Retold Stories
Classic Bible storybooks, word for wordRetold story (not Scripture)
This is a storyteller's retelling from an old children's book. Read the Bible passage for God's own words.
Elsie E. Egermeier, Bible Story Book (1922)
223 stories · Source
Part 1: Stories About the PatriarchsOld Testament
- 1 How the World Was MadeGen. 1:1—2:74 min read
- 2 The Story of the First Earth-HomeGen. 2:8—3:245 min read
- 3 The Story of the First ChildrenGenesis 46 min read
- 4 The First Great Ship and Why It Was BuiltGen. 5:1—9:179 min read
- 5 The Tower of Babel, and Why It Was Never FinishedGen. 9:18—11:94 min read
- 6 A Man Who Heard and Obeyed God’s CallGen. 11:27—12:206 min read
- 7 How Abram Ended a QuarrelGenesis 134 min read
- 8 How Lot’s Choice Brought TroubleGenesis 144 min read
- 9 Things that Happened Inside and Outside Abram’s Tent-HomeGenesis 15-174 min read
- 10 Strange Visitors at Abram’s Tent-HomeGenesis 185 min read
- 11 What Happened to SodomGenesis 19· Ages 8+4 min read
- 12 The Little Boy Who Became a Great HunterGen. 20:1—21:215 min read
- 13 How Abraham Gave Isaac Back to GodGen. 22:1-206 min read
- 14 How Abraham Found a Wife for IsaacGen. 23:1—25:188 min read
- 15 What Two Boys Thought About Their Father’s BlessingGen. 25:19—27:418 min read
- 16 Jacob’s Lonely Journey and His Wonderful DreamGen. 27:42—29:127 min read
- 18 Why Jacob’s Name Was Changed to IsraelGenesis 32—355 min read
- 19 How Jacob’s Favorite Son Became a SlaveGenesis 378 min read
- 21 Joseph a Ruler in EgyptGenesis 417 min read
- 22 How Joseph’s Dreams Came TrueGenesis 428 min read
- 23 Joseph Makes Himself Known to His BrothersGen. 43:1—45:2413 min read
- 24 Joseph’s Father and Brothers Come to Live in EgyptGen. 45:25—50:269 min read
- 25 The Story of JobJob 1:1—42:176 min read
Part 2: Stories About MosesOld Testament
- 1 How the Child Moses Came to Live in the King’s PalaceExod. 1:1—2:106 min read
- 2 Why Moses Lived in the WildernessExod. 2:11-256 min read
- 3 How God Spoke to Moses from a Burning BushExodus 3, 49 min read
- 4 Moses and Aaron Talk With a Stubborn KingExod. 5:1—7:247 min read
- 5 Pharaoh Sees God’s Mighty Signs and MiraclesExod. 7:25—10:2910 min read
- 6 When the Death-Angel Visited Pharaoh’s PalaceExodus 11—137 min read
- 7 How God Showed His Power at the Red SeaExod. 14:1—15:214 min read
- 8 What Happened in the Wilderness of ShurExod. 15:22-272 min read
- 9 How God Fed the Hungry People in the WildernessExodus 164 min read
- 10 How God Showed His Power at RephidimExodus 17, 184 min read
- 11 The Voice from a Smoking MountainExodus 19—247 min read
- 12 The Story of a Golden CalfExodus 328 min read
- 13 How God Planned to Live Among His PeopleExodus 34—43; Numbers 1—55 min read
- 14 The Tabernacle, Where the Israelites Worshiped GodExodus 405 min read
- 15 How the People Worshiped God at the TabernacleLeviticus 1—95 min read
- 16 The Israelites Journey from Sinai to the Border of CanaanNumbers 9—126 min read
- 17 How Ten Men Spoiled God’s PlanNumbers 13, 147 min read
- 18 Why God Caused the Earth to Swallow Some IsraelitesNumbers 16, 176 min read
- 19 Things That Happened to the Israelites During the Forty Years They Lived in the WildernessNumbers 20; Deut. 2:1-155 min read
- 20 Why the Brass Serpent Hung on a Pole in the Israelites’ CampNum. 21:4-93 min read
- 21 How God Helped the Israelites When They Trusted in HimNum. 21:12—22:23 min read
- 22 What Happened to a Wise Man Who Tried to Disobey GodNum. 22:1-356 min read
- 23 How Balaam Tried to Please the KingNum. 22:36—32:95 min read
- 24 The Last Journey of MosesNum. 27:12-23; Deuteronomy 345 min read
Part 3: Stories About Joshua and the Judges of IsraelOld Testament
- 1 How a Woman Spoiled the Plan of a Wicked KingJoshua 1, 25 min read
- 2 How the Israelites Crossed Over a Dangerous RiverJosh. 3:1—5:14 min read
- 3 What Happened to the Stone Walls of JerichoJosh. 5:13—6:276 min read
- 4 The Story About a Buried SinJoshua 7, 8· Ages 8+6 min read
- 5 The Altar Where God’s Law Was Written upon StoneDeuteronomy 27, 28; Josh. 8:30-353 min read
- 6 The People Who Fooled JoshuaJosh. 9:3-274 min read
- 7 Why Joshua Spoke to the Sun and to the MoonJoshua 10—124 min read
- 8 How the Land of Canaan Became the Land of IsraelJoshua 13—196 min read
- 9 How God Planned to Use Some Cities in the Land of IsraelJoshua 20, 213 min read
- 10 The Story of the Altar Beside the Jordan RiverJoshua 226 min read
- 11 Joshua’s Last Meeting with the IsraelitesJoshua 23, 244 min read
- 12 How God Helped the Israelites Out of Their TroublesJudg. 1:1—3:146 min read
- 13 The Left-Handed Man Who Judged IsraelJudg. 3:15-314 min read
- 14 Two Brave Women Who Helped the Israelites Out of TroubleJudges 4, 57 min read
- 15 How a Brave Man Tore Down an Altar of BaalJudges 67 min read
- 16 How the Midianites Were Surprized at MidnightJudg. 7:1—8:286 min read
- 17 The Man Who Made Himself King over IsraelJudg. 8:32—10:56 min read
- 18 How a Girl Gave Her Life for Her Father’s SinJudg. 10:6—12:7· Ages 8+5 min read
- 19 The Story of a Strong Man Who Judged IsraelJudges 13—168 min read
- 20 How Samson Came to His DeathJudg. 16:4-31· Ages 8+9 min read
- 21 The Young Woman Who Forsook Idols to Serve GodRuth 1—48 min read
- 22 The Little Boy Whose Mother Lent Him to the Lord1 Sam. 1:1—3:186 min read
- 23 The Story of the Stolen Ark1 Sam. 3:19—4:225 min read
- 24 How the Ark of God Troubled Dagon and His Worshipers1 Sam. 5:1—7:26 min read
- 25 How Samuel Judged the Israelites1 Samuel 7, 86 min read
Part 4: Stories About the Three Kings of United IsraelOld Testament
- 1 The Tall Man Whom God Chose to Become Israel’s First King1 Samuel 9, 108 min read
- 2 How the Eyes of Some of Saul’s People Were Saved1 Samuel 11, 127 min read
- 3 King Saul and His People in Trouble1 Samuel 134 min read
- 4 How the Faith of a Brave Young Prince Brought a Great Victory1 Sam. 14:1-465 min read
- 5 How Sin Robbed Saul of His Kingdom1 Sam. 14:47—15:356 min read
- 6 Why God Sent Samuel to Bethlehem1 Sam. 16:1-135 min read
- 7 Why Jesse Sent David to Visit King Saul1 Sam. 16:14—17:154 min read
- 8 How David Killed the Giant Goliath1 Sam. 17:1-5410 min read
- 9 How Saul Became David’s Enemy1 Sam. 17:55—18:306 min read
- 10 How Jonathan and Michal Saved David’s Life1 Sam. 19:1—20:25 min read
- 11 Why a Little Boy Picked Up Arrows for a Prince1 Samuel 205 min read
- 12 Things That Happened While David Had no Home1 Sam. 21:1—22:56 min read
- 13 How a Wicked Servant Obeyed a Wicked King1 Sam. 22:6-235 min read
- 14 How David Spared Saul’s Life1 Samuel 23—278 min read
- 15 The Unhappy Ending of Saul’s Life1 Sam. 28:3—31:13· Ages 8+6 min read
- 16 What Happened to David’s Home at Ziklag1 Sam. 29:1—2 Sam. 2:35 min read
- 17 When the Shepherd-Boy Became the King of Israel2 Sam. 2:4—6:185 min read
- 18 What Happened to a Little Lame Prince When He Grew Up2 Sam. 4:4—9:134 min read
- 19 David’s Sin and His Punishment2 Sam. 11:1—12:263 min read
- 20 The Wicked Prince Who Tried to Steal His Father’s Kingdom2 Samuel 15—176 min read
- 21 How the Wicked Prince Was Hung in the Boughs of a Great Oak-Tree2 Samuel 18, 19· Ages 8+5 min read
- 22 Why the Death-Angel Visited Jerusalem2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21· Ages 8+6 min read
- 23 Why Solomon Rode Upon the King’s Mule1 Kings 1:1—2:126 min read
- 24 How God Spoke in a Dream to Solomon1 Kings 3:3-15; 4:29-34; 10:1-136 min read
- 25 The Temple of the Lord, Which Solomon Built on Mount Moriah1 Kings 5:1—9:96 min read
- 26 The Last Days of King Solomon1 Kings 114 min read
Part 5: Stories About the Divided KingdomOld Testament
- 1 The Foolish Young Prince Who Lost His Father’s Kingdom1 Kings 12:1-245 min read
- 2 The Story About Two Golden Calves1 Kings 12:25—13:65 min read
- 3 Why a Prophet Was Killed by a Lion1 Kings 13:7-32· Ages 8+4 min read
- 4 What the Blind Prophet Told the Queen of Israel1 Kings 14:1-204 min read
- 5 The Story of a King Who Tried to Destroy Idol-Worship1 Kings 15:8-24; 2 Chron. 14:1—16:146 min read
- 6 Why Birds Fed a Prophet by a Brook Near Jordan1 Kings 16:29—17:247 min read
- 7 How God Showed His Great Power on Mount Carmel1 Kings 18:1-408 min read
- 8 The Little Cloud That Brought a Great Rain1 Kings 18:40—19:34 min read
- 9 What an Angel Found Under a Juniper-Tree in the Wilderness1 Kings 19:3-216 min read
- 10 Ahab and the Beggar King1 Kings 206 min read
- 11 How a King’s Pout Cost a Man’s Life1 Kings 21· Ages 8+6 min read
- 12 When Fire Fell from the Sky and Burned Up Some Wicked Men2 Kings 1· Ages 8+5 min read
- 13 The Story of a Great Whirlwind2 Kings 2:1-185 min read
- 14 Why Two Hungry Bears Killed Some Children from Bethel2 Kings 2:19-25· Ages 8+4 min read
- 15 Elisha’s Miracle That Saved Two Boys from Becoming Slaves2 Kings 4:1-75 min read
- 16 The Story About a Little Boy Who Died and Became Alive Again2 Kings 4:8-376 min read
- 17 Elisha’s Kindness to the Poor2 Kings 4:38-44; 6:1-74 min read
- 18 How a Little Slave-Girl Helped a Heathen Man to Find the True God2 Kings 5:1-277 min read
- 19 A Little Boy Who Became King, and How He Ruled in Judah2 Chron. 22:11—24:276 min read
- 20 How Elisha Led His Enemies Into a Trap2 Kings 6:8-235 min read
- 21 Where Four Lepers Found Food for a Starving City2 Kings 6:24—7:206 min read
- 22 The Prophet Who Tried to Run Away from GodJonah 1—48 min read
- 23 The Sad Ending of the Kingdom of Israel2 Kings 173 min read
- 24 The Good King Hezekiah2 Kings 18—20; 2 Chronicles 29—327 min read
- 25 The Story About a Forgotten Book2 Chronicles 34, 355 min read
- 26 The Weeping Prophet, and His Great WorkJeremiah 1—528 min read
Part 6: Stories About the JewsOld Testament
- 1 How the People of Judah Lived in a Strange Land2 Chron. 36:14-214 min read
- 2 Four Brave Boys Who Stood Before a Great KingDaniel 14 min read
- 3 How Daniel Became a Great Man in BabylonDaniel 27 min read
- 4 What the King Saw in the Fiery FurnaceDaniel 37 min read
- 5 How God Humbled the Proud Heart of NebuchadnezzarDaniel 46 min read
- 6 The Strange Handwriting on the Wall of the PalaceDaniel 55 min read
- 7 Daniel in the Lions’ DenDaniel 66 min read
- 8 Daniel’s Angel VisitorDaniel 8—124 min read
- 9 The Home-Coming of the JewsEzra 1:1—3:74 min read
- 10 How the New Temple Was Built in JerusalemEzra 3:7—6:22; Haggai 1, 25 min read
- 11 The Beautiful Girl Who Became a QueenEsther 1, 26 min read
- 12 Why a Proud Man Planned to Destroy All the JewsEsther 3:1—4:35 min read
- 13 How Queen Esther Saved the Lives of Her PeopleEsther 4:4—10:313 min read
- 14 Ezra the Good Man Who Taught God’s Law to the JewsEzra 7—10; Nehemiah 85 min read
- 15 The King’s Cupbearer and His StoryNeh. 1:1—2:185 min read
- 16 How the Walls of Jerusalem Were RebuiltNeh. 2:19—13:31; Malachi 1—49 min read
Part 7: Stories About JesusNew Testament
- 1 An Angel Visitor in the TempleLuke 1:1-234 min read
- 2 The Heavenly Messenger in GalileeMatt. 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-563 min read
- 3 How the Dumb Priest and His Wife Named Their ChildLuke 1:57-803 min read
- 4 The Story of a Wonderful Baby’s BirthLuke 2:1-398 min read
- 5 The Wise Men Who Followed a StarMatthew 27 min read
- 6 When Jesus Was a Boy Twelve Years OldLuke 2:40-525 min read
- 7 The Strange Preacher in the WildernessMatthew 3; Mark 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-23; John 1:15-345 min read
- 8 The Temptations of JesusMatt. 4:1-11; Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1-145 min read
- 9 How Five Men Became Acquainted with JesusJohn 1:35-516 min read
- 10 The Wedding-Feast Where Jesus Showed His PowerJohn 2:1-113 min read
- 11 The Great Teacher in JerusalemJohn 2:13—3:216 min read
- 12 The Tired Stranger Who Rested by a WellJohn 4:1-437 min read
- 13 The Story of a Man Who Had Great Faith in Jesus’ PowerJohn 4:45-543 min read
- 14 The Angry Mob on the Hill-Top of NazarethLuke 4:16-325 min read
- 15 Four Fishermen Who Left Their Nets to Follow JesusMatt. 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-34; Luke 4:33—5:119 min read
- 17 How Jesus Healed a Cripple and a Man Whose Hand Was WitheredMatt. 12:1-15; Mark 2:23—3:6; Luke 6:1-12; John 5:1-186 min read
- 18 The Twelve Men Who Were ApostlesMatt. 10:2-4; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-162 min read
- 19 The Sermon on the Mountain-SideMatthew 5—7; Luke 6:17-495 min read
- 20 How Jesus Healed a Man Who Was a LeperMatt. 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-163 min read
- 21 How a Roman Captain Showed His Great Faith in JesusMatt. 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-104 min read
- 22 Why Four Men Tore Up the Roof of a Crowded HouseMatt. 9:2-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:18-264 min read
- 23 When a Widow’s Sorrow Was Changed into JoyLuke 7:11-185 min read
- 24 A Pharisee, a Sinful Woman, and the SaviorLuke 7:36-504 min read
- 25 Story-Sermons by the SeaMatt. 13:1-53; Mark 4:1-347 min read
- 26 The Flooded Ship That Did Not Sink, and the Wild Man Made WellMatt. 8:23-34; Mark 4:35—5:20; Luke 8:22-407 min read
- 27 The Little Girl Who Died and Became Alive AgainMatt. 9:18—10:42; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41—9:66 min read
- 28 A Boy’s Lunch-Basket, and a Great MiracleMatt. 14:13-23; Mark 6:31-46; Luke 9:7-17; John 6:1-156 min read
- 29 The Man Who Walked on the Water and Became AfraidMatt. 14:23-36; Mark 6:46-56; John 6:16-294 min read
- 30 How Jesus Answered a Mother’s PrayerMatt. 15:21-29; Mark 7:24-304 min read
- 31 What a Multitude Learned About JesusMatt. 15:29-39; Mark 7:31—8:104 min read
- 32 The Blind Man of Bethsaida; How Peter Answered a Great QuestionMatt. 16:13-28; Mark 8:22—9:1; Luke 9:18-274 min read
- 33 The Glorified Master on the Mountain-SideMatt. 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-364 min read
- 34 A Suffering Child, an Anxious Father, and JesusMatt. 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-453 min read
- 35 Jesus and His Disciples in CapernaumMatt. 17:22—18:14; Mark 9:30-43; Luke 9:43-503 min read
- 36 Jesus Teaches Peter a Lesson on ForgivenessMatt. 18:21-354 min read
- 37 The Unfriendly Samaritans; The Ten LepersLuke 9:1-62; 17:11-194 min read
- 38 Jesus at the Great Feast in JerusalemJohn 7:2-534 min read
- 39 How Jesus Answered His Enemies’ QuestionJohn 85 min read
- 40 What Happened to the Blind Man Whom Jesus HealedJohn 96 min read
- 41 Little Children Are Brought to Jesus; A Young Man Goes Away SadMatt. 19:13-30; Mark 10:13-314 min read
- 42 Seventy Other Disciples Sent Out; The Good SamaritanLuke 10:1-375 min read
- 43 Lazarus, the Dead Man Whom Jesus Called Out of the GraveJohn 11:1-546 min read
- 44 Jesus Heals the Sick, and Teaches in a Pharisee’s HouseLuke 14:1-245 min read
- 46 Four Short Story-Sermons Which Jesus PreachedLuke 16, 18:1-159 min read
- 47 Happenings on the Way to JerusalemMatt. 20:17-34; Mark 10:32-52; Luke 18:31-434 min read
- 48 The Little Man Who Climbed into a Tree to See JesusLuke 19:1-296 min read
- 49 How Mary Showed Her Love for JesusMatt. 26:6-16; Mark 14:3-11; John 12:1-116 min read
- 50 How Jesus Rode into Jerusalem as a KingMatt. 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-12; Luke 19:29-47; John 12:12-195 min read
- 51 The Teachings of Jesus in the TempleMatt. 21:18-46; Mark 11:12—12:12; Luke 19:47—20:196 min read
- 52 Jesus’ Last Days in the TempleMatt. 22:1—24:1; Mark 12:13—13:1; Luke 20:20—21:4; John 12:20-369 min read
- 53 Jesus’ Teaching on the Mount of OlivesMatt. 23:37—25:46; Mark 13; Luke 21:5-387 min read
- 54 The Last Supper Jesus Ate with the TwelveMatt. 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:3-39; John 137 min read
- 55 How an Untrue Disciple Sold His LordMatt. 26:36-75; Mark 14:32-72; Luke 22:39-71; John 18:1-27· Ages 8+7 min read
- 56 The Darkest Day in All the WorldMatt. 27:1-54; Mark 15:1-39; Luke 23:1-47; John 18:28—19:31· Ages 8+10 min read
- 57 The Watchers at the Tomb of JesusMatt. 27:55—28:1; Mark 15:42—16:5; Luke 23:50—24:3; John 19:31—20:15 min read
- 58 When Jesus, the Crucified Savior, Arose from the DeadMatt. 28:2-16; Mark 16:5-14; Luke 24:4-12; John 20:2-186 min read
- 59 The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus; Doubting ThomasLuke 24:13-48; John 20:19-316 min read
- 60 Jesus’ Last Meeting with His Disciples by the Seashore and on the Mount of OlivesMark 16:15-19; Luke 24:50-53; John 21; Acts 1:1-147 min read
Part 8: Stories About the ApostlesNew Testament
- 1 The Sound as of a Rushing Wind, and What It BroughtActs 1:15—2:476 min read
- 2 The Crippled Beggar Who Received a Wonderful GiftActs 3:1—4:318 min read
- 3 The Story About Two Hypocrites in the Early ChurchActs 4:32—5:11· Ages 8+5 min read
- 4 When Prison Doors Swung Open by an Angel’s TouchActs 5:12-426 min read
- 5 The Preacher Who Was Stoned to DeathActs 6:1—8:2· Ages 8+6 min read
- 6 A Man Who Tried to Buy the Holy Spirit with MoneyActs 8:1-255 min read
- 7 Philip Preaches to a Stranger on a Lonely RoadActs 8:26-405 min read
- 8 The Wicked Plan that Was Spoiled by a Vision of JesusActs 9:1-208 min read
- 9 How a Basket Was Used to Save a Man’s LifeActs 9:21-31; 22:17-21; Gal. 1:17-246 min read
- 10 A Sick Man Healed, and a Dead Woman Brought Back to LifeActs 9:32-434 min read
- 11 The Great Sheet Let Down from Heaven, and What It TaughtActs 10:1—11:189 min read
- 12 How Peter’s Coming Broke Up a Midnight Prayer-MeetingActs 126 min read
- 13 Where Believers in Jesus Were First Called ChristiansActs 11:19-304 min read
- 14 The First Missionaries in the Early ChurchActs 13:1—14:76 min read
- 16 A Puzzling Question, and How It Was AnsweredActs 15:1-345 min read
- 17 A Call for Help From a Far-Off LandActs 15:36—16:154 min read
- 18 The Prayer-Meeting in Prison, and Its Happy EndingActs 16:16-408 min read
- 24 How the Prophet’s Words Came TrueActs 21:18—23:106 min read
- 25 How a Young Man Saved His Uncle’s LifeActs 23:11—24:277 min read
- 26 A King Listens to Paul’s StoryActs 25, 267 min read
- 27 The Story of a ShipwreckActs 279 min read
- 28 How a Chained Prisoner Brought Joy to IslandersActs 28:1-113 min read
- 29 The Last of Paul’s Journey, and His Life in RomeActs 28:11-31; Philemon; Colossians; 2 Timothy9 min read
- 30 Things We Learn from the EpistlesThe Epistles5 min read
- 31 What God’s Faithful Servant Saw While He Was on a Lonely IslandRevelation 1:1—22:219 min read
Elsie E. Egermeier, Bible Story Book (Anderson, Ind.: Gospel Trumpet Company, 1922). Public domain. Digitized by the Internet Archive from a Library of Congress copy.
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, Hurlbut's Bible Lessons for Boys and Girls (1907)
82 stories · Source
Part 1: Old Testament Lessons, Part First: From Adam to MosesOld Testament
- 1 Lesson I. The Beautiful GardenGenesis 1—32 min read
- 2 Lesson II. The Earliest PeopleGenesis 4—52 min read
- 3 Lesson III. AbramGenesis 12—131 min read
- 4 Lesson IV. Abram and LotGenesis 13—141 min read
- 5 Lesson V. Isaac and his SonsGenesis 21—271 min read
- 6 Lesson VI. JacobGenesis 28—331 min read
- 7 Lesson VII. Joseph in EgyptGenesis 37—401 min read
- 8 Lesson VIII. Joseph and his BrothersGenesis 41—451 min read
- 9 Lesson IX. The Youth of MosesExodus 1—21 min read
- 10 Lesson X. The Israelites Leaving EgyptExodus 3—121 min read
- 11 Lesson XI. The Israelites in the WildernessExodus 14—201 min read
Part 2: Old Testament Lessons, Part Second: From Joshua to SamuelOld Testament
- 15 Lesson XV. How Jericho was TakenJoshua 1—61 min read
- 16 Lesson XVI. How the Land of Canaan was WonJoshua 7—111 min read
- 17 Lesson XVII. The Earlier JudgesJudges 3—71 min read
- 18 Lesson XVIII. The Later judgesRuth 1—41 min read
- 19 Lesson XIX. The Last of the Judges1 Samuel 1—71 min read
- 20 Lesson XX. The First King of Israel1 Samuel 8—101 min read
- 21 Lesson XXI. Review of Bible People, from Joshua to Saul—1 min read
- 22 Lesson XXII. Review of Bible Places in Part Second—1 min read
Part 3: Old Testament Lessons, Part Third: From Saul to SolomonOld Testament
- 23 Lesson XXIII. Saul as King1 Samuel 11—151 min read
- 24 Lesson XXIV. The Boy David1 Samuel 16—171 min read
- 25 Lesson XXV. David and Saul1 Samuel 18—241 min read
- 26 Lesson XXVI. The End of Saul's Reign1 Samuel 25—31· Ages 8+1 min read
- 27 Lesson XXVII. David, King of Israel2 Samuel 1—61 min read
- 28 Lesson XXVIII. David and Absalom2 Samuel 15—18· Ages 8+1 min read
- 29 Lesson XXIX. Solomon1 Kings 1—41 min read
- 30 Lesson XXX. The Temple1 Kings 5—81 min read
- 31 Lesson XXXI. Review of Part Third—1 min read
Part 4: Old Testament Lessons, Part Fourth: The Kingdom of IsraelOld Testament
- 32 Lesson XXXII. The Two Kingdoms1 Kings 12—161 min read
- 33 Lesson XXXIII. Elijah1 Kings 171 min read
- 34 Lesson XXXIV. Elijah on Carmel and Horeb1 Kings 18—191 min read
- 35 Lesson XXXV. The Prophet Elisha2 Kings 2—61 min read
- 36 Lesson XXXVI. Elisha and Jonah2 Kings 4—51 min read
- 37 Lesson XXXVII. The Ten Tribes Lost; with Review of Part Fourth2 Kings 172 min read
Part 5: Old Testament Lessons, Part Fifth: The Kingdom and People of JudahOld Testament
- 38 Lesson XXXVIII. The Early Kings of Judah2 Chronicles 10—201 min read
- 39 Lesson XXXIX. The Later Kings of Judah2 Kings 18—231 min read
- 40 Lesson XL. The Jews in BabylonDaniel 1—31 min read
- 41 Lesson XLI. DanielDaniel 4—61 min read
- 42 Lesson XLII. The Return from BabylonEzra 1—61 min read
- 43 Lesson XLIII. Queen EstherEsther 1—101 min read
- 44 Lesson XLIV. The end of the Old TestamentNehemiah 1—131 min read
- 45 Lesson XLV. Review of Jewish People—1 min read
Part 6: New Testament Lessons, Part First: The Story of JesusNew Testament
- 1 Lesson I. The Angel by the Altar and in NazarethLuke 13 min read
- 2 Lesson II. The Stable and ShepherdsLuke 22 min read
- 3 Lesson III. The Wise Men and the StarMatthew 21 min read
- 4 Lesson IV. The Boy JesusLuke 21 min read
- 5 Lesson V. John the BaptistMatthew 31 min read
- 6 Lesson VI. Jesus in the Desert and by the RiverMatthew 41 min read
- 7 Lesson VII. The Water Turned to WineJohn 21 min read
- 8 Lesson VIII. Jesus at Jacob's WellJohn 41 min read
- 9 Lesson IX. Jesus at Cana and NazarethLuke 41 min read
- 10 Lesson X. Many Mighty WorksMark 1—21 min read
- 12 Lesson XII. The Captain's Servant and the Widow's SonLuke 71 min read
- 13 Lesson XIII. The Parables, the Storm and the Wild ManMark 4—51 min read
- 14 Lesson XIV. The Little Girl Raised to LifeMark 51 min read
- 15 Lesson XV. The Death of John the BaptistMark 6· Ages 8+1 min read
- 16 Lesson XVI. The Mother's Prayer, and the Four Thousand FedMark 7—81 min read
- 17 Lesson XVII. The Glory of Jesus on the MountainMatthew 171 min read
- 18 Lesson XVIII. The Little Child, the Ten Lepers, and the Two SistersLuke 9—101 min read
- 20 Lesson XX. The Good Shepherd and the Good SamaritanLuke 101 min read
- 21 Lesson XXI. Lazarus Raised to LifeJohn 111 min read
- 22 Lesson XXII. Some Parables in PereaLuke 15—161 min read
- 23 Lesson XXIII. Jesus and the Little ChildrenMark 101 min read
- 24 Lesson XXIV. Jesus at JerichoLuke 191 min read
- 25 Lesson XXV. Palm SundayMatthew 211 min read
- 26 Lesson XXVI. The Last Visits to the TempleMatthew 22—231 min read
- 27 Lesson XXVII. On the Mount of OlivesMatthew 24—251 min read
- 28 Lesson XXVIII. At the Supper and in the GardenMatthew 261 min read
- 29 Lesson XXIX. The Trial of JesusMatthew 26—27· Ages 8+1 min read
- 30 Lesson XXX. Jesus on the CrossMatthew 27· Ages 8+1 min read
- 31 Lesson XXXI. The First Easter DayMatthew 281 min read
- 32 Lesson XXXII. Jesus on the Shore and on the MountainJohn 211 min read
- 33 Lesson XXXIII. Review of People in the Gospel Story—2 min read
- 34 Lesson XXXIV. Review of Places in the Gospel Story—2 min read
Part 7: New Testament Lessons, Part Second: Stories of the Early ChurchNew Testament
- 35 Lesson XXXV. The First DaysActs 21 min read
- 39 Lesson XXXIX. About the Apostle PeterActs 9—121 min read
- 40 Lesson XL. The First MissionariesActs 13—141 min read
- 41 Lesson XLI. Paul's Second JourneyActs 15—171 min read
- 42 Lesson XLII. Paul's Third journeyActs 18—201 min read
- 44 Lesson XLIV. Paul in the StormActs 271 min read
- 45 Lesson XLV. Paul at RomeActs 281 min read
- 46 Lesson XLVI. Review on the Early Church—2 min read
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, Hurlbut's Bible Lessons for Boys and Girls (Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., copyright 1907). Public domain. Transcription by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (pgdp.net).
Charles Foster, The Story of the Bible (1881)
78 stories · Source
Part 1: The Book of GenesisOld Testament
- 1 The Book of Genesis, Chapters I, IIGenesis I, II6 min read
- 2 The Book of Genesis, Chapters III–VGenesis III–V· Ages 8+10 min read
- 3 The Book of Genesis, Chapters VI–IXGenesis VI–IX10 min read
- 4 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XI–XVIIGenesis XI–XVII14 min read
- 5 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XVIII–XXIGenesis XVIII–XXI13 min read
- 6 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XXII–XXVGenesis XXII–XXV18 min read
- 7 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XXVI–XXXIGenesis XXVI–XXXI19 min read
- 8 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XXXII–XXXVIGenesis XXXII–XXXVI12 min read
- 9 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XXXVII–XLIGenesis XXXVII–XLI19 min read
- 10 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XLII–XLVGenesis XLII–XLV24 min read
- 11 The Book of Genesis, Chapters XLVI–LGenesis XLVI–L13 min read
Part 2: The Book of ExodusOld Testament
- 1 The Book of Exodus, Chapters I–VIIExodus I–VII20 min read
- 2 The Book of Exodus, Chapters VIII–XIIExodus VIII–XII20 min read
- 3 The Book of Exodus, Chapters XIII–XXIVExodus XIII–XXIV19 min read
- 4 The Book of Exodus, Chapters XXIV–XXXIExodus XXIV–XXXI9 min read
- 5 The Book of Exodus, Chapters XXXII–XLExodus XXXII–XL16 min read
Part 3: The Book of LeviticusOld Testament
Part 4: The Book of NumbersOld Testament
Part 5: The Book of DeuteronomyOld Testament
Part 6: The Book of JoshuaOld Testament
Part 7: The Book of JudgesOld Testament
Part 8: The Book of RuthOld Testament
Part 9: The Book of JobOld Testament
Part 10: The Book of JonahOld Testament
Part 11: The First Book of SamuelOld Testament
- 1 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters I–VI1 Samuel I–VI17 min read
- 2 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters VII–XII1 Samuel VII–XII15 min read
- 3 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters XIII–XVI1 Samuel XIII–XVI13 min read
- 4 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters XVII–XX1 Samuel XVII–XX21 min read
- 5 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters XXI–XXV1 Samuel XXI–XXV18 min read
- 6 The First Book of Samuel, Chapters XXVI–XXXI1 Samuel XXVI–XXXI· Ages 8+17 min read
Part 12: The Second Book of SamuelOld Testament
Part 13: Kings and ChroniclesOld Testament
Part 14: The Story of the Kingdom of IsraelOld Testament
- 1 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel1 Kings XII–XVII18 min read
- 2 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel: Elijah Shows Himself to Ahab1 Kings XVIII–XIX14 min read
- 3 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel: God Gives Ahab the Victory Over the Syrians1 Kings XX–XXII, 2 Kings I· Ages 8+17 min read
- 4 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel: Elijah is Taken up to Heaven2 Kings II–IV· Ages 8+19 min read
- 6 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel2 Kings VIII–X, XIII· Ages 8+13 min read
- 7 The Story of the Kingdom of Israel: Reign of Jeroboam2 Kings XIII, XIV, XV, XVII, Amos11 min read
Part 15: The Story of the Kingdom of JudahOld Testament
- 1 The Story of the Kingdom of Judah: The Reigns of Rehoboam1 Kings XII, XIV, XV, XXII, 2 Chron. XI–XVII, XIX, XX16 min read
- 2 The Story of the Kingdom of Judah: The Reigns of Jehoram2 Kings IX, XI, XII, XIV, 2 Chronicles XXI–XXV15 min read
- 3 The Story of the Kingdom of Judah: The Reigns of Uzziah and Jotham2 Kings XV, 2 Chron. XXVI–XXXI, Isaiah20 min read
- 4 The Story of the Kingdom of Judah: The Latter Part of Hezekiah's Reign2 Kings XX–XXI, 2 Chron. XXXII–XXXIII, Isaiah XXXVII–XXXIX, Micah13 min read
- 5 The Story of the Kingdom of Judah: The Reigns of Josiah2 Kings XXII–XXV, 2 Chron. XXXIV–XXXVI, Jer. XXIX, XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX· Ages 8+22 min read
Part 16: JeremiahOld Testament
Part 17: The Book of EzekielOld Testament
Part 18: The Book of DanielOld Testament
Part 19: The Book of EzraOld Testament
Part 20: The Book of EstherOld Testament
Part 23: The GospelsNew Testament
- 1 The Gospels: The Birth of John the Baptist and of JesusMatt. II, Luke I, II17 min read
- 2 The Gospels: John Preaches in the WildernessMatt. III, XIV, Mark I, VI, Luke III, IV, IX, John I, IV· Ages 8+17 min read
- 4 The Gospels: Jesus Heals the Centurion's ServantMatt. VIII–XIII, Mark IV, V, Luke VII–X, XII21 min read
- 5 The Gospels: Jesus Heals the Woman Who Touches Him in the CrowdMatt. IX, X, XII–XIV, Mark V, VI, Luke VIII, IX, John VI12 min read
- 6 The Gospels: Jesus Teaches the People in the Synagogue at CapernaumMatt. XV–XVIII, Mark VII–IX, Luke IX, XVII, John VI, VII19 min read
- 8 The Gospels: Jesus Heals a Woman on the SabbathMatt. XX, Mark X, Luke XIII–XVI, XVIII17 min read
- 11 The Gospels: Jesus and his Apostles Eat of the PassoverMatt. XXVI, Mark XIV, Luke XXII, John XIII, XIV, XVIII, 1 Cor. XI14 min read
- 12 The Gospels: Jesus is Led to the High Priest's PalaceMatt. XXVI, XXVII, Mark XIV, XV, Luke XXII, XXIII, John XVIII, XIX· Ages 8+19 min read
- 13 The Gospels: The Jews Ask That the Crucified Ones May Be KilledMatt. XXVII, XXVIII, Mark XV, XVI, Luke XXIII, XXIV, John XIX–XXI, 1 Cor. XV, Acts I17 min read
Part 24: The Acts of the ApostlesNew Testament
- 1 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters I–VActs I–V17 min read
- 2 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters VI–IXActs VI–IX· Ages 8+22 min read
- 3 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters X–XIVActs X–XIV24 min read
- 4 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters XV–XVIIIActs XV–XVIII18 min read
- 5 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters XIX–XXIIIActs XIX–XXIII24 min read
- 6 The Acts of the Apostles, Chapters XXIV–XXVIIIActs XXIV–XXVIII· Ages 8+24 min read
Part 25: The EpistlesNew Testament
Part 26: The Revelation of St. JohnNew Testament
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