Teachings

Mary and Joseph find Jesus about His Father's business, teaching in the temple. Luke 2:40–52

Jesus seeks out John the Baptist and is baptized in order to fulfill all righteousness.

Jesus clears worldly merchandise from the temple courts in order to keep the temple a holy place.

In the darkness of night, Jesus teaches Nicodemus about the necessity of every person being born again. John 3:1–36

While traveling through Samaria, the Savior teaches a woman at Jacob's Well that He is the "living water." John 4:5-29

Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him. Matthew 4:18–22

Jesus announces that He is the Messiah prophesied by Isaiah, but is rejected by His neighbors in Nazareth.

Jesus instructs and empowers His original Twelve Apostles.

Jesus describes the characteristics of true Christians. Matthew 5:3–16

Jesus teaches His followers essential Christian traits, such as kindness, forgiveness, and love.

Jesus teaches his disciples the correct manner of prayer and offers the Lord's prayer.

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches His disciples what it means to be a compassionate follower of His gospel. Matthew 6:19–21; 7:1–27

Jesus explains why He teaches with parables and gives the parable of the sower to a multitude gathered on the seashore. Matthew 13:1–23

Jesus explains the meaning of the parable of the wheat and tares. Matthew 13:36–43

Jesus uses parables to teach a crowd of people about the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 13

Jesus acclaims John the Baptist, rebukes unbelievers, and declares His burden is light. Matthew 11:1–30

The Son of God declares that blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven and that a house divided against itself shall fall. Luke 11:14–26; Matthew 12:31–42

The parable of the kingdom of heaven teaches about how the just will be separated from the wicked.

Jesus teaches He is the Bread of Life. Peter testifies that Jesus is the anointed Son of God. John 6:25–71

Peter testifies that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus declares that He will give the keys of the kingdom to Peter. Matthew 16:13–19

Jesus foretells of His death and Resurrection. After He comes in the glory of His Father, every man shall be rewarded according to their works. Matthew 16:21–28

Jesus teaches about compassion when confronted with a woman accused of adultery.

Jesus explains how we are to treat our offending brethren. Matthew 18:21–35

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He declares that His Father commanded Him to lay down His life and take it up again. John 10:1–18

A depiction of the Savior's parable of the good Samaritan, in which a man is robbed and beaten by thieves and a Samaritan shows mercy on him. Luke 10:25–37

Jesus teaches there shall be joy in heaven over one repentant sinner. Luke 15:2–7

Those who humble themselves as little children are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:1–11; Mark 9:38–42

Jesus teaches not to lay up for yourselves treasures on earth but rather to lay up treasures in heaven. Luke 12:13–34

Jesus declares that He is the Light of the World and the Son of God. Whosoever will embrace His gospel and follow Him can be freed from sin. John 8:12–58

Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:11–32

Jesus invites little children to come unto Him and teaches how to gain eternal life. Luke 18:15–17

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, teaches a rich man how to gain eternal life. Matthew 19:16–26

Jesus gives the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. Matthew 19–20; Mark 10; Luke 18

Christ's authority is questioned by the chief priests and elders. He relates the parable of the two sons to them. Matthew 21:23–32

Conspiring men seek to entangle Jesus in His words. Instead, the Savior wittingly teaches them that it is possible to respect civil authority and honor God. Mark 12:13–17

Jesus declares the first and great commandment is to love God with all your heart.

A poor widow contributes her all into the temple treasury. Jesus teaches that her contribution is greater than that of the rich who gave of their abundance. Mark 12:41–44

Jesus declares the parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1–13

Jesus declares the parable of the talents. Matthew 25:14–30

Jesus declares the parable of the sheep and the goats. Matthew 25:31–46

Jesus shows Himself to His disciples and implores Peter to feed His sheep. John 21:1–22