Read the story of creation from the book of Genesis. Learn about the meaning and significance of the biblical explanation of creation....
Connor Salter
Learn about the troubled relationship between twin brothers Jacob and Esau and how the Jacob deceived both Esau and his father Isaac to gain both the birthright and blessing....
Leigh Ann Thomas
This is a summary of the Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah and their destruction....
Annette Griffin
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....
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...
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This Bible Story features Abraham and Sarah, two prominent characters from the Old Testament. Abraham and Sarah provide an inspirational tale of how trusting in God will lead to favor in life. Their s...
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The drunkenness of Noah in Genesis is a surprising story of Noah who was considered "perfect in his generations." Read the Bible verses of this account and learn its meaning and significance....
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 di...
Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, promised by God and born to them late in life. When Isaac was of age to be married, Abraham called for his most trusted servant and gave him a crucial role in ...
Annette Griffin
The "Promised Land" was the geographic area God declared to give to His people, the children of Abraham. The promised land was placed in ancient Canaan, on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea....
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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 ...
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Joseph's coat of many colors was given to him as a gift by his father, Jacob. His father was also known as Israel and favored Joseph over his other brothers. Because of this gift, he was resented by...
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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....
Mary Oelerich-Meyer
Abraham, originally known as Abram, is a prominent Bible figure and is considered one of the most important patriarchs. His story is primarily found in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament of the ...
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The story of Ruth in the Bible illustrates a theme of redemption, a word that occurs 23 times in the book of Ruth....
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The Annunciation was both the divine initiative of God, whereby He took on flesh from the Virgin for our salvation, and the human response, whereby Mary freely accepted God's opportunity offered to he...
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What is Lent? This 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday is filled with Biblical meaning, giving Christians a chance to set aside wants to come humbly before God. Here are some ways yo...
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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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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 pri...