Read the story of creation from the book of Genesis. Learn about the meaning and significance of the biblical explanation of creation....
As a newborn, Moses is placed in a basket and hidden in the Nile to save his life from Pharoah's orders to kill all Hebrew sons. He is found by Pharoah's daughter who takes pity on him and allows him...
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...
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....
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....
Lisa Loraine Baker
Jesus spoke the Parable of the Sower to teach how important the state of our heart is to receive the Gospel and how our salvation is proved by our choices and actions after hearing the Gospel....
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....
G. Connor Salter
The Bible story of Elijah is from the first book of Kings, describing his miraculous feats and redemption of the people of Israel from the evil king Ahab. Similar to the life of Jesus, Elijah performs...
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 ...
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Read the Bible story of Jacob and Rachel with the full scripture text and commentary of its deeper meaning....
Annette Griffin
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...
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Read the story of Bartimaeus, the blind man healed by Jesus, and understand the meaning behind this Bible account. Be encouraged as you learn of the miracle of healing through faith!...
Lisa Loraine Baker
This is an overview of the Last Supper Bible story as told in the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke....
Lisa Loraine Baker
The raising of Lazarus or the resurrection of Lazarus, found only in the Gospel of John (John 11:1–44), is a miracle of Jesus in which Jesus brings Lazarus of Bethany back to life four days after his ...
Connor Salter
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 d...
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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....
Lisa Loraine Baker
The story of David and Bathsheba reminds us of how great men who are called by God are still humans and struggle with sin....
Leigh Ann Thomas
This is a summary of the Biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah and their destruction....
Annette Griffin
The beatitudes, statements of characteristics and blessing, are part of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus spoke and is recorded in Matthew....