Noah, the herald of righteousness
2nd December“Nor did he spare the ancient world, even though he saved Noah, a herald of righteousness, one of eight, when he brought a flood upon the world with its godless people.” (2 Peter 2:5) The story of how Noah saved his family and various
Bathsheba, the mother of King Solomon (1 Kings 1:1-2:19)
Bathsheba, the wife of King David and mother of Solomon, played a significant role in the royal history of Israel. She overcame adversity and was honoured as the king's mother, despite the scandalous circumstances of her marriage to David.
Christ raises the daughter of Jairus (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43)
The gospels include a story of how Jesus miraculously raised a young girl from the dead after her father, Jairus, pleaded for his help.
Joseph’s life in Egypt (Genesis 39:1-45:28)
Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, used his gift of interpreting dreams to advise Pharaoh about a coming famine. Eventually, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, leading to an emotional family reunion.
The Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-10)
Jeremiah was one of the Four Major Prophets of Israel. He warned of Jerusalem's fall but also spoke about the return from exile and the coming of the Messiah.
St Peter’s rescue from prison (Acts 12:1-19)
St. Peter was miraculously rescued from prison by an angel, who led him past guards and opened locked gates, allowing him to escape unharmed.
The First Gospel (Genesis 3:14-19)
The "Protoevangelium" in Genesis 3:14-15 contains a promise that a woman, through her child, would eventually defeat the Devil. This woman was traditionally believed to be the Virgin Mary, through whom Christ came to save the world.
The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-29)
The Council of Jerusalem, the first of its kind, involved the first Christian leaders gathering to decide on the relationship between faith and the Law of Moses.
The Temptation & Fall (Genesis 3:1-24)
The story of Adam and Eve in the Bible describes their temptation to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, leading to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the start of Original Sin. The story explores themes of free will, temptation
Christ blesses the children (Mark 10:13-16)
The gospel story of Christ blessing the children speaks to his positive attitude towards them and the importance of childlike trust.