Zerubbabel rebuilds the Temple (Ezra 3:1-13)
Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David and ancestor of Jesus, played a crucial role in leading the exiled Jews back to Jerusalem and in overseeing the rebuilding of the Temple.
The Preaching of St John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12)
St. John the Baptist's public ministry involved preaching repentance, baptising converts in the River Jordan, and preparing the people for the coming of Christ.
The Jesse Tree Advent Calendar
The Jesse Tree is a visual way of tracing the family tree of Christ back through the Old Testament. This biblical Advent calendar will enable you to prepare for Christmas, day by day, by finding out more about the men and women who were the ancestors
The Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17)
The baptism of Christ in the River Jordan is described in all four gospels. This event marked the start of his public ministry as the Messiah.
The Life of St Joseph (Matthew 1:18-2:23)
St Joseph is probably best-known for his key role in the Nativity, but there are several other episodes recorded in the gospels that tell us more about his life.
King David’s affair with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-12:15)
During his reign, King David fell from grace by having an affair with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, one of his loyal soldiers. He arranged Uriah's death to conceal the scandal, but ultimately repented of his sin after being confronted by the prophet
The Temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13)
The gospels say that after his baptism, Christ spent 40 days alone in the desert, where he was tempted three times by the Devil.
Christ turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)
Christ’s very first miracle took place during a wedding in Cana. At his mother's request, he turned water into wine.
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 Song of Judith (Judith 15:14-16:17)
The Song of Judith is a biblical hymn praising Judith’s courage in saving Israel by killing Holofernes, the Assyrian general.