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.
Daniel 3
The Story of the Fiery Furnace
Read the Bible story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, with key KJV verses from Daniel 3.
Judges 6-7
The Story of Gideon
Read the Bible story of Gideon, the fleece, and the three hundred, with key KJV verses from Judges 6-7.
Job 1-2, 42
The Story of Job
Read the Bible story of Job's suffering, perseverance, and restoration, with key KJV verses from Job 1-2 and 42.
Exodus 3
The Story of the Burning Bush
Read the Bible story of Moses and the burning bush, with key KJV verses from Exodus 3.
Joshua 6
The Story of the Fall of Jericho
Read the Bible story of the fall of Jericho, with key KJV verses from Joshua 6.
Exodus 7-12
The Story of the Plagues of Egypt
Read the Bible story of the plagues of Egypt, with key KJV verses from Exodus 7-12.
1 Samuel 16
The Story of David Anointed King
Read the Bible story of David's anointing by Samuel, with key KJV verses from 1 Samuel 16.
1 Kings 6-8
The Story of Solomon's Temple
Read the Bible story of Solomon building the temple, with key KJV verses from 1 Kings 6-8.
1 Kings 21
The Story of Naboth's Vineyard
Read the Bible story of Naboth's vineyard, with key KJV verses from 1 Kings 21.
Nehemiah 1-6
The Story of Nehemiah Rebuilding the Wall
Read the Bible story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, with key KJV verses from Nehemiah 1-6.
Joshua 3-4
The Story of Crossing the Jordan
Read the Bible story of Israel crossing the Jordan River, with key KJV verses from Joshua 3-4.
2 Kings 5
The Story of Naaman
Read the Bible story of Naaman the leper healed in the Jordan, with key KJV verses from 2 Kings 5.
Exodus 32
The Story of the Golden Calf
Read the Bible story of the golden calf, with key KJV verses from Exodus 32.
Exodus 12
The Story of the First Passover
Read the Bible story of the first Passover in Egypt, with key KJV verses from Exodus 12.
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.
John 6
The Story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand
Read the Bible story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with five loaves and two fish, with key KJV verses from John 6.
John 2
The Story of the Wedding at Cana
Read the Bible story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana, with key KJV verses from John 2.
Acts 2
The Story of Pentecost
Read the Bible story of Pentecost from Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit fills the disciples and the church begins its public witness.
Acts 9
The Story of the Conversion of Paul
Read the Bible story of Saul's conversion on the Damascus road, with key KJV verses from Acts 9.
Luke 19
The Story of Zacchaeus
Read the Bible story of Zacchaeus the tax collector who climbs a tree to see Jesus, with key KJV verses from Luke 19.
Mark 12
The Story of the Widow's Mite
Read the Bible story of the poor widow who gives two mites, with key KJV verses from Mark 12.
Luke 10
The Story of Martha and Mary
Read the Bible story of Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus, with key KJV verses from Luke 10.
Acts 8
The Story of Philip and the Ethiopian
Read the Bible story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts 8, with key KJV verses about Scripture and baptism.
Luke 15
The Story of the Lost Sheep
Read Jesus' parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15, with key KJV verses about seeking, finding, and heavenly joy.
Matthew 4
The Story of the Temptation of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus tempted in the wilderness, with key KJV verses from Matthew 4.
Matthew 26
The Story of Gethsemane
Read the Bible story of Jesus praying in Gethsemane, with key KJV verses from Matthew 26.
Acts 1
The Story of the Ascension of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus' ascension into heaven, with key KJV verses from Acts 1 and Luke 24.
Matthew 2
The Story of the Visit of the Magi
Read the Bible story of the wise men who worship Jesus, with key KJV verses from Matthew 2.
Matthew 2
The Story of the Flight to Egypt
Read the Bible story of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, with key KJV verses from Matthew 2.
Matthew 3
The Story of the Baptism of Jesus
Read the Bible story of Jesus' baptism by John, with key KJV verses from Matthew 3.
John 20
The Story of the Empty Tomb
Read the Bible story of the empty tomb on Easter morning, with key KJV verses from John 20.
Luke 22
The Story of Peter Denying Jesus
Read the Bible story of Peter's denial, with key KJV verses from Luke 22.
Mark 10
The Story of the Rich Young Ruler
Read the Bible story of the rich young ruler, with key KJV verses from Mark 10.