Bible Stories
234 stories across 24 categories
These Bible stories bring Scripture to life through engaging narratives that remain faithful to God's Word. Each story includes both an adult version with theological depth and a kid-friendly version perfect for family devotions or Sunday school.
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Creation & Fall
The beginning of all things—God creates the world, makes mankind, and sin enters through disobedience.
God Creates the World
In six days, God speaks the universe into existence—light, sky, land, plants, sun, moon, stars, animals, and finally mankind in His own image.
Adam and Eve in the Garden
God places the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden, giving them dominion over creation and one command to obey.
The Fall of Man
The serpent tempts Eve, she and Adam eat the forbidden fruit, and sin enters the world bringing death and separation from God.
Cain and Abel
The first brothers bring offerings to God. When Abel's is accepted and Cain's rejected, jealousy leads to the first murder.
Noah and the Ark
Wickedness fills the earth, but Noah finds grace. God instructs him to build an ark to save his family and the animals from a worldwide flood.
The Tower of Babel
Mankind unites to build a tower to heaven, but God confuses their language and scatters them across the earth.
The Patriarchs
God calls Abraham and establishes His covenant through Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve tribes of Israel.
The Call of Abraham
God calls Abram to leave his homeland and go to a land He will show him, promising to make him a great nation.
Abraham and Lot Separate
When their flocks grow too large, Abraham generously lets Lot choose the best land, and God reaffirms His promise.
Sodom and Gomorrah
Abraham bargains with God to spare Sodom, but the wicked cities are destroyed while Lot and his daughters escape.
Isaac and Rebekah
Abraham's faithful servant journeys to Mesopotamia and, through prayer and divine guidance, finds Rebekah as the perfect wife for Isaac.
The Birth of Isaac
Despite their old age, God fulfills His promise and Sarah gives birth to Isaac, the child of promise and laughter.
Abraham Offers Isaac
God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham obeys, and God provides a ram in Isaac's place.
Jacob and Esau
Twin brothers born to Isaac and Rebekah struggle from the womb. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew.
Jacob's Ladder
Fleeing from Esau, Jacob dreams of a stairway to heaven with angels ascending and descending, and God renews the covenant.
Jacob Wrestles with God
On his way to meet Esau, Jacob wrestles all night with a mysterious figure and receives a new name: Israel.
Joseph's Coat and Dreams
Jacob favors Joseph with a colorful coat. Joseph's dreams of greatness make his brothers jealous.
Joseph Sold into Slavery
Joseph's brothers throw him in a pit and sell him to traders headed for Egypt, then deceive their father.
Joseph Reveals Himself
Joseph can no longer contain himself and reveals his identity to his brothers, offering forgiveness and reconciliation.
Joseph in Pharaoh's Prison
Falsely accused, Joseph is thrown into prison, where he interprets dreams for Pharaoh's servants, showing that God is with him even in the darkest circumstances.
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
Joseph rises from prison to become second-in-command of Egypt by interpreting Pharaoh's prophetic dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine.
Job & Suffering
The profound story of Job—a righteous man who loses everything and wrestles with the mystery of suffering. Through unimaginable trials, Job learns about God's sovereignty, the limits of human understanding, and the nature of true faith.
Job's Righteousness and Prosperity
Job is introduced as a man of extraordinary righteousness and blessing—wealthy, influential, and devoted to God and his family.
Satan's Challenge and Job's First Test
In the heavenly court, Satan challenges Job's motives for serving God. God permits Satan to test Job by taking away his wealth and children.
Job's Physical Affliction
Satan strikes again, this time afflicting Job's body with painful sores. Even Job's wife urges him to curse God, but Job remains faithful.
Job Cries Out and His Friends Accuse
Job breaks his silence with a lament, wishing he had never been born. His three friends, believing suffering always comes from sin, accuse Job of hidden wrongdoing.
Elihu Speaks Words of Wisdom
A younger man named Elihu has been listening. He rebukes both Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on suffering as discipline and refinement from a loving God.
God Speaks from the Whirlwind
God answers Job out of a storm—not explaining the reason for Job's suffering but revealing His infinite wisdom and power through questions about creation.
Job's Restoration and Blessing
Job repents of his presumption, prays for his friends, and is restored by God with double blessings—more possessions and a new family.
Exodus & Wilderness
God delivers His people from slavery in Egypt and leads them through the wilderness toward the Promised Land.
Baby Moses in the Basket
To save her son from Pharaoh's decree, Moses' mother places him in a basket on the Nile, where Pharaoh's daughter finds him.
The Burning Bush
God appears to Moses in a bush that burns but is not consumed, calling him to deliver Israel from Egypt.
The Ten Plagues
God sends ten devastating plagues upon Egypt—blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock death, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and death of firstborn.
The Passover
God institutes the Passover—Israelites mark their doors with lamb's blood and the destroyer passes over them while Egypt's firstborn die.
Crossing the Red Sea
Trapped between the sea and Pharaoh's army, God parts the waters. Israel crosses on dry ground and the sea closes on the Egyptians.
The Ten Commandments
At Mount Sinai, God gives Moses the Ten Commandments on tablets of stone amid thunder, lightning, and the mountain smoking.
The Golden Calf
While Moses is on the mountain, the people grow impatient and make a golden calf to worship, bringing God's anger.
Balaam and the Talking Donkey
A pagan prophet's donkey sees the angel of the Lord and speaks, saving Balaam's life and leading to blessings instead of curses on Israel.
Joshua Commissioned to Lead
After Moses' death, God commissions Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, promising to be with him as He was with Moses.
Manna and Quail from Heaven
In the wilderness, God miraculously provides manna each morning and quail each evening to feed the multitude of Israel, teaching them dependence on His daily provision.
Water from the Rock at Horeb
When the Israelites cry out for water in the desert, Moses strikes a rock at God's command, and life-giving water gushes forth for the thirsty multitude.
Conquest & Judges
Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land, and the judges deliver God's people from cycles of sin and oppression.
Rahab and the Spies
Two Israelite spies enter Jericho and are hidden by Rahab, a prostitute who believes in their God and is promised safety.
The Walls of Jericho
Following God's unusual battle plan, the Israelites march around Jericho for seven days, then shout, and the walls fall down flat.
Gideon and the Fleece
God calls a fearful farmer to deliver Israel. Gideon asks for signs with a wool fleece, and God patiently confirms His call.
Gideon's Three Hundred
God reduces Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 so Israel will know the victory belongs to the Lord, not to their own strength.
Samson the Strong Man
Born as a Nazirite with supernatural strength, Samson battles the Philistines but struggles with his own weaknesses and passions.
The Sun Stands Still
Joshua prays and the sun stands still in the sky, giving Israel time to complete their victory over the five Amorite kings.
Ehud the Left-Handed Judge
A left-handed Benjamite delivers Israel from Moab's oppression through a daring assassination of the enemy king.
Jephthah's Tragic Vow
A mighty warrior makes a rash vow to God, and when he returns victorious, he faces the devastating consequences of his hasty words.
Ruth and Naomi
A young Moabite widow refuses to leave her mother-in-law, speaking beautiful words of loyalty and following Naomi to Bethlehem.
Ruth and Boaz
Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi's husband. Boaz shows her kindness, and eventually redeems and marries her.
Samson's Strength
The extraordinary life of Samson—a man called by God from birth, blessed with supernatural strength, yet vulnerable to temptation. His story reveals both the power of God working through human weakness and the consequences of disobedience.
Samson's Birth Announced
An angel appears to a barren woman, announcing she will bear a son who will begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines. The child must be a Nazirite, set apart for God's special purpose.
Samson's Riddle and Wedding
Samson falls in love with a Philistine woman, kills a lion with his bare hands, poses a riddle at his wedding feast, and in anger strikes down thirty Philistines when his bride betrays him.
Samson's Exploits
In retaliation against the Philistines, Samson burns their crops with foxes, kills a thousand men with a donkey's jawbone, and demonstrates that God's strength flows through him despite his flaws.
Samson and Delilah
Samson falls in love with Delilah, who betrays him to the Philistines. After revealing the secret of his strength, Samson's hair is cut, his strength leaves, and he is captured, blinded, and humiliated.
Samson's Final Victory
Captured and blind, Samson is brought to the temple of Dagon for the Philistines' entertainment. In his final act, he prays for strength one last time and brings down the temple, killing more Philistines in his death than in his life.
Ruth & Redemption
The beautiful story of Ruth's loyalty, Boaz's redemption, and God's providence—showing how a Moabite widow became part of the lineage of Christ.
Naomi's Loss and Return
A famine drives Naomi's family to Moab, where tragedy strikes. Years later, she returns to Bethlehem empty—but not alone.
Ruth Meets Boaz
Ruth gleans in the fields to provide for Naomi, and 'happens' to work in the field of Boaz, a wealthy relative who shows her extraordinary kindness.
Ruth at the Threshing Floor
Naomi devises a plan for Ruth to appeal to Boaz as her kinsman-redeemer. In an act of faith and courage, Ruth asks Boaz to spread his covering over her.
Boaz Redeems Ruth
At the city gate, Boaz confronts the nearer kinsman and secures the right to redeem Ruth. Their marriage produces Obed, grandfather of King David.
Samuel the Prophet
The life of Samuel—from his miraculous birth to his role as Israel's last judge and first prophet, anointing kings and guiding a nation through transition.
Hannah's Prayer for a Son
A barren woman pours out her heart to God in desperate prayer, vowing to dedicate her child to God's service. God hears, and Samuel is born.
The Boy Samuel Hears God
In a time when God's word was rare, a boy serving in the tabernacle hears a voice calling his name. God speaks, and Samuel begins his prophetic ministry.
The Ark is Captured
Israel loses a battle and brings the ark of God like a lucky charm. But God's presence cannot be manipulated. The ark is captured, and Eli's sons die.
Israel Demands a King
In his old age, Samuel's corrupt sons fail as judges. The people demand a king like other nations, rejecting God's direct rule through prophets and judges.
Samuel Anoints Saul
God directs Samuel to anoint Saul, a tall and handsome Benjamite, as Israel's first king. But the choice comes with both promise and warning.
Saul's Disobedience
King Saul fails crucial tests of obedience—offering a sacrifice in impatience and sparing what God commanded to be destroyed. God rejects him as king.
Samuel Anoints David
God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a new king from Jesse's sons. While everyone expects the oldest, God chooses David, the youngest shepherd boy.
Samuel's Death
The great prophet Samuel dies, and all Israel mourns him. His life of faithful service to God and leadership of the nation comes to an end.
Kings & Kingdom
The rise and reign of Israel's kings—from Samuel and Saul through David and Solomon to the divided kingdom.
Hannah's Prayer
A barren woman prays desperately for a child, promising to dedicate him to God. God answers, and Samuel is born.
God Calls Samuel
Young Samuel hears God calling his name in the night. With Eli's guidance, he learns to respond, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.'
David and Goliath
A young shepherd boy defeats the giant Philistine champion with a sling and a stone, trusting not in armor but in the Lord.
David and Jonathan
The son of King Saul becomes David's closest friend, protecting him from his own father's jealous rage.
Solomon's Wisdom
When God offers Solomon anything he wants, the young king asks for wisdom to lead God's people. God is pleased and grants him wisdom—and riches and honor besides.
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
On Mount Carmel, Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal to a contest: the God who answers by fire is the true God. The Lord sends fire from heaven.
Elijah and the Still Small Voice
After his great victory, Elijah flees in fear and despair. God meets him not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper.
David Spares Saul in the Cave
When Saul enters a cave where David is hiding, David has the perfect opportunity for revenge but chooses mercy, cutting only the corner of Saul's robe.
King Hezekiah's Prayer
When the Assyrian army surrounds Jerusalem, King Hezekiah spreads the threatening letter before the Lord and prays. God sends an angel who destroys 185,000 enemy soldiers.
Josiah Finds the Law
Young King Josiah repairs the temple, and the Book of the Law is discovered. When he hears its words, he tears his clothes and leads a national revival.
David and Bathsheba: A King's Grievous Sin
At the height of his power, David commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders her husband Uriah, leading to Nathan's prophetic confrontation and David's broken repentance.
Absalom's Rebellion Against David
David's beloved son Absalom conspires to steal the kingdom, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. The rebellion ends tragically with Absalom's death and David's heartbroken lament.
Solomon Builds the Temple of the LORD
King Solomon fulfills David's dream by constructing a magnificent temple for the LORD in Jerusalem. At its dedication, God's glory fills the house in a cloud.
The Kingdom Divided: Israel Splits in Two
After Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam's harsh response to the people's petition causes ten tribes to rebel, splitting Israel into two kingdoms that would never reunite.
Elijah & Elisha
The dramatic ministries of Israel's greatest prophets—calling down fire, parting waters, raising the dead, and confronting wicked kings.
Elijah and the Ravens
During a devastating drought, God miraculously provides for the prophet Elijah through ravens that bring him food by a brook.
Elijah and the Widow's Oil
When the brook dries up, God sends Elijah to a starving widow. Through faith, her handful of flour and small jar of oil miraculously never run out.
Elijah on Mount Carmel
Elijah challenges the 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel. When Baal fails to answer, the God of Israel sends fire from heaven.
Elijah Taken to Heaven
In a whirlwind with chariots of fire, Elijah is taken up to heaven without dying. His successor Elisha receives a double portion of his spirit.
Elisha and the Widow's Oil
A poor widow cries to Elisha for help. With just one jar of oil and borrowed empty containers, God provides enough to pay all her debts.
Naaman Is Healed
A powerful Syrian general with leprosy humbles himself to follow Elisha's strange instructions—and is completely healed in the Jordan River.
Elisha and the Floating Axe Head
When a borrowed axe head falls into the river, Elisha performs a miracle, causing the iron to float to the surface.
Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son
After Elisha prophesies that a kind, childless woman will have a son, the boy dies years later. Elisha prays and God miraculously restores the child to life.
Prophets & Exile
God's messengers proclaim truth to rebellious nations, and faithful servants endure persecution in foreign lands.
Jonah and the Great Fish
God tells Jonah to preach to Nineveh, but Jonah runs away. A great storm and a great fish teach him that he cannot flee from God.
Jonah and Nineveh
Given a second chance, Jonah preaches to Nineveh. The entire city repents—but Jonah is angry that God shows mercy to his enemies.
The Fiery Furnace
Three young Hebrews refuse to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. Thrown into a blazing furnace, they are joined by a fourth figure—and emerge unharmed.
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel's enemies trick the king into making a law against prayer. Daniel continues to pray, is thrown to the lions, and is miraculously preserved.
Isaiah's Vision
In the year King Uzziah died, Isaiah sees the Lord seated on His throne, surrounded by seraphim crying 'Holy, holy, holy.' Isaiah is cleansed and commissioned.
Ezekiel and the Valley of Dry Bones
God shows Ezekiel a valley full of dry bones and commands him to prophesy. The bones come together, receive flesh, and live—a promise of Israel's restoration.
Jeremiah in the Cistern
For speaking God's truth during the siege of Jerusalem, Jeremiah is thrown into a muddy cistern to die. An Ethiopian official bravely rescues him.
Daniel's Faithfulness with Food
Daniel and his three friends refuse the king's rich food and wine, choosing vegetables instead, and God honors their faithfulness by making them healthier and wiser than all others.
Jonah & God's Mercy
The reluctant prophet Jonah runs from God's call, learns about divine mercy in the belly of a great fish, and witnesses God's compassion for all nations.
Jonah Runs from God
God commands Jonah to preach to Nineveh, but the prophet flees in the opposite direction. A violent storm reveals that no one can escape God's presence.
Jonah Prays from the Fish
From the depths of the fish's belly, Jonah cries out to God in repentance. God hears his prayer and delivers him back to dry land.
Nineveh Repents
Jonah finally obeys and preaches to Nineveh. The entire city—from the king to the common people—repents in sackcloth and ashes, and God relents from judgment.
Jonah's Anger and God's Compassion
Jonah is furious that God showed mercy to Nineveh. Through the lesson of a plant, God teaches Jonah about His boundless compassion for all people.
Daniel & His Friends
Stories of faithfulness, courage, and God's sovereignty as Daniel and his friends stand firm in exile, trusting God through trials and visions.
Daniel and Friends Refuse the King's Food
Four young Hebrew captives in Babylon choose obedience to God over royal delicacies, and God honors their faithfulness with wisdom and health.
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of the Statue
King Nebuchadnezzar demands his wise men tell him both his dream and its interpretation. Only Daniel, through God's revelation, can do so, revealing God's sovereignty over kingdoms.
The Fiery Furnace
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow to the king's golden statue and are thrown into a blazing furnace. God delivers them unharmed, not even the smell of smoke upon them.
The Writing on the Wall
During a feast mocking God with temple vessels, a mysterious hand writes on the wall. Daniel interprets the message: God has numbered Belshazzar's kingdom and brought it to an end. That very night, the prophecy is fulfilled.
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Jealous officials trick the king into making a law that forces Daniel to choose between praying to God and obeying the king. Daniel chooses God, is thrown to the lions, and God shuts their mouths.
Daniel's Visions of Future Kingdoms
God gives Daniel prophetic visions of beasts representing kingdoms, the Ancient of Days, and the Son of Man receiving an everlasting kingdom. These visions reveal God's sovereignty over history and His ultimate triumph.
Esther & Deliverance
The story of Queen Esther's courage and God's providence in delivering His people from destruction in Persia.
Esther Becomes Queen
A Jewish orphan rises from obscurity to become queen of Persia, positioned by God's providence for a crucial moment in history.
Haman's Plot
The wicked Haman, enraged by Mordecai's refusal to bow, plots to destroy all the Jews throughout the Persian Empire.
For Such a Time as This
Mordecai calls Esther to risk her life by approaching the king uninvited, reminding her that she may have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.
Esther's Brave Plan
Esther approaches the king and invites him and Haman to banquets, while God orchestrates events—including a sleepless night—to bring about Haman's downfall.
The Jews Are Delivered
Esther and Mordecai secure a new decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves, turning mourning into celebration and establishing the feast of Purim.
Nehemiah Rebuilds
The inspiring story of Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls—a tale of prayer, courage, perseverance, and spiritual renewal in the face of opposition.
Nehemiah's Burden for Jerusalem
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king, receives devastating news about Jerusalem's ruined walls and gates. He weeps, fasts, and prays for his people.
Permission to Rebuild
After months of prayer, Nehemiah finds courage to approach King Artaxerxes. The king grants his request and provides resources for the enormous task ahead.
Rebuilding Despite Opposition
Nehemiah inspects the walls secretly, organizes the people for construction, and faces mockery, threats, and schemes. But the work continues with workers holding tools in one hand and weapons in the other.
Justice and Generosity
In the midst of building, internal conflict erupts. The people cry out against exploitation by their own countrymen. Nehemiah confronts the wealthy and sets an example of selfless leadership.
The Wall is Completed
Despite continued plots and intimidation, the wall is finished in just 52 days. The enemies recognize that God has accomplished this work.
Ezra Reads the Law
With the wall complete, the people gather to hear God's Word. Ezra reads the Law for hours, the people weep, and then celebrate with great joy as they understand God's Word.
Renewal and Covenant
The people spend a day in worship, confession, and remembering God's faithfulness. They commit themselves to a binding covenant to follow God's Law.
Birth of Jesus
The long-awaited Messiah enters the world—announced by angels, born in humble circumstances, worshiped by shepherds and wise men.
An Angel Appears to Joseph
Joseph discovers Mary is with child before their marriage and plans to divorce her quietly, but an angel appears in a dream revealing that the child is from the Holy Spirit and will save His people from their sins.
The Angel Visits Mary
The angel Gabriel appears to a young virgin named Mary, announcing that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear the Son of God.
No Room at the Inn
Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for a census. With no room at the inn, Mary gives birth to Jesus in a stable and lays Him in a manger.
The Shepherds and the Angels
Angels appear to shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, announcing the birth of the Savior. The shepherds hurry to find the baby lying in a manger.
The Wise Men
Wise men from the East follow a star to find the newborn King. They worship Him and present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Escape to Egypt
An angel warns Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus because Herod wants to kill the child.
Ministry of Jesus
The powerful works and teachings of Jesus—miracles that revealed His divine nature and compassion for all who came to Him.
Jesus Is Baptized
Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River. The heavens open, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father speaks.
Jesus Is Tempted
After fasting forty days, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness. He defeats every temptation with Scripture.
Water into Wine
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus performs His first miracle, turning water into the finest wine.
Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man
Four friends lower a paralyzed man through the roof. Jesus forgives his sins and then heals him, proving His authority.
Jesus Calms the Storm
A violent storm threatens to sink the disciples' boat. Jesus wakes from sleep and commands the wind and waves to be still.
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
With just five loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds a crowd of over five thousand people, with twelve baskets left over.
Jesus Walks on Water
In the middle of a stormy night, Jesus walks on the sea to His disciples. Peter walks on water too—until he takes his eyes off Jesus.
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Jesus gives sight to a man born blind, declaring Himself to be the Light of the World.
Jesus Raises Lazarus
Jesus arrives four days after His friend Lazarus has died. He weeps, then calls Lazarus out of the tomb.
Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one returns to thank Him—a Samaritan.
Jesus and the Children
People bring children to Jesus. The disciples try to stop them, but Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them.
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath, showing that doing good is always right.
Jesus Forgives a Sinful Woman
A sinful woman washes Jesus' feet with her tears. Jesus forgives her and teaches that those forgiven much love much.
Jesus Heals Jairus's Daughter
A synagogue leader's daughter dies, but Jesus raises her back to life with the words, 'Little girl, get up!'
The Transfiguration
Jesus is transformed on a mountain, His face shining like the sun. Moses and Elijah appear, and God the Father speaks.
Jesus Heals the Man with Many Spirits
Jesus encounters a man possessed by many unclean spirits in the region of the Gadarenes and sets him free.
The Woman at the Well
Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, offering her living water and revealing that He is the Messiah.
Jesus and Zacchaeus
A despised tax collector climbs a tree to see Jesus. Jesus calls him down and transforms his life.
The Woman Who Touched His Cloak
A woman who has been bleeding for twelve years touches Jesus' garment in faith and is instantly healed.
Jesus Heals the Centurion's Servant
A Roman centurion asks Jesus to heal his servant. Jesus marvels at his faith—greater than any He has found in Israel.
Mary and Martha
Jesus visits the home of Mary and Martha. While Martha busies herself with preparations, Mary sits at Jesus' feet.
Jesus Raises the Widow's Son
Jesus encounters a funeral procession and raises a widow's only son from the dead, giving him back to his mother.
Boy Jesus at the Temple
At age twelve, Jesus stays behind in Jerusalem after Passover, where His parents find Him in the temple astonishing the teachers with His understanding.
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Jesus drives out the money changers and merchants from the temple, declaring that God's house should be a house of prayer, not a den of thieves.
The Widow's Mite
Jesus observes a poor widow giving two small coins to the temple treasury and declares she gave more than all the wealthy donors because she gave all she had.
Nicodemus Visits Jesus
A Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night and learns about being born again and God's love for the world through His Son.
The Rich Young Ruler
A wealthy young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, but walks away sorrowful when told to sell all and follow Jesus.
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy
After the disciples fail to cast out a demon from a boy, Jesus heals him and teaches about faith and the power of prayer and fasting.
Jesus Calls His Disciples
Jesus calls fishermen Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him and become fishers of men, demonstrating His power through a miraculous catch of fish that fills their nets to breaking.
The Sermon on the Mount
Jesus delivers His greatest sermon, teaching about true blessedness, righteousness, loving enemies, prayer, trusting God instead of worrying, and building one's life on the solid rock of obedience to His words.
Miracles of Jesus
The miraculous works of Christ—healing the sick, raising the dead, commanding nature—revealing His divine power and compassion.
Jesus Calms the Storm
A violent storm threatens to sink the disciples' boat while Jesus sleeps. With a word, He commands the wind and waves to be still.
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
With only five loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds a massive crowd of over five thousand people, with twelve baskets of leftovers remaining.
Jesus Walks on Water
In the dark of night, the disciples struggle against a storm when they see Jesus walking toward them on the water. Peter steps out in faith.
Jesus Heals the Blind Man
Jesus heals a man born blind, sparking controversy with the religious leaders. The healed man's testimony grows bolder: 'One thing I know—I was blind but now I see!'
Jesus Raises Lazarus
Jesus' dear friend Lazarus dies and is buried for four days. At the tomb, Jesus commands him to come out—and death itself obeys.
Jesus Heals Ten Lepers
Ten men with leprosy cry out to Jesus for mercy. All are healed, but only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks.
Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man
Four friends lower a paralyzed man through a roof to get him to Jesus. Jesus first forgives his sins, then heals his body, demonstrating His divine authority.
Jesus Heals Jairus's Daughter
A synagogue leader begs Jesus to heal his dying daughter. Though she dies before Jesus arrives, He takes her by the hand and raises her back to life.
The Wedding at Cana
At a wedding celebration, Jesus performs His first miracle by turning water into wine, revealing His glory and leading His disciples to believe in Him.
Parables of Jesus
Jesus' powerful teaching stories that reveal deep truths about God's kingdom, using everyday situations to illuminate spiritual realities.
The Good Samaritan
When asked 'Who is my neighbor?' Jesus tells of a despised Samaritan who shows mercy to a wounded traveler ignored by religious leaders.
The Prodigal Son
A young man demands his inheritance, wastes it all, and returns home in shame—only to be welcomed back by his loving father with celebration.
The Lost Sheep
A shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for one that is lost, and rejoices greatly when he finds it. So heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents.
The Sower
A farmer scatters seed on different types of soil. Jesus explains that the soil represents different responses people have when they hear God's Word.
The Talents
A master entrusts his servants with talents (money). Two invest and double theirs; one buries his. The faithful servants are rewarded; the fearful one loses everything.
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Two men pray in the temple. The Pharisee boasts about his righteousness; the tax collector humbly begs for mercy. Jesus says the humble man went home justified.
The Rich Fool
A rich man's land produces a huge harvest. He plans to build bigger barns and enjoy his wealth—but God tells him his life will end that very night.
The Unmerciful Servant
A servant owes his master millions but is forgiven. He then refuses to forgive a fellow servant who owes him a tiny amount. The master punishes his unforgiving heart.
The Lost Coin
A woman loses one of her ten silver coins and searches the whole house until she finds it. Heaven rejoices the same way over one sinner who repents.
The Ten Virgins
Ten virgins wait for the bridegroom with their lamps. Five are wise and bring extra oil; five are foolish and run out. Only the prepared ones enter the wedding feast.
The Mustard Seed
The kingdom of heaven is like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree where birds can nest. Great things start small.
The Wheat and the Weeds
An enemy sows weeds among a farmer's wheat. The farmer lets both grow together until harvest, when they will be separated. Good and evil will coexist until judgment day.
The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
A man finds treasure hidden in a field and joyfully sells everything to buy that field. A merchant finds a perfect pearl and sells everything to own it. The kingdom of heaven is worth everything.
The Rich Man and Lazarus
A rich man lives in luxury while a poor beggar named Lazarus suffers at his gate. Both die, and their positions are reversed for eternity.
The Wise and Foolish Builders
Two men build houses—one on rock, one on sand. When storms come, only the house on the rock stands. Those who hear and obey Jesus' words are like the wise builder.
The Workers in the Vineyard
A landowner hires workers throughout the day but pays them all the same wage. Those hired first complain, but the owner reminds them of his generosity.
The Great Banquet
A man prepares a great feast, but the invited guests all make excuses. So he sends servants to bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.
The Persistent Widow
A widow keeps asking an unjust judge for justice until he grants her request just to get rid of her. How much more will God answer those who cry out to Him!
The Sheep and the Goats
At the final judgment, the King separates people like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. How we treat 'the least of these' reveals our true heart.
Death & Resurrection
The climax of redemption—Jesus' final week, His sacrificial death on the cross, and His glorious resurrection that conquered sin and death forever.
The Triumphal Entry
Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey as crowds wave palm branches and shout 'Hosanna!' fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah.
The Last Supper
On the night before His death, Jesus shares a final Passover meal with His disciples, washing their feet and instituting the Lord's Supper.
The Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus prays in agony in the garden while His disciples sleep. He surrenders to the Father's will, and Judas arrives with soldiers to arrest Him.
Peter Denies Jesus
While Jesus is on trial, Peter denies knowing Him three times, just as Jesus predicted. When the rooster crows, Peter remembers and weeps bitterly.
The Trial of Jesus
Jesus stands trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin and the Roman governor Pilate, is falsely accused, mocked, and condemned to death despite Pilate finding no fault in Him, while Barabbas the criminal is released.
The Crucifixion
Jesus is beaten, mocked, and nailed to a cross between two thieves. In His final hours, He forgives His enemies and commits His spirit to the Father.
The Resurrection
On the third day, women find Jesus' tomb empty. Angels announce He has risen! Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and later to His disciples.
Jesus Appears to Thomas
Thomas doubts the resurrection until Jesus appears and invites him to touch His wounds. Thomas exclaims, 'My Lord and my God!'
The Road to Emmaus
Two discouraged disciples walk toward Emmaus when a stranger joins them. As He explains the Scriptures and breaks bread, their eyes are opened—it's Jesus!
Jesus Restores Peter
By the Sea of Galilee, the risen Jesus cooks breakfast for His disciples and asks Peter three times, 'Do you love me?'—restoring the disciple who had denied Him three times.
The Great Commission
The risen Jesus meets His disciples on a mountain in Galilee and gives them their mission: to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them.
The Ascension
Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus blesses His disciples and is taken up into heaven. Angels promise He will return the same way.
Early Church
The Holy Spirit empowers the apostles to spread the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, birthing the Church through miraculous power and fierce persecution.
The Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit descends on the disciples with the sound of rushing wind and tongues of fire. Peter preaches, and three thousand believe.
Peter and John Heal a Lame Man
A man crippled from birth asks Peter and John for money. Instead, they heal him in Jesus' name, and he leaps and praises God.
The Conversion of Saul
Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus and is transformed into the apostle Paul.
Peter's Vision
God gives Peter a vision of unclean animals and tells him not to call unclean what God has made clean. Peter realizes the gospel is for Gentiles too.
Paul and Silas in Prison
Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned in Philippi. At midnight they sing hymns, an earthquake opens the doors, and the jailer and his family believe.
Paul's Shipwreck
Paul is shipwrecked on his voyage to Rome as a prisoner. Though the ship is destroyed, all 276 people on board survive, just as God promised Paul.
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Philip, led by the Spirit, explains Isaiah's prophecy to an Ethiopian official and baptizes him on the desert road to Gaza.
Dorcas Raised from the Dead
Peter, called to Joppa, raises the beloved disciple Dorcas from death through prayer, demonstrating the power of God working through His apostles.
The Appointment of the Seven Deacons
The apostles appoint seven men full of the Holy Spirit to serve tables, establishing the office of deacon and allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and the word.
Barnabas the Son of Encouragement
Barnabas sells his land and lays the money at the apostles' feet, exemplifying the generous spirit and encouragement that characterized the early church.
The Believers Share Everything
The early church lives in remarkable unity, sharing possessions, meeting daily in the temple and homes, and experiencing the Lord's favor and growth.
Stephen the First Martyr
Stephen, full of faith and power, becomes the first Christian martyr after delivering a powerful speech before the Sanhedrin.
Ananias and Sapphira
A married couple lies to the apostles about the proceeds from their property sale, resulting in divine judgment that brings great fear upon the early church.
Peter Escapes from Prison
After King Herod imprisons Peter intending to execute him, an angel miraculously frees him while the church prays earnestly for his deliverance.
Paul Speaks at the Areopagus
Paul delivers a masterful sermon to Athenian philosophers at Mars Hill, proclaiming the unknown God and calling them to repentance.
Paul's Missions
The apostle Paul's transformation from persecutor to preacher, his missionary journeys spreading the gospel to the Gentile world, and his letters that shaped the early church.
From Persecutor to Preacher
Saul encounters the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, transforming him from Christianity's greatest enemy to its most ardent advocate.
The First Missionary Journey
Paul and Barnabas are set apart by the Holy Spirit to bring the gospel to Cyprus and Asia Minor, planting churches among the Gentiles.
Prison Songs at Midnight
Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned in Philippi, but their midnight worship leads to miraculous deliverance and the conversion of the jailer and his household.
Teaching in Athens
Paul engages with the philosophers of Athens on Mars Hill, proclaiming the unknown God they worship as the Creator who raised Jesus from the dead.
Shipwreck and Malta
On his journey to Rome as a prisoner, Paul survives a violent storm and shipwreck, demonstrating God's protection and power through his ministry on Malta.
Eutychus Falls from the Window
During Paul's lengthy sermon at Troas, a young man named Eutychus falls asleep and tumbles from a third-story window to his death, but Paul raises him back to life through God's power.
Paul's Conversion on the Damascus Road
Saul of Tarsus, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Christ on the road to Damascus and is transformed from the church's greatest enemy into its most zealous apostle.
Revelation & Hope
The final revelation of Jesus Christ—visions of heaven, prophecies of judgment, and the promise of a new creation where God dwells with His people forever.
John's Vision of Christ
The exiled apostle John receives a revelation of the risen and glorified Christ, who walks among the seven churches with eyes like fire and voice like rushing waters.
Letters to the Seven Churches
Christ dictates seven letters to the churches of Asia Minor, praising their faithfulness, rebuking their compromise, and calling them to overcome.
The Throne Room of Heaven
A door opens in heaven, and John sees the throne of God surrounded by elders, living creatures, and endless worship. The Lamb who was slain is found worthy to open the sealed scroll.
The Seven Seals
The Lamb opens the seven seals, unleashing conquest, war, famine, death, martyrs crying out for justice, and cosmic signs of God's judgment on a rebellious world.
The Two Witnesses
Two powerful prophets testify for 1,260 days, performing signs and wonders. They are killed by the beast, but after three and a half days, God raises them to life.
The Woman and the Dragon
A great sign appears—a woman clothed with the sun gives birth to a child destined to rule all nations. A red dragon tries to devour Him, but the child is caught up to God's throne.
The Beast and the Mark
A beast rises from the sea, receiving power from the dragon. Another beast performs signs and compels all people to worship the first beast and receive its mark.
The Fall of Babylon
An angel announces the fall of Babylon the Great, that great city representing worldly corruption and persecution of God's people. Heaven rejoices at God's righteous judgment.
The Return of Christ
Heaven opens and Christ appears on a white horse, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, leading the armies of heaven to defeat the beast and establish His kingdom.
The New Heaven and New Earth
God creates a new heaven and new earth. The New Jerusalem descends, and God dwells with His people forever. Death, pain, and sorrow are no more.
Heroes of Faith
Inspiring stories of men and women who trusted God through incredible trials—showing courage, loyalty, and faith.
Job's Faith Through Suffering
A righteous man loses everything—children, wealth, health—yet refuses to curse God. Through unimaginable suffering, Job learns that God's ways are beyond understanding.
Ruth's Loyalty and Love
A Moabite widow refuses to abandon her mother-in-law, follows her to Israel, and through faith and faithfulness becomes an ancestor of King David and Jesus.
Esther Saves Her People
A Jewish orphan becomes queen of Persia and must risk her life to save her people from a plot to destroy them. 'For such a time as this.'
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Three young Hebrews refuse to bow to a golden idol and are thrown into a blazing furnace. Their faith and God's miraculous rescue change a king's heart.
Gideon's 300
Gideon obeys God's command to reduce his army from 32,000 to 300 men, and through torches, pitchers, and trumpets, witnesses the Lord deliver Israel from the Midianites.
Deborah the Judge
Deborah, prophetess and judge of Israel, summons Barak to lead God's people against the Canaanite oppressor Sisera, prophesying that the honor of victory will go to a woman.
Caleb's Faithful Heart
Forty-five years after spying out Canaan, eighty-five-year-old Caleb claims the mountain God promised him, demonstrating that faith sustained over a lifetime yields eternal rewards.
Rahab's Faith
Rahab the harlot of Jericho risks her life to hide Israelite spies, confessing faith in the God of Israel and securing salvation for herself and her household.
Jonathan's Courage
Prince Jonathan and his armor-bearer scale a cliff to attack a Philistine garrison alone, declaring that nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few.