Bible Stories
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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.
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The crucifixion of Jesus is recorded in the New Testament books, known as the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the birth of Jesus. This Bible story is the central summary of the saving Gospel of Jesus.
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In Exodus 25:10, Moses receives the command to build an ark of acacia wood. Within this ark were to be placed the tables of the law which God was about to give to Moses. Learn more about this popular Bible story and its meaning.
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The story of the Tower of Babel is explained in Genesis 11 in just a few verses. This is a summary of the Biblical account of the Tower of Babel.
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This is an overview of the Last Supper Bible story as told in the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
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This is a summary of the Biblical account of the flood and Noah's ark. The story of Noah's ark is one filled with faith, perseverance, and promise.
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This is a summary of the Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah and their destruction.
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Read the full Bible account of Daniel in the Lion's Den, and find related articles, sermons, and podcasts of this inspirational story!
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Read the biblical account of Jesus walking on water in the Book of John. Learn the meaning of this Bible story and how it can inspire us today.
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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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When the apostles of Christ, after His resurrection and ascension, traveled and sought to establish the Christian church, they performed numerous renowned miracles of healing while preaching the gospel and demonstrating the power of faith. Here we have collected the many examples from Acts of healing by the apostles to read in Bible study and faithful inspiration.
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Read the biblical timeline of Holy Week, from Jesus triumphantly entering Jerusalem to His crucifixion and burial in the tomb. Discover the scripture accounts of the seven days that led up to His glorious resurrection and victory over death.
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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.
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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.
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Discover the Bible meaning and verses of the Pentecost story that is described in Acts 2.
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While in Judah, God worked out an amazing plan for a man named Boaz to take Ruth as his wife, give her a child, and provide for her and Naomi. What’s remarkable about this plan was that Boaz was qualified as a “kinsman redeemer” to take her as his wife.
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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.
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The Abrahamic Covenant, found in the book of Genesis, was God's promise to Abraham to bless him with a "great nation" of many descendants and to curse those who dishonor him. Read a summary of the divine agreement and the bible verses detailing this story.
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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.
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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.
