Inside God's temple one day, an old priest, named Zacharias, was burning incense. Outside, people prayed. Suddenly, Zacharias trembled. An angel had come. "Don't be afraid," he said. "God sent me. Your wife will have a son. Call him John. He... (read more)

When Jesus went to the Temple one day, He found people dishonoring God's House. They were selling animals and exchanging money right in the Temple! Making a whip from cords, Jesus drove the dealers out of the Temple. "Take these things... (read more)

When Jesus was baptized, God spoke. He said "This is my beloved Son. In Him I am well pleased." God's HOLY SPIRIT descended upon Jesus like a dove. Soon after, God's Holy Spirit led Jesus to a wilderness place. Jesus was... (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)

Jesus and His disciples were in a boat when a huge storm arose. It whipped the Sea of Galilee into a fury. This kind of storm could cause shipwreck and drowning. The storm terrified the disciples. Waves covered the boat, filling... (read more)

Jesus was a great teacher - the best ever. Crowds listened to Him. Jesus told them to be merciful, good and kind. Others may hate and hurt them, but God would care for them. Jesus taught many things. He said God's... (read more)