Stories

A long time ago, in the land of Persia, there lived a young Jewish girl named Esther. She was kind and beautiful, but more importantly, she had a big heart and loved God. Esther’s story shows us how being brave and trusting God can make a huge difference. 1. Esther…

A long time ago, there was nothing, but then God created everything! The Book of Genesis tells the story of how the world, people, and everything around us began. It starts with God’s power and love as He created the world, and then follows the lives of the first people…

A long time ago, the Israelites were living in Egypt, but they were not free. A new Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had made them slaves and treated them very harshly. The Israelites cried out to God for help, and God heard their prayers. He had a special plan to…

A long time ago, when the Israelites were traveling through the desert on their way to the Promised Land, God wanted to teach them how to live in a way that honored Him. The Book of Leviticus is all about how the Israelites could be close to God through worship,…

A long time ago, God’s people, the Israelites, were on a long journey to the Promised Land. They had left Egypt, where they were slaves, and were traveling through the desert. The Book of Numbers tells us about their journey, the lessons they learned, and how God was always with…

A long time ago, the Israelites were getting ready to enter the Promised Land, but before they did, Moses, their leader, wanted to remind them of all the important things God had told them. The Book of Deuteronomy is like a big speech Moses gave to the people, full of…

A long time ago, after Moses passed away, a man named Joshua became the leader of the Israelites. God had promised to give His people a special land called Canaan, and it was Joshua’s job to help them get there. The story of Joshua is all about trusting God, being…

In the Book of 2 Kings, we learn about the many kings who ruled over Israel and Judah. Some were good and followed God’s ways, but many others disobeyed Him. The story begins with the prophet Elisha, who performed miracles and helped guide the people. Elisha was like a messenger…

A long time ago, there was a prophet named Nahum. He lived during a time when the people of Israel were afraid of a powerful and cruel city called Nineveh. Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and the people there were known for being very mean and hurting…

A long time ago, there was a prophet named Micah. He lived during a time when the people of Israel and Judah were turning away from God. They were acting unjustly, and their leaders were corrupt. God sent Micah to deliver important messages, warning the people about the consequences of…