The Burning of Ziklag In 1 Samuel chapter 30 in the Bible, there is a story about David facing a great hardship. When David returned from the battlefield, he found that the city of Ziklag, where he had been staying, had been set on fire. As David a...

Jesus Visits Peter’s House In Matthew 8 in the Bible, there are stories of Jesus healing various sick people. One day, Jesus said to Peter, “Peter, let us go to your house today.” “Pardon? My house? Yes, Jesus.” Peter used to be a fisherm...

Why We Go to Church Students go to school to learn. Even those who can’t yet read find their way through the guidance of teachers and by taking in many lessons at school. Why do we go to church? At church, we hear the word of God through the past...

King Saul Followed His Own Thoughts Around 1,000 B.C., God anointed Saul as the first king of Israel. A few years after he became king, the prophet Samuel came to visit him. “God has anointed you as king over Israel, so now you must listen to the...

Jacob’s Most Beloved Son Jacob had twelve sons, among whom Joseph and Benjamin were the sons he had later in life with Rachel, the wife he loved the most. Jacob particularly favored Joseph over all his other sons. He gave Joseph a coat of many co...

People Seeking for Jesus When Jesus went to Capernaum by boat, many people gathered to listen to His words. One day, some people brought a paralytic to Him. Paralysis was a disease where a person couldn’t walk or move on their own. So, they broug...

In life, we all face unwanted difficulties. Problems may arise in our family, we may become ill, or suffer significant material losses. At such times, people try hard to solve their difficulties. If they fail, they become discouraged and saddened. ...

The God Who Created Heaven and Earth In Genesis chapter 1 in the Bible, there is a story about God creating the world. In the beginning, the world was without form (disorderly and messy), void (completely empty), and darkness (without light) was up...

Lazarus Died of Sickness John chapter 11 in the Bible tells the story of Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in Bethany. One day, Lazarus became sick but did not get better so his sisters sent someone to Jesus. “Jesus, Lazarus who...

Dropping Ax Head into the Water In 2 Kings chapter 6 in the Bible, it talks about the prophet Elisha and the sons of the prophets. One day, one of the sons of the prophets said to Elisha. “Prophet, this place has become too small for us to stay. ...