The Faithful
Bible Stories
Stories every generation retells
Luther believed the Bible belonged to ordinary people, in their own language. Most people could not read Latin, so he wanted a Bible they could understand. Families have long learned the faith through a few Old Testament stories. Think of Noah and the ark, and Moses leading his people out of Egypt. Think of David and Goliath, Joseph and his coat, Jonah and the big fish, and Daniel with the lions.
They aren't Luther's stories. Most are thousands of years older than he was. But Luther wanted every family to know them, and he filled his own prayer book with Bible pictures for children. Old stories, told gently, passed down from one generation to the next.
Play this stop
Same story, three ways to learn it.
At the kitchen table
A 10-minute guide for parents, grandparents, and mentors
You don't need the answers. Just ask, and listen.
“God, thank you for the stories that have been told for so long. Amen.”
What's a Bible story you remember from when you were little?
Listen for
Noah, David, Jonah, the Christmas story. Ask what they remember about it.Which person in the Bible would you want to have lunch with, and what would you ask?
If they're stuck
Offer yours first. Peter and Mary Magdalene are good conversation starters.What does this mean for us this week?
Why this question
Stories become ours when we ask what they mean for us.
Share: Tell which Bible story has meant the most to you, and why.