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As mankind grows increasingly wicked, the Lord resolves to remove mankind and the animals from the earth. The Lord commands Noah to build an ark in which Noah, his sons, their wives, and a male and a female of every kind of animal will survive the great flood.

In faith Abel offers a sacrifice that is pleasing to the Lord. The sacrifice of Cain is not pleasing to the Lord. Therefore Cain murders Abel, his brother. The Lord curses Cain, and Cain settles in the land of Nod, east of Eden. The descendants of Cain grow increasingly wicked. The Lord blesses Adam and Eve with another son, Seth, and a grandson, Enosh.

In the form of a serpent, Satan tempts Adam and Eve to sin. Adam and Eve sin and in so doing bring curses on mankind and on the natural world. The Lord drives Adam and Eve out from the Garden of Eden so that they cannot eat from the Tree of life. Despite the rebellion of man against his Creator, the Lord promises that the Seed (or offspring) of the woman will bruise the head of the serpent, Satan.

After telling how God rested from His work of creation on the seventh day, Moses returns to the sixth day and explains in more detail how God created man, woman, and the blessing of marriage.

On the night of His betrayal, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples. Jesus tells the disciples that one of them, Judas, will betray Him. Jesus commands the disciples to love one another as He has loved them. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times.

Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany. The chief priests plot to kill Lazarus in addition to Jesus. Jesus enters Jerusalem in humble triumph. A group of Greeks wishes to see Jesus. Jesus proclaims that He must be lifted up. Though many people continue in unbelief, Jesus has come to provide eternal life for all people.

Pilate questions Jesus. At the insistence of the crowd, Pilate releases Barabbas instead of Jesus, and sentences Jesus to crucifixion.

The chief priests and the scribes plot to kill Jesus. Jesus is anointed with costly ointment at Bethany. Judas plots with the chief priests to betray Jesus in exchange for money. While celebrating the Passover with His disciples, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper. Jesus tells Peter that Peter will deny Him three times. Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Jesus is betrayed and arrested. Jesus stands trial before the Sanhedrin. Peter denies Jesus three times.

Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and gives signs of the end of the world. Jesus describes His return in glory for judgment. Since no one knows when Jesus will return, Jesus urges His disciples to be prepared at all times.

Jesus tells the parable of the tenants to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Jesus gives the perfect answer to a trick question regarding paying Roman taxes. Jesus corrects the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Jesus summarizes the entire law in one word, “love.” Jesus asks how the son of David can be the Lord of David. Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of the scribes. A poor widow gives a generous offering.

In response to a question from the Pharisees, Jesus teaches about divorce. Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them. Jesus preaches the law to a rich man. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection. James and John request positions of authority in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus.

The Lord continues to promise restoration for His people, culminating in the raising up of a righteous Branch for David. We have seen through these last several chapters of Jeremiah how the Lord combines His promise to return Israel and Judah to their land with His promise to send the Messiah, who will accomplish salvation for the world.