Seventy five percent of the Bible is written in story format, which makes it easy to read and understand. So why do most people have a hard time understanding the Bible? Well, it would be easier if you could sit in an easy chair by the fire and listen to someone tell them to you; or possibly go out on the back deck during a warm summer evening and listen while sipping on a glass of ice tea. That is how this book is written. It uses a 'telling format' for ease of reading or listening. It puts all the stories in chronological order, eliminating duplicates. All of this is done in common everyday language. Oh, nothing has been skipped over because it is offensive. All the "dirty laundry" of the Bible is included. If you read through all these stories, you are going to get the whole story, as given to us by the original writers. There may come a point when you ask yourself, "Is that really in the Bible? I don't remember that." We have made it easy for you to check it out for yourself because every story has a scripture reference. This will help you explore the Bible in a whole new way. So start at the beginning and take it one story at a time. In that way you will get the entire Story of God.

From Genesis . . . "In the beginning, God created everything out of nothing." What do all the Bible stories actually mean? Will the Bible be too boring for me? Why is the Bible so long? Have you ever asked--or been too embarrassed to ask--any of these questions? This young reader's edition of The Whole Bible Story will help you understand what the stories in the Bible are actually all about and how every single one of them fits together to tell one big story about God and his love for people--including you! Along with the story of the Bible in words you can easily understand, in every chapter you will find great bonus material like exciting illustrations, fun facts and trivia about the Bible stories, simple lists of important characters and places, and easy-to-follow ways to apply the themes to your own life. After reading The Whole Bible Story, you will understand what's so exciting about the Bible and why God's Word matters to you! . . . to Revelation "God has all of history-- past, present, future-- in his hands."

Now you can enjoy sharing with your children all the wonderful Bible stories you loved as a child. This book includes stories of unforgettable characters, like Noah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, David and Goliath, Esther, and Paul. It tells of dramatic events such as the great flood, Jonah and the fish, Daniel and the lions, and Jesus feeding 5,000 people with only 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. It shares wonderful truths like the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Last Supper and the receiving of the Holy Spirit. THE BIG BOOK OF ALL-TIME FAVORITE BIBLE STORIES is destined to become a well-loved addition to your children’s library. It will teach them to love God with all their heart and soul.

John Walsh is an author, speaker, and professional storyteller. He is the founder of BibleTelling, an organization dedicated to using Bible stories for evangelism and discipleship. This book features much of the content from BibleTelling training workshops conducted by John and others. It also details core concepts to succeed in a BibleTelling ministry. Those involved in BibleTelling travel around the world, speaking at conventions and conducting trainings for missionaries, pastors, teachers, and Christian workers. They go into prisons providing programs that change the atmosphere of the prison. They provide ESL (English as Second Language) programs, and Adult Literacy programs based on Bible stories. BibleTelling has lesson plans for adults, children, and young people. Along with this book, John has authored The Art of Storytelling, a practical guide on how to develop the skill of storytelling; Successful Living, studies in the book of Proverbs; I'm not a Duck, memories of a few times God interfered with John's plans; Christmas Stories, a collection of 25 stories by 11 storytellers; and Creative Communications Skills, a course on developing the basis skills of effective communication.

Experience the Bible as a singular, powerful story and prepare to be swept away by Scripture as never before! Wangerin's "Bible storybook for adults" features brilliant settings, dramatized scenes, and added dialogue—all gleaned from extensive research. The Book of God reads like a novel, dramatizing the sweep of biblical events, bringing to life the men and women of this ancient book in vivid detail and dialogue. From Abraham wandering in the desert to Jesus teaching the multitudes on a Judean hillside, this award-winning bestseller follows the biblical story from start to finish. Priests and kings, apostles and prophets, common folk and charismatic leaders—individual stories offer glimpses into an unfolding revelation that reaches across the centuries to touch us today. The Book of God: Follows the biblical story in chronological order Filled with carefully researched cultural and historical background Includes biblical events viewed through the eyes of minor characters Master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. shares the story of the Bible from beginning to end as you've never read it before, retold with exciting detail and passionate energy. Experience the Bible in a beautiful new way!

Scripture's greatest stories and most compelling characters come to life in this sweeping new novel by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett. Beginning with the creation of man and ending with the revelation of a new world, readers will revel in this epic saga of warriors, rebels, poets, and kings, all called upon by God to reveal His enduring love for mankind. Ultimately, God's plan is fulfilled in the story of Jesus the Messiah, whose life, death and resurrection brings salvation to one and all. A STORY OF GOD AND ALL OF US is a companion to The Bible, the epic ten-hour mini-series produced by the authors and televised around the world.

All of the animals are afraid of the Selfish Crocodile - he never let's them into his river, and he's always so snappy! And so when the Selfish Crocodile finds himself in terrible pain, no-one wants to help him - after all, what if he gobbles them up? But, to everyone's surprise, there is one animal in the forest who is willing to help . . . A brilliant tale of friendship, The Selfish Crocodile has become a picture book classic.

The stories in this booklet are but a cross section of the more than 400 stories that comprise the 10 volumes of: The Bible story.