Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were three young men determined to worship the One true God only. In the face of death they stood firm, unwilling to compromise their beliefs. They had no assurance they would survive the flames, but they stood firm anyway. Their story in the Bible speaks a strong word of encouragement especially to young men and women of today.
Daniel in the Den of Lions
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Sooner or later we all go through extreme trials that test our faith, just like Daniel did when he was tossed into the den of lions. Maybe you are going through a time of serious crisis in your life right now. Let Daniel's example of obedience and trust in God encourage you to keep your eyes on the true Protector and Deliverer.
Jonah and the Whale
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The account of Jonah and the Whale records one of the strangest events in the Bible. The theme of the story is obedience. Jonah thought he knew better than God. But in the end he learned a valuable lesson about the Lord's mercy and forgiveness, which extends beyond Jonah and Israel to all people who repent and believe.
The Birth of Jesus
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This Christmas story gives a biblical account of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story is paraphrased from the New Testament Books of Matthew and Luke in the Bible.
The Baptism of Jesus by John
John had devoted his life to preparing for the arrival of Jesus. He had focused all of his energy toward this moment. He was set upon obedience. Yet the very first thing Jesus asked him to do, John resisted. He felt unqualified. Do you feel unqualified to fulfill your mission from God?Woman at the Well
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In the Bible account of the Woman at the Well, we find a story of God's love and acceptance. Jesus shocked the Samaritan woman, offering her living water so that she'd never thirst again, and changed her life forever. Jesus also revealed that his mission was to the entire world, and not just the Jews.
Jesus Feeds the 5000
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In this Bible story, Jesus feeds 5000 people with only a few loaves of bread and two fish. As Jesus was preparing to perform a miracle of supernatural provision, he found his disciples focused on the problem rather than on God. They had forgotten that "nothing is impossible with God."
Jesus Walks on Water
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Though we may not walk across water, we will go through difficult, faith-testing circumstances. Taking our eyes off Jesus and focusing on the difficult circumstances will cause us to sink under our problems. But when we cry out to Jesus, he catches us by the hand and raises us above the seemingly impossible surroundings.
The Prodigal Son
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Take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son, also known as the Lost Son. You might even identify yourself in this Bible story when you consider the closing question, "Are you a prodigal, a pharisee or a servant?"
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
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Learn a lesson about persevering through trials in this Bible story summary. Many times we feel like God waits too long to answer our prayers and deliver us from a terrible situation. But our problem couldn't be any worse than Lazarus' — he had been dead for four days before Jesus showed up!
