Bible Stories Alive

The police officer wondered how Samson would react to being taken to Dagon’s temple to be a gazing stock, an exhibit. To the police officers amazement something like a brightness came into Samson’s face. Far a moment you forgot that … SAMSON the Wrecker Read More »

“On the way to Timnath Samson was walking along some distance behind his parents. At one spot, right beside the road, he saw a vineyard. And suddenly, there right in front of him, stood a young lion. The lion let … SAMPSON the Lion Killer Read More »

“Daddy! Daddy!’ She rushes toward him and flings her arms around his neck and smothers him with kisses. But he groans most terribly. ”Oh, my darling! You … are the last person I wanted to see! … Oh! Oh! I … JEPHTHAH Read More »

“Everyone who is frightened can go home!”General Gideon used extraordinary screening methods for his army. Only 300 out of 32,000 stood the tests. Gideon armed each of these 300 with a jug, a torch, a trumpet, and a war-cry, “The … GIDEON Read More »

‘Shechem is going to be a city of refuge, Zarad said…You know the trouble there was when Beriah accidently killed Zabad. You remember how Zabad’s family took revenge and killed Beriah…. Well, the Lord told Moses and Moses told Joshua … JOSHUA and the Haven for the Hunted Read More »

“They had put old sacks on their donkeys back and old leather wineskins, cracked and torn and tied together with string. The sandals on their feet were … falling apart. Their clothes were tattered and torn. And … the food they … JOSHUA and the Neighbours’ Ruse Read More »

“Joshua eventually went back to his tent with the Warriors words still ringing in his ears. I have come as the Commander of the Lord’s army. Was Joshua taken aback? Wasn’t he, Joshua, the leader of the Lord’s army? “As … JOSHUA and the Strange Plan for Battle Read More »

“Can you give us something to eat and lodging for the night?” the spies asked. “Yes. Come in,” says Rahab. “I have a place for you in my guest room on the roof. Follow me.” “And something to eat?” the … JOSHUA and the Spies’ Secret Mission Read More »

“Moses thought a lot of Joshua. Joshua led our fighting men and drove off the Amalekites when they attacked us. Joshua climbed Mount Sinai with Moses when Moses received the Law from the Lord our God. Joshua was a spiritually minded … JOSHUA Waiting at the Border Read More »

“As Moses turned away and looked out westwards over the farther side of the mountain, there lay the Promised Land, Canaan. Directly below, he could see the green valley of the Jordan, and Jericho with its palm trees and flowering … MOSES and the Journey’s End Read More »

“Everyone could see Jehovah’s house standing in the middle of the camp. It was higher than anyone’s tent. Its golden walls gleamed in the sun, and the silver-topped fence running all around the enclosure sent out flashing sun beams. And hovering … MOSES and the House for God Read More »

“With all this gold Aaron made–oh, can you believe it?- a big golden calf just like the god Apis in Egypt. Aaron set it up. The sun shone on it. The people were delighted. Today we worship the Lord, Lord … MOSES and the Golden Calf Read More »

“Smoke billowed out and covered the entire mountain, and from the top flames continued to leap. The trumpet blast was more and more terrifying. The people wanted to clap their hands over their ears, but they dare not do anything … MOSES and the Desert Encounter Read More »

”Keep the frogs out!’ Pharaoh screamed. There’s one in my drinking water! I feel them on my feet. On my legs! Oh, they’ve got into my tunic! They’re under my collar! They’re under my crown!”

” must see this great sight, Moses said, ‘a bush burning and yet staying a bush. It doesn’t burn out!’ ‘Moses! Moses! a voice called… Don’t come any closer. Take your shoes off! You are standing on holy ground. The … MOSES and the Burning Bush Read More »

“Miriam was hidden in among the tall bulrushes. She kept her eyes on the basket…. ‘Oh, look!’ said the princess. ‘There’s a dinky little boat with a lid! Fetch it here! Two girls lifted the basket out of the water … MOSES the Rescued Baby Read More »

“In a very rough voice, the great man shouted something at them. The sound of it made them jump. Then the interpreter, in the same awful tone, said, You’re spies. Thats what you are — spies!’ They couldn’t look into … JOSEPH the Grand Vizier Read More »

“Joseph? Where’s a fellow called Joseph? Oh, there! Pharaoh wants you-he’s had dreams. Be as quick as you can, Joseph, or we’ll be in for it. And for any sake, watch your step. The king is in a terrible temper.’

“This coat’s the last straw. What with father’s doting and the kid’s swaggering and tale-bearing-he’ll pay for it. Just you wait! And dreaming he’s going to rule us! Huh! We’ll see about that!'” But neither Joseph nor his brothers knew … JOSEPH and the Brothers’ Schemes Read More »

“‘Oh, master Jacob, his servants panted, ‘my lord Esau, your brother, is on his way to meet you-with four hundred men! We didn’t stop to count ’em, but there was four hundred all right. Coming in a big hurry!’ “

“Wait a minute! Something moved right at the top of the golden staircase. Beautiful. Shining. Moving so gracefully down the ladder. And another following. And another. Down, down the beautiful, shining ladder. It was a procession of angels!”

“”Thank you, father,’ was all Jacob could say as he carried the empty tray back to his mother’s tent.”Got it!’ Rebekah said. And tears of joy fell down her cheeks.“But Jacob was in a cold sweat. They weren’t through the … ISAAC Read More »

” ‘I wonder if youd be so kind as to give me a drink of water from your pitcher?’ I asked.“’Why, surely’, she said. She seemed really pleased to do it. Then she added, ‘Please drink, sir, and ill draw … REBEKAH Read More »

“There was a bleat from a nearby bush- and there was a young ram…. The sacrifice is right here, dad said. ‘God has provided the lamb as I said he would.’‘And the lamb took my place. It died instead of … ABRAHAM God’s Friend Read More »

”I am a woman who’s following a man who’s trying to follow God. It’s new to him. God made. him marvellous promises long ago. They didn’t come true and we got impatient. I thought I had to do something to … ABRAHAM the Pioneer Read More »