Bible Stories Alive

“It was a poisonous snake! And there it hung fixed to Prisoner Paul’s hand by its fangs. Everyone who saw it screamed…The natives of the island said to each other, ‘Ohh, this is indeed a wicked murderer. He’s escaped death … PAUL and the Shipwreck Read More »

“They’ve got him in the Fortress! Bah! Why did Commander Lysias – the fool! – have to interfere? In another minute we’d have had him dead. Now we can’t get rid of him… But we’ll scheme and plan and fast. … PAUL and the Plots in Jerusalem Read More »

“Paul wanted to go out and speak to the mob But his friends stopped him. “You’d be killed! they said in alarm. ‘Please don’t go! They’d kill you.'” Over 25,000 people were screaming in rage. How had Paul and his … PAUL and the Riot in Ephesus Read More »

“I’ve found it, my dear! I’ve found it! I’ve found the answer!’ Mr. Stephanas said to his wife as he burst into his house, followed closely by his son Basil.” They had met a wonderful man named Paul who had … PAUL and his Corinthian Friends Read More »

“If those preachers go down by the riverside, they’ll meet the Lady Lydia, my purple dye client, down there,’ Diotrephes said. “She’s bound to be interested in what they preach. But they’d better be careful in Philippi. It’s a Roman … PAUL &SILAS and the News from Afar Read More »

“Today the crowd has turned into a murderous, howling mob. Oh, look! Some of them are even rowing stones now! And Paul has been hit!” The stoning in Lystra was only one of many dramatic events on the “daring expedition” … PAUL and the Daring Expedition Read More »

“All day long and all night long there were men with murder in their hearts, watching at the Damascus city gate for Saul of Tarsus.”

“An army of soldiers is marching up the road. The army is making its way straight for the garden gate. Swords flash in the moonlight, helmets gleam in the flaring light from the blazing torches. Some of the soldiers carry … JESUS and the Lonely Battle Read More »

“Suddenly at midnight there was a shout. What was that? ‘The bridegroom has come! Out you go to meet him!’ ” When Jesus was asked by His disciples about His coming again, He replied with stories of interest – and … JESUS and the World’s Last Days Read More »

“For all their excitement, Alph and Joe paused at the top of the mountain to take in the scene before them. In the distance they could see the holy city with its yellow sandstone wall. Towering above the city like … JESUS and the Jericho Road Read More »

” ‘Look! I can see Rachel and Debbie in that crowd of children. They’re all determined to get to Jesus – and those disciples are just as determined that they shan’t.’ ” But Jesus heard what was going on — … JESUS and the Wayside Scenes Read More »

“‘Just look at that, will you? Those tax collectors and wicked people are clustering around this Jesus. … He actually eats with the likes of them!’ ” Yes, Jesus had critics too. People who caviled and complained whatever He said … JESUS and the Cavilling Clique Read More »

“What?’ the chairman of the Samaritan village headmen roared. ‘What did you say?’ And turning to his fellow headmen, he said, ‘Did you hear that?’ ‘Yes, we did!’ several answered indignantly. ‘And surely the answer is no! Jesus of Nazareth … JESUS and the Resented Race Read More »

“What’s that? Before their very eyes, the crowd saw a white-robed figure emerge from the cave, struggling, in spite of its wrappings and funeral trappings, toward the light. The crowd stood tongue-tied as the figure staggered forward.” After Lazarus was … JESUS and the Burning Question Read More »

“The huge congregation in all the Temple courts waited for the moment of pouring. A great silence had fallen on the crowd. The priest holding the golden jug of water raised his hand and began to pour. At that moment … JESUS and the Feast of Booths Read More »