Bible Stories

Read the full Bible accounts of Jesus triumphantly entering Jerusalem in each of the gospel books. Discover the biblical meaning of Palm Sunday, finding insight into its importance today.

Just what is the purpose of a smear of ash on your forehead on Ash Wednesday? Let's take a look at the meaning and symbolism of Ash Wednesday, which beings the Lent season. There are some Biblical principles and truths behind the religious practices that can remind all of us of our need for a Savior and the sacrifice of Jesus. 

Today, Lent is observed during the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. It is a time to set aside our wants and needs to come humbly and meek before God, recognizing our need for a Savior above all. Lent also symbolizes the 40 days and nights that Jesus fasted and prayed in the desert as he was tempted by the devil. 

Discover the Bible meaning and verses of the Pentecost story that is described in Acts 2.

Sometimes God uses the unexpected to open our eyes to His power. In the Bible story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we see the doubt of Jesus’s disciples and the provision of God through a miracle.

The Parable of the Talents should encourage us and challenge us to take what God has given us and invest in the kingdom of God. There is a great reward waiting for those who steward well with what the Lord has given them.

This is a summary of the Biblical account of Adam and Eve. Learn the theological meaning of the first humans created by God and their significance for us today.

The story of Samson and Delilah reminds us just how important it is to guard our hearts and follow God's way! The summary from Scripture starts with Samson's birth was announced by an angel during a dark time for the Israelites.

Cain and Abel were the first and second sons of Adam and Eve. While Cain was a farmer, Abel was a skilled shepherd who took care of the family's animals.  One day Cain and Abel made sacrifices to the Lord to worship and thank Him. Cain brought some of the produce from the land while Abel brought the firstborn of his sheep.  God showed favor upon Abel's sacrifice because it was an offering that came from the best Abel had to give. This made Cain very angry and jealous. Cain lured his brother Abel into the fields and killed him with a rock. The Lord called to Cain asking what happened and after Cain lies about killing his brother, God punishes Cain. While God's harsh punishment on Cain was that he would no longer able to grow crops on his land, He did promise Cain that no one would kill him.

This is a summary of the Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah and their destruction.

The beatitudes, statements of characteristics and blessing, are part of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus spoke and is recorded in Matthew.

Read the Bible story of Jacob and Rachel with the full scripture text and commentary of its deeper meaning.

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.

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.

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.

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.