Jacob takes Esau’s birthright (Genesis 27:1-45)
Helped by his mother Rebekah, Jacob tricked his father Isaac into giving him the blessing intended for his twin brother, Esau.
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.
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 Trial of Susanna (Daniel 13:1-64)
In the Bible, Susanna is wrongfully accused of adultery by two elders, but with the help of the prophet Daniel, she is proved to be innocent.
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.