The Living Bible Collection

After Isaac is born, God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac.

Jacob receives the blessing of the first born. While escaping his brother, Jacob's dream assures him of God's love and protection.

After his brothers sell him into slavery, Joseph is imprisoned in Egypt. With God's help, he explains Pharaoh's dream and is appointed governor of Egypt.

See the story of Joseph, who saves Egypt from famine. He reveals himself, sends for his family, and is reunited with his father, Jacob.

Witness Moses' life, including crossing the Red Sea, God calling Moses, the plagues and Passover, and the flight from Egypt.

See Moses' life, including leading the Israelites to Canaan, The Ten Commandments, the building of the tabernacle, and 40 years in the wilderness.

Joshua cautions his people that the Promised Land will be lost if they abandon the Lord.

Gideon reminds the people they've been saved by God and that they should serve him faithfully.

Ruth's faith in God and love for others, even in heathen Moab, provides a beautiful account of the meaning of life.

See Samuel's life in the tabernacle, his leadership of God's people, life as a teacher, and his anointing of Saul, the first King of Israel.

Witness David's youth, including his anointing by Samuel, his battle with Goliath, friendship with Jonathan, and the attempt on his life by Saul.

See David's rise to the throne of Israel including his faith in God, a love of God's house, and a desire to honor God.

See the story of Solomon, who asked God for wisdom above all else. His great wealth and fame as a just and wise ruler brought many visitors.

See Elijah's life, including encounters with Ahab and Jezebel, defeat of the priests of Baal, miracles and exile in the wilderness.

Christ’s promise of the Holy Spirit becomes a reality on Pentecost, empowering the disciples to preach salvation and win converts.

Witness events from the early Christian movement including the selection and ordination of Stephen, Philip, and five other laymen.

Saul leads a relentless campaign to wipe out Jesus’ followers. On the road to Damascus, a vision transforms him into a powerful leader of the church.

Each apostle leaves Jerusalem as a missionary and witness, and the chief persecutor of Christians, Saul of Tarsus, now is a chosen vessel of the Lord.

Witness Paul’s second missionary journey, being sent to Macedonia, healing the slave girl, and leading the Philippian jailer to faith.

Paul’s arrest at Jerusalem by the chief priests doesn't stop him from preaching about Jesus, as he witnesses before Felix, Festus and King Agrippa.

See the conversion of Cornelius, demonstrating the broadening scope of the Gospel as it is preached and lived by Christ’s early followers.

Despite persecution, Christianity spreads. James, John's brother, is martyred by Herod. Peter, awaiting the same fate, is miraculously released.

God’s plan for salvation, by grace through faith, is preached by Paul and Barnabas before the church leaders in Jerusalem.

See how Paul’s letters from prison show that the goodness of God in his life overshadows the evil.

See this scriptural account of the birth of Jesus through age twelve.