The 4 Gospels in Chronological Order for 2026
For Jan 4 read: The Prologue of John Jn 1:1-18
Luke’s Introduction Lk 1:1-4
Angelic announcement Lk 1:5-38
Mary visits Elizabeth Lk 1:39-45
The Magnificat Lk 1:46-56
Birth of John the Baptist Lk 1:57-66
The song of Zechariah Lk 1:67-80
Angel announces to Joseph Mt 1:18-25
Genealogy of Jesus by royalty Mt 1:1-17; Lk 3:23-38
Jesus is born Lk 2:1-7
Shepherds come to worship Lk 2:8-20
158 vs in 6 days = 26/day

For Jan 11 read: Jesus is circumcised Lk 2:21
And presented in the Temple Lk 2:22-40
The Magi come to worship Mt 2:1-12
Escape to Egypt Mt 2:13-15
Herod’s slaughter Mt 2:16-18
Return from Egypt Mt 2:19-23
Jesus at age 12 Lk 2: 41-50
Jesus at Nazareth Lk 2:51-52
John the Baptist starts his mission Mt 3:1-6; Mk 1:1-6; Lk 3:1-6
John preaches repentance Mt 3:7-10; Lk 3:7-9
John exhorts people Lk 3:10-14
John says Messiah is near Mt 3:11-12; Mk 1:7-8; Lk 3:15-18
John baptizes Jesus Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-23
Jesus tempted Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12-13; Lk 4:1-13
John the Baptist about himself Jn 1:19-28
“Behold, the Lamb of God” Jn 1:29-34
Jesus meets His 1st disciples Jn 1:35-51
148 vs in 6 days = 24.5/day

For Jan 18 read: Jesus 1st miracle at Cana Jn 2:1-2
Jesus kicks out the merchants Jn 2:13-25; Mt 21:12-13
Mk 11: 15-19; Lk 19:45-48
Jesus and Nicodemus Jn 3:1-21
Jesus, the revelation of God Jn 3:31-36
J. the Baptist declares Messiah Jn 3:22-30
The Baptist in prison Mt 4:12; Mk 4:17 Lk 3:19-20; Jn 4:1-3
The Samaritan woman Jn 4:4-42
Jesus cures the nobleman’s son Jn 4:43-54
Jesus preaches the Kingdom of God Mt 4:13-17; Mk 1:14-15
Lk 4:14-15
Jesus calls His 1st disciples Mt 4:18-22; Lk 5:1-11; Mk 1:19-20
Jesus teaching in synagogue Mk 1:21-28; Lk 4:31-37
Jesus cures Peter’s mother-in-law Mt 8:16-17; Mk 1:29-31
Lk 4:38-39
Jesus cures other people Mt 8:16-17; Mk 1:32-34; Lk 4:40-41
Jesus goes to pray Mk 1:35-38; Lk 4:42-43
180 vs in 6 days = 30/day