We have compiled all the stories of the Bible into six story groups. Each group captures a period of time in the Bible that is represented by a key person or theme. These groups should help give context to each story and where it falls within scripture.
We have also included headings within the story menu to help give even better context for each story and where it falls within scripture.
Every story includes the scripture references that were used to craft the story. Click on the scripture reference to go directly to that passage of the Bible. Below the scripture reference is the story transcript. Click “continue reading” to see the rest of this transcript.
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Call of Abraham
Genesis 11:26 – 12:20
When Abram was 75 years old, the LORD said, “Abram, I want you to leave your family and country and go to a place I have selected for you. I’ll make you a nation and your name will be great. I’ll bless you, and I’ll also bless everyone else who blesses you. And I’ll curse anyone who curses you. All the families of the earth will be blessed because of you.”
So Abram and his wife Sarai started their journey following God. He took them to a place called Canaan and said, “I’m giving this land to you and your children.” Abram believed God, even though he didn’t have any children. He knew God would keep His promise. So he built an altar in the new land God had given him, and worshipped the Lord.Years went by and Abram prospered in the land. One night the Lord said, “I’m your shield and exceeding great reward.”Abram answered, “Lord, I still don’t have a son, but I have a servant that is like a son to me. Let him inherit your promises to me.”“No!” God said, “You’ll have a son, and he’ll be your heir. Abram, look at the stars in the sky. Your descendants will be as hard to count as those stars.” This seemed impossible to Abram, but he believed it, and God was pleased!When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord said to him, “You’ll be the father of many nations, and some of your descendants will be kings! Therefore I’m changing your name to Abraham, the ‘father of many nations’. Your wife’s name will be called Sarah.”Abraham laughed and said, “How is it possible for a man who is 100 years old and a woman who is 90 years old to have a child?”God said, “Sarah will have a son and you’ll call his name Isaac. I’ll give my promises to him and his descendants, and I’ll be their God. And the whole earth will be blessed because of them.”
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We’ve even included maps for every story to show you where the story took place. Some stories just happen in one city or location, while others involve detailed routes and journeys through several cities and regions. We hope the maps help add a sense of place and bring the stories even more to life.
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BTstories.com is a story resource site, so we’ve included a timeline and a section for additional resources. Here, you can expect to find story-related links, files, and videos for you to use as you continue diving into the stories of the Bible. There really is no right or wrong way to use this site. Thanks for visiting BTstories.com. We hope find this website a useful resource as you journey through the stories of the Bible!
