Joseph was wrongly placed in prison by his former master, Potiphar. In prison, Joseph was obedient and helpful. The warden trusted Joseph to organize prison life. Because God was with Joseph, prison became a better place for everybody. The king's baker... (read more)
One night God gave Abraham a strange command. It was a test to see if Abraham loved his son Isaac more than he loved God. "Take your son Isaac, and offer him as a burnt offering," God commanded. Offer Isaac? Sacrifice... (read more)
Long after the flood, people on earth made a plan. "We will build a great city with a tower right up to the heavens," they said. "Let's live together always." Everyone spoke the same language. God wanted people to live across the... (read more)
Pharaoh was angry! God had commanded him through Moses to let the Israelite slaves leave Egypt. He refused. "Work them harder", Pharaoh ordered his slave masters. Now things were even worse for the Israelites. "Gather your own straw. We won't provide... (read more)
Did God ever send a baby to your family? How exciting! Isaac and Rebekah must have been doubly joyful. God was going to give them twins. The babies struggled inside Rebekah. When she prayed, God said her two sons would lead... (read more)
Mary and Martha were worried. Their brother Lazarus was sick, very sick. The sisters knew Lazarus might die soon. They sent for Jesus. He loved this little family from Bethany. When Jesus heard about Lazarus He told His disciples, "This sickness... (read more)
One day, Jesus passed through Jericho. This city had been destroyed by Joshua long ago. Now it was rebuilt and many people lived there. Among them was a man named Zaccheus. Probably the other people in Jericho did not like Zaccheus... (read more)
Jesus did wonderful things. He healed diseases, gave troubled people peace in their hearts and minds, and taught God's Word. Crowds came to Jesus for help and healing. He decided to choose twelve men from His many followers to help Him... (read more)
Many religious leaders (called Pharisees) told lies about Jesus. Some even tried to kill Him. They did not believe He was really God's Son. They did not accept Him even though He did miracles which proved He is God's Son. One day,... (read more)
Bartimaeus (bar-tim-ay-us) was a blind man, sitting by the roadside near Jericho. Begging. Some kindhearted people likely gave him a small coin or piece of food as they passed by. Bartimaeus could not work because he could not see. He... (read more)
