🌍 The Story of How God Created the World
A long, long time ago, before there was anything—no earth, no sky, no animals, no people—there was only God. Everything was dark and empty. Then God decided to create the world.
Day 1: Light and Darkness
God said, “Let there be light ” And suddenly, light appeared. It shone brightly and pushed away the darkness. God smiled and called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. That was the first day.
Day 2: The Sky Above
On the second day, God looked at the waters and said, “Let there be a space to separate the waters!”
So God created the beautiful blue sky, stretching above the waters. That was the second day.
Day 3: Land, Seas, and Plants
Next, God said, “Let the waters gather together so that dry land may appear.”
And just like that, the waters moved, and dry land rose up. God called the land Earth, and the gathered waters he called Seas. Then He said, “Let plants grow—trees, flowers, and fruits!”
Soon, the land was filled with green grass, tall trees, and colorful flowers. That was the third day.
Day 4: Sun, Moon, and Stars
God said, “Let there be lights in the sky to shine on the earth.” He made the bright sun to light the day, and the gentle moon for the night. He also made the sparkling stars. Now there was time—morning, evening, seasons, and years. That was the fourth day.
Day 5: Fish and Birds
On the fifth day, God said, “Let the seas be filled with living creatures!” And the oceans swarmed with fish, great whales, and tiny sea creatures. Then He said, “Let birds fly across the sky!”
Colorful birds with wings soared through the air. God saw that it was good and blessed them to multiply.
That was the fifth day.
Day 6: Animals and People
Then God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals!” And so it was—lions, elephants, sheep, and all kinds of creatures walked the earth. Then God did something very special.
He said, “Let us make humans in our own image.” So God created a man and a woman. He gave them the gift of life and placed them in a beautiful garden called Eden. He told them to care for the earth and all living things. He blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and fill the earth.” That was the sixth day.
Day 7: Rest
God looked at everything He had made. The sky, the sea, the land, the animals, and the people—it was very good. On the seventh day, God rested. He made that day holy—a special day to rest and remember all the wonderful things He had done.
The Fall of Adam and Eve
In the beginning, when the world was fresh and unspoiled, God created a beautiful garden called Eden. In this garden, everything was perfect—trees full of fruit, rivers flowing with clear water, animals living peacefully, and the air filled with the song of birds.
In the heart of Eden, God placed a man named Adam, the first human. God gave him a special task: to care for the garden and name all the creatures. But God saw that Adam was alone, so He caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep, and from one of his ribs, God created a woman—Eve. She became Adam’s companion, and together they lived in harmony with nature and with God.
God gave them only one command:
"You may eat from any tree in the garden, but you must not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. If you do, you will surely die." Adam and Eve were innocent and unashamed. They walked with God in the garden, speaking with Him as a friend. But one day, a serpent, more cunning than any other creature, approached Eve. The serpent was sly, and he whispered to her: "Did God really say you must not eat from any tree?" Eve replied, “We may eat from all trees, except that one. If we eat from it, or even touch it, we will die.” The serpent hissed, "You will not die. God knows that when you eat it, your eyes will be opened. You will be like God, knowing good and evil."
Eve looked at the fruit—it was beautiful, ripe, and tempting. Desiring wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to Adam, and he too ate.
In that moment, their eyes were opened. For the first time, they felt shame. They realized they were naked, and they quickly sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. When they heard God walking in the garden, they hid among the trees.
But God called out, "Adam, where are you?" Adam replied, “I heard You and I was afraid, because I was naked—so I hid.”
God asked, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree I commanded you not to eat from?” Adam answered, “The woman You gave me—she gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” Eve said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”
God was deeply saddened. He spoke to each of them: To the serpent, He said: “You are cursed above all creatures. You will crawl on your belly and eat dust. There will be hatred between you and the woman, and her offspring will crush your head.”
To Eve, He said: “You will suffer pain in childbirth, and your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
To Adam, He said: “Because you listened and ate the fruit, the ground is cursed. You will work hard all your life to eat. Thorns and thistles will grow. And in the end, you will return to the dust from which you came.”
Then God made clothes for Adam and Eve from animal skins and clothed them. But they could no longer stay in Eden. To protect them from eating the Tree of Life and living forever in their sinful state, God sent them out of the garden. At the entrance, He placed mighty angels and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way.
And so, Adam and Eve began their new life outside Eden—still loved by God, but carrying the weight of their choice.
The Story of Abraham
A long time ago, in a land called Ur, lived a man named Abram. He was a good man who listened to God. One day, God spoke to Abram and said:
“Leave your home and your family. Go to the land I will show you. I will bless you and make you the father of a great nation.”
Though Abram didn’t know where he was going, he trusted God. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all their belongings, and began a long journey to a new land—Canaan.
When they arrived, God told Abram, “This land will belong to your children.” But Abram and Sarai had no children, and they were already old. Still, Abram believed God.
One night, God took Abram outside and said, “Look at the stars. You will have as many descendants as the stars in the sky.” Abram believed, and God was pleased. He made a covenant, a holy promise, with Abram.
To mark this new beginning, God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, which means “father of many,” and Sarai’s name to Sarah.
Years later, when Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah was 90, God kept His promise. Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac. Abraham was filled with joy.
But God tested Abraham’s faith. He asked him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Though it was the hardest thing Abraham had ever faced, he obeyed. Just as he was about to give up his son, God stopped him and provided a ram instead.
God saw that Abraham truly trusted Him. He promised again to bless Abraham’s family. Isaac would grow up, and his children and grandchildren would become a great nation—Israel.
Abraham lived a long and faithful life. He is remembered as a man who walked with God, trusted Him fully, and became the father of many nations.
The Story of Elijah
A long time ago in the land of Israel, there lived a brave and powerful prophet named Elijah. He was not afraid to speak the truth, even to kings, because he followed the one true God — Yahweh.
🌧️ The Drought That Changed EverythingElijah lived during the time of King Ahab, who was one of the most wicked kings Israel ever had. King Ahab and his wife Jezebel led the
people away from God and made them worship a false god named Baal.
One day, Elijah walked into the king’s court and boldly said, “There will be no rain or dew in the land until I say so — by the word of the Lord.” And just like that, the rain stopped for three years. Crops dried up. Rivers shrank. People were starving. But Elijah had gone into hiding, guided by God
🍞 The Widow's Miracle
During the famine, God told Elijah to go to a small village called Zarephath. There, he met a poor widow who had only a handful of flour and a few drops of oil left.
Elijah asked her for bread. She said, “I only have enough for one last meal for me and my son — then we will die.” But Elijah said, “Don’t be afraid. Make me some bread first, and God will not let your jar of flour or jug of oil run out.”
The woman believed him — and just as Elijah said, her flour and oil never ran out for many days! It was a miracle of provision.
👦 A Dead Boy Lives Again
But then something sad happened — the widow’s only son became very sick and died. In her grief, she cried out to Elijah. Elijah took the boy, laid him on his bed, and prayed with all his heart: “Lord, let this child’s life return to him!”
God heard Elijah’s prayer — and the boy came back to life. The woman rejoiced and said, “Now I know you are truly a man of God!”
🔥 The Battle on Mount Carmel
After three years of drought, God told Elijah to return to King Ahab. Elijah gave the king a challenge: gather the people and the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
There, Elijah said, “Let’s each prepare a sacrifice. You call on Baal, and I will call on the Lord. The God who answers with fire — He is the true God.”
The prophets of Baal shouted and danced all day. But there was no fire, no voice — nothing.
Then Elijah prayed to God. He poured water all over his altar to make it harder to burn. Then he looked to heaven and said, “Lord, show them that You are the true God.”
Suddenly, fire fell from the sky! It burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and even the water. The people fell on their faces and shouted, “The Lord — He is God!”
💨 Elijah's Journey to Heaven
Later, Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah. He ran away, tired and afraid, but God comforted him with food, rest, and a quiet whisper.
Years later, Elijah knew his time on earth was ending. As he walked with his student Elisha, something amazing happened — a chariot of fire with horses of fire came down from the sky, and a whirlwind carried Elijah up to heaven.
Elijah never died — he was taken alive into heaven, one of only two people in the Bible to experience that.
🌟 The Legacy of Elijah
Elijah’s story didn’t end there. Hundreds of years later, during the life of Jesus, Elijah appeared on a mountain during the Transfiguration, standing beside Moses and Jesus.
His life reminds us that:
- One faithful person can stand against evil.
- God hears our prayers.
- Miracles still happen.
- God is real — and He answers by fire. [Go to Top]
Jesus Calms the Storm
(Mark 4:35–41)
One evening, as the sun was setting, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they left the crowd behind and got into a boat, taking Jesus along with them. The waters of the Sea of Galilee were calm at first, and Jesus, tired from teaching all day, lay down at the back of the boat and fell asleep, resting His head on a cushion.
Suddenly, a violent storm swept over the lake. Dark clouds filled the sky, fierce winds howled, and huge waves crashed into the boat. Water started filling the boat, and the disciples began to panic. They were terrified and feared the boat would sink. In their fear, they rushed to wake Jesus and cried out, “Teacher! Don’t You care that we’re about to drown?” Jesus stood up. Calmly, He looked at the raging wind and waves, and said, “Peace! Be still!”
At once, the wind stopped blowing. The waves settled. The sea became completely calm—as if the storm had never happened. Jesus then turned to His disciples and asked, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The disciples were amazed. They looked at each other in awe and whispered, “Who is this man? Even the wind and the waves obey Him!
Meaning of the Story:
This story reminds us that even in the storms of life, when everything seems out of control, Jesus is with us. When we are afraid, we can call out to Him. He is powerful enough to calm any storm—both in nature and in our hearts.
The Prodigal Son
(Luke 15:11–32)
One day, Jesus told a story to His listeners: “There was a man who had two sons.”
The younger son went to his father and said, “Father, give me my share of the inheritance now.” Though it was painful, the father agreed and divided his property between the two sons. A few days later, the younger son gathered all he had and left for a distant country. There, he wasted all his wealth on wild living and foolish choices.
Before long, everything was gone. Just then, a terrible famine hit the land, and he had nothing left—not even food.
Desperate and starving, he found work with a local farmer, who sent him to feed pigs. He was so hungry, he even wished he could eat the food the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
Then one day, he came to his senses. He thought: “How many of my father’s servants have food to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go back to my father and say:
‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Please make me like one of your hired servants. ” So, he got up and began the journey home. While he was still far away, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, hugged him tightly, and kissed him. The son said, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I’m no longer worthy to be called your son.” But the father turned to his servants and said, “Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate!
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!” And they began to celebrate with great joy.
Meanwhile, the older son was working in the fields. As he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. He asked a servant what was going on.
The servant said, “Your brother has come home, and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.” The older son became angry and refused to go in. His father came outside and begged him to join, but the older son said,
“I’ve worked for you all these years. I never disobeyed you. Yet you never gave me even a young goat to celebrate with my friends.
But when this son of yours, who wasted your wealth on reckless living, returns—you celebrate for him!” The father said, “My son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.
But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
The Message:
Jesus told this story to show that God is like the loving father—always ready to forgive, waiting for us to return, no matter how far we've gone.
If we come back with a sincere heart, He welcomes us with open arms.
