Acts 9:1-22 and Acts 22:3-16 Saint Paul wrote more books in the New Testament than anyone else. He is one of the most important leaders in the early Church and responsible for the foundation of many churches throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Before his conversion to Christianity, however, he imprisoned and even killed Christians for believing…
Children's Stories
The Apple of His Eye: A Psalm 17 Story for Kids
A father woke early in the morning and went out to the apple tree. He stood in front of the tree gazing at the apples. They were all precious to him. He climbed the tree and inspected each apple carefully. He protected them from the bugs and birds that wanted to eat them. He returned…
The Fish Story in "Soul": Meaning and Reflection Questions
(No spoilers.) Near the end of Disney Pixar’s Soul, the main character listens to a fable about a fish searching for the ocean. This is the version of the story in the movie: The Fish and the Ocean Story I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to an older fish and says,…
The Baptism of Jesus: A Bible Story for Kids
Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22 We conclude this collection of Advent and Christmas Bible stories at the baptism of the Lord. On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. In baptism, we celebrate a rebirth with Christ. We are born into the family of God. As you read this story, pay attention to the…
The Visit of the Three Wise Men: A Christmas Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Matthew 2:1–12 Jesus Christ was the Messiah. He was the King of the Jews, yet his spiritual kingdom would extend beyond Israel. The three wise men (also called magi) were foreigners, but they came from their country to find the prophesied…
