Story Library

Bible Stories

Beautifully illustrated stories from the Old and New Testaments. Hover over each story to preview its key verse.

Old Testament

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; ma..."

Genesis 1:27

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Genesis 1-2

In the Beginning

God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things, culminating in the creation of humanity in His own image.

Old Testament

"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant bet..."

Genesis 9:13

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Genesis 6-9

Noah and the Ark

God calls Noah, a righteous man, to build an ark to save his family and the animals from a great flood, then establishes a covenant with a rainbow.

Old Testament

"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God..."

Exodus 15:2

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Exodus 1-15

Moses and the Exodus

God raises up Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, parting the Red Sea in a dramatic display of divine power and faithfulness.

Old Testament

"The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward ..."

1 Samuel 16:7

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1 Samuel 16-17

David: From Shepherd to King

God chooses young David, a humble shepherd boy, to become the future king of Israel, and David defeats the giant Goliath with faith and a sling.

Old Testament

"Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my p..."

Ruth 1:16

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Ruth 1-4

Ruth and Naomi

Ruth's unwavering loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi leads her on a journey of faith, love, and redemption in Bethlehem.

Old Testament

"My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt m..."

Daniel 6:22

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Daniel 6

Daniel in the Lion's Den

Daniel's commitment to prayer leads to his being thrown into a den of lions, but God sends an angel to shut the lions' mouths.

Old Testament

"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as t..."

Esther 4:14

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Esther 1-10

Esther: For Such a Time

Queen Esther risks her life to save her people from destruction, discovering that God placed her in a position of influence for a divine purpose.

New Testament

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the L..."

Luke 2:11

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Luke 2:1-20

The Birth of Jesus

In a humble stable in Bethlehem, the Savior of the world is born to Mary and Joseph, and angels announce the good news to shepherds.

New Testament

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Matthew 5:14

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Matthew 5-7

The Sermon on the Mount

Jesus teaches His followers about the values of God's kingdom — blessing the humble, loving enemies, and building life on the solid rock of His words.

Old Testament

"Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness."

Genesis 15:6

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Genesis 12-22

Abraham's Promise

God calls Abraham to leave everything familiar and promises to make him the father of a great nation, testing and strengthening his faith along the way.