Know the Story

Weekly Bible Stories

We are committed to telling the story of God's love for all in Jesus Christ, but how can we tell that story if we don't know the story? As a community we are committed to reading the Bible together and learning more from God's word. Every Monday morning a new reading with two to three questions will posted.

Week 1- Creation by the Word

Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Creation by word; light , life; it was good.

Know the Story Worksheet Week 1

Week 2 - Binding of Isaac

Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14

God gives Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age. Abraham is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides the ram.

Know the Story Worksheet Week 2

Week 3 - Jacob's Dream

Genesis 27:1-4, 15-23; 28:10-17

Jacob gets a blessing by trickery, flees, dreams of a ladder with angels ascending and descending. Receives God’s promise.

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Week 4 - God's Name

Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17

God’s name is revealed: “I Am.” Moses is a reluctant messenger, but God uses him to deliver Israel.

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Week 5 - God Provides

Exodus 16:1-18

People complain, God provides manna. Manna requires faith in what God gives.

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Week 6 - God Calls Samuel

1 Samuel 3:1-21

God calls Samuel in the night. He says, Speak Lord for your servant is listening. Told to warn others of sin in Israel.

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Week 7 - God Calls David

1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 51:10-14

God does not look on outward appearance, but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.

Know the Story Worksheet Week 7

Week 8 - Solomon's Temple

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13

Solomon’s temple – a place of sacrifice and divine presence.

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Week 9 - God Speaks to Elijah

1 Kings 19:1-18

Elijah at Horeb; The prophet in despair, God speaks in silence.

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Week 10 - Justice

Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24

Know the Story Worksheet Week 10