Bible stories
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Browse major Bible narratives with plain-English summaries, key public-domain KJV verses, and links back into Vesper's free Bible reader.
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Old Testament Bible Stories
Browse Old Testament Bible stories with summaries, key KJV verses, context, meaning, and links into Vesper Bible Reader.
Stories of Jesus
Read major stories of Jesus from the Gospels, including His birth, miracles, parables, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Parables of Jesus
Read parables of Jesus with summaries, key KJV verses, meaning, and links to the full Bible passages.
Miracles of Jesus
Read miracle stories of Jesus with key KJV verses, context, meaning, and links into Vesper Bible Reader.
Women of the Bible Stories
Read Bible stories featuring women such as Ruth, Esther, Mary, and the women who witnessed the empty tomb.
Old Testament Stories
Genesis 1
The Story of Creation
Read the Bible story of creation from Genesis, with key KJV verses and a simple summary of what the passage teaches.
Genesis 6-9
The Story of Noah's Ark
Read the story of Noah's Ark, the flood, and God's covenant promise, with key KJV verses from Genesis.
Genesis 22
The Story of Abraham and Isaac
Read the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22, with key KJV verses and a plain-English summary.
Genesis 37-50
The Story of Joseph and His Brothers
Read the story of Joseph and his brothers, including betrayal, providence, forgiveness, and God's purpose.
Exodus 3 and Exodus 14
The Story of Moses and the Red Sea
Read the story of Moses, the burning bush, and the crossing of the Red Sea, with key KJV verses from Exodus.
1 Samuel 17
The Story of David and Goliath
Read the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, with key KJV verses and a study summary.
Daniel 6
The Story of Daniel in the Lions' Den
Read the story of Daniel in the lions' den, with key KJV verses about prayer, faithfulness, and deliverance.
Jonah 1-4
The Story of Jonah
Read the story of Jonah, the great fish, Nineveh, repentance, and God's mercy.
Genesis 4
The Story of Cain and Abel
Read the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4, with key KJV verses about worship, sin, jealousy, and judgment.
Genesis 11
The Story of the Tower of Babel
Read the Tower of Babel story from Genesis 11, with key KJV verses about pride, confusion, language, and scattering.
Exodus 20
The Story of the Ten Commandments
Read the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20, with key KJV verses and a summary of God's covenant law.
Judges 13-16
The Story of Samson
Read the story of Samson from Judges, with key KJV verses about strength, weakness, compromise, and mercy.
Ruth 1-4
The Story of Ruth
Read the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, with key KJV verses about loyalty, providence, redemption, and hope.
Esther 1-10
The Story of Esther
Read the story of Esther, with key KJV verses about courage, providence, danger, and deliverance.
1 Kings 18
The Story of Elijah on Mount Carmel
Read the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel from 1 Kings 18, with key KJV verses about idolatry, prayer, and the Lord's power.
Stories from the Gospels
Luke 2
The Story of the Birth of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus' birth, with key KJV verses from Luke 2 and a concise summary.
Luke 10:25-37
The Story of the Good Samaritan
Read the parable of the Good Samaritan, with key KJV verses and a summary of Jesus' teaching on mercy.
Luke 15:11-32
The Story of the Prodigal Son
Read the parable of the Prodigal Son, with key KJV verses about repentance, mercy, and the father's welcome.
Matthew 28
The Story of the Resurrection of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus' resurrection, with key KJV verses and a summary of the empty tomb.
Matthew 14:22-33
The Story of Jesus Walking on Water
Read the story of Jesus walking on water, with key KJV verses about fear, faith, worship, and the Son of God.
John 11
The Story of Lazarus Raised from the Dead
Read the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, with key KJV verses about grief, resurrection, and belief.
Matthew 27
The Story of the Crucifixion of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus' crucifixion, with key KJV verses about the cross, suffering, death, and confession.