Bible Stories
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The beatitudes, statements of characteristics and blessing, are part of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus spoke and is recorded in Matthew.
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Read the Bible story of Jacob and Rachel with the full scripture text and commentary of its deeper meaning.
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As the Philistines gathered to fight against Israel, Saul consulted a medium (witch) to bring back Samuel from death. Read the full scripture text of this intriguing Bible story.
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Palm Sunday is the celebration that remembers Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, discussed in each of the four Gospels. Jesus entered the city knowing He would be tried and crucified and welcomed His fate to rise from the grave and save us from sin! Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the remembrance of Jesus' last days to the cross.
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In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus curses a fig tree, saying "May you never bear fruit again!” Learn more about this Bible parable and its deeper meaning.
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The Bible story of Ezekiel's wheel features a vision of four wheels that illustrates the spiritual, divine essence of God and His omnipresence in our reality.
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The 10 plagues of Egypt described in the Bible book of Exodus were 10 disasters that God brought on Egypt when Pharoah refused to let the Israelite nation leave. Read about the 10 plagues and how the God of Israel demonstrated his power with each.
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Discover the most popular Bible stories for kids from both the Old and New Testaments. These are some of the best Bible stories for children to learn about God and Jesus Christ.
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Read the various Bible verses about the promised land declared to the descendants of Abraham in the Old Testament. Learn more about this Bible story and its meaning in the New Testament.
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After Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, he overcomes this betrayal by trusting in God and interpreting dreams of prisoners and the Pharaoh in Egypt. When Joseph's brothers travel to Egypt seeking food during a famine in Canaan, their character is tested by Joseph who has become the Egyptian governor.
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This well known Bible story of the Good Samaritan is a parable from Jesus about how to truly be a loving neighbor of others.
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The 10 Commandments were given to the Israel nation through Moses. The nation of Israel was now free from slavery in Egypt and was camped around Mount Sinai when thunder, lightning, a thick cloud, and the sound of trumpets signaled God's presence. Moses met with God and the 10 Commandments were written for the people to follow.
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In chapter 13 of the Book of John, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples before the Last Supper. Learn why Jesus washed their feet and the meaning of this Bible story!
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The Bible story of Elijah and Elisha is found in both books of Kings from the Old Testament. They are two of the most notable prophets from scripture helping to restore Israel in a time of wicked rulers. Discover their Bible story with the full scripture text and summary!
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Jezebel was the wife of King Ahab who ruled the kingdom of Israel. By opposing the worship of the Hebrew god Yahweh, neglecting the rights and well-being of her subjects, and challenging the great prophets Elijah and Elisha, she prompted the internal conflict that plagued Israel for decades. Discover the Bible story verses and meaning of Jezebel from the book of Kings.
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The Easter Bible Story - Discover the complete Bible story of Easter including the Last Supper, Judas' Betrayal, the Crucifixion of Jesus and Jesus' Resurrection. Find summaries of each part along with the full scripture text.
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Also known as "Jacob's Dream," the Bible story of Jacob's Ladder is found in chapter 28 of Genesis. Jacob's Ladder is the link between the earth and heaven that Jacob dreams about during his fleeing from his brother Esau. Discover the significance and meaning of Jacob's dream and ladder in this powerful Bible story along with the full scripture text.
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The Bible Story of Mary and Martha comes from Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Luke. Mary and Martha, who are sisters, open their home to Jesus as he travels with his disciples. As Martha hurries to ensure the preparations, Mary simply sits at the feet of Jesus and listens. Discover the moral and meaning of this important Bible story with the full scripture text!
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In the Bible narrative of Christmas, there are two angelic visits that occur important to the story. First, the angel known as Gabriel visits Mary to inform her that she will give birth to the "Son of the Most High." Additionally, an angel appears to shepherds watching over their flock to bring them "good news of great joy" that a savior has been born in the town of David. Discover more about the angels of Christmas and the Bible verses describing their story.
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The Bible story of the Three Wise Men, from the gospel of Matthew, is also known as the biblical Magi or the Three Kings. This Bible story is mainly regarding a group of famous foreigners who traveled to visit Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Discover the meaning of each of their gifts and the significance of this story relating to the life of Jesus.
