Jesus Has Arisen | Bible Story Peter and another disciple were walking that day to Emmaus, near Jerusalem, when Jesus walked beside them. They talked about the terrible happenings of the last few days concerning Jesus of Nazareth, but they could not recognize Jesus beside them! They spoke about the tomb and the vision seen …
The Ascension | Bible Story The disciples found that what Jesus had said was true. Peter had always felt guilty about denying that he knew Jesus when he was put to death. But one night, when he, James, John, and some others were fishing unsuccessfully, a man on the shore asked him to cast his …
Empty Jesus Tomb | Bible Story On the morning after the Sabbath, Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, and Salome, another follower of Christ, came to the tomb carrying spices to anoint him. It was still dark just before sunrise, and the women wondered who would help them roll away the stone at the mouth of …
Herod And Pilate Judgement | Bible Story Herod was delighted to see Jesus. He had heard so much about this man and his miraculous powers. He had wanted to see him do a miracle in front of him, and he still hoped to witness something. He questioned Jesus repeatedly, but Jesus stood silent and did …
The suffering of Christ | Bible Story Pilate had tried and failed to save Jesus. The crowd told him that they only believed Caesar was their king, not Jesus. In response, Pilate called for water and washed his hands, saying, “I am innocent of the death of this just man.” Do what you think is …
Jesus And Pilate | Bible Story Jesus stood in the hall of judgement in front of the governor. Since it was the week of Passover, the elderly and other people stayed outside. Pilate asked them, “What are you accusing this man of?” They said he was terrible, so they took him to Pilate so he …
The Jesus Burial | Bible Story Joseph of Arimathaea was a wise and honorable counselor who loved Jesus and was waiting for the Kingdom of Heaven with deep faith. He was afraid that the envious scribes and elders would dishonor the body of Christ and wished to bury him with love and honor. So, the …
The Crucifixion of Christ | Bible Story The crowd jostled and pushed Jesus towards Golgotha, the place of the skulls on the outskirts of Jerusalem. It had also been decided to crucify two robbers alongside Jesus. The soldiers gave Jesus some wine to drink, but he refused it. On his cross was written, “Jesus of …
The Regret of Judas | Bibal Story Jesus was found guilty by the priests, elders, and scribes, but they did not have the power to have him killed. So, they decided to take him to Pontius Pilate, who was in charge of the province. This was because the whole area was part of the Roman …
Peter denies Christ | Bible Story First, they took Jesus to Caiaphas’ house. Caiaphas was the one who started the plan to kill Jesus. The Sanhedrin, a group of scribes and elders, met there. Peter watched from afar and sat outside with the servants to figure out what was happening. The Sanhedrin tried to find …
Judas betrays Jesus | Bible Story In the garden, a large group of people carried lanterns and soldiers with swords and lances. Judas Iscariot was in charge of the scribes and elders who were there. Nobody knew which of the four men was Jesus. He told them in a whisper, “I’ll walk up to one …
The Garden of Gethsemane | Bible story Peter, James, and John traveled with Jesus to a grove of olive trees in the Garden of Gethsemane. He wanted to be left alone that night so he could pray. So he told them to wait outside and keep watch while he prayed. Jesus looked up to heaven …
Jesus washes His Disciples’ Feet | Bible Story When the meal was over, Jesus poured water into a basin and started to clean his disciples’ feet and dry them with a towel. Peter didn’t want the Master to wash his feet, so he didn’t want to. But Jesus told him he would have nothing more …
The Last Supper | Bible Story Judas was in charge of the small amount of money that Jesus and the disciples could use. People who knew him knew that he was dishonest and sometimes stole money from the bag because he was so greedy. But nothing could make him tell the truth. He went to …
The Authority of Jesus | Bible Story The city’s priests, elders, and Pharisees were angry with Jesus. He asked people to believe in God and realize the power of their faith. “If you have faith and don’t doubt, and you tell this mountain to fall into the sea, it will be moved from here and …
Jesus Accepts Hospitality | Bible Story At Bethany, six days before Passover, Jesus stopped at the house of his old friend, Lazarus. His sisters, Martha and Mary, were pleased to receive him. Martha cooked and served his meal. She applied a very expensive perfumed ointment to his feet and wiped it with her hair. The …
The Parable of The Talents | Bible Story A rich man had to go away for some time. He had ten gold coins, or talents, and gave one to each of his servants, telling them to use it wisely till he returned. When he returned, he called his servants and asked how they had spent …
The Vineyard Workers | Bible Story Jesus travelled to Jerusalem with his disciples, and many people followed him. As they walked along, Peter said the disciples had all left their homes and families to follow him. Jesus told him that those who had left everything would be rewarded a hundredfold in heaven. However, many of …
Zacchaeus Is Blessed | Bible Story Jesus and his disciples, followed by a large crowd, were about to reach Jericho. A blind man had come up to seek mercy from Jesus. Jesus had restored his sight. He, too, followed the ever-increasing crowd into the town. In Jericho lived a wealthy tax collector named Zacchaeus. He …
The Good Guest | Bible Story One day, while it was the Sabbath, Jesus stopped in the house of a Pharisee. Many guests gathered outside the house, including a man who suffered from dropsy or sleeping sickness. Everyone wondered if it was right to heal someone on the Sabbath, as it was said that no …
Lazarus Sickness | Bible Story In Bethany lived two sisters, Martha and Mary, with their brother, Lazarus. Once, the sisters sent a message to Jesus that Lazarus was very sick. After a few days, Jesus was able to reach Bethany. By then, Lazarus was dead. Martha ran out to meet Jesus and tell him the …
Allow Small Children to Enter | Bible Story A man emerged from the crowd below to kneel before Jesus. “Lord, have mercy on my son!” he pleaded. He is insane and in great distress. In a fit of craziness, he falls into the water and then into the fire! I brought him to your disciples, …
The Transfiguration of Jesus | Bible Story Jesus traveled to Caesaria Philippi with his disciples. As they walked along, he asked them who they said he was. They said some thought he was John the Baptist, and some Elijah or one of the other prophets. “But what do you think I am?” asked Jesus. And …
Parables For the People | Bible Story Many of the parables Jesus told included the lives of the farmers and house wives etc. He spoke one day about the farmer ploughing his field, holding the plough with one hand while guiding the bull with the other. It was hot, difficult work, but the ploughman kept …
The Prodigal Son | Bible Story A man had two sons whom he loved equally. But the younger son was dissatisfied. He requested that his father give him his portion of the property. The father was upset, but gave half his flock to the son. The young man sold the flock and took his wealth …
The Good Samaritan | Bible Story Jesus chose seventy evangelists from among his disciples to spread God’s message all over the land. Many followed him, but some were doubtful or wanted to mock him. Once, a lawyer, trying to mock Jesus, asked him, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life, Master?” “”Love God with …
Jesus Walks on Water | Bible Story Jesus watched them rowing unsuccessfully and walked steadily across the waves to the boat. The disciples saw him walking on the sea’s surface and were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said to each other. But Jesus stopped beside the boat, saying, “Don’t be afraid! It is I!” The …
Jesus Visits Simon, the Pharisee | Bible Story The Pharisees followed the rituals and traditions of the Israelites without understanding or adhering to God’s commandments. They did not respect Jesus as a prophet. One day in Nain, Jesus was invited to the house of Simon, the Pharisee. If he had thought Jesus was a prophet, …
Jesus The Healer | Bible Story Sometimes Jesus’ presence alone heals a person. Sometimes his gentle touch or words cured the sick or brought life to the dead. Crowds followed him for a glimpse, a healing touch, a word, or a glance from him. One day, a woman who had suffered pain for years, unable …
John The Baptist Is Executed | Bible Story John the Baptist was in prison, but even there, he heard of the miracles that Jesus performed and the task he carried out, spreading God’s word among the people. However, his days were numbered. Herod married Herodias, who was married to Philip, his brother. She was an …
Jesus Selects His Apostles | Bible Story Jesus had already chosen the fishermen, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, to carry on his work. He saw Matthew, who collected taxes from the traders and fishermen at Capernaum. Matthew was counting the money he had collected. Jesus stopped and …
The Centurion’s Faith | Bible Story One day, travelling through the land, Jesus came to the town of Capernaum. A troop of a hundred soldiers was stationed there under a Roman Centurion. His servant was ill, and the Centurion was a kind master. He had been unable to cure his servant’s illness. But he had …
Jesus Compassionate God | Bible Story People were fascinated by the simplicity of Jesus’ teachings. He spoke of Heaven and God as if they were accessible to all. “You will find it if you seek it,” he said. “Ask for what you want, and you will get it! If you knock on God’s door, he …
Jesus Spreads God’s Word | Bible Story “Let your light shine before men in the good works you do for the glory of God!” said Jesus. “I have not come to destroy the law or the prophets.” I came to fulfill them. Do not break the commandments! But he warned them that they must not …
The Sermon on The Mount | Bible Story Jesus had begun to spread God’s word through parables and stories among his disciples and others. “Let your light shine forth among men!” he told his disciples. Don’t hide God’s light! Hold it high to spread it over many people! Whoever follows me will not walk in …
Jesus Begins His Mission | Bible Story Two things began to happen almost at the same time. Jesus had begun to collect his disciples and spread the word of God among the people, telling them that the Kingdom of Heaven was near. Secondly, as miracles began to be performed by him, people started to come …
Jesus Begins God’s Work | Bible Story Jesus returned to Nazareth to begin the task God had sent him for. He went to the synagogue and read the passage that narrated the coming of the Messiah, prophesied by Isaiah. And he claimed to be the one God had sent to fulfill that prophecy. The priests …
Jesus Defeats Satan | Bible Story Soon after this, John was arrested by the soldiers of the King, Herod’s son, and was thrown into prison. He knew his work was done as the Son of God had arrived to carry out God’s work. Jesus left John after he was baptized and went into the wilderness …
John The Baptist, And Jesus | Bible Story The people of Israel said that a strange wild man lived on the banks of the river Jordan. He wore a dress made of camel hair and tied it with a leather belt. He ate wild honey and locusts to live. They went to the river and …
Jesus in Jerusalem | Bible Story It was the custom among the Israelites to go to Jerusalem on a pilgrimage to celebrate the Passover at the Temple. When Jesus was twelve years old, Joseph and Mary, too, decided to go with all the pilgrims from Nazareth to Jerusalem for the Passover. They worshipped at the …
