Bible Stories
Explore the true stories of Scripture—faith and failure, courage and mercy, judgment and redemption, all pointing us back to God.
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Read the Bible through the stories that shaped faith.
These Bible stories pull directly from the World English Bible text and help readers encounter Scripture in a clear, guided way. Choose a story, read the passage, and reflect on what God reveals through His Word.
Bible Stories
Choose a story below. Each one opens a Scripture reader with the passage pulled from your WEB Bible files.
More Bible Reading Plans for You
The Verse of the Day is a beginning. Keep growing with guided Scripture plans designed to help you read faithfully, pray deeply, and stay rooted in God’s Word.
40 Days
Gospels in 40 Days
Walk through the life, words, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus across the four Gospels.
Prayer
Psalms for Prayer
Learn to bring your worship, sorrow, fear, gratitude, and hope before God through the Psalms.
Hope
Anxiety & Peace
Read Scripture that helps quiet fear, renew trust, and lead anxious hearts back to the peace of Christ.
30 Days
Holy Spirit in 30 Days
Study the presence, power, guidance, comfort, and work of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture.
30 Days
Spiritual Warfare in 30 Days
Read passages about temptation, discernment, prayer, endurance, and standing firm in the Lord.
Family
Marriage in Scripture
Explore biblical wisdom for love, covenant, forgiveness, patience, unity, and faithfulness in marriage.
90 Days
New Testament in 90 Days
Read through the story of Jesus, the early church, the apostles, and the hope of Christ’s return.
Study
End Times Reading Plan
Study key passages about watchfulness, hope, judgment, endurance, and the return of Jesus Christ.
Keeping You in the Know
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The Bible is not just an ancient book or religious text. It is God’s inspired Word, revealing who He is, what He has done, and how humanity can be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ.
What We Entertain Shapes What We Desire: A Biblical Call to Discernment
What we watch, listen to, and repeatedly meditate on can shape what we desire and influence who we become. Discover what Scripture teaches about entertainment, discernment, desire, and guarding your heart.
A Biblical Budget: How to Plan Your Money Without Letting Money Rule You
A biblical budget is not about fear or control. It is a tool of wisdom that helps Christians steward money faithfully without letting money rule the heart.
8 Min
How Should Christians Budget Their Money?
Budgeting is not just about numbers. For Christians, a budget can become a tool of stewardship, wisdom, contentment, generosity, and trust in God.
7 Min
Are We Owners or Managers? A Biblical View of Wealth, Work, and Responsibility
The Bible teaches that we are not ultimate owners of our money, work, or resources. We are managers entrusted by God, called to live with wisdom, humility, generosity, and accountability.
God Owns Everything: Why Biblical Stewardship Changes How We See Money
Biblical stewardship begins with one life-changing truth: everything belongs to God. When we understand that, money becomes something we manage faithfully, not something we worship, fear, or cling to.
What Is Biblical Worship?
Biblical worship is more than singing songs at church. It is the surrendered response of the whole life to the worth, holiness, and glory of God.
What Is Morality Without Surrender to God?
Morality without surrender to God may look good outwardly, but Scripture teaches that true righteousness begins with a heart yielded to Him.
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