruptive and not living according to the Gospel, but do not treat them like an enemy.

2 Thessalonians in 140 Characters - God is just. Watch out for men of lawlessness. Hold firm to God's teaching. Keep away from those who talk the talk, but don't walk the walk.

1 Thessalonians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:59:00 +0000

1 Thessalonians 1 - Paul, Silas and Timothy praise the church of Thessalonians for it's faithfulness.

1 Thessalonians 2 - Care for young Christians like a father deals with his own children: encouraging, comforting and urging them to live lives worthy of God

1 Thessalonians 3 - In all his persecution, Paul finds encouragement in the faith of the Thessalonians.

1 Thessalonians 4 - Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life; mind your own business and do as your told, so that your life may win the respect of outsiders.

1 Thessalonians 5 - God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians in 140 Characters - Live a quiet life and earn the respect of all non-believers; encourage young Christians and urge them to lead a life worthy of God.

Colossians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:34:00 +0000

Colossians 1
In Christ is the redemption and forgiveness of sins. Christ is the image of the invisible God.

Colossians 2
In Christ, God lives in human form. We are dead in sin, but alive in Christ, who forgives those sins.

Colossians 3
Put to dead whatever belongs to your earthly nature. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Colossians 4
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Colossians in 140 Characters
Christ is the image of the invisible God; in him, God lives in human form. Devote yourselves to prayer.

Philippians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Philippians 1
Through everything, hard times and good, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 2
Value others as yourself--look into others interest, not your own. Do everything without grumbling.

Philippians 3
Forget what is behind you, strain to what is ahead of you; eagerly await the return of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4
Rejoice in God always. Do not be anxious about anything; in every situation, by prayer/petition, w/ thanksgiving, present requests to God.

Philippians in 140 Characters
Conduct yourself in a way that's worthy of the Gospel; value others as yourself. Forget what is behind you, and rejoice in God always. Be anxious about nothing.

Ephesians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:09:00 +0000

Ephesians 1
Praise God for everything; he has blessed us with everything in Christ.

Ephesians 2
We are made alive in Christ; by grace we have been saved.

Ephesians 3
The love of Christ is love that surpasses any knowledge.

Ephesians 4
Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

Ephesians 5
Wives should submit to their husbands; husbands should love their wife like Christ loved the church--sacrificing everything for her.

Ephesians 6
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Ephesians in 140 Characters
Praise God for everything; by grace we have been saved. Put on all of God's armor, so you can stand up against the devil.

Galatians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:07:00 +0000

Galatians 1
The Gospel that Christians preach is not of human origins--it was received by revelation from Jesus Christ

Galatians 2
Christ eliminates the old Jewish law; Paul was crucified with Christ and no longer live, but Christ lives in him.

Galatians 3
In Christ Jesus, you are all children of God through faith; no one is greater than another.

Galatians 4
So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Galatians 5
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Galatians 6
If someone is caught in sin, live by the Spirit and help them through it gently; and be careful not to fall into temptation yourself.

Galatians in 140 Characters
Christ eliminates Jewish law; we no longer slaves--no is greater than the other. Live your life with the Fruit of the Spirit.

2 Corinthians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:05:00 +0000

2 Corinthians 1
Christians should be confident--they have been anointed by God; his ownership is on us and his Spirit is in our hearts.

2 Corinthians 2
Do not let a person be overwhelmed with guilt; forgive everyone so satan does not outwit you.

2 Corinthians 3
Christ died and made all believers ministers to the the New Covenant. God is the Spirit, and where there is the Spirit, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 4
Do not fix your eyes on what you can see--fix it on the unseen. The seen is only temporary. The unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 5
On Earth there may be a time when we have no roof over our head or clothes on our back; however bad it is, there is a home for us in heaven.

2 Corinthians 6
Rejoice in every way--through all the hardships, and all the good times; do not be yoked together with unbelievers.

2 Corinthians 7
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

2 Corinthians 8
Just as Christ became poor, so Christians could become rich, Christians should also give to help those who have little.

2 Corinthians 9
God loves a cheerful giver--do not give reluctantly or under compulsion.

2 Corinthians 10
It is not the one who commends himself who is approve, rather it is the one that God commends.

2 Corinthians 11
If you must boast about anything, then let it be things that show your weakness.

2 Corinthians 12
It is when times are bad that many people turn to God--his power is made greatest in weakness. When we are weak, we are strong.

2 Corinthians 13
Examine yourself to see if you are right in faith; test yourself. Encourage your fellow Christian and greet each other with a Holy kiss.

2 Corinthians in 140 Characters
Help those who have little; be a cheerful giver. If you must boast about anything, let it be your weakness. In weakness, we are made strong.

1 Corinthians

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0000

1 Corinthians 1
Paul encourages believers to think of who they were before they came to Christ; stress God made fools wise to shame the wise.

1 Corinthians 2
The Holy Spirit helps us understand what has been given to us by God; w/o accepting the Spirit it is not possible to understand the message.

1 Corinthians 3
Paul writes that churches should build on a strong foundation.

1 Corinthians 4
Paul writes not to judge anything; wait until God returns. Concludes, it is better to come to someone with love then a rod of discipline.

1 Corinthians 5
Paul writes not to associate w/ people who claim to be believers, but who don't walk the walk; says a little yeast leavens the whole batch.

1 Corinthians 6
Paul writes that your body is a temple of God; flee from sexual immorality. Sinning sexually is sinning against your entire body.

1 Corinthians 7
A man does not have authority over his body, nor does a wife have authority over hers--each body is yielded to the other.

1 Corinthians 8
It doesn't matter if you eat food sacrificed to idols; it only matters if what you are doing causes another to sin.

1 Corinthians 9
Humble yourself for the sake of the Gospel. Life is a race; if you run aimlessly you won't reach your prize; train yourself like a runner.

1 Corinthians 10
Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial; it is better to seek the good of others than the good of yourself.

1 Corinthians 11
Examine yourself before Holy communion, and make sure you are ready to drink from the cup; don't treat it casually.

1 Corinthians 12
All Christians are part of the body--each with a different bodily function, but all working together as a single unit.

1 Corinthians 13
If you do everything right in life, but don't love others, then you will gain nothing. Nothing is greater than love. Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 14
Desire gifts of the spirit. Prophecy is the greatest gift. Avoid speaking in tongues unless it can be interpreted.

1 Corinthians 15
Paul admits that he is the least among the apostles, but by the grace of God he is what he is.

1 Corinthians 16
Paul gives his final farewell to the church; encourages all to stand firm in faith and do everything in love.

1 Corinthians in 140 Characters
Only those who accept Holy Spirit understand the message; everything is permissible, but not beneficial; desire gifts of the Spirit.

Romans

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:10:00 +0000

Romans in 140 Characters

God does not favor one people because they follow rituals; believers should live by faith, not by law. Love is the fulfillment of law.

Romans 1
Paul writes to the Romans explaining that he wants to visit. Explains that God's wrath will come on those who have perverted the world.

Romans 2
Paul writes circumcision is no longer required to be save-- says that it is what a person does on the inside (not outside) that saves them.

Romans 3
Paul writes that no one is righteous in their own right, but is only made righteous through the faith that is given to them.

Romans 4
Paul explains that Abraham didn't become blessed because he believe in God; he was blessed because he had faith in God.

Romans 5
Paul continues that sin was in the world before the law; because of Adam we have sin, because of Christ we have grace.

Romans 6
Believers should count themselves dead to sin, but alive to God. We should become slaves to righteousness.

Romans 7
Paul stresses he is not saying the OT law is bad; rather he's saying it's only through Christ that we can work through the sin in our lives.

Romans 8
Paul says to live by the flesh and die; live by the Spirit and live. The Spirit helps us in weakness. Nothing can separate us from God.

Romans 9
Paul declares Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have got it because of their faith; Jewish, who are living by law, have not.

Romans 10
Paul writes that he really wants all Jewish people to believe because anyone who does will never be put to shame.

Romans 11
God has bound everyone over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 12
Paul encourages believers to be a living sacrifice, and to humble yourself--love, in action.

Romans 13
Love is the fulfillment of the law. Paul encourages all to be clothed in Christ and not to think about fulfilling desires of the flesh.

Romans 14
Paul encourages all to stop passing judgment and do what leads to peace.

Romans 15
Paul explains that it is his ambition to preach the gospel of Christ to people who have never known God (i.e. Gentiles)

Romans 16
Paul writes his farewell; encourages believers to watch out for those who cause divisions and stay away from them.

Acts of the Apostles

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:49:00 +0000

Acts of the Apostles in 140 Characters

Jesus taken to heaven. Apostles decide what to do next. Christians persecuted. Paul becomes a Christian & preaches Good News to world.

Acts 1
Jesus taken up in a cloud to heaven. After this, the apostles meet to decide who will replace Judas, who betrayed Jesus. They pick Matthias.

Acts 2
Holy Spirit comes & causes believers to speak in tongues during Pentecost. Peter pleads all to repent & be baptized. Believers fellowship.

Acts 3
Peter heals a paralyzed man; after the healing Peter delivers a teaching.

Acts 4
Peter & John go before Jewish leaders; leaders don't know what to do w/ them. Believers pray together & share possessions.

Acts 5
Ananias and his wife Sapphira die for lying to the Holy Spirit. Jewish leaders begin persecuting Apostles to keep the Gospel from spreading.

Acts 6
Disciples choose 7 to assist them. One of the 7 is Stephen, who Jewish leaders say is corrupting people & they look for way to kill him.

Acts 7
Stephen tells Jewish leaders their hearts & ears are uncircumcised; leaders so angry that they kill him. Saul, who became Paul, is there.

Acts 8
Saul approves of killing; he begins to persecute other believers and destroy their foundation. Apostle Philip evangelizes to an official.

Acts 9
God appears to Saul while going to Damascus to persecute believers, and becomes a Christian; Peter brings a dead woman to life.

Acts 10
God tells Peter to eat at Cornelius (a non-Jew) home; Peter is hesitant to dine with non-Jew, but realizes God doesn't favor one people.

Acts 11
Peter explains why he ate with a non-Jew; by end of his story, no one had any objections and now believed all could be granted repentance.

Acts 12
Peter is put in prison by King Herold to get the approval of Jewish leaders; an angel rescues him from his jail cell.

Acts 13
Paul (who was formally known as Saul) and Barnabas are sent off to preach the word of God.

Acts 14
Paul and Barnabas continue to go around synagogues in the Mediterranean; nearly stoned on one occasion.

Acts 15
Council started to decide if Gentiles should be circumcised. Barnabas & Paul argue that you don't. Paul & Barnabas go their separate ways.

Acts 16
Paul continues to travel and preach with Silas. They are in prison, but are released when magistrates discover they are Roman citizens.

Acts 17
Paul continues to spread the good news; some Jewish leaders try to stir up trouble to stop it.

Acts 18
Paul goes to Corinth & tries to preach to the Jews; when they become abuse he declares he will only preach to the Gentiles.

Acts 20
Paul continues to preach the gospel. People who make and sell goods for idol worship become nervous about losing business and start a riot.

Acts 21
Paul returns to Jerusalem where angry Jewish leaders want to kill him; commander of Roman Army arrested Paul before they can hurt him.

Acts 22
Paul gives testimonial to Jewish crowd; they are quiet until he says God will send him to the Gentiles; his Roman citizenship helps him.

Acts 23
Over 40 Jewish priest and elders make an oath to kill Paul; Paul is warned about this. He is transferred to another city by armed guard.

Acts 24
Paul brought on trial; to grant Jewish leaders a favor, Paul is left in jail but also given certain freedoms.

Acts 25
Paul brought on trial again; he appeals to Caesar. No one knows what they should write to Caesar, because he has did nothing wrong.

Acts 26
Paul gives his testimonial to King Agrippa; King Agrippa likes him & declares he could have been set free had he not appealed to Caesar.

Acts 27
Paul sails to Rome as a prisoner; a bad storm leaves them shipwrecked; miraculously everyone survived.

Acts 28
Paul arrives in Rome; is allowed to live by himself under guard. He calls together Jewish leaders and preaches to grounds under Roman guard.

The Gospel According to John

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:10:00 +0000

The Gospel of John in 140 Chapters

Jesus with God in the beginning. Says he is the light of the world. Killed for being King of the Jews. Rises from the dead.

John 1

Christ has been w/ God from the beginning. John the Baptist sent to prepare the way for Christ. John's disciples leave him to follow Jesus.

John 2

Jesus turns water to wine, and later clears the Temple of people profiting towards people making sacrifices to God. Performs many miracles.

John 3

Nicodemus asks Jesus what he means by people being born again; he explains we are born once of flesh, but must be born again of the Spirit.

John 4

Jesus tells non-Jews that the Kingdom of God belongs to them as well; heals an officials son remotely by simply saying he will live.

John 5

Jesus heals on the Sabbath, & priest complain because Sabbath is for rest. Jesus says that God is his Father, & the priest want to kill him.

John 6

Jesus feeds 5000 w/ 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish; in the evening he walks on water and teaches about the Bread of Life.

John 7

Jesus goes to the Jewish Festival; people can't figure out how an average person is so smart. Many Jewish leaders believe he is a fake.

John 8

Leaders dispute Jesus claim that he is the light of the world. Jesus further claims that he is "I am" (or God). Priest are angered by this.

John 9

Jesus gives a blind man sight; some ministers are angry because he healed on the Sabbath. Jesus later calls them spiritually blind.

John 10

Ministers continue to question Jesus claim to be the son of God; again pick on stones to throw at him, but stop.

John 11

Man named Lazarus is sick; dies before Jesus comes to heal him. Jesus raises him from dead. Ministers hear of this & plot to kill Jesus.

John 12

Jesus anointed and enters Jerusalem as a king--people praise him; he predicts his death. There is belief and unbelief amongst the Jews

John 13

Jesus washes the feet of his Disciples as an example of how to care for others; predicts Judas betrayal and Peter' denial.

John 14

Jesus comforts his disciples for what is about to happen; promises that if you keep God's commands the Holy Spirit is with you forever.

John 15

Jesus says that he is the vine and believers are his branches--believe in him & bear much fruit; further says the world will hate believers.

Jesus 16

Jesus gives final farewell to disciples; he promises that a time will come when their grief will turn to joy.

John 17

Jesus finals hours come and he uses the time to pray for his Disciples and all of those who believe.

John 18

Jesus is arrested. Peter denies that he knew Jesus. Leaders take him to Pilate; Pilate can't find anything to charge him with.

John 19

Pilate has Jesus beaten; calls him King of the Jews; resists killing him--priests insist. Reluctantly gives order. Crucified. Dead. Buried.

John 20

Followers of Jesus go to tomb & find that it's empty. Jesus appears to many--proclaims blessed are those who believe, but have not seen him.

John 21

Jesus appears to the disciples again, and this time performs miracles; later reinstates Peter.

The Gospel According to Luke

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Douglas) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:15:00 +0000

Luke 1
John the Baptist birth foretold; his parents are old & don't believe it. Jesus' birth foretold; his mother is virgin. John is born.

Luke 2
Jesus is born and is later presented at the temple. As a 12 year old he spends 3 days at temple courts listening & questioning ministers.

Luke 3
John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus; Jesus Baptized by John at the age of 30 and his ministry begins. Genealogy of Jesus is given.

Luke 4
Jesus tested 40 days in wilderness, & then returns home where he is rejected. Jesus goes to Gailee & amazes people w/ teachings. Heals many.

Luke 5
Jesus calls his first disciples. Later eats w/ sinners. Ministers complain that Jesus' disciples don't fast; says time to fast has not come.

Luke 6
Ministers question Jesus for healing on Holy Day, says law can be broke to save lives. Commands to love enemies and not to judge others.

Luke 7
Jesus raises a young man from the dead. John sends disciples to ask Jesus if he is one predicted--indirectly says yes + Anoints sinful Woman

Luke 8
Jesus tells parables; his mother & brothers comes to see him but says anyone who believes in God is mother & brother. Later calms a storm.

Luke 9
Jesus feeds 5000 from 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish; later Jesus predicts death on 2 separate occasions, & explains cost of being a believer.

Luke 10
Jesus comes to home of Martha & Mary; Martha is distracted by cleaning; Mary simply listens to what Jesus says; Jesus praises Mary.

Luke 11
Jesus teaches Lord's prayer & later drives out demons; Minister's invite Jesus to dinner & he goes then condemned them for their wickedness.

Luke 12
Jesus tells crowd the Holy Spirit will give followers the words to say when needed. Later explains he has come to bring division not peace.

Luke 13
Jesus teaches & heals. Again, explains how hard it is for a person to get into heaven. Jesus warned that Herold is seeking to kill him.

Luke 14
Jesus challenges ministers; gives parable of a the "Great Banquet," and then he explains how hard it is to be a follower.

Luke 15
Jesus give three parables. Parable of Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, & Lost Son. All are meant to show why people should forgive.

Luke 16
Jesus gives additional parables & teachings; declares that what man values highly, God detest. Man should live by God's laws, not Earth's

Luke 17
Jesus teaches if someone sins to rebuke them; if they repent forgive them; later heals a man w/ leprosy and teaches the end is in our midst.

Luke 18
Jesus gives several parables and teachings--each one emphasizing the kingdom of God belongs to those who are humble.

Luke 19
Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly; weeps over the city. Enters temple & drives out those selling things instead of treating it w/ respect.

Luke 20
Jesus' authority questioned by priest; he refuses to answer until they answer his question--they don't. Warns against listening to priest.

Luke 21
A poor woman gives Jesus 2 small coins--he calls the gift greater than others; later teaches destruction of the temple is a sign of the end.

Luke 22
Disciple Judas is paid by priest to betray Jesus; Jesus has Last Supper with disciples. Prays at Mount of Olives, then is arrested.

Luke 23
Jesus tried before Pilate & asked if he is the King of the Jews. He's sentenced to death--dies hours later; it's 3 but darkness fills Earth.

Luke 24
Jesus rises from dead. He appears before disciples--they believe, at first, they are seeing a ghost. Ascends into heaven and never dies.

The Gospel of Luke in 140 Chapters
Jesus baptized. Gives many teachings--emphasizes that what man values, God detests. Sentenced to die for teachings. Rises from Dead. Ascends