The Living Bible

After Isaac is born, God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac.

Jacob receives the blessing of the first born. While escaping his brother, Jacob's dream assures him of God's love and protection.

After his brothers sell him into slavery, Joseph is imprisoned in Egypt. With God's help, he explains Pharaoh's dream and is appointed governor of Egypt.

See the story of Joseph, who saves Egypt from famine. He reveals himself, sends for his family, and is reunited with his father, Jacob.

Witness Moses' life, including crossing the Red Sea, God calling Moses, the plagues and Passover, and the flight from Egypt.

See Moses' life, including leading the Israelites to Canaan, The Ten Commandments, the building of the tabernacle, and 40 years in the wilderness.

Joshua cautions his people that the Promised Land will be lost if they abandon the Lord.

Gideon reminds the people they've been saved by God and that they should serve him faithfully.

Ruth's faith in God and love for others, even in heathen Moab, provides a beautiful account of the meaning of life.

See Samuel's life in the tabernacle, his leadership of God's people, life as a teacher, and his anointing of Saul, the first King of Israel.

Witness David's youth, including his anointing by Samuel, his battle with Goliath, friendship with Jonathan, and the attempt on his life by Saul.

See David's rise to the throne of Israel including his faith in God, a love of God's house, and a desire to honor God.

See the story of Solomon, who asked God for wisdom above all else. His great wealth and fame as a just and wise ruler brought many visitors.

See Elijah's life, including encounters with Ahab and Jezebel, defeat of the priests of Baal, miracles and exile in the wilderness.

Christ's promise of the Holy Spirit becomes a reality on Pentecost, empowering the disciples to preach salvation and win converts.

Witness events from the early Christian movement including the selection and ordination of Stephen, Philip, and five other laymen.

Saul leads a relentless campaign to wipe out Jesus' followers. On the road to Damascus, a vision transforms him into a powerful leader of the church.

Each apostle leaves Jerusalem as a missionary and witness, and the chief persecutor of Christians, Saul of Tarsus, now is a chosen vessel of the Lord.

Witness Paul's second missionary journey, being sent to Macedonia, healing the slave girl, and leading the Philippian jailer to faith.

Paul's arrest at Jerusalem by the chief priests doesn't stop him from preaching about Jesus, as he witnesses before Felix, Festus and King Agrippa.

See the conversion of Cornelius, demonstrating the broadening scope of the Gospel as it is preached and lived by Christ's early followers.

Despite persecution, Christianity spreads. James, John's brother, is martyred by Herod. Peter, awaiting the same fate, is miraculously released.

God's plan for salvation, by grace through faith, is preached by Paul and Barnabas before the church leaders in Jerusalem.

See this scriptural account of the birth of Jesus through age twelve.

In the wilderness near the Jordan River, John the Baptist preaches, and Jesus is baptized by John.

Jesus names Simon, 'Peter, the rock.' Jesus challenges four fishermen to become "fishers of men."

Jesus heals many sick people and tells the people of Nazareth the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled in Him.

Witness Jesus' healing ministry, including healing the man born blind, the lepers, and calling Jairus' daughter back to life.

Jesus' ministry is explored, and Peter is challenged to forgive "seventy times seven."

Peter proclaims Christ, "The Son of the Living God" and Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

Jesus turns toward Jerusalem for the last time, and Judas betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Jesus and his disciples eat the Passover meal and predicts one of the twelve will betray him. In the Garden of Gethsemane, temple guards arrest Jesus.

Herod returns Jesus to Pilate after hearing that Jesus is "King of the Jews," a treasonable charge.

After Jesus is crucified, Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for Jesus' body, and he and Nicodemus bury the Master in a garden tomb.

The risen Christ appears to Mary Dalene, two followers on the road, and the gathered disciples.