Beginnings
4 storiesCreation, the first family, the flood, and the scattering of the nations.
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47 profilesBible CharactersMeet the people involved“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.”8 focused topicsBible VersesRead Scripture in context
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”John 3:16
God’s giving love and the life offered through the Son.
Read in context“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”Proverbs 3:5–6
Whole-life trust when your own understanding feels incomplete.
Read in context“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.”Romans 15:13
A prayer for Spirit-given hope, joy, and peace.
Read in context“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”John 14:27
Jesus speaks peace in the presence of grief and uncertainty.
Read in context“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Philippians 4:13
Paul describes strength for contentment in both need and abundance.
Read in context“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.”Psalm 147:3
God’s restoration includes tender care for wounded hearts.
Read in context“Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”1 Peter 5:7
An invitation to release worry because God’s care is personal.
Read in context“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”Ephesians 4:32
Forgiveness grows from the grace already received in Christ.
Read in contextScripture quotations on this page are from the World English Bible (WEB). Topic pages add surrounding context and related passages.
47 character profiles
JesusTeacher, Messiah, and risen Lord
DavidShepherd, king, poet, and a complex life
RuthLoyalty, courage, and a new family
EstherA queen who risks her position
DanielFaithfulness through exile and empire
PeterDisciple, witness, and church leader
PaulA persecutor becomes an apostle