All the Stories of the Bible - Full Length

https://www.btstories.com/rich-man-and-lazarus/ Jesus said, “There was a rich man who dressed in fabulous clothes, lived in a luxurious house, and ate the best food.“ Lazarus was a poor man who lay at the gate. He was sick and full of sores. He longed to eat crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs often came and licked his sores.

https://www.btstories.com/sheep-coin-and-son/ The religious crowd was upset when they saw common sinners flocking around Jesus. They said, “He allows tax collectors and sinners to be around him. He even eats meals with them.” Jesus responded by telling them these three stories. He said… “A shepherd owned 100 sheep. During the evening count, he realized that one was missing. So he left the ninety-n...

https://www.btstories.com/a-large-banquet/ A prominent Pharisee invited Jesus to his home on the Sabbath. The Lord noticed that everyone was carefully watching him; and then he saw why. In front of him stood a man who was suffering because his body was swollen. Jesus turned to the religious leaders and said, “I have a question for you. Is it legal to heal on the Sabbath?” No one said a word.

https://www.btstories.com/the-rich-fool/ A man in the crowd spoke up, “Teacher, talk to my brother and tell him to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus looked at him and said, “God has not made me a judge between the two of you.” He then said to the crowd, “Watch out! Greed wants to take over your life. Understand what I am saying. Life doesn’t consist in an abundance of possessions.”

https://www.btstories.com/the-good-samaritan/ There was a man who was an expert of the law of Moses. He asked Jesus, “How can a person earn the right to go to heaven?” Jesus said, “Tell me what is written in the law.” He said, “Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself.”

https://www.btstories.com/rich-young-ruler/ Jesus was walking along the road when a young official ran up and knelt before him. He said, “Good teacher, what good thing can I do to make sure I get eternal life?” Jesus answered him, “Why did you call me ‘good’? Only God is good.

https://www.btstories.com/lepers-judge-pride/ As Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem, he went through a certain village. Ten men with leprosy walked toward him. They were required to maintain a space between themselves and other people. So they yelled to him from a distance. “Master, have mercy on us.” Jesus turned to them and yelled back. “Go show yourselves to the priest.”

https://www.btstories.com/man-born-blind/ Jesus and his disciples passed a man who had been blind since birth. His disciples said, “Teacher, whose sin caused this man to be blind? Was it his sin, or his parents? Jesus said, “His blindness isn’t the result of a particular sin. It was given to him so he could display God’s power. Don’t forget, I am the light of the world.”

https://www.btstories.com/caught-in-immorality/ It was time for a festival in Jerusalem. Jesus pretended he wasn’t going, but he went without anyone knowing. The religious leaders were looking for him… but couldn’t find him. Still, everyone was talking about him. Some said Jesus was a good man, while others said he deceived people with his teaching. No one wanted to say too much because they feare...

https://www.btstories.com/seventy-times-seven/ Peter asked Jesus a question. “Lord, what if someone wrongs me and I forgive him, but he wrongs me again? How many times should I continue to forgive him—seven times?” Jesus said, “Peter, listen carefully. You’re to forgive him seventy times seven!

https://www.btstories.com/paying-temple-tax/ Jesus headed back to Capernaum with his disciples. Along the way he said, “They’ll give the Son of Man to people who will kill him. But in three days, he’ll rise from the dead.” The disciples were confused about what he was talking about. Still, they didn’t ask him about it because they were in the middle of their own discussion. They were arguing about...

https://www.btstories.com/transfiguration/ Jesus took Peter, James, and John and went up on a mountain to pray. As the Lord prayed, the three disciples fell asleep. Suddenly they woke up and saw the face of Jesus becoming brighter and brighter. His clothes were a brilliant white and shone like light. Then they realized that two men were with him, and they knew it was Moses and Elijah. They also sh...

https://www.btstories.com/feeding-4000/ Jesus left the region of Tyre and Sidon and went to the Gentile side of the Sea of Galilee. As he taught the people, a great crowd brought those with various physical problems. They brought the lame, the blind, the crippled, and those with many diseases. Jesus healed them all, and the crowd was amazed.

https://www.btstories.com/bread-of-life/ The day after Jesus fed the 5,000, the people found him on the other shore and knew that he had arrived by a particular boat. They also knew that same boat had left the day before without him. They said, “How did you get there?” Jesus ignored their question and got right to the real issue. He said, “You’re here because you filled your stomachs with the brea...

https://www.btstories.com/meal-and-a-walk/ Feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle that is recorded in all four Gospels. Jesus went up a mountain where he taught his disciples. A large crowd went with them so they could hear him teach. Soon it became apparent that they were hungry, and there was no food. Jesus knew what he was going to do, but still he asked Philip, “Where can we get food for these...

https://www.btstories.com/john-beheaded/ To make his wife happy, King Herod had John the Baptist arrested. John had preached against their marriage, saying, “It is a sin to marry your brother’s wife.” Herod’s wife wanted him dead! But Herod knew that John was a righteous man. The king also feared the people, knowing that they thought he was a prophet. Besides, he enjoyed hearing John preach. So, h...

https://www.btstories.com/pool-of-bethesda/ There was a pool in Jerusalem called Bethesda. It was near the Sheep Gate. Local people believed that occasionally an angel would stir the waters of the pool. They felt a sick person would be healed if he or she were the first to get into the water after it was stirred. Therefore, a large group stayed near the pool, waiting for the angel. Jesus went to t...

https://www.btstories.com/twelve-years/ Jesus and his disciples left the Gentile side of the lake, and went back to the Jewish side. A large crowd was waiting for him. A man named Jairus ran up and fell down before Jesus. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He said, “My daughter is dying! She’s only twelve years old. I beg you, please come and heal her.”

https://www.btstories.com/calming-two-storms/ Jesus taught the crowd all day. In the evening, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go to the other side of the lake.” So they took several boats, and started on their journey to the Gentile side of the Sea of Galilee. Being tired, Jesus went to the back of the boat and lay on a large cushion. Soon he fell into a sound sleep. During the night, a fierce st...

https://www.btstories.com/teaching-with%20stories/ Jesus continued to tell the people stories. In fact, he didn’t say anything to the crowds without using stories. One time he told them about a farmer who planted wheat in his field. After a long day, he returned home and went to bed. During the night, a man who hated him went into the fields and planted weeds

https://www.btstories.com/four-soils/ Jesus told the crowds a story about a farmer who went out to plant his field. He threw the seeds around him as he walked along. Some seed fell upon the path. It lay on top of the hard soil and never sprouted, so birds came and ate it. Some seed fell among the rocks, where there was very little soil. It sprouted, but didn’t have strong roots. So it shriveled up...

https://www.btstories.com/forgiven-and-grateful/ A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus into his house for a meal. People ate their meals while leaning on a cushion next to the table, with their feet behind them. While they were eating, a woman came who was known to be a great sinner. She stood behind Jesus and started to cry. She then knelt down and washed his feet with her tears. She let down her...

https://www.btstories.com/a-roman-and-a-funeral/ A Roman officer lived in Capernaum. He was a good man and did wonderful things for the people of Israel. One day his servant got sick and was about to die. He asked some of the Jewish leaders if they would go talk to Jesus on his behalf. He said, “Beg him to come heal my servant.” They went to Jesus and said, “He is a good man and loves our nation....

https://www.btstories.com/calling-the-twelve/ One evening, Jesus left the crowd and went up a mountain. He wanted to be alone so he could talk with the Father. He prayed the entire night. At daybreak, he came down and called a select group of disciples to himself. These were to stay with him so he could teach them and prepare them to preach. He gave them power to heal the sick and cast out demons.

https://www.btstories.com/forgiving-sins/ Jesus went into a house to teach. As soon as word got around, the house filled up with people. Among them were Pharisees and teachers of the Law. The crowd went out through the doorway, with people standing outside. Four men came, carrying a paralyzed man on a cot. They quickly realized they had no way of getting close to Jesus. So they carried the man and...