Courage and Conviction: the martyrs of Scripture
Discover the stories of martyrs from the Bible through works of art that picture their faith, courage and witness.
The Woman who touched Christ’s cloak (Luke 8:43-48)
The gospels tell the story of a woman who was healed of a twelve-year illness by touching Christ's cloak.
St Tabitha, the charitable disciple (Acts 9:36-43)
The Book of Acts tells the story of a charitable woman named Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by St Peter.
Soldier Saints of the Old Testament
In November, as many nations remember their war dead, let's look at some biblical examples of bravery in battle.
Moses appoints Joshua as leader (Numbers 27:12-23)
Moses appointed Joshua as his successor, to lead the people and to oversee the conquest the Promised Land.
The Perseverance of Job (Job 1:1-2:10)
The Book of Job tells the story of a good foreigner who loyally persevered through great sufferings.
Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6:5-8:19)
The book of Genesis says that Noah built a huge boat to save himself, his family, and various animals from a great flood.
St Thomas doubts Christ (John 20:19-29)
At the end of St John's gospel, we read that St. Thomas demanded proof of Christ's resurrection, which earned him the nickname 'Doubting Thomas'.
The Centurion’s faith in Christ (Mark 15:39)
A group of Roman soldiers guarded Christ as he died on the cross. Their leader, a centurion, praised God and came to faith.