Famous stories in the Bible
WEBMay 9, 2017 · The birth of Jesus is promised (Luke 1.26–38)Mary gives birth to Jesus (Luke 2.1–7)The shepherds and the angels (Luke 2.8–20)The visit of the wise men (Matthew 2.1–12)Jesus is taken to the temple (Luke 2.22–40)Joseph, Mary and Jesus escape to Egypt (Matthew 2.13–23)Jesus gets lost in the temple (Luke 2.41–52)John the Baptist announces Jesus (Matthew 3.1–12)
Bible Q&A: Did Jesus appear in the Old Testament?
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · Answer: The Old Testament is full of prophecies about Jesus and images that foreshadow him. However, many believe that a certain recurring character in the Old Testament can be identified with the pre-incarnate Jesus, meaning that he appears in the Old Testament as well as the New. There is a tradition that Jesus can be …
Bible Q&A: What is the gift of speaking in tongues, and is it for …
WEBJun 8, 2020 · Answer: The gift of tongues is one of the gifts of the Spirit described in the New Testament. These gifts are things God allows us to do to serve and encourage one another by his power, and they signify that a believer has the Holy Spirit in their lives.
The Bible Course - Bible Society
WEBThe Bible Course for groups is ideal for one-to-one coaching, small groups and larger gatherings and can be used anywhere from homes or workplaces to prisons. It can also be used by older youth groups, student groups and in churches. The Bible Course for individuals is a new resource taking the core content from the group resource and reworking it into an interactive journey through the course ...
Life lessons from Moses - Articles about the Bible - Bible Society
WEBJan 19, 2023 · With that in mind, here are five lessons we can learn from Moses’ life: 1. Embrace your calling – Exodus 3.4–10. When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, Moses was initially hesitant, pushing back with ‘buts’ and ‘what ifs’. Eventually, though, he embraced his calling and trusted God.
Who actually wrote the Bible? Discover the real authors.
WEBCan we know who wrote the books of the Bible? With many books of the Bible, we can have a reasonably good idea who wrote them, through a combination of internal evidence (what the writings say themselves), external evidence (what other sources tell us), and tradition (what people have historically believed and taught down the centuries).
Genesis 1 (GNB) - Bible Society
WEBThe Story of Creation. 1 In the beginning, when God created the universe, 1.1 In the beginning … the universe; or In the beginning God created the universe; or When God began to create the universe. 2 the earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God 1.2 the Spirit of God; or the power of God; or a wind from ...
Bible Q&A: Is God male or female?
WEBJan 13, 2020 · The Bible most commonly uses masculine articles to refer to God, such as ὁ (masculine) as opposed to ἡ (feminine) in Greek. God frequently relates to us as a father. However, it is important to understand that the feminine isn’t alien to God. The Bible speaks about God using anthropomorphic images, which are frequently masculine, but the ...
1 Corinthians 13 (NRSV) - Bible Society
WEBThe Gift of Love. 1 If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, 13.3 ...
Psalms 27 (NRSV) - Bible Society
WEB9 Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation! 10 If my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will take me up. 11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path.