The Living Bible Collection

Trusting in God's word, Abraham leaves his home and settles in a new land. After Isaac is born, God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac.

By deceiving his father, Jacob receives the blessing of the first born. While escaping his brother, Esau's wrath, 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.

Joseph, who saves Egypt from famine, tests his brothers when they ask for grain. He reveals himself, sends for his family, and is reunited with his father, Jacob.

Episodes of Moses' life, from his narrow escape from death as a child to the crossing of the Red Sea. Other events depicted include God calling Moses, the plagues and Passover, and the flight from Egypt.

An account of Moses leading the Israelites through the difficult journey to Canaan, The Ten Commandments, water from a rock, the golden calf, the building of the tabernacle, and the 40 years in the wilderness.

When Joshua sends spies to Jericho, Rahab aids in their escape. The city is conquered and destroyed. Joshua cautions his people that the Promised Land will be lost if they abandon the Lord.

With an army limited by God to 300, Gideon drives the invading Midianites from Israel. Gideon reminds the people have 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 tender, beautiful account of the meaning of life.

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

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

Devotion to his king and people, faith in God, a love of God's house, and a desire to honor God - all characterize David in the story of his rise to the throne of Israel.

Solomon asked God for Wisdom above all else. His great wealth and fame as a just and wise ruler brought many visitors, including the Queen of Sheba.

Elijah's encounter with Ahab and Jezebel, defeat of the priests of Baal, miracles in God's name, and exile in the wilderness depict his life of faithful devotion to God.

(Acts 1 – 5) Christ's promise of the Holy Spirit becomes a reality on Pentecost and empowers the disciples to preach salvation and win converts.

(Acts 4 -1 - 8 -40) Events from the early Christian movement highlighted by the selection and ordination of Stephen, Philip, and five other laymen.

(Acts 7 -58 – 8 -3; 9 -1 – 30; 26 -1 – 32; 1 Timothy 1 -15 – 17) 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 early church.

(Acts 8 – 13) Leaving Jerusalem, each apostle goes as a missionary and witness. The chief persecutor of Christians, Saul of Tarsus, now is 'a chosen vessel' of the Lord.

(Acts 15 -4 – 16 -34; Ephesians 2 -8 – 9) The early events of Paul's second missionary journey – being sent to Macedonia, preaching in Philippi, healing the slave girl, and leading the Philippian jailer to faith.

(Acts 10 -1 – 11 -18; Romans 10 -12 – 13) The conversion of Cornelius and his household demonstrates the broadening scope of the Gospel as it is preached and lived by Christ's early followers.