Gospel Bytes Reading History
This is our recent history for the Gospel Bytes Project.
For April 26
Reading Days: 12
April 13. Luke 18:31-34. Jesus predicts his death a third time
April 14. Mark 10:35-37. James and John make a selfish request
April 15. Matthew 20:20-24. The mother of James and John
April 16. Mark 10:38-45. Are we baptized into suffering?
April 17. Matthew 20:25-28. Not to be served, but to serve others
April 18. Matthew 20:29-34. Jesus heals two blind men
April 19. REST (Sunday)
April 20. Mark 10:46-52. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
April 21. Luke 18:35-43. Jesus heals a blind beggar
April 22. Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus meets Jesus
April 23. Luke 19:11-27. Parable of the ten servants
April 24. Mark 14:3-9. Jesus is anointed at Bethany
April 25. Matthew 26:6-13. A woman anoints Jesus in Bethany
April 26. Review:
For April 12
Reading Days: 8
March 30. Matthew 19:13-15. Jesus blesses little children
March 31. Luke 18:15-17. Jesus welcomes children
April 1. Mark 10:17-31. A rich young man asks Jesus about eternal life
April 2. REST (Holy Thursday)
April 3. REST (Good Friday)
April 4. REST (Holy Saturday)
April 5. REST (Easter)
April 6. Matthew 19:16-30. A rich young man asks how to get eternal life
April 7. Luke 18:18-23. The rich young ruler
April 8. Luke 18:24-30. Possessions and the kingdom
April 9. Matthew 20:1-16. A parable of laborers in a vineyard
April 10. Mark 10:32-34. Jesus again predicts his death and resurrection
April 11. Matthew 20:17-19. Jesus again predicts his own death and resurrection
April 12. Review:
For March 29
Reading Days: 12
March 16. John 11:28-37. Jesus weeps
March 17. John 11:38-44. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead
March 18. John 11:45-54. The Sanhedrin plots to murder Jesus
March 19. John 11:55-57. His last Passover
March 20. Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers
March 21. Luke 17:20-37. When will the Kingdom Arrive?
March 22. REST (Sunday)
March 23. Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow
March 24. Luke 18:9-14. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
March 25. Mark 10:1-12. Jesus is Questioned about Divorce
March 26. Matthew 19:1-9. Jesus answers a question about divorce
March 27. Matthew 19:10-12. Jesus strongly recommends singleness
March 28. Mark 10:13-16. Jesus welcomes little children
March 29. Review:
For March 15
Reading Days: 12
March 2. Luke 15:8-10. The parable of the lost coin
March 3. Luke 15:11-32. The parable of the lost son
March 4. Luke 16:1-13. The parable of the dishonest manager
March 5. Luke 16:14-17. The Law and the kingdom of God
March 6. Luke 16:18. Divorce and Remarriage
March 7. Luke 16:19-31. The rich man and Lazarus
March 8. REST (Sunday)
March 9. Luke 17:1-4. Causing other people to stumble
March 10. Luke 17:5-6. The apostles asks Jesus to increase their faith
March 11. Luke 17:7-10. We are unworthy servants
March 12. John 11:1-16. The Death of Lazarus
March 13. John 11:17-24. Jesus arrives in Bethany
March 14. John 11:25-27. Jesus is the resurrection and the life
March 15. Review:
- Luke 15:8 through Luke 17:10
- John 11:1-27
For March 1
Reading Days: 12
February 16. John 10:22-30. Jesus and the Father are one
February 17. John 10:31-39. They try to stone Jesus to death
February 18. John 10:40-42. Jesus travels beyond the Jordan
February 19. Luke 13:22-30. Enter through the narrow door
February 20. Luke 13:31-33. Herod wants to kill Jesus
February 21. Luke 13:34-35. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem
February 22. REST (Sunday)
February 23. Luke 14:1-6. Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath
February 24. Luke 14:7-11. The parable of the wedding feast
February 25. Luke 14:12-24. The parable of the great banquet
February 26. Luke 14:25-33. The cost of discipleship
February 27. Luke 14:34-35. Salt without taste is worthless
February 28. Luke 15:1-7. The parable of the lost sheep
March 1. Review:
- Luke 13:1-21
- John 9:1 through John 10:21
For February 15
Reading Days: 12
February 2. Luke 13:1-5. Repent or perish
February 3. Luke 13:6-9. The parable of the fig tree
February 4. Luke 13:10-17. Jesus heals on the Sabbath
February 5. Luke 13:18-19. The parable of the mustard seed
February 6. Luke 13:20-21. The parable of the yeast
February 7. John 9:1-3. Jesus Christ on suffering
February 8. REST (Sunday)
February 9. John 9:4-34. Jesus heals a man who was born blind
February 10. John 9:35-41. Legalists are spiritually blind
February 11. John 10:1-6. True shepherds go through Jesus
February 12. John 10:7-9. Jesus himself is the Gate
February 13. John 10:10. Jesus came to give us life to the full
February 14. John 10:11-21. Jesus is the Good Shepherd
February 15. Review:
- Luke 13:1-21
- John 9:1 through John 10:21
For February 1
Reading Days: 12
January 19. Luke 11:29-32. The sign of Jonah
January 20. Luke 11:33-36. Let your light shine
January 21. Luke 11:37-54. Woe to religious leaders
January 22. Luke 12:1-3. Jesus warns against hypocrisy
January 23. Luke 12:4-7. Have no fear
January 24. Luke 12:8-12. Tell people about Jesus
January 25. REST
January 26. Luke 12:13-21. The parable of the rich fool
January 27. Luke 12:22-34. Do not be anxious
January 28. Luke 12:35-48. Be vigilant
January 29. Luke 12:49-53. Jesus came to set the earth on fire!
January 30. Luke 12:54-56. Interpret the signs of the times
January 31. Luke 12:57-59. Settle with your adversary
February 1. Review Luke 11:29 through Luke 12:59
For January 18
Reading Days: 12
January 5. John 8:21-30. Jesus is the Ambassador of the Father
January 6. John 8:31-47. The Truth will Set You Free
January 7. John 8:48-59. Jesus is “I Am”
January 8. Luke 10:1-20. Jesus sends out seventy missionaries
January 9. Luke 10:21-24. Jesus is thankful for the successes of his missionaries
January 10. Luke 10:25-29. The most important commandment
January 11. REST (Sunday)
January 12. Luke 10:30-37. The parable of the Good Samaritan
January 13. Luke 10:38-42. Jesus visits Martha and Mary
January 14. Luke 11:1-13. The Lord’s Prayer
January 15. Luke 11:14-23. Jesus and the prince of demons
January 16. Luke 11:24-26. The return of an unclean spirit
January 17. Luke 11:27-28. True blessedness
January 18. Review:
- John 8:21-59
- Luke 10:1 though Luke 11:28
For January 4, 2026
Reading Days: 8
December 22. John 7:32-36. The Pharisees try to arrest Jesus
December 23. John 7:37-39. Jesus promises rivers of Living Water
December 24. REST (Christmas)
December 25. REST (Christmas)
December 26. REST (Christmas holiday)
December 27. REST (Christmas holiday)
December 28. REST (Sunday)
December 29. John 7:40-44. The people are divided over Jesus
December 30. John 7:45-53. Debate over the claims of Jesus
December 31. REST (New Year)
January 1, 2026. REST (New Year)
January 2. John 8:1-11. Jesus confronts misogynists
January 3. John 8:12-20. Jesus is the Light of the World
January 4. Review John 7:32 through John 8:20
For December 21
Reading Days: 12
December 8. Mark 9:42-50. Overcoming Temptation
December 9. Matthew 18:7-11. Get rid of temptations to sin
December 10. Matthew 18:12-14. The parable of the lost sheep
December 11. Matthew 18:15-20. Correcting someone who sins
December 12. Matthew 18:21-22. Forgiving one another
December 13. Matthew 18:23-35. The parable of the unforgiving servant
December 14. REST (Sunday)
December 15. Matthew 8:18-22. Jesus points out the Cost of Following him
December 16. John 7:1-9. Jesus and his Brothers
December 17. Luke 9:51-56. A Samaritan village rejects Jesus
December 18. Luke 9:57-62. The Cost of Discipleship
December 19. John 7:10-24. Jesus teaches at the Festival of Booths
December 20. John 7:25-31. Can this be the Christ?
December 21. Review:
For December 7
Reading Days: 15
November 17. Mark 9:9-13. Elijah has returned
November 18. Matthew 17:1-13. Jesus is transfigured
November 19. Luke 9:28-36. Jesus is transfigured
November 20. Mark 9:14-29. Jesus casts out a Demon
November 21. Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus heals a Demon-Possessed Lad
November 22. Luke 9:37-42. Jesus delivers a child from Demonic Possession
November 23. REST (Sunday)
November 24. Mark 9:30-32. Jesus again predicts his Death and Resurrection
November 25. Matthew 17:22-23. Jesus predicts his own execution
November 26. Luke 9:43-45. Jesus again predicts his own Resurrection
November 27. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
November 28. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
November 29. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
November 30. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
December 1. Matthew 17:24-27. Jesus pays the Temple tax
December 2. Mark 9:33-37. Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom?
December 3. Matthew 18:1-6. Who is the greatest?
December 4. Luke 9:46-48. They argue over who is the greatest
December 5. Mark 9:38-41. Other Exorcists
December 6. Luke 9:49-50. Anyone who is not against us is for us
December 7. Review:
For November 16
Reading Days: 12
November 3. Matthew 16:5-12. The yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees
November 4. Mark 8:22-26. Jesus heals a man who was Blind
November 5. Mark 8:27-30. Peter’s Confession about Jesus
November 6. Matthew 16:13-20. Who do you say Jesus Christ is?
November 7. Luke 9:18-20. Peter says Jesus is the Messiah
November 8. Mark 8:31-33. Jesus predicts his own death and resurrection
November 9. REST (Sunday)
November 10. Luke 9:21-22. Jesus predicts his own resurrection
November 11. Matthew 16:21-23. Jesus predicts his own death and resurrection
November 12. Mark 8:34-9:1. Take up your cross and follow Jesus
November 13. Matthew 16:24-28. The Cost of Discipleship
November 14. Luke 9:23-27. Take up your cross and follow Jesus
November 15. Mark 9:2-8. Jesus is transfigured
November 16. Review:
- Matthew 16:5-28
- Mark 8:22 through Mark 9:8
- Luke 9:18-27
For November 2
Reading Days: 12
October 20. Mark 7:1-23. The disciples violate the traditions of the elders
October 21. Matthew 15:1-9. Jesus disregards religious traditions
October 22. Matthew 15:10-20. Things that actually defile us
October 23. Mark 7:24-30. Jesus casts a demon out of a Gentile woman’s daughter
October 24. Matthew 15:21-28. The Canaanite woman’s faith
October 25. Mark 7:31-37. Jesus heals a man who was Deaf
October 26. REST (Sunday)
October 27. Matthew 15:29-31. Jesus cures many
October 28. Mark 8:1-10. Jesus feeds four thousand people
October 29. Matthew 15:32-39. Jesus feeds more than four thousand people
October 30. Matthew 16:1-4. They demand a miraculous sign
October 31. Mark 8:11-12. The Pharisees demand a miraculous sign
November 1. Mark 8:13-21. Beware hypocrisy
November 2. Review:
- Mark 7:1 through Mark 8:21
- Matthew 15:1 through Matthew 16:4
For October 19
Reading Days: 12
October 6. Matthew 14:14-21. Jesus feeds more than Five Thousand People
October 7. Luke 9:10-17. Jesus feeds more than Five Thousand People
October 8. . Jesus feeds more than Five Thousand People
October 9. John 6:1-15. Jesus feeds more than Five Thousand
October 10. Mark 6:45-52. Jesus Walks on Water
October 11. Matthew 14:22-33. Jesus Walks on Water
October 12. REST (Sunday)
October 13. John 6:16-21. Jesus Walks on Water
October 14. Mark 6:53-56. Jesus heals the sick at Gennesaret
October 15. Matthew 14:34-36. Jesus heals the sick in Gennesaret
October 16. John 6:22-40. Believe in the one he sent
October 17. John 6:41-59. I am the Bread of Life
October 18. John 6:60-71. The words of Jesus are Spirit and life
October 19. Review:
For October 5
Reading Days: 12
In Galilee
September 22. Matthew 10:5-15. Instructions for the mission
September 23. Matthew 10:16-23. They will face persecution
September 24. Matthew 10:24-33. Don’t be intimidated
September 25. Matthew 10:34-39. Not peace but a sword
September 26. Matthew 10:40-42. Great rewards are in store
September 27. Luke 9:1-6. Jesus sends out the Twelve
September 28. REST (Sunday)
September 29. Matthew 14:3-13. The death of John the Baptist
September 30. Mark 6:17-29. Herod Executes John the Baptist
October 1. Matthew 14:1-2. Herod’s opinion of Jesus
October 2. Mark 6:14-16. Herod opines about Jesus
October 3. Luke 9:7-9. Herod wonders about Jesus
October 4. Mark 6:30-33. The Twelve return from their Mission
October 5. Review:
For September 21
Reading Days: 12
In Decapolis
September 8. Matthew 8:28-34. Jesus delivers two Men from Demons
September 9. Luke 8:26-39. Jesus heals a Man with a Demon
In Galilee
September 10. Mark 5:21-24. Jairus begs Jesus to heal his daughter
September 11. Mark 5:25-34. A woman is healed by her own faith
September 12. Mark 5:35-43. Jesus restores Jairus’ daughter to life
September 13. Matthew 9:18-26. Jesus heals in Response to Faith
September 14. REST (Sunday)
September 15. Luke 8:40-56. Jesus heals a Woman and Jairus’ daughter
September 16. Matthew 9:27-31. Jesus Heals two Blind Men
September 17. Matthew 9:32-34. Jesus heals a man who was mute
September 18. Matthew 9:35-38. The Urgent Need for Evangelizers
September 19. Mark 6:7-13. Jesus sends the Twelve on a Mission
September 20. Matthew 10:1-4. Jesus sends the Twelve on a short-term mission
September 21. Review:
- Matthew 8:28-34
- Matthew 9:18 through Matthew 10:4
- Mark 5:21 through Mark 6:13
- Luke 8:26-56
For September 7, 2025
Reading Days: 11
August 25. Mark 4:33-34. Jesus keeps using parables
August 26. Matthew 13:34-35. Jesus kept speaking in parables
August 27. Matthew 13:36-43. Jesus explains the parable of the weeds
August 28. Matthew 13:44. The parable of the treasure
August 29. Matthew 13:45-46. The parable of the pearl
August 30. Matthew 13:47-50. The parable of the net
August 31. REST (Sunday)
September 1. REST. Labor Day USA
September 2. Matthew 13:51-52. Treasures old and new
September 3. Mark 4:35-41. Jesus calms the Storm
September 4. Matthew 8:23-27. Jesus calms the Storm
September 5. Luke 8:22-25. Jesus calms a Storm
September 6. Mark 5:1-20. Jesus frees a Man from Demonic Possession
September 7. Review:
For August 24, 2025
Reading Days: 12
August 11. Mark 4:10-12. Jesus uses Parables to Obfuscate his Message
August 12. Mark 4:13-20. Jesus explains the Parable of the Sower
August 13. Matthew 13:10-15. The Purpose of the Parables
August 14. Matthew 13:16-23. Jesus explains the Parable of the Sower
August 15. Luke 8:9-15. Why Jesus used Parables
August 16. Luke 8:16-18. Parable of the Lamp
August 17. REST (Sunday)
August 18. Mark 4:21-25. Don’t hide your Light under a Basket
August 19. Mark 4:26-29. Seed grows by itself
August 20. Matthew 13:24-30. The Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat
August 21. Mark 4:30-32. The parable of the mustard seed
August 22. Matthew 13:31-32. The parable of the mustard seed
August 23. Matthew 13:33. The parable of the yeast
August 24. Review:
SUMMER 2025
Reading Days: 59
June 2. Matthew 12:15-21. Jesus is God’s Chosen Servant
June 3. Mark 3:7-12. A great Multitude gathers at the Seashore
June 4. Luke 6:17-19. Crowds follow Jesus
June 5. Luke 6:12-16. Jesus selects Twelve as apostles
June 6. Mark 3:13-19. Jesus sends the Twelve on a Mission
June 7. Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount; the Beatitudes
June 8. REST (Sunday)
June 9. Luke 6:20-23. Jesus pronounces blessings
June 10. Luke 6:24-26. Jesus pronounces woes
June 11. Matthew 5:13-16. Be Salt and Light
June 12. Matthew 5:17-20. Obey and teach the Law
June 13. Matthew 5:21-26. Anger equals murder
June 14. Matthew 5:27-30. Lust equals adultery
June 15. REST (Sunday; Father’s Day USA)
June 16. Matthew 5:31-32. Grounds for divorce
June 17. Matthew 5:33-37. Do not take an oath
June 18. Matthew 5:38-42. Do not retaliate
June 19. Matthew 5:43-48. Love your enemies
June 20. Luke 6:27-36. Love your Enemies
June 21. Matthew 6:1-4. How to Give to the Needy
June 22. REST (Sunday)
June 23. Matthew 6:5-15. How to Pray
June 24. Matthew 6:16-18. How to Fast
June 25. Matthew 6:19-23. Live for heavenly treasures
June 26. Matthew 6:24-34. Seek God not money
June 27. Matthew 7:6. Do not entrust important things to belligerent people
June 28. Luke 6:37-42. Do not judge other people
June 29. REST (Sunday)
June 30. Matthew 7:7-11. Pray effectively
July 1. Matthew 7:12. Live by the Golden Rule
July 2. Matthew 7:13-14. Enter through the Narrow Gate
July 3. Matthew 7:15-20. Beware of false prophets
July 4. REST (Independence Day USA)
July 5. Luke 6:43-45. Judge a Tree by the Fruit of its Behavior. Also read Matthew 7:1-5. Do not judge others. It was accidentally omitted a few days ago.
July 6. REST (Sunday)
July 7. Matthew 7:21-23. Be a true disciple
July 8. Matthew 7:24-29. Build on the Rock Foundation
July 9. Luke 6:46-49. Build on the Rock Foundation
July 10. Matthew 8:5-13. A Roman Officer has Great Faith
July 11. Luke 7:1-10. A centurion has great faith
July 12. Luke 7:11-17. Jesus raises a widow’s son
July 13. REST (Sunday)
July 14. Matthew 11:1-6. John the Baptist sends messengers
July 15. Luke 7:18-23. John the Baptist asks about Jesus
July 16. Matthew 11:7-19. Jesus praises John the Baptist
July 17. Luke 7:24-30. Jesus testifies about John
July 18. Luke 7:31-35. An unresponsive generation
July 19. Matthew 11:20-24. Jesus denounces cities that did not repent
July 20. REST (Sunday)
July 21. Matthew 11:25-27. Jesus thanks God the Father
July 22. Matthew 11:28-30. Jesus offers us rest
July 23. Luke 7:36-50. Jesus forgives sins
July 24. Luke 8:1-3. Jesus Christ’s attitude toward women
July 25. Mark 3:20-22. The scribes accuse Jesus of working with Satan
July 26. Matthew 12:22-29. Is Jesus working with Beelzebub?
July 27. REST (Sunday)
July 28. Mark 3:23-27. Binding the strong man
July 29. Mark 3:28-30. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
July 30. Matthew 12:30-32. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
July 31. Matthew 12:33-37. Know a tree by its fruit
August 1. Matthew 12:38-42. The sign of Jonah
August 2. Matthew 12:43-45. The return of an unclean spirit
August 3. REST (Sunday)
August 4. Mark 3:31-35. The True Family of Jesus
August 5. Matthew 12:46-50. The True Family of Jesus
August 6. Luke 8:19-21. The True Family of Jesus
August 7. Mark 4:1-9. The Parable of the Sower
August 8. Matthew 13:1-9. The Parable of the Sower
August 9. Luke 8:4-8. The Parable of the Sower
August 10. REST (Sunday)
FOR JUNE 1, 2025
Reading Days: 11
May 19. Matthew 9:9-13. At the tax collection office, Jesus calls Matthew
May 20. Luke 5:27-32. Jesus calls Matthew (Levi) to be his Disciple
May 21. Mark 2:18-22. Jesus is Questioned about Fasting
May 22. Matthew 9:14-17. A discussion about Fasting
May 23. Luke 5:33-39. A question about Fasting
May 24. Mark 2:23-28. Jesus is Questioned about the Sabbath
May 25. REST
May 26. REST (Memorial Day USA)
May 27. Matthew 12:1-8. Working on the Sabbath
May 28. Luke 6:1-5. A Discussion about the Sabbath
May 29. Mark 3:1-6. Jesus Heals a Man with a Withered Hand
May 30. Matthew 12:9-14. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
May 31. Luke 6:6-11. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
June 1. End-of-Year Summations and/or review:
- Matthew 9:9-17
- Matthew 12:1-14
- Mark 2:18 through Mark 3:6
- Luke 5:27 through Luke 6:11
FOR MAY 18, 2025
Reading Days: 18
April 28. Matthew 4:18-22.Jesus calls Simon and Andrew, James and John
April 29. Mark 1:21-28. In Capernaum, Jesus casts out a demon
April 30. Mark 1:29-31. Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law
May 1. Mark 1:32-34. Jesus heals many people
May 2. Luke 4:38-39. In Capernaum, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law
May 3. Luke 4:40-41. Jesus heals many people
May 4. REST (Sunday)
May 5. Matthew 8:14-17. Jesus heals many
May 6. Mark 1:35-39. Jesus departs Capernaum
May 7. Luke 4:42-44. The Mission of Jesus is to preach Good News
May 8. Matthew 4:23-25. Jesus preaches Good News
May 9. Luke 5:1-11. Jesus calls a Group of Disciples
May 10. Mark 1:40-45. Jesus heals a man of Leprosy
May 11. REST (Sunday)
May 12. Matthew 8:1-4. Jesus heals a man with Leprosy
May 13. Luke 5:12-16. Jesus heals a man with Leprosy
May 14. Mark 2:1-12. In Capernaum, Jesus heals a paralyzed man
May 15. Matthew 9:1-8. Jesus heals a paralyzed man
May 16. Luke 5:17-26. Jesus heals a paralyzed man
May 17. Mark 2:13-17. Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to be his disciple
May 18. Review:
- Matthew 4:18-25
- Matthew 8:1-4
- Matthew 8:14-17
- Matthew 9:1-8
- Mark 1:21 through Mark 2:17
- Luke 4:38 through Luke 5:26
FOR APRIL 27, 2025
Reading Days: 9
April 14. Matthew 13:53-58. Jesus is Rejected in his Hometown
April 15. Matthew 4:13-17. Jesus begins his Public Ministry in Capernaum
April 16. Luke 4:31-37. Jesus casts out a demon
April 17. REST (Holy Triduum)
April 18. REST (Holy Triduum)
April 19. REST (Holy Triduum)
April 20. REST (Sunday)
April 21. Luke 4:38-39. Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law
April 22. Luke 4:40-41. Jesus heals many people
April 23. Matthew 4:12a. in Capernaum, Jesus hears that John was arrested
April 24. Mark 1:14a. Jesus hears that John was arrested
April 25. Luke 3:19-20. John the Baptist is imprisoned
April 26. Mark 1:16-20. Jesus calls Simon and Andrew, James and John
April 27. Review:
- Matthew 13:53-58 and Matthew 4:12a and Matthew 4:13-17
- Mark 1:14a and Mark 1:16-20
- Luke 3:19-20 and Luke 4:31-41
FOR APRIL 13, 2025
Reading Days: 12
March 31. John 5:1-16. Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda
April 1. John 5:17-18. Jesus calls God his Father
April 2. John 5:19-30. Christ’s work is eternal life and resurrection
April 3. John 5:31-35. Testimony greater than John
April 4. John 5:36-38. God the Father testifies about Jesus
April 5. John 5:39-40. The Scriptures testify about Jesus
April 6. REST (Sunday)
April 7. John 5:41-47. The people do not believe the Scriptures
April 8. Luke 4:14-15. Jesus begins his Public Ministry
April 9. Mark 1:14b-15. Jesus begins his Public Ministry in Galilee
April 10. Matthew 4:12b. Jesus begins his Public Ministry
April 11. Luke 4:16-30. Jesus is Rejected in his Hometown of Nazareth
April 12. Mark 6:1-6. The People of Nazareth Reject Jesus
April 13. Review:
FOR MARCH 30, 2025
Reading Days: 12
March 17. John 2:23-25. Many people believe in his miracles.
March 18. John 3:1-15. You must be born again
March 19. John 3:16-21. Why Jesus came to the earth
March 20. John 3:22-30. John the Baptist says Jesus is the Messiah
March 21. John 3:31-36. The one from heaven
March 22. John 4:1-3. Jesus departs Judea
March 23. REST (Sunday)
March 24. John 4:4-26. A Woman of Samaria
March 25. John 4:27-33. Jesus Instructs his Disciples
March 26. John 4:34-38. Our Food is to Do and to Finish
March 27. John 4:39-42. Many Samaritans believe
March 28. John 4:43-45. Galilee welcomes Jesus
March 29. John 4:46-54. Jesus Heals an Official’s Son in Capernaum
March 30. Review John 2:23 through John 4:54
FOR MARCH 16, 2025
Reading Days: 11
March 3. Luke 3:15-18. Jesus gets baptized (part 1)
March 4. Luke 3:21-22. Jesus gets baptized (part 2)
March 5 (Ash Wednesday). John 1:29-34. Behold, the Lamb of God
March 6. Mark 1:12-13. Jesus is in the Desert for Forty Days
March 7. Matthew 4:1-3. Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness
March 8. Matthew 4:4-11. Jesus lives on the Word of God
March 9. REST (Sunday)
March 10. Luke 4:1-13. Satan tempts Jesus
March 11. Luke 3:23. Jesus begins his Public Ministry
March 12. John 1:35-42. Jesus calls Simon and Andrew
March 13. John 1:43-51. Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael
March 14. John 2:1-12. The wedding in Cana
March 15. John 2:13-22. In Jerusalem, Jesus drives the vendors out of the temple
March 16. Review:
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Mark 1:12-13
- Luke 3:15-18 and Luke 3:21-23 and Luke 4:1-13
- John 1:29 through John 2:22
FOR MARCH 2, 2025
Reading Days: 12
February 17. Matthew 2:16-18. King Herod massacres infants
February 18. Matthew 2:19-23. The Family settles in Nazareth
February 19. Luke 2:39-40. They return to Nazareth
February 20. Luke 2:41-52. Twelve-year old Jesus stays in the temple in Jerusalem
February 21. Mark 1:2-8. John baptizes in the Jordan River
February 22. Matthew 3:1-10 – John the Baptist prepares the way
February 23. Rest
February 24. Matthew 3:11-12 – Jesus Christ will baptize us with fire
February 25. Luke 3:1-14 – John the Baptist prepares the way
February 26. John 1:15-18. John the Baptist testifies (part 1)
February 27. John 1:19-28. John the Baptist testifies (part 2)
February 28. Mark 1:9-11. John baptizes Jesus in the Jordan River
March 1. Matthew 3:13-17. John baptizes Jesus
March 2. Review:
- Matthew 2:16 through Matthew 3:17
- Mark 1:2-11
- Luke 2:39 through Luke 3:14
- John 1:15-28
FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Reading Days: 12
February 3. Matthew 1:18-25. Mary becomes pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit
February 4. Luke 1:39-45. Mary visits Elizabeth
February 5. Luke 1:46-56. Mary’s song of praise
February 6. Luke 1:57-66. John the Baptist is born
February 7. Luke 1:67-80. The prophecy of Zacharias
February 8. Luke 2:1-7. Jesus is born
February 9. REST
February 10. Luke 2:8-21. Angels and shepherds arrive
February 11. Luke 2:22-24. Jesus is presented in the temple
February 12. Luke 2:25-35. Simeon meets Jesus
February 13. Luke 2:36-38. Anna meets Jesus
February 14. Matthew 2:1-12. Wise men from the East visit the newborn Messiah
February 15. Matthew 2:13-15. The Family Flees to Egypt
February 16. Review:
- Matthew 1:18 through Matthew 2:15
- Luke 1:39 through Luke 2:38
FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Reading Days: 12
January 20. Matthew 28:16-20. Jesus commands us to go make disciples of all nations
January 21. Mark 16:15-18. Our mission begins
January 22. Luke 24:44-49. Jesus commissions us to evangelize the whole world
January 23. Mark 16:19-20. Jesus is taken up
January 24. Luke 24:50-53. Jesus is taken up
This marks the end of our current cycle of readings in the Gospel Bytes Project.
Judea circa 4 BC
January 25. John 1:1-14. The Word became Flesh
January 26. REST (Sunday)
January 27. Matthew 1:1-17. The Ancestors of Jesus Christ
January 28. Luke 3:24-38. The Ancestors of Jesus Christ
January 29. Mark 1:1. The beginning of the Good News
January 30. Luke 1:1-4. Luke writes to Theophilus
January 31. Luke 1:5-25. Gabriel foretells the birth of John
Galilee
February 1. Luke 1:26-38. Gabriel foretells the birth of Jesus
February 2. Review:
Former cycle of readings:
Current cycle of readings:
FOR JANUARY 19, 2025
Reading Days: 12
January 6:
- Luke 24:13-35. Jesus walks with disciples on the road to Emmaus
- Luke 24:36-43. Jesus appears in Jerusalem
January 7. Mark 16:12-13. Jesus appears on the Road to Emmaus
January 8. John 20:19-20. Jesus appears to his disciples
January 9. John 20:21. Jesus commissions us to minister to others
January 10. John 20:22-23. Jesus gives them the Holy Spirit
January 11. Mark 16:14. Jesus appears to the Eleven
January 12. REST (Sunday)
January 13. John 20:24-29. Jesus appears to doubting Thomas
January 14. John 20:30-31. The purpose of this book
January 15. John 21:1-14. Jesus appears to seven disciples
January 16. John 21:15-19. Do you love me?
January 17. John 21:20-23. Jesus and the beloved disciple
January 18. John 21:24-25. Conclusion of the Gospel According to John
January 19. Review:
FOR JANUARY 5, 2025
Reading Days: 14
December 16. John 19:28-29. I thirst
December 17. John 19:30-37. Jesus dies
December 18. Mark 15:42-47. The body of Jesus is buried
December 19. Matthew 27:57-61. They bury his body
December 20. Luke 23:50-56. They bury the body
December 21. John 19:38-42. Joseph of Arimathaea buries the body
December 22. REST (Sunday)
December 23. Mark 16:1-8. Jesus rises from the tomb
December 24. REST (Christmas)
December 25. REST (Christmas)
December 26. Matthew 28:1-7. Jesus has risen from the grave and is alive!
December 27. Luke 24:1-12. Jesus Christ is resurrected
December 28. Mark 16:9-11. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
December 29. REST (Sunday)
December 30. John 20:1-10. The resurrection
December 31. REST (New Year)
January 1, 2025. REST (New Year)
January 2. John 20:11-18. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
January 3. Matthew 28:8-10. The Women are the First to Meet Jesus
January 4. Matthew 28:11-15. The religious leaders conspire against the truth
January 5. Review:
- Matthew 27:57-61
- Matthew 28:1-15
- Mark 15:42 to Mark 16:11
- Luke 23:50 to Luke 24:12
- John 19:28 to John 20:18
FOR DECEMBER 15, 2024
Reading Days: 21
November 18. Mark 15:6-15. Pilate sentences Jesus to death
November 19. Matthew 27:15-20. They want Barabbas, not Jesus
November 20. Matthew 27:21-26. Pilate permits the death sentence
November 21. Luke 23:13-19. Jesus or Barabbas?
November 22. Luke 23:20-25. Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified
November 23. John 19:1-4. Jesus is flogged and mocked
November 24. REST (Sunday)
November 25. John 19:5-16. Pilate sentences Jesus to death
November 26. Mark 15:16-20. The soldiers mock Jesus
November 27. Matthew 27:27-31. The soldiers torture Jesus
November 28. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
November 29. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
November 30. REST (Thanksgiving USA)
December 1. REST (Sunday)
December 2. Mark 15:21-23. The soldiers torture Jesus
December 3. Matthew 27:32-34. Simon of Cyrene carries the Cross
December 4. Luke 23:26-31. The way to the cross
December 5. John 19:17. Jesus carries his cross
December 6. Mark 15:24-32. Jesus is crucified
December 7. Matthew 27:35-44. They crucify Jesus
December 8. REST (Sunday)
December 9. Luke 23:32-38. Jesus is crucified
December 10. Luke 23:39-43. One more sinner to save
December 11. John 19:18-27. They crucify Jesus
December 12. Mark 15:33-41. Jesus dies
December 13. Matthew 27:45-56. Jesus dies
December 14. Luke 23:44-49. Jesus breathes his last
December 15. Review:
FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Reading Days: 12
November 4. Matthew 26:69-75. Peter denies Jesus
November 5. Luke 22:54-62. Peter denies Jesus
November 6. John 18:25-27. Peter denies Jesus two more times
November 7. Mark 15:1. They bring Jesus before Pilate
November 8. Matthew 27:1-2. They bring Jesus before Pilate
November 9. Matthew 27:3-10. Judas takes his own life
November 10. Rest (Sunday)
November 11. Mark 15:2-5. Jesus stands before Pilate
November 12. Matthew 27:11-14. Pilate questions Jesus
November 13. Luke 23:1-7. Jesus stands before Pilate
November 14. Luke 23:8-12. Jesus stands before Herod Antipas
November 15. John 18:28-32. Jesus is questioned by Pilate
November 16. John 18:33-40. Christ’s kingdom is not of this world
November 17. Review:
FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Reading Days: 12
October 21. Mark 14:43-52. Jesus is betrayed and arrested
October 22. Matthew 26:47-56. Jesus is betrayed and arrested
October 23. Luke 22:47-53. Jesus is betrayed and arrested
October 24. John 18:3-11. Judas betrays Jesus
October 25. John 18:12-14. Jesus is arrested
October 26. John 18:15-18. Peter denies Jesus the first time
October 27. REST (Sunday)
October 28. John 18:19-24. Jesus is questioned by the high priest
October 29. Mark 14:53-65. Jesus stands before the council
October 30. Matthew 26:57-68. Jesus stands before the religious leaders
October 31. Luke 22:66-71. Jesus is put on trial
November 1. Luke 22:63-65. Jesus is mocked
November 2. Mark 14:66-72. Peter denies Jesus
November 3. Review:
FOR OCTOBER 20, 2024
Reading Days: 12
October 7. John 15:18-25. The world will hate us
October 8. John 15:26-27. The Holy Spirit will testify about Jesus
October 9. John 16:1-4. We will be persecuted
October 10. John 16:5-15. Ministry of the Holy Spirit
October 11. John 16:16-22. Jesus will go to God the Father
October 12. John 16:23-24 We may ask God the Father for anything
October 13. REST (Sunday)
October 14. John 16:25-33. Jesus has overcome the world
October 15. John 17:1-26. The high priestly prayer of Jesus
October 16. John 18:1-2. Jesus prays in the garden
October 17. Mark 14:32-42. Jesus prays in Gethsemane
October 18. Matthew 26:36-46. Jesus prays at Gethsemane
October 19. Luke 22:39-46. Jesus prays at the Mount of Olives
October 20. Review:
FOR OCTOBER 6, 2024
September 23. Mark 14:27-31. Jesus predicts Peter’s denial
September 24. Matthew 26:31-35. Jesus predicts Peter’s denial
September 25. Luke 22:31-34. Jesus foretells Peter’s denial
September 26. Luke 22:35-38. Scripture must be fulfilled
September 27. John 14:1-6. Jesus is the way and the truth and the life
September 28. John 14:7-11. Jesus reveals God the Father
September 29. REST (Sunday)
September 30. John 14:12-14. We can ask Jesus anything
October 1. John 14:15-18. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit
October 2. John 14:19-26. Father and Son and Holy Spirit
October 3. John 14:27-31. Christ’s gift of peace
October 4. John 15:1-8. Jesus Christ is the true vine
October 5. John 15:9-17. We are to keep Christ’s commands
October 6. Review:
FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
September 9. Matthew 26:17-19. Preparation for the Passover
September 10. Luke 22:7-13. Preparing for the Passover
September 11. John 13:1-20. Jesus washes the feet of his apostles
September 12. Mark 14:17-21. The betrayer
September 13. Mark 14:22-26. The Last Supper
September 14. Matthew 26:20-25. Jesus celebrates the Passover
September 15. REST (Sunday)
September 16. Matthew 26:26-30. The Lord’s Supper
September 17. Luke 22:14-23. The Last Supper
September 18. Luke 22:24-30. They fight over who is the greatest
September 19. John 13:21-30. Jesus predicts that an apostle will betray him
September 20. John 13:31-35. Jesus gives us a new commandment
September 21. John 13:36-38. Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him
September 22. Review:
FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
August 26. Luke 21:34-38. Be ready at all times
August 27. Matthew 25:1-13. The parable of the ten bridesmaids
August 28. Matthew 25:14-30. The parable of the talents
August 29. Matthew 25:31-46. The final judgment
August 30. Mark 14:1-2. The plot to kill Jesus
August 31. Matthew 26:1-5. The religious leaders conspire to kill Jesus
September 1. REST (Sunday)
September 2. REST (Labor Day USA)
September 3. Luke 22:1-2. The religious leaders conspire to kill Jesus
September 4. Mark 14:10-11. Judas is paid to betray Jesus
September 5. Matthew 26:14-16. The Betrayer goes to the religious leaders
September 6. Luke 22:3-6. Judas conspires to betray Jesus
September 7. Mark 14:12-16. Preparation for the Passover
September 8. REVIEW:
FOR AUGUST 25, 2024
August 12. Luke 21:20-24. Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem
August 13. Mark 13:24-27. The return of the Son of Man
August 14. Mark 13:28-31. Learn from the fig tree
August 15. Matthew 24:26-28. Beware false Messiahs
August 16. Matthew 24:29-31. The return of the Son of Man
August 17. Matthew 24:32-35. The lesson of the fig tree
August 18. REST (Sunday)
August 19. Luke 21:25-28. The return of the Son of Man
August 20. Luke 21:29-33. The parable of the fig tree
August 21. Mark 13:32. No human knows when Jesus Christ will return
August 22. Mark 13:33-37. Be vigilant
August 23. Matthew 24:36-44. Be vigilant
August 24. Matthew 24:45-51. The wise and faithful servant
August 25. Review Matthew 24:26-51 and Mark 13:24-37 and Luke 21:20-33.
FOR SUMMER 2024
June 3. Mark 14:3-9. Jesus is anointed at Bethany
June 4. Matthew 26:6-13. A woman anoints Jesus in Bethany
June 5. John 12:1-8. Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany
June 6. John 12:9-11. They plot to kill Lazarus
June 7. Matthew 19:1-9. Jesus answers a question about divorce
June 8. Matthew 19:10-12. Jesus strongly recommends singleness
June 9. REST (Sunday)
June 10. Mark 11:1-11. Jesus triumphantly arrives in Jerusalem
June 11. Matthew 21:1-11. Jesus triumphantly arrives in Jerusalem
June 12. Luke 19:28-40. Jesus triumphantly arrives in Jerusalem
June 13. John 12:12-19. Jesus triumphantly arrives in Jerusalem
June 14. Luke 19:41-44. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem
June 15. John 12:20-26. Some Greeks seek Jesus
June 16. REST (Sunday)
June 17. John 12:27-36. The Son of Man must be lifted up
June 18. John 12:37-43. The unbelief of the people
June 19. John 12:44-50. The mission of Jesus is to save the world
June 20. Mark 11:12-14. Jesus curses a fig tree
June 21. Matthew 21:18-22. Jesus curses a fig tree
June 22. Mark 11:15-19. Jesus purges the temple
June 23. REST (Sunday)
June 24. Matthew 21:12-17. Jesus clears the temple
June 25. Luke 19:45-48. Jesus clears the temple
June 26. Mark 11:20-26. Learn from the fig tree
June 27. Mark 11:27-33. The scribes challenge the authority of Jesus
June 28. Matthew 21:23-27. The authority of Jesus is challenged
June 29. Luke 20:1-8. Questioning the authority of Jesus
June 30. REST (Sunday)
July 1. Matthew 21:28-32. The parable of the two sons
July 2. Mark 12:1-12. Parable of the wicked tenants
July 3. Matthew 21:33-46. The parable of the wicked tenants
July 4. REST (Independence Day U.S.A.)
July 5. Luke 20:9-19. The parable of the vineyard owner
July 6. Matthew 22:1-14. The parable of the wedding feast
July 7. REST (Sunday)
July 8. Mark 12:13-17. Must we pay taxes?
July 9. Matthew 22:15-22. Should we pay taxes?
July 10. Luke 20:20-26. Paying taxes to Caesar
July 11. Mark 12:18-27. Is there a resurrection?
July 12. Matthew 22:23-33. A question about the resurrection
July 13. Luke 20:27-40. Questioned about the resurrection
July 14. REST (Sunday)
July 15. Mark 12:28-34. The most important commandments
July 16. Matthew 22:34-40. Which is the greatest commandment?
July 17. Mark 12:35-37. The Messiah is David’s Lord
July 18. Matthew 22:41-46. Whose son is the Messiah?
July 19. Luke 20:41-44. Whose son is the Messiah?
July 20. Mark 12:38-40. Beware of religious leaders
July 21. REST (Sunday)
July 22. Matthew 23:1-8. Reject ALL religious titles
July 23. Matthew 23:9-12. Call no one “Father”
July 24. Luke 20:45-47. Beware religious leaders
July 25. Matthew 23:13-36. Jesus denounces the religious leaders
July 26. Matthew 23:37-39. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem
July 27. Mark 12:41-44. A widow offers the most
July 28. REST (Sunday)
July 29. Luke 21:1-4. A widow’s meager offering
July 30. Mark 13:1-2. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple
July 31. Mark 13:3-8. The signs of the End of Days
August 1. Mark 13:9-13. The coming persecution
August 2. Mark 13:14-23. The great tribulation
August 3. Matthew 24:1-2. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple
August 4. REST (Sunday)
August 5. Matthew 24:3-8. Signs of the End of the Age
August 6. Matthew 24:9-14. Persecution is on the way
August 7. Matthew 24:15-25. The abomination of desolation
August 8. Luke 21:5-7. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple
August 9. Luke 21:8-9. Jesus foretells false messiahs
August 10. Luke 21:10-19. Jesus foretells wars and persecution
August 11. REST (Sunday)
FOR JUNE 2, 2024
May 20. Matthew 20:1-16. A parable of laborers in a vineyard
May 21. Mark 10:32-34. Jesus again predicts his death and resurrection
May 22. Matthew 20:17-19. Jesus again predicts his own death and resurrection
May 23. Luke 18:31-34. Jesus predicts his death a third time
May 24. Mark 10:35-37. James and John make a selfish request
May 25. Mark 10:38-45. Are we baptized into suffering?
May 26. REST (Sunday)
May 27. REST (Memorial Day USA)
May 28. Matthew 20:20-24. The mother of James and John
May 29. Mark 10:46-52. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
May 30. Luke 18:35-43. Jesus heals a blind beggar
May 31. Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus meets Jesus
June 1. Luke 19:11-27. Parable of the ten servants
June 2. Review:
FOR MAY 19, 2024
May 6. Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow
May 7. Luke 18:9-14. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
May 8. Mark 10:1-12. Jesus is Questioned about Divorce
May 9. Matthew 19:1-9. Jesus answers a question about divorce
May 10. Matthew 19:10-12. Jesus strongly recommends singleness
May 11. Mark 10:13-16. Jesus welcomes little children
May 12. Rest (Sunday)
May 13. Matthew 19:13-15. Jesus blesses little children
May 14. Luke 18:15-17. Jesus welcomes children
May 15. Mark 10:17-31. A rich young man asks Jesus about eternal life
May 16. Matthew 19:16-30. A rich young man asks how to get eternal life
May 17. Luke 18:18-23. The rich young ruler
May 18. Luke 18:24-30. Possessions and the kingdom
May 19. Review:
FOR MAY 5, 2024
April 22. Luke 17:1-4. Causing other people to stumble
April 23. Luke 17:5-6. The apostles asks Jesus to increase their faith
April 24. Luke 17:7-10. We are unworthy servants
April 25. John 11:1-16. The Death of Lazarus
April 26. John 11:17-24. Jesus arrives in Bethany
April 27. John 11:25-27. Jesus is the resurrection and the life
April 28. REST (Sunday)
April 29. John 11:28-37. Jesus weeps
April 30. John 11:38-44. Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead
May 1. John 11:45-54. The Sanhedrin plots to murder Jesus
May 2. John 11:55-57. His last Passover
May 3. Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers
May 4. Luke 17:20-37. When will the Kingdom Arrive?
May 5. Review Luke 17:1-37 and John 11:11-57
Luke 17:1-37 and John 11:11-57
FOR APRIL 21, 2024
April 8. Luke 14:1-6. Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath
April 9. Luke 14:7-11. The parable of the wedding feast
April 10. Luke 14:12-24. The parable of the great banquet
April 11. Luke 14:25-33. The cost of discipleship
April 12. Luke 14:34-35. Salt without taste is worthless
April 13. Luke 15:1-7. The parable of the lost sheep
April 14. REST (Sunday)
April 15. Luke 15:8-10. The parable of the lost coin
April 16. Luke 15:11-32. The parable of the lost son
April 17. Luke 16:1-13. The parable of the dishonest manager
April 18. Luke 16:14-17. The Law and the kingdom of God
April 19. Luke 16:18. Divorce and Remarriage
April 20. Luke 16:19-31. The rich man and Lazarus
April 21. Review Luke 14:1 to Luke 16:31
FOR APRIL 7, 2024
March 18. Luke 13:18-19. The parable of the mustard seed
March 19. Luke 13:20-21. The parable of the yeast
March 20. John 9:1-3. Jesus Christ on suffering
March 21. John 9:4-34. Jesus heals a man who was born blind
March 22. John 9:35-41. Legalists are spiritually blind
March 23. John 10:1-6. True shepherds go through Jesus
March 24. REST (Sunday)
March 25. John 10:7-9. Jesus himself is the Gate
March 26. John 10:10. Jesus came to give us life to the full
March 27. John 10:11-21. Jesus is the Good Shepherd
March 28. REST (Holy Triduum)
March 29. REST (Holy Triduum)
March 30. REST (Holy Triduum)
March 31. REST (Easter Sunday)
April 1. John 10:22-30. Jesus and the Father are one
April 2. John 10:31-39. They try to stone Jesus to death
April 3. John 10:40-42. Jesus travels beyond the Jordan
April 4. Luke 13:22-30. Enter through the narrow door
April 5. Luke 13:31-33. Herod wants to kill Jesus
April 6. Luke 13:34-35. Jesus weeps over Jerusalem
April 7. Review:
FOR MARCH 17, 2024
March 3, 2024
February 18, 2024
February 4, 2024
January 21, 2024
January 7, 2024
Matthew 15:32 to Matthew 16:28
December 17, 2023
Matthew 14:34 to Matthew 15:31
December 3, 2023
November 19, 2023
November 5, 2023
October 22, 2023
October 8, 2023
September 24, 2023
September 10, 2023
Summer 2023
Matthew 7:6 and Matthew 7:7-29
Matthew 8:1-4 and Matthew 8:14-17
Matthew 9:1-17 and Matthew 12:1-21 and Matthew 13:53-58
June 4, 2023
May 21, 2023
April 30, 2023