Jesus: Adapted from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

by John Stapleton

443 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 22, 2026

Reviews

[Quill Collective · Rating 5 out of 5]

JESUS offers a clear, carefully constructed narrative of Christ’s life by weaving together the four Gospels into one continuous, chronological story. Rather than treating Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as parallel accounts, John Stapleton presents them as a unified whole, allowing the life of Jesus to unfold with clarity, movement, and historical flow.

What stands out is the restraint and faithfulness to the biblical text. The narrative pays close attention to geography, culture, and sequence, helping readers experience the Gospel story as lived history rather than fragmented episodes. The structure, moving steadily toward the crucifixion and resurrection, adds depth and coherence without unnecessary embellishment.

This book is well suited for thoughtful readers, teachers, and churches seeking to engage the life of Jesus as one unfolding story that leads inexorably to the empty tomb.

[Mary Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

JESUS offers a clear, thoughtful, and beautifully unified telling of Christ’s life, faithfully drawn from the four Gospels. John Stapleton weaves Scripture into a single chronological narrative that reads smoothly while remaining grounded in historical and biblical integrity. Ideal for thoughtful readers, teachers, and churches seeking to encounter the Gospel story as one complete and coherent whole.