Classic Bible Art and Powerful Bible Stories for Adults

Immerse yourself in the unique art and style of each story that these unique resources offer. Discover—and see—the Old and New Testaments in a fresh way through the beauty of 50 Bible Stories Every Adult Should Know: Two-Volume Set. This collection will ignite a new hunger to go deeper in God’s Word as you learn about the lesser-known stories in the Bible and experience them through classic Bible art.

This combination of 50 classic favorites and poignant lesser-known stories holds relevance for devout believers and skeptics alike. Inside these pages, you’ll uncover:

Easy-to-read stories featuring Bible text from reliable modern translations, along with brief introductions providing historical background and context.
Practical truths applicable to the busy, messy, and sometimes-turbulent lives of adults.
Quotes, tidbits, and asides related to the Bible, geography, literature, and pop culture.

Discover—and see—the Bible in a fresh way. Walk the ancient dusty paths, hear the battle cries, and marvel at the miraculous as you experience 50 Bible Stories Every Adult Should Know.

Matthew Lockhart spent over twenty-five years in leadership positions for religious education publishers including Group, Standard, and David C Cook, developing Bible study and educational resources used by a variety of denominations. Matt continues to write, curate Bible art, and develop publishing projects. He and his wife live in Colorado.

CONTENTS
FOREWORD 11
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 13
INTRODUCTION 14
01 IN THE BEGINNING: Imago Dei 16
02 ADAM AND EVE: Paradise Lost 22
03 CAIN AND ABEL: My Brother’s Keeper 28
04 NOAH’S ARK: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head 32
05 RAINBOW OF PROMISE: Sunshine on My Shoulders 38
06 TOWER OF BABEL: Parlez-Vous Français? 42
07 ABRAHAM AND SARAH: Get a Move On 46
08 THE DESTRUCTION OF SODOM: Never Look Back 50
09 HAGAR AND ISHMAEL: Father Abraham 54
10 ABRAHAM AND ISAAC: Where’s the Lamb? 58
11 JACOB AND ESAU: Sibling Rivalry 62
12 JOSEPH’S COAT AND DREAMS: Favored Son 68
13 FAMILY BETRAYAL: The Crime and the Cover Up 72
14 JOSEPH: PRINCE OF EGYPT: Dream Whisperer 76
15 JOSEPH’S BROTHERS IN EGYPT: We Are Family 82
16 ISRAEL ENSLAVED: Times They Are A-Changin’ 88
17 BABY MOSES IN A BASKET: Rescue 9-1-1 92
18 MOSES AND THE BURNING BUSH: Mission Possible 96
19 MOSES AND AARON BEFORE PHARAOH: Let My People Go! 102
20 THE PASSOVER: The Tenth Plague 106
21 CROSSING THE RED SEA: A Mighty Wind 112
22 GOD PROVIDES MANNA AND QUAIL: Hunger Game 116
23 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: The Ultimate “Top Ten” 122
24 THE GOLDEN CALF: Idol Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop 128
25 THE TWELVE SPIES: A Land of Milk and Honey 132
26 THE BRONZE SERPENT: Snake on a Pole 136
27 BALAK AND BALAAM: Prophet for Hire 140
28 RAHAB AND THE SPIES: A Great Escape 144
29 THE FALL OF JERICHO: The Walls Came Tumblin’ Down 148
30 THE SIN OF ACHAN: Stoned 152
31 JAEL AND SISERA: Stakeout 158
32 GIDEON’S ARMY: Three Hundred 162
33 SAMSON IN THE TEMPLE OF DAGON: The Original Strongman 166
34 RUTH AND NAOMI: World’s Best Daughter-in-Law 170
35 DAVID AND GOLIATH: Giant Slayer 174
36 SAUL TRIES TO KILL DAVID: Too Close for Comfort 178
37 DAVID SPARES SAUL’S LIFE: Vengeance Is Thine, Not Mine 182
38 THE DEATH OF SAUL: Seppuku 186
39 KING DAVID AND THE PROPHET NATHAN: Truth and Consequences 190
40 ABSALOM’S REBELLION: Tangled 196
41 THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON: Don’t Split the Baby 202
42 ELIJAH AND THE PROPHETS OF BAAL: God’s Barbeque 206
43 ELIJAH’S CHARIOT OF FIRE: Carried Away 212
44 ELISHA’S HEAVENLY DEFENDERS: Angel Army 216
45 THE FALL OF JERUSALEM: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem 220
46 COURAGEOUS QUEEN ESTHER: Look Who’s Coming to Dinner 224
47 THREE FRIENDS AND THE FIERY FURNACE: Fire in the Hole 230
48 BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST: The Handwriting on the Wall 236
49 DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN: Nice Kitty 242
50 JONAH AND THE BIG FISH: You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide 246
SCRIPTURE INDEX 250
ABOUT THE ART 254
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 255

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8
01 MARY AND THE ANGEL GABRIEL: How Can This Be? 10
02 THE BIRTH OF JESUS: Away in a Manger 16
03 JESUS PRESENTED AT THE TEMPLE: In My Father’s House 22
04 BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION: From Touted to Tested 26
05 CALLING THE FIRST DISCIPLES: Dinner with Sinners 32
06 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: Living Water 38
07 JESUS TEACHES AND HEALS: Homecoming 44
08 JESUS CREATES A STIR ON THE SABBATH: The Healing Pool 50
09 SERMON ON THE MOUNT: A Firm Foundation 54
10 JESUS ANOINTED: Tears and Jeers 58
11 THE RICH FOOL: Eat, Drink, and Be Wary 62
12 LORD OF THE HARVEST: Wheat and Weeds 66
13 JESUS STILLS THE TEMPEST: Superstorm 70
14 JESUS AND A DEMONIAC: Legion of Darkness 74
15 JESUS FEEDS OVER FIVE THOUSAND: Bread and Water 78
16 JESUS ILLUMINATED: Starstruck 84
17 THE GOOD SAMARITAN: Roadside Rescue 88
18 JESUS ON PRAYER: Let Us Pray 92
19 JESUS AND A MAN BORN BLIND: Mud in Your Eye 96
20 THE GOOD SHEPHERD: Door #1 102
21 MARY, MARTHA, AND LAZARUS: Raising the Dead 106
22 THE PRODIGAL SON: Lost and Found 112
23 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS: Reversal of Fortune 116
24 JESUS AND THE LITTLE CHILDREN: Childlike Faith 120
25 THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD: Amazing Grace 124
26 JESUS AND ZACCHAEUS: Seeing and Believing 128
27 THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: A Grand Entrance 132
28 THE WICKED TENANTS: A Cornerstone and Stumbling Block 136
29 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET: Leading by Example 140
30 THE LORD’S SUPPER: Do This in Remembrance 144
31 IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE: Agony and Betrayal 148
32 JESUS AND PETER QUESTIONED: Tried and Denied 152
33 JESUS BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE: Kangaroo Court and Mob Rule 156
34 THE CRUCIFIXION: The Horrible, Beautiful Cross 162
35 THE RESURRECTION: Risen! 168
36 JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES: Revealed 172
37 JESUS AND PETER REUNITED: Restored 176
38 JESUS’ PARTING WORDS: Returned to Sender 182
39 THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH: Tongues of Fire 186
40 THE DEATHS OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA: Putting on Airs 192
41 THE STONING OF STEPHEN: The Courage of Conviction 196
42 PHILIP AND THE ETHIOPIAN OFFICIAL: Roadside Service 200
43 SAUL’S JESUS ENCOUNTER: Blinded by the Light 204
44 BARNABAS BEFRIENDS PAUL: A Dynamic Duo 210
45 PETER AND THE CENTURION: An Officer and a Gentleman 216
46 PETER’S ESCAPE AND HEROD’S DEATH: Touched by an Angel 222
47 BONFIRE AND RIOT IN EPHESUS: Fahrenheit 451 228
48 PAUL SETS SAIL FOR ROME: Shipwrecked 234
49 PAUL ON MALTA AND IN ROME: Shake It Off 240
50 JOHN’S VISION ON PATMOS: Coming Attractions 244
SCRIPTURE INDEX 250
ABOUT THE ART 254
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 255

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