Bible Stories 101 - The New Testament
Big Idea
We can take all things to God through prayer and He will provide for our needs, forgive our sins, and protect us from our enemies.
Bible Verses
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Big Idea
Jesus grew in favor with God and men, and so can we!
Bible Verses
Luke 2:49 And He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Luke 2:46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Big Idea
Baptism is an outward display of the inward change believers experience.
Bible Verses
John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Mark 1:11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.
Big Idea
Jesus knew how important baptism is and encourages all of us to be baptized also.
Bible Verses
Matthew 3: 17 And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.”
Big Idea
Jesus used the Word of God to defeat temptation, and so can we.
Bible Verses
Matthew 3:17 “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Big Idea
This is the first recorded miracle that Jesus performed.
Bible Verses
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
John 2:11 ...And his disciples believed in him.
Big Idea
With Jesus, the ordinary can be made extraordinary!
Bible Verses
Matthew 4:19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
Big Idea
We should be thankful and glorify God for each blessing He has given us.
Bible Verses
Luke 17:15–16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.
Psalm 34:3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!
Big Idea
Treasures we store in heaven are the most important treasures of all.
Bible Verses
Matthew 16:26 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?”
Luke 16:19 There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
Big Idea
God has given us everything we need to stand up and win against Satan.
Bible Verses
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
The Promise of Christmas - November 27
Misc Old Testament verses telling the promise, and New Testament verses sharing the fulfillment of God's promise.
