The Life of Jesus
Walk with Jesus from the manger to the mountain of ascension. Across fourteen days and all four Gospels, trace the shape of His earthly ministry and grace.
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Complete Daily Syllabus
14 days. Each day opens into a read, key verses in plain English, reflection questions and a prayer, with companion journeys on 7 of them.
01 The Incarnation & The Manger in Bethlehem
Luke 2:1–20 Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
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The Incarnation & The Manger in Bethlehem
Luke 2:1–20Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Luke 2:1–20, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you. Listen instead ↗
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
02 Baptism in the Jordan & Temptation in Wilderness
Matthew 3–4:11 This is My beloved Son; standing firm on scripture against trial.
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Baptism in the Jordan & Temptation in Wilderness
Matthew 3–4:11This is My beloved Son; standing firm on scripture against trial.
Matthew 3–4:11, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Plain English: Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “This is My beloved Son; standing firm on scripture against trial”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
03 Calling the Fishermen by Galilee
Mark 1:14–39 Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
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Calling the Fishermen by Galilee
Mark 1:14–39Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Mark 1:14–39, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Plain English: Very early, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, went out to a solitary place, and prayed there.
And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
Plain English: He said: let us go somewhere else, to the nearby villages, so I can preach there too — that is why I came.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
04 Healing the Sick & Forgiving Sins
Mark 2:1–12 & Mark 5 Thy faith hath made thee whole; compassion for the brokenhearted.
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Healing the Sick & Forgiving Sins
Mark 2:1–12 & Mark 5Thy faith hath made thee whole; compassion for the brokenhearted.
Mark 2:1–12 & Mark 5, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Thy faith hath made thee whole; compassion for the brokenhearted”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
05 Parables of the Sower and Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:1–32 How the Word takes root in honest, good hearts.
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Parables of the Sower and Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:1–32How the Word takes root in honest, good hearts.
Matthew 13:1–32, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “How the Word takes root in honest, good hearts”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
06 Feeding the Multitude & Walking on Water
John 6:1–21 Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
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Feeding the Multitude & Walking on Water
John 6:1–21Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
John 6:1–21, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Plain English: Knowing they meant to come and make him king by force, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
07 The Transfiguration on the Holy Mountain
Matthew 17:1–13 Christ revealed in dazzling divine glory before Peter, James, and John.
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The Transfiguration on the Holy Mountain
Matthew 17:1–13Christ revealed in dazzling divine glory before Peter, James, and John.
Matthew 17:1–13, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Christ revealed in dazzling divine glory before Peter, James, and John”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
08 The Good Samaritan & Active Mercy
Luke 10:25–37 Who is my neighbor? Loving across boundaries with deeds of kindness.
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The Good Samaritan & Active Mercy
Luke 10:25–37Who is my neighbor? Loving across boundaries with deeds of kindness.
Luke 10:25–37, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Plain English: But a Samaritan, travelling that road, came to where the man was, and when he saw him he was moved with compassion.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Who is my neighbor? Loving across boundaries with deeds of kindness”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Journey · 8 steps
The Parables Jesus Told
Stories with a hook in them.
Journey · 6 steps
Compassion in Action
Feeling and doing.
Journey · 5 steps
Who Is My Neighbor
Mercy that crosses the road.
Devotional · 4 min · Luke 10:33
The One You'd Rather Not Help
Jesus was asked to define neighbor, and answered with a story where the hero belongs to the group His audience despised.
Pray: Jesus, make me interruptible. I do not want to be too busy to be good.
Do: Do one inconvenient kindness today for someone who cannot repay it.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
09 Lazarus Raised from the Dead
John 11:1–44 I am the resurrection and the life; victory over the grave.
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Lazarus Raised from the Dead
John 11:1–44I am the resurrection and the life; victory over the grave.
John 11:1–44, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
Plain English: So when he heard Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “I am the resurrection and the life; victory over the grave”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
10 The Triumphal Palm Sunday Entry
Luke 19:28–48 Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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The Triumphal Palm Sunday Entry
Luke 19:28–48Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Luke 19:28–48, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
11 The Last Supper & Gethsemane’s Agony
Matthew 26:17–46 Not My will, but Thine, be done; selfless redemption.
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The Last Supper & Gethsemane’s Agony
Matthew 26:17–46Not My will, but Thine, be done; selfless redemption.
Matthew 26:17–46, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Not My will, but Thine, be done; selfless redemption”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
12 The Cross of Calvary & It Is Finished
Luke 23:26–49 Bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows on the tree.
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The Cross of Calvary & It Is Finished
Luke 23:26–49Bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows on the tree.
Luke 23:26–49, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Bearing our griefs and carrying our sorrows on the tree”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
13 The Resurrection: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen
John 20:1–29 Peace be unto you; meeting the risen Lord in personal faith.
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The Resurrection: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen
John 20:1–29Peace be unto you; meeting the risen Lord in personal faith.
John 20:1–29, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Plain English: Then he said to Thomas: put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Peace be unto you; meeting the risen Lord in personal faith”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
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Thomas, Who Asked
The doubt that got a personal answer.
Journey · 4 steps
Peace Be With You
The risen Jesus walking through locked doors of fear.
Devotional · 4 min · John 20:27
Honest Questions Are Allowed
Thomas said he would not believe without evidence. Jesus did not rebuke him or wait for better faith. He showed up and offered His hands.
Pray: Jesus, I would rather bring You my real questions than fake a certainty I do not have.
Do: Write down the question about God you are most afraid to ask. Ask it.
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
14 The Great Commission & Heavenly Ascension
Acts 1:1–11 & Matt 28:18–20 Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
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The Great Commission & Heavenly Ascension
Acts 1:1–11 & Matt 28:18–20Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Acts 1:1–11 & Matt 28:18–20, slowly. Read it once for the story and once for the sentence that stops you.
- What does this passage show you about who God is?
- Today’s focus is “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world”. Where does that touch something in your week right now?
- What is one sentence you could carry into today?
Turn the sentence that stopped you into a prayer. Say it plainly. Then sit for one quiet minute before you pick up anything else.
More companion material for this passage is coming as the app’s library grows.
Go deeper with journeys
Short guided studies from the app that draw on the passages in this plan.
The Habits of Jesus
The Wilderness Before The Work
Forty days of nothing, first.
Matthew 4:1 · 8 steps
The Habits of Jesus
Before Dawn
What Jesus did before the day could ask anything of him.
Mark 1:35 · 7 steps
The Habits of Jesus
He Left The Crowd
Walking away from the thing everyone wanted.
John 6:15 · 8 steps
Passages Through the Bible
The Power of the Small
How tiny faith produces massive kingdom trees.
Matthew 13:31-32 · 4 steps
Passages Through the Bible
Five Loaves and Two Fish
Placing your inadequate portion into Christ's hands.
John 6:9 · 4 steps
People and Books of the Bible
The Parables Jesus Told
Stories with a hook in them.
Luke 10:33 · 8 steps
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