Bible Summary – by Thematics
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8.15 Stories of Samaritans
🔹 Story 1: The Woman at the Well Main Characters: Jesus, Samaritan woman, disciplesStory Summary: Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, breaking social and religious norms. He revealed her past and offered her “living water.” She believed and led her town to hear Him.Key Verses: John 4:1–42Theme…
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8.16 Stories of Syrians / Arameans
🔹 Story 1: Naaman the Syrian Healed of Leprosy Main Characters: Naaman, Elisha, Israelite servant girlStory Summary: Naaman, a Syrian army commander, suffered from leprosy. At the suggestion of an Israelite servant girl, he visited the prophet Elisha, who told him to wash in the Jordan River. After initial resistance,…
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9.1 Stories of Roman Officials
9. Roman and Political Figures 🔹 Story 1: The Roman Centurion’s Great Faith Main Characters: Roman centurion, JesusStory Summary: A Roman officer asked Jesus to heal his servant. He believed that Jesus could simply speak the word, and it would be done. Jesus marvelled at his faith, saying He hadn’t…
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9.2 Stories of Centurions
🔹 Story 1: The Centurion with Great Faith Main Characters: Roman centurion, JesusStory Summary: A Roman centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant but felt unworthy for Jesus to come to his house. He believed Jesus could simply “say the word” and the servant would be healed. Jesus marvelled at…
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9.3 Stories of Herodians
🔹 Story 1: Herodians and Pharisees Tried to Trap Jesus with a Question About Taxes Main Characters: Herodians, Pharisees, JesusStory Summary: The Pharisees and Herodians—normally opposing factions—united to trap Jesus. They asked if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, hoping to accuse Him either of sedition or disloyalty…
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10.1 Stories of Ten Virgins
10. Parables and Symbolic Figures 🔹 Story 1: The Ten Virgins and the Coming Bridegroom Main Characters: Ten virgins (five wise, five foolish), the bridegroomStory Summary: Ten virgins waited for the bridegroom. Five brought extra oil and were prepared when he arrived. The others were unprepared and missed the wedding…
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10.2 Stories of the Prodigal Son and Elder Brother
🔹 Story 1: The Prodigal Son – A Journey from Rebellion to Restoration Main Characters: Prodigal son, father, elder brotherStory Summary: The younger son demanded his inheritance early, left home, and squandered it on reckless living. When famine hit, he returned in shame. The father ran to him with compassion,…
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10.3 Stories of the Rich Man and Lazarus
🔹 Story 1: The Rich Man and Lazarus – The Great Eternal Reversal Main Characters: Rich man, Lazarus, AbrahamStory Summary: Jesus told of a rich man who lived in luxury and a poor man named Lazarus who begged at his gate. After death, Lazarus was carried to Abraham’s side, while…
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10.4 Stories of the Good Samaritan
🔹 Story 1: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Main Characters: Injured traveller, robbers, priest, Levite, SamaritanStory Summary: A man was beaten and left for dead. Religious figures passed him by, but a Samaritan stopped to help, bandaged his wounds, and paid for his care.Key Verses: Luke 10:30–37Theme Connection: True…
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10.5 Stories of the Wise Men (Magi)
🔹 Story 1: The Magi Followed the Star to Find the King Main Characters: Wise Men (Magi), Jesus, Mary, JosephStory Summary: The Magi, likely astrologers or scholars from the East, saw a special star that signified the birth of a king. They travelled a great distance to worship the child,…
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10.6 Stories of Magicians and Sorcerers
🔹 Story 1: Pharaoh’s Magicians Opposed Moses Main Characters: Pharaoh, magicians, Moses, AaronStory Summary: When Moses and Aaron confronted Pharaoh, Egyptian magicians duplicated some early signs—like turning rods into snakes and water into blood. But they were soon overpowered by God’s miracles.Key Verses: Exodus 7:8–13; 8:16–19Theme Connection: Human magic has…
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11.1 God (Yahweh)
11. Divine and Supernatural Beings Theme: Divine and Supernatural Beings of God (Yahweh) 🔹 Story 1: The Angel of the Lord Appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush Main Characters: Angel of the Lord, Moses, YahwehStory Summary: God appeared to Moses through the Angel of the Lord in a bush…
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11.2 Jesus
🔹 Story 1: Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Prophecy Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, MagiStory 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; 2:1–12Theme Connection: Jesus is…
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11.3 Holy Spirit
🔹 Story 1: The Holy Spirit at Creation Main Characters: God (Trinity), Holy SpiritStory Summary: In the beginning, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters during creation, actively participating in the formation of the world.Key Verses: Genesis 1:1–2Theme Connection: The Holy Spirit is eternal and active from the very…
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11.4 Angels
🔹 Story 1: Angels Announced Jesus’ Birth to the Shepherds Main Characters: Angels, shepherds, JesusStory Summary: On the night of Jesus’ birth, an angel appeared to shepherds in the fields, announcing the Savior’s arrival. Suddenly, a multitude of angels filled the sky, praising God.Key Verses: Luke 2:8–14Theme Connection: Angels serve…
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11.5 Demons
🔹 Story 1: Jesus Cast Out a Legion of Demons Main Characters: Jesus, demon-possessed man, legion of demons, pigsStory Summary: In the region of the Gerasene’s, Jesus encountered a man possessed by many demons who called themselves “Legion.” Jesus cast them out into a herd of pigs, which then drowned…
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11.6 Satan / Devil
🔹 Story 1: Satan Tempted Eve in the Garden Main Characters: Satan (serpent), Eve, Adam, GodStory Summary: In the form of a serpent, Satan deceived Eve into doubting God’s word and disobeying His command. Adam also ate the fruit, and sin entered the world.Key Verses: Genesis 3:1–7Theme Connection: Satan’s first…
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11.7 Seraphim / Cherubim
🔹 Story 1: Cherubim Guarded the Tree of Life After the Fall Main Characters: God (Yahweh), cherubim, Adam, EveStory Summary: After Adam and Eve sinned and were expelled from the Garden of Eden, God placed cherubim with a flaming sword to guard the way to the Tree of Life, preventing…
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11.8 Antichrist / Beast
🔹 Story 1: The Beast from the Sea in Revelation Main Characters: Beast from the sea, dragon (Satan), the worldStory Summary: In John’s vision, a beast rises from the sea with ten horns and seven heads, receiving authority from the dragon (Satan). It blasphemes God, wages war against the saints…
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11.9 Beasts of Daniel / Revelation
🔹 Story 1: Daniel’s Vision of Four Beasts from the Sea Main Characters: Daniel, four beasts, Ancient of DaysStory Summary: Daniel saw four beasts rise from the sea—a lion with wings, a bear with ribs, a leopard with four heads, and a terrifying fourth beast with iron teeth and ten…