Epic Stories of the Bible
Epic Stories of the Bible
23 studies, in the order they were taught. All series
The Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel 37:1–14
God shows Ezekiel a valley of dry bones and tells him to speak to them, and they come to life. It pictures God restoring Israel and bringing hope to what seems dead.
Jonah: Running from God's Mercy
Jonah 1–4
Jonah ran from God's call to Nineveh and was swallowed by a great fish, not a whale. He hated Nineveh's cruelty, yet God showed mercy when the people repented.
Saul and the Medium
1 Samuel 28
Saul seeks a medium when God stops answering him, going against God's clear law. The story warns us not to look for guidance anywhere but from God.
Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 4:32–5:11
The early believers shared everything and Barnabas gave generously. Ananias and Sapphira lied about their gift and were struck down, showing how seriously God takes honesty in his church.
Paul Confronts Peter at Antioch
Galatians 2:11–14
Peter ate with Gentile believers until certain men from James came, then pulled away. Paul stood up to him, showing the gospel unites us and calls us to be peacemakers.
The Parable of the Sower
Luke 8:4–15
Jesus explains how the same seed falls on different soils. Those who hear God's word with a good heart stay the course and bear fruit.
Thomas: From Doubt to Faith
John 20:19–29
Thomas will not believe Jesus is risen until he sees him. Jesus appears, Thomas calls him Lord and God, and Jesus blesses those who believe without seeing.
Simon Peter: Obedience on the Lake
Luke 5:1–11
Jesus tells Simon, a tired fisherman, to put out into deep water, and Simon obeys despite his doubts. Obedience can turn a reluctant man into a leader for God's kingdom.
The Woman at the Well
John 4:7–26
Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her living water. He reaches across a deep divide and teaches that true worship is in spirit and truth.
The Centurion's Great Faith
Luke 7:1–10
A Roman centurion who cared for his sick servant asks Jesus to just say the word. Jesus calls it great faith, which trusts God without claiming to deserve anything.
Hosea and Gomer
Hosea 1–3
God tells the prophet Hosea to love Gomer, who is unfaithful to him. It pictures God's faithful love for Israel, who turned to other gods.
A Woman Anoints Jesus
Mark 14:1–9
Days before the Passover, a woman pours costly perfume on Jesus while others complain. Her act shows what true worship of Christ looks like.
David Is Chosen as King
1 Samuel 16:1–13
God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint a new king after Saul. God looks at the heart, and he invites those fully committed to him to help build his kingdom.
Peter's Prison Escape
Acts 12
King Herod Agrippa arrests Peter, but the church prays and God sets him free. Prayer was the oxygen of the early church, and God responds when his people pray.
Rahab and the Battle of Jericho
Joshua 2 and 6
Rahab hides Joshua's two spies in Jericho and trusts Israel's God. The story shows that God is in control, has a plan, and is involved in daily life.
Daniel 3: The Fiery Furnace
Daniel 3
Three young men refuse to bow to the king's gold statue and trust God in the furnace. A biblical worldview shapes how we make decisions under pressure.
Daniel 2: Facing the Mystery
Daniel 2
King Nebuchadnezzar's dream puts every wise man's life at risk. When life brings mystery, Daniel shows a God-honoring response: he prays and then thanks God when the answer comes.
Daniel 10: The Unseen Battle
Daniel 10
A heavenly messenger tells Daniel of a spiritual struggle behind world events. The story pulls back the curtain on the unseen realm and calls us to see with eyes of faith.
Gideon: How Do I Know God Is Speaking?
Judges 6
God sometimes speaks beyond Scripture, but never against it. Gideon's story helps us tell if it is God by asking discerning questions and obeying what he says.
Four Lepers and God's Provision
2 Kings 6:24–7:16
Samaria is starving under siege. Four men with leprosy find the enemy camp empty and share the good news, showing God's provision and deliverance in hard times.
Philip and the Ethiopian
Acts 8:4–40
Philip preaches in Samaria, then an angel sends him to a desert road to meet an Ethiopian official. The story shows how important it is to share Jesus.
John the Baptist's Doubts
Matthew 11:1–19
John the Baptist, jailed by Herod Antipas, begins to doubt whether Jesus is the one. Even strong faith can face crisis, and God calls us to trust him.
What Peter Had to Give
Acts 3:1–10
A crippled beggar asks Peter and John for money, but they have something better. In Jesus' name he is healed, showing the power that makes our faith valuable.