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The Good Guest | Bible Story

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 work must be done on that day. “If your ox or ass falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will you not take him out?” Jesus asked as he proceeded to cure the man of his illness. Then Jesus spoke to them about pride and humility, for the Pharisee and his friends were important people in the community and proud too. “If you are invited to a wedding feast,” he said, “don’t rush to take the best room or seat.” You may have to move to a less critical room or seat for someone more

Lazarus Sickness | Bible Story

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 news. Mary wept, too, and the sisters said that Lazarus would not have died if Jesus had been there. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection.” Believe in me, and he will come to life again! This is for the glory of God! Jesus traveled with them to where a stone had been laid over Lazarus and removed it. Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and called upon God, “Father, I thank you for having heard me!” You always hear me, but now you wish the people around me believed that you sent me! He turned

The Transfiguration of Jesus | Bible Story

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 Peter answered, “Thou art the Christ!” Jesus told them not to say so to anyone, for he would suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes. He would be killed and then rise three days later. This shocked the disciples, and Peter said he must not speak such things. Jesus reprimanded Peter, stating, “You are only concerned about yourself!” Why are you stopping me from carrying out the work of the Lord? He called everyone present to follow him only if they were willing to share the burden he carried. This

Parables For the People | Bible Story

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 on at it, without a single glance backwards till he completed his word. People were listening to Jesus intently. “I want to follow you, Master,” said a man in the crowd deeply touched by the story. “I would like to visit my family and bid them farewell, before returning to you.” Jesus told him that if he wished to follow the path of God, he must never look back again. For there was no going back. It was a journey full of dedication and hardship. There was no home even for Jesus. God is like

The Prodigal Son | Bible Story

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 to another city. While he was there, he spent his time intoxicating until his wealth was lost. He had to work as a servant, looking after pigs for a rich man. Often he barely had enough to eat. He decided to return to his father and seek his forgiveness. “It would be better to work as a servant in my father’s house, for his servants are fed properly at least!” thought the boy. When the man saw his son coming home, he was happy and bought him new clothes and set up a feast. When

The Good Samaritan | Bible Story

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 all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself,” Jesus responded. But the lawyer was still hoping to trip up Jesus, so he asked, “Who is my neighbor?” And Jesus told him a story: A traveler was caught by thieves who tore off his clothes, took his money, and beat him up, leaving him badly injured on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. A priest passed by and avoided him. A Levite, who followed the laws, also passed him by and ignored him. Then came a Samaritan who was not a follower

Jesus Walks on Water | Bible Story

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 wind had stopped, and the boat was not being tossed on the waves anymore. And they looked at him in wonder and amazement, for they had not been able to understand and accept the miracle of the loaves. Peter said, “Master, if it’s you, send me across the water to you!” And Jesus said, “Come!” As Peter stepped out of the boat, he walked across the water toward the Master. But the gusts of wind and the waves suddenly frightened him, and his faith was shaken. “Lord, save me!” he cried as he began to

Jesus The Healer | Bible Story

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 to get cured, happened to be in the crowd. She stooped and touched the hem of his robe. Her pain vanished instantly, and she knew she was cured. Jesus felt that his robe had been touched and asked his disciples. The crowd was too heavy for anyone to know who it was. But Jesus looked around till the woman finally came up, trembling with fright, feeling she had done wrong in not taking his permission. Kneeling before him, she told him what she had done and how the touch of his robe cured her pain.

John The Baptist Is Executed | Bible Story

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 evil woman, and so was her daughter. John the Baptist had said that it was wrong for Herod to marry his brother’s wife, making Herodias very mad. But Herod had always been a bit afraid of John, for he knew that John was a just and holy man. Once, on his birthday, Herod arranged a magnificent feast in his palace. He invited all the generals, chieftains, and nobles of the land. And the daughter of Herodias delighted everyone by dancing for them. Herod was so pleased that he asked her to ask for something and

Jesus Selects His Apostles | Bible Story

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 called to him. “Come, Matthew, follow me!” And Matthew left everything and followed Jesus. Some of the people asked Jesus why he spoke to evil people and those who were hated, like tax collectors. “The healthy do not require a physician,” replied Jesus. “The sick are the ones who need to be fixed.” I don’t have to help people who are already doing well, but I do have to help people who need God to forgive them. Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, James, the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Canaanite, Lebbaeus, whose last name was Thaddeus, and

The Centurion’s Faith | Bible Story

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 heard of Jesus and was glad to learn that Jesus had come to Capernaum. He wished to meet Jesus and urged him to cure his servant’s illness. But he knew that the Romans were not in favour of this strange man who wandered through the land and taught people a different faith. He requested the elders in the city to ask Jesus. They met Jesus and told him the Centurion was a kind man. The older people said, “He has been kind to everyone and built a synagogue for the Jews in this town.” “Help

Jesus Compassionate God | Bible Story

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 will let you in. God is not a distant and frightening being who only punishes us. He is like a father who gives a child food when he is hungry and shelters him from the wind and rain. “But don’t swear in God’s name or in the names of Heaven, Earth, or any of God’s creations,” said Jesus. “That shows disrespect for Him.” He told them the story of a man who tossed seeds on his land. Some fell on the ground and were eaten by birds; some landed on hard ground and didn’t sprout;