We've heard the Story about Jesus's birth before. Typically every Christmas. We've also heard the Story about His death, especially during the Easter season.
These aren't the only Biblical stories told again and again. Any of these ring a bell?
Jonah and the whale.
Daniel in the lion's den.
The creation story in Genesis.
Adam and Eve.
Noah's Ark.
Moses and the parting of the Red Sea.
Abraham and Sarah, and God's promise to them.
David and Goliath.
John the Baptist.
Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus.
Why do we do this? Why is this important?
These seemingly simple stories give a record of God's story in humankind and His love toward us. Each story is filled with those who had great faith, overcame odds, or even failed to do so and was dealt with the consequences.
Stories are the best ways of teaching principles. And the best stories are ones that can be told simply, not complicated and difficult to remember. Told so simply that even children can understand them--and we do in Sunday School class.
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