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Bible Stories for Big Kids

Bible Stories for Big Kids

By Anne Russ

Telling the old, old story in new ways
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August 30, 2020

Bible Stories for Big KidsAug 30, 2020

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Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas

Locked room mystery and a need for proof
Apr 23, 202203:42
Jesus and Nico

Jesus and Nico

Jesus gives Nicodemus a lot to think about.
Jan 19, 202203:42
Table Tumping Jesus

Table Tumping Jesus

The story of how Jesus lost his @&*# at the temple
Jan 14, 202203:54
Home By Another Way

Home By Another Way

We’re not sure exactly who the wisemen were, but they were some bold and brave bearers of gifts
Jan 02, 202205:05
The Oft Overlooked Anna and Simeon

The Oft Overlooked Anna and Simeon

The story of Anna and Simeon who had been waiting for the baby Jesus
Dec 29, 202104:18
Post-Annunication Visitation

Post-Annunication Visitation

Listen to what happens AFTER Mary finds out she's gonna have God's baby. 

Dec 11, 202103:24
A Word from the Prophet Jeremiah to the People in Exile

A Word from the Prophet Jeremiah to the People in Exile

Jeremiah sends word to the exiles
Nov 24, 202102:45
Isaiah 9:1-6

Isaiah 9:1-6

The people who walked in darkness…
Nov 17, 202103:06
Solomon Builds the Temple

Solomon Builds the Temple

Solomon gives the Ark of the Covenant a permanent (well…semi-permanent) home
Oct 27, 202103:51
The call of David

The call of David

God throws tradition out the window and makes a strange choice
Oct 20, 202104:41
Moses and Excuses

Moses and Excuses

Also known as the story of the burning bush
Sep 30, 202106:14
Jacob and Esau

Jacob and Esau

The story of one brother tricking another out his birthright
Sep 27, 202104:19
Who the heck is Habakkuk?

Who the heck is Habakkuk?

The waiting prophet with his own (albeit short) book in the Bible
Jul 27, 202104:46
Moses—Reluctant Hero

Moses—Reluctant Hero

Our God is a relentless God
Jul 06, 202104:43
Delilah’s Story

Delilah’s Story

The story of Samson from Delilah’s POV
Jun 29, 202105:22
Samson’s Mom

Samson’s Mom

A miracle, a gender reveal, an encounter with the holy and a woman using her brain
Jun 25, 202105:53
Jacob was a Jerk

Jacob was a Jerk

Look at what God did with Jacob. Imagine what God can do with you!
Jun 15, 202106:20
Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel

Am I my brother’s keeper?
Jun 08, 202104:19
Balaam and the Stubborn Ass

Balaam and the Stubborn Ass

God has some fun with an errant prophet
May 18, 202104:54
Hagar’s Tale (Part 2)

Hagar’s Tale (Part 2)

The trouble doesn’t stop after Hagar has Ishmael
May 11, 202103:57
Hagar’s Tale (part 1)

Hagar’s Tale (part 1)

Hagar names the God who sees
Apr 28, 202102:51
Not Noah’s Story

Not Noah’s Story

The oldest of the old, old stories
Apr 12, 202107:01
Alliterative Emmaus

Alliterative Emmaus

An alliterative version of the story of The Road to Emmaus
Apr 06, 202103:05
Lazarus and The Rich Man

Lazarus and The Rich Man

One of the less fun parables Jesus told
Mar 08, 202103:54
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

There is much rejoicing when that which has been lost is found
Mar 02, 202105:14
Special Purim Edition

Special Purim Edition

The story of Esther
Feb 25, 202104:12
Jesus and the Fig Trees

Jesus and the Fig Trees

Jesus and his complicated relationship with fig trees
Feb 22, 202104:37
The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan

A classic
Feb 18, 202103:37
Fishing for People

Fishing for People

A boat full of fish. Some freaked out fishermen. A big career plot twist.
Jan 21, 202103:50
Hometown Hero...Not

Hometown Hero...Not

A hero is always without welcome in his/her/their hometown
Jan 15, 202103:57
Baptism of Jesus

Baptism of Jesus

J the B was not out to win friends, but he sure influenced a lot of people
Jan 09, 202104:38
The Three (?) Wisemen

The Three (?) Wisemen

The story of Ephiphany...celebrated on January 6
Jan 05, 202104:54
Jesus Ditches His Parents

Jesus Ditches His Parents

The only story we have of Jesus’ childhood—the one where he ditches his parents
Jan 01, 202104:17
Joseph’s Turn

Joseph’s Turn

The same angel who came to Mary in the light of day, show up for Joseph in the dead of night.
Dec 07, 202004:11
Joel

Joel

Envision a new and better future
Dec 02, 202004:09
The Angel Gabriel

The Angel Gabriel

We don’t know who was more afraid—Gabe or Mary.
Dec 01, 202005:31
No express train to Bethlehem

No express train to Bethlehem

To get to the manger, you gotta stop at the River Jordan
Nov 24, 202004:52
Special Delivery—Daniel and the Lion’s Den

Special Delivery—Daniel and the Lion’s Den

Delivered from the Lions
Nov 23, 202005:48
Jeremiah

Jeremiah

A new covenant written on the heart
Nov 15, 202004:50
The Call of Isaiah

The Call of Isaiah

It was in the year that King Uzziah died...
Nov 09, 202004:49
Jonah and American Ninevites

Jonah and American Ninevites

This may be the year we really get where Jonah was coming from.
Nov 02, 202007:35
Enough

Enough

Even in the Biblical equivalent of the Wild West, God provides
Oct 26, 202005:38
Don’t Build that House

Don’t Build that House

King David’s plans are derailed. Who can relate?
Oct 20, 202004:24
Hannah’s Song

Hannah’s Song

The beginning of Hannah’s story. She’s part of the rather exclusive club of women who are actually named in scripture.
Oct 13, 202004:59
Israelite Idol

Israelite Idol

When you wander in the desert too long, you start to believe you can make your own gods.
Oct 05, 202004:31
The Origin Story of Passover

The Origin Story of Passover

Hear how it all began
Sep 27, 202006:34
Joseph—who could read a dream, but not a room

Joseph—who could read a dream, but not a room

The story of Joseph’s rise and fall and rise and fall and rise again. Clearly, God loves a good rollercoaster ride.
Sep 21, 202005:27
You’ll Be Counting Stars

You’ll Be Counting Stars

The prequel to the Abraham and Isaac story
Sep 14, 202004:10
Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve

The Bible story that tells us something how we came to be and how we got where we are.
Sep 07, 202005:41
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