Photo credit: Death of Abimelech, Judges, 1852-60 illustration by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld Bibel in BildernAbimelech was a son of Gideon, the King of Israel, and his concubine from Shechem. He sought to rule over Shechem by killing all other sons of Gideon, who were all slain except for Gideon's youngest son, Jotham. Abimelech then became th

Photo credit: Unsplash/Jon TysonWhen a lawyer and expert of the law asked Jesus what the most important commandment is, Jesus responded, "To love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind...The second is to love your neighbor as yourself." All of Christianity comes down to how we love God and how everything w

Read the scriptures of Ruth's story in the Bible below and find related articles:Who was Ruth in the Bible?Ruth was the great-grandmother of King David and the daughter-in-law of Naomi. She said the well-known words, (Ruth 1:16 KJV). Ruth is a traditionally feminine name with Hebrew roots and origins in the Bible which means "companion" or "friend.

The Story of Elijah in the BibleThe Bible story of Elijah is found in the Old Testament, in the first book of Kings chapters 17 and 18. Elijah's story begins by introducing the state of affairs for the people of Israel. They had been governed by kings for numerous years and several of these kings had been evil. God was troubled with what the peopl

Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Elen11This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. You can read more in-depth Bible verses from the Scripture below and use the articles and videos to understand the meaning behind this teachable event in the Bible. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Hi

The well-known Bible story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (also known as the Publican) is a parable from Jesus Christ about the importance of humility and repentance. Here we see the example of the Pharisee who obeys the outward displays of piety but fails to have true humility in his heart. Let us learn from the Tax Collector to not exalt o

Photo credit: Pexels/Johannes PlenioThe symbolism behind the story of Jesus calming the storm should bring great encouragement and hope for anyone facing a storm in life. After preaching to large crowds near the Sea of Galilee, Jesus and his apostles took a boat to the opposite shore to find some time and solitude to rest. As they crossed the sea,

Bible Story of Cain and AbelThis is a summary of the Biblical account of brothers Cain and Abel. You can read more in-depth Bible verses from the Scripture below and use the articles and videos to understand the meaning behind this teachable event in the Bible. For a quick overview, Cain and Abel were the first and second sons of Adam and Eve, resp

Photocredit: Wikimedia Commons, Illustrators of the 1897 Bible Pictures and What They Teach Us by Charles FosterMoses and the Burning BushThe story begins as Moses is shepherding his father-in-law Jethro's sheep in the land of Midian, he is witness to a burning bush on Mount Horeb. When Moses approaches the bush, the voice of God calls out to him

Image: Bartolome Esteban Murillo, The Marriage Feast at Cana, 1672Jesus Turns Water into WineThe story of Jesus turning water into wine is a well-known event in the New Testament of the Bible, in the Gospel of John 2:1-11. Here is a summary of the story:The event takes place at a wedding in the town of Cana in Galilee. Jesus, along with his discipl

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45)Elizabeth Praises Mary, Mother of ChristBecause Christ is now incarnate in the womb of Mary, prophecy resumes in Israel. The blessed John prophesies the presence of Christ by leaping in the womb of Elizabeth. As he is God's prophet, John's recognition of Christ fulfills what was spoken of Jeremiah:

Mary and Martha in the BibleThe Bible Story of Mary and Martha comes from Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Luke. Mary and Martha, who are sisters, open their home to Jesus as he travels with his disciples. As Martha hurries to ensure the preparations, Mary simply sits at the feet of Jesus and listens to the wisdom of Christ. Mary and Martha are two sist

Photo credit: Wikipedia,Gustave Doré, Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (1855)Jacob was one of the sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Jacob was favored by his mother while his brother Esau was favored by his father. When Isaac was close to death, he asked Esau to hunt and kill some wild game for him to eat with the promise that when he returned, Issac would b

Who was Nebuchadnezzar?King Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest and most powerful of all the Babylonia kings. His name means “Oh Nabu (a Babylonian god), protect my son (or my boundary), according to the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters.The great and powerful king wrestled with his own sovereignty compared to the God of Israel through

"Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."Read the biblical timeline of Holy Week, from Jesus triumphantly entering Jerusalem to His crucifixion and burial in the tomb. Discover the scripture account

Joseph in the BibleThe Bible Story of Joseph, from the Book of Genesis, is one of heroic redemption and forgiveness. Joseph was the most loved son of his father, Israel, given the famous robe of many colors. When Joseph reported having dreams of his brothers, and even the stars and moon, bowing before him, their jealousy of Joseph grew into action.

Abraham lived in the Old Testament days but is mentioned 72 times in the New Testament. The Hebrews Hall of Fame (in Hebrews 11) says, “From this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and countless as the sands on the seashore. He is called “God’s friend” (James 2:24), a moniker with special meaning b

Photo credit: ©Thinking Man FilmsMoses Parts the Red Sea: Bible Story ~ Exodus 14:13-17Moses is chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and into the land of Canaan, which God has promised to them. Pharaoh then decides to seek the Israelites with chariots, and he catches them at Pi-hahiroth. Moses is commanded by God to hold h

The Baptism of Jesus in the BibleThe baptism of Jesus is recorded in the Gospel Bible books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In this story, we see that Jesus approaches John and asks to be baptized. John has been proclaiming the Gospel and baptizing those who repent of their sin, want to make right their relationship with God, and await the coming

The Parable of the TalentsJesus uses the Parable of the Talents to help us understand our calling as Christians and our responsibility to use what God has given us to bring Him glory and honor! We have the most valuable gift of all, the Word of God and the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. This gift is for us to share with others through our words and