🔹 Story 1: Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Prophecy
Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, Magi
Story Summary: Jesus was born in Bethlehem, fulfilling ancient prophecies about the Messiah. Angels announced His birth to shepherds, and Magi came from the East to worship Him.
Key Verses: Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 1:18–25; 2:1–12
Theme Connection: Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah—His arrival marked the incarnation of God and the beginning of salvation.
🔹 Story 2: Jesus’ Baptism and Divine Affirmation
Main Characters: Jesus, John the Baptist, Holy Spirit, God the Father
Story Summary: Jesus was baptized by John, and as He came out of the water, the heavens opened. The Spirit descended like a dove, and a voice from heaven declared Him the beloved Son.
Key Verses: Matthew 3:13–17; Luke 3:21–22
Theme Connection: Jesus’ baptism reveals His identity as God’s Son and the unity of the Trinity in His mission.
🔹 Story 3: Jesus’ Miracles Displayed His Divine Authority
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, crowds, those healed
Story Summary: Jesus healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and calmed storms. These signs confirmed His divine authority and compassion.
Key Verses: Matthew 8–9; John 11:1–44
Theme Connection: Jesus demonstrated that He was more than a teacher—He held power over nature, disease, death, and evil.
🔹 Story 4: Jesus’ Teachings Revealed the Kingdom of God
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, religious leaders, multitudes
Story Summary: Through parables, sermons, and personal conversations, Jesus taught about God’s kingdom—its values, power, and call to repentance and faith.
Key Verses: Matthew 5–7; Luke 15; John 3
Theme Connection: Jesus taught with unmatched wisdom, unveiling spiritual truths that revealed God’s heart and plan for humanity.
🔹 Story 5: Jesus’ Death Brought Redemption
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, Pilate, Roman soldiers, crowd
Story Summary: Jesus was betrayed, falsely accused, and crucified. Though innocent, He bore the sins of the world and died as the perfect sacrifice.
Key Verses: Matthew 27; Luke 23; Isaiah 53
Theme Connection: Jesus’ death was the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan—love, justice, and mercy met at the cross.
🔹 Story 6: Jesus’ Resurrection Conquered Death
Main Characters: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, disciples, angels
Story Summary: On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead, appearing first to women, then to His disciples. His resurrection proved His divinity and secured eternal life for believers.
Key Verses: Matthew 28; Luke 24; 1 Corinthians 15
Theme Connection: Jesus’ victory over death is the cornerstone of Christian hope—He lives, and so shall we.
🔹 Story 7: Jesus’ Ascension and Heavenly Reign
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, angels
Story Summary: Forty days after the resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven. He now reigns at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for His people.
Key Verses: Acts 1:6–11; Hebrews 1:3
Theme Connection: Jesus’ earthly mission continues in heaven—He reigns with authority and sends the Spirit to empower His church.
🔹 Story 8: Jesus Sent the Holy Spirit
Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, Holy Spirit
Story Summary: Before ascending, Jesus promised the Spirit. At Pentecost, the Spirit filled believers with boldness, signs, and power for witness.
Key Verses: Acts 2:1–4; John 14:16–17
Theme Connection: Jesus empowers His followers with His presence through the Spirit—He is still with us.
🔹 Story 9: Jesus Appeared to Saul and Transformed His Life
Main Characters: Jesus, Saul (Paul), Ananias
Story Summary: The risen Jesus appeared in glory to Saul on the road to Damascus. Saul was blinded, transformed, and became the apostle, Paul.
Key Verses: Acts 9:1–19
Theme Connection: Jesus saves even the most unlikely people—His grace transforms enemies into messengers.
🔹 Story 10: Jesus Will Return in Glory
Main Characters: Jesus, angels, humanity
Story Summary: Jesus promised to return in glory to judge the world and establish His eternal kingdom. His second coming will be visible, powerful, and final.
Key Verses: Matthew 24:29–31; Revelation 19:11–16
Theme Connection: The story of Jesus is not over—He is coming again, and every eye will see Him as King of kings.
🔹 Key Bible Passages for the Theme
- John 1:1–14
- Matthew 1–2; 27–28
- Luke 1–2; 24
- Isaiah 53
- Philippians 2:5–11
- Colossians 1:15–20
- Acts 1:1–11
- Hebrews 1:1–4
- Revelation 1:7; 19:11–16
- John 14:6
Jesus is the centre of all Scripture—fully God and fully man, Savior, Redeemer, King, and coming Judge. Every story in the Bible ultimately points to Him.