15 of The Most Famous Bible Stories

15 of The Most Famous Bible Stories

The Bible is among the most well-known books in the world. Not only is it famous for its teachings, but it is also known for its amazing stories that have influenced Christians. They are very educational as well as interesting. From the story of creation to the resurrection of Jesus, scholars note that the miraculous tales of Christians have shaped how we view the world. 

The Bible is noted as the only book in the world to have a series of well-written and described to the T. Every story has its own uniqueness that makes it a teachable moment for children and adults alike. The Book of Genesis is known for being among the books in the bible to have numerous great stories. 

Here are 15 of The Most Famous Bible Stories;

1. 7 Days of Creation

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It is found in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The story is based on how God created the universe, the earth, and all living things in six days. On the first day, God created light and separated it from darkness thus there was day and night. On the second day, God created the sky and separated the waters in the sky and below the sky. God created dry land and gathered together the seas which was called earth and seas, this was the third day.

On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars as well as the seasons, days, and years. On the fifth day, God created creatures that were dedicated to the sea and air respectively. The sixth day was used by God to create animals that would live on land as well as man from his likeness. The seventh day was dedicated to the Lord for his work, it was blessed and was made holy.

2. The Disobedience of Adam and Eve

The story is found in the book of Genesis. It is based on the first man and woman also known as Adam and Eve. God created Adam from dust and then created Eve from his rib. They live in the Garden of Eden which was paradise filled with peace and harmony. Adam and Eve were given every fruit in the garden aside from the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. 

One day, the devil in the form of a serpent tempted Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge. She ate the fruit and gave it to Adam so that he may also have knowledge. When they had the knowledge of good and evil, they realized they were naked and hid from God. God was angry that the serpent had tricked them and he cursed it. He also cursed Adam and Eve individually. Due to their sin, they were both expelled from the garden.

3. Noah’s Ark

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It is found in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. Due to the fact that Noah and his family were the only righteous people in the world, God instructed him to build an ark to save themselves as well as a pair of every animal. God told Noah that he planned to flood the world in order to destroy the wickedness of humanity.

Noah worked for years in order to build the ark. It had to be big enough to hold his family and the numerous animals that would be in it. When the rain began, Noah, his family, and the animals were safe. It rained for 40 days and 40 nights nonstop. However, the ark floated for 150 days until the water had completely receded. Noah’s ark came to rest on a mountain known as Ararat.

4. The Tower of Babel

In the book of Genesis, a group of people decided to build a tower that would lead to heaven. However, God was not pleased with their pride so he decided to confuse their languages. Scholars note it as the birth of different cultures, and languages. Due to the fact that they were unable to understand each other, they scattered themselves all over the Earth.

5. Abraham almost Sacrifices Issac

The story of Abraham can be found in the Book of Genesis. It is known for being a famous story that has been interpreted in many different ways. Abraham waited for a son for so long and even though he had a child with Hagar, he still wanted one with his wife Sarah. When Issac was born, Abraham loved him so much because he was born when Abraham was 100 years old.

One day, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. Abraham obeyed God and set out to the mountains together with Issac. When he reached the mountain, Abraham built an altar and then laid Issac on it. He prepared to sacrifice him when he heard an angel telling him to stop.

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6. Moses and The Burning Bush

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It is the first story in the book of Exodus. It is based on the story of how Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to the Promised Land. Moses was born to Hebrew parents at a time when all newborn Hebrew boys were being killed. His mother decided to hide him for three months until she had to hide Moses in a basket in the Nile River. However, Moses was found by Pharoah’s daughter who adopted Moses and raised him as her own.

Moses forgot his Hebrew roots because he grew up in the Egyptian court. bre Sday, Moses saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew Slave and he killed the Egyptian. Moses fled to Midian because he had saved a Hebrew. When Moses was tending sheep near Mount Horeb, he saw a burning bush. God spoke to Moses through the bush and sent him to Egypt to save the Israelites.

7. Moses Splits The Sea

When Pharoah allowed the Israelites to go to the promised land, Moses led their journey. However, he sent his army to follow the Israelites and bring them back. What Pharoah didn’t know was that God was with Moses and the Israelites on their journey. When they got to the shore of the Red Sea, the Israelites began to question God.

Just when they thought they would be captured, Moses with hope in God stretched out his hand over the sea and God parted the waters. The Israelites walked on dry ground but the Egyptians and their horses drowned.

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8. The Ten Commandments

They are a set of biblical principles that were introduced in the book of Exodus when Moses went up Mount Sinai and came back with two engraved stones. The Ten Commandments were created because the Israelites needed laws to govern them. Due to the fact that Moses would talk face to face with God, he went up to Mount Sinai and listened to God. 

Each of the laws God spoke out, they were written on stone. The laws include; Do not serve other gods other than the Lord, Don’t make any likeness of heavenly beings or God himself, Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain, Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy, Honor your father and mother, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not accuse your neighbor, and Don’t desire what belongs to your neighbor.

9. Samson and Delilah

It is based on a powerful Israelite judge named Samson and his Philistine lover, Delilah. Samson was a Nazarite who was dedicated to God which meant he had to follow certain rules. Samson was not allowed to cut his hair or drink wine. He was born with strong abilities. Samson’s strength was used to fight the Philistines who at the time would oppress the Israelites. When Samson met Delilah, he fell in love with her.

However, Delilah was given a large sum of money to find out the secret of Samson’s strength. Delilah pressured Samson to tell her his secret but he would always refuse. One day, he told her the truth about his hair which caused his strength. When Samson woke up, his hair was cut and he was no longer strong. The Philistines captured him and blinded him then forced him to work in a mill.

When the Philistines gathered in the temple of their god, they began to celebrate their victory over Samson. They brought him into the temple to mock him but he prayed to God and used the strength God blessed him with to bring the pillars down on the Philistines.

10. David and Goliath

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David was a young shepherd boy who defeated a giant Philistine warrior named Goliath. There was an ongoing war between the Israelites and the Philistines that had lasted for a while. Goliath would come to the field and challenge the Israelites to single combat. However, no one ever fought Goliath because he was big and strong. One day, David visited his brother at the Israelite army camp, he saw Goliath and was filled with anger.

David decided to fight Goliath because of what he had seen. David went to Saul to ask him if he could fight Goliath, Saul was reluctant at first but he later agreed. David took his sling and filled his pouch with five smooth stones. David had trust in God and went onto the battlefield. He put a stone in his sling and hurled it at Goliath. That was how David single-handedly defeated Goliath.

11. Deborah The Judge

She was a prophetess, judge, and warrior. Deborah is among the only two female judges mentioned in the Bible. She settled disputes as well as made decisions about the law. Deborah also led the Israelites to victory in the battle against the Canaanites. Her story is found in Judges chapters 4 and 5 when God sent her to deliver the Israelites from the Canaanites.

12. The Story of Ruth and Naomi

In a land known as Moab, lived Naomi’s two sons, Mahlon and Chillion who were married to Ruth and Orpah respectively. When both sons die, Naomi has no choice but to go back to her home in Bethlehem. She requests Ruth and Orpah to stay in Moab and find new husbands. However, Ruth decides to follow Naomi wherever she will go.

When they reach Bethlehem, Ruth works hard to support herself and Noami. One day a wealthy landowner, Boaz, notices Ruth and is impressed by her hard work and devotion to Ruth. Boaz and Ruth fall in love and have a son named Obed who is King David’s grandfather.

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13. Daniel in the Lion’s Den

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Daniel was a high-ranking official in the court of King Darius of Persia. He was respected for his wisdom and integrity. However, the other officials of the court were jealous of Daniel so they conspired to kill him. King Darius was convinced to issue a thirty-day decree that would constrict people from praying to any other god or man except Darius.

Daniel refused to follow the decree because that would mean he had to compromise his faith. So, he continued to pray three times a day like he normally would. When he was caught praying, he was thrown into the lion’s den. God sent an angel to protect Daniel from the lions the entire night.

King Darius rushed to see if Daniel was alive the next morning and lifted him out of the lion’s den. From that point forward, there was a new decree, everyone in Persia was to worship Daniel’s God.

14. The Birth of Jesus Christ 

It is based on the story of how God sent his son, Jesus, To earth to save humanity from sin. Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Due to the fact that Mary was a virgin, the Lord sent an angel to Joseph to tell him that the child was the Son of God and that his name would be Jesus.

Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem to register for the census. However, while they were in Bethlehem, Mary went into labor. At the time, all the inns were booked to the max and there was no room for them. Mary had to give birth to Jesus in a manger. A few days later, three wise men from the east followed his star to the manger. They came to worship the new king as well as gift him gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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15. The Ressurection of Jesus Christ

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It is based on the story of how Jesus rose from the dead three days after he was crucified. It is found in four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. According to the Gospels, on the third day of Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary Magdalene and other women went to his tomb and found that it was empty. An angel went to the women and told them that Jesus had risen from the dead and to share the good news with Jesus’ disciples.

All in all, it should be noted all these stories are the classic tales that have shaped Christianity. They have helped many people understand the meaning of love, hope, loyalty, redemption, and faith.