Great Bible Stories of the Old Testament
Creation
God speaks the universe into existence, forming the heavens, the earth, and everything in them—including humanity, created in His image.
- Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-25
The Fall of Man
Adam and Eve disobey God in the Garden of Eden, introducing sin into the world…but also receiving God’s promise of redemption.
- Genesis 3:1-24
Noah and the Flood
God spares Noah, his family, and every kind of animal from a worldwide flood, showing both His justice and His mercy.
- Genesis 6:9-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22
God’s Promise to Abraham
Abraham is called by God to leave his homeland and promises to make him the father of many nations, demonstrating His faithfulness.
- Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 15:1-6
Joseph and His Brothers
Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph rises to power in Egypt as God proves He has a greater plan and purpose for us.
- Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 45:1-15, Genesis 50:15-21
Moses and the Burning Bush
God calls Moses to lead His people, Israel, out of Egypt, where He reveals Himself as “I AM” and proves His power to save.
- Exodus 3:1-22
The Exodus and the Red Sea
God parts the Red Sea, delivering Israel from Pharaoh’s army and showing His power to rescue His people from bondage.
- Exodus 14:1-31
The Ten Commandments
God gives His people the Law on Mount Sinai, establishing His covenant and guiding them in how to live as His chosen nation.
- Exodus 20:1-21
David and Goliath
Armed only with faith and a sling, young David defeats the giant Goliath, showing that victory belongs to the Lord.
- 1 Samuel 17:1-58
Elijah on Mount Carmel
God demonstrates His power by answering Elijah’s prayer with fire, proving He alone is the one true God.
- 1 Kings 18:16-39
Jonah and the Big Fish
A reluctant prophet learns about God’s mercy when he is swallowed by a great fish and sent to preach repentance in the most unlikely of places.
- Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 3:1-10
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Daniel’s faith in God leads to his deliverance from the lions, proving God’s power to protect those who trust Him.
- Daniel 6:1-28
Great Bible Stories of the New Testament
Jesus’ Birth
In the most humble and amazing circumstances, the Savior of the world is born.
- Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-7
Jesus Visits the Temple as a Boy
As Jesus’ parents return home from the Passover feast in Jerusalem, they notice Jesus is not with them. Where they find Him and what they find Him doing astonish them.
- Luke 2:41-52
Satan Tempts Jesus
Jesus withstands temptation from the devil himself, giving His followers a model to follow when they encounter temptation.
- Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13
Jesus Clears the Temple
In one bold act, Jesus shows His zeal for God’s house, making bitter enemies in the process.
- Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish
Jesus’ disciples are blessed by a miracle when they follow Jesus’ unusual advice.
- Luke 5:1-11
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
A woman who has spent her life looking for love finds true fulfillment and joy in Jesus Christ.
- John 4:1-26
Jesus Calms the Storm at Sea
The disciples discover that although life can be unpredictable, Jesus can calm the storms.
- Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25
Jesus Heals a Lame Man
A lame man who had been waiting for healing for more than thirty years receives immediate healing when He follows Jesus’ instructions.
- John 5:1-15
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
A little boy’s lunch becomes the focal point of one of Jesus’ greatest recorded miracles.
- Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Our “neighbor”, or friend, may not be the person we expect, as this parable explains.
- Luke 10:25-27
Jesus Heals a Blind Man
This man not only receives his physical sight but also his spiritual sight, as he sees Jesus for who He is.
- John 9:1-41
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
While Lazarus’s sisters expected Jesus to perform a healing, Jesus chooses to do something far greater.
- John 11:1-44
The Lost Son
Jesus illustrates God’s mercy and forgiveness in this parable of a wayward son and shows us how to get right with God.
- Luke 15:11-32
Zacchaeus Climbs a Sycamore Tree
A lonely and despised man finds love and forgiveness in Jesus.
- Luke 19:1-10
The Last Supper
Jesus uses some of his last moments with his disciples to teach them important lessons about servanthood and the meaning of his impending sacrifice.
- Matthew 26:20-30, Mark 14:17-26, Luke 22:14-30, John 13:1-30
Jesus’ Crucifixion
The Son of God shows His tremendous love for people by enduring the most humiliating torture and execution befitting the worst criminal.
- Matthew 27:15-66, Mark 15:2-47, Luke 23:1-56, John 18:28-19:42
Jesus’ Resurrection
Christ’s death seems to be a hopeless situation. But what His followers do not know is that He will rise from the dead and break sin’s hold on humankind.
- Matthew 28:1-7, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-9
The Arrival of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus’ disciples as tongues of fire. A once dejected and disloyal follower, Peter shows His love for Jesus by preaching a powerful sermon through which many come to faith in Christ.
- Acts 2:3-4
Saul’s Conversion
One of the earliest persecutors of Christians becomes a believer while he is on his way to arrest Christians in Damascus.
- Acts 9:1-19
An Angel Rescues Peter from Prison
A prayer meeting receives a dramatic answer in the middle of the night.
- Acts 12:1-19
Paul and Silas in Prison
A prayer meeting receives a dramatic answer in the middle of the night.
- Acts 16:16-40
Paul’s Journey to Rome
A seemingly hopeless situation turns into a tremendous witnessing opportunity for the apostle Paul.
- Acts 27:1-28:16
