Lessons You Can Learn From the Bible
This publication will take you on a journey through time, from the Bible account of creation, to the birth and ministry of Jesus, and on to the Kingdom to come.
A Letter From the Governing Body
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LESSON 1
God Made Heaven and Earth
The Bible says that God created heaven and earth. Why did he create one angel before he made everyone and everything else?
LESSON 2
God Made the First Man and Woman
God created the first man and woman and put them in the garden of Eden. He wanted them to start a family and make all the earth a paradise.
LESSON 3
Adam and Eve Disobeyed God
What was special about one particular tree in the garden of Eden? Why did Eve eat the fruit from it?
LESSON 4
From Anger to Murder
God accepted Abel’s offering but not Cain’s. When Cain found out, he was very angry and did a terrible thing.
LESSON 5
Noah’s Ark
When bad angels married women on earth, they had sons who were giant bullies. Violence was everywhere. But Noah was different—he loved and obeyed God.
LESSON 6
Eight Survive Into a New World
The Flood brought 40 days and 40 nights of rain. Altogether, Noah and his family were in the ark for more than a year. Finally, they were able to go out.
LESSON 7
The Tower of Babel
Some people decided to build a city and a tower with its top in the heavens. Why did God suddenly make them speak different languages?
LESSON 8
Abraham and Sarah Obeyed God
Why Did Abraham and Sarah trade their life in the city for one as wanderers in the land of Canaan?
LESSON 9
A Son At Last!
How would God fulfill his promise to Abraham? Which of Abraham’s sons would be involved—Isaac or Ishmael?
LESSON 10
Remember the Wife of Lot
God made it rain fire and sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah. Why were those cities destroyed? Why should we remember the wife of Lot?
LESSON 11
A Test of Faith
God told Abraham: ‘Please, take your only son and offer him as a sacrifice on a mountain in Moriah.’ How would Abraham face this test of faith?
LESSON 12
Jacob Got the Inheritance
Isaac and Rebekah had twin boys named Esau and Jacob. Because Esau was born first, he was in line for a special inheritance. Why did he give it away for a bowl of stew?
LESSON 13
Jacob and Esau Make Peace
How did Jacob receive a blessing from an angel? And how did he make peace with Esau?
LESSON 15
Jehovah Never Forgot Joseph
Even though Joseph was far from his family, God proved that he was with him.
LESSON 19
The First Three Plagues
Pharaoh brought disaster on his people because he was too proud to take one simple action.
LESSON 22
The Miracle at the Red Sea
Pharaoh came through the ten plagues, but did he survive this miracle of God?
LESSON 23
A Promise to Jehovah
The Israelites made a special promise to God when they were camped at Mount Sinai.
LESSON 24
They Broke Their Promise
While Moses was getting the Ten Commandments, the people committed a terrible sin.
LESSON 26
The Twelve Spies
Joshua and Caleb were different from the other ten men who spied out the land of Canaan.
LESSON 27
They Rebelled Against Jehovah
Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and 250 other men failed to realize an important fact about Jehovah.
LESSON 30
Rahab Hid the Spies
The walls of Jericho came crashing down. But Rahab’s house remained standing, even though it was built in the wall.
LESSON 32
A New Leader and Two Brave Women
After Joshua died, the Israelites began to worship idols. Life got hard, but help came from Judge Barak, from the prophetess Deborah, and from Jael with her tent peg!
LESSON 33
Ruth and Naomi
Two women whose husbands had both died returned to Israel. One of the women, Ruth, went to work in the fields, where she was noticed by Boaz.
LESSON 34
Gideon Conquered the Midianites
After the Midianites made life miserable for them, the Israelites begged Jehovah for help. How did Gideon’s small army then conquer 135,000 enemy soldiers?
LESSON 35
Hannah Prays for a Son
Elkanah took Hannah and Peninnah and the family to worship at the tabernacle in Shiloh. There, Hannah prayed for a son. A year later, she gave birth to Samuel!
LESSON 36
Jephthah’s Promise
What promise did Jephthah make, and why? How did Jephthah’s daughter react to her father’s promise?
LESSON 37
Jehovah Speaks to Samuel
High Priest Eli’s two sons served as priests at the tabernacle, but they did not obey God’s laws. Young Samuel was different, and Jehovah spoke to him.
LESSON 38
Jehovah Made Samson Strong
God made Samson strong to fight the Philistines, but when Samson made a bad decision, the Philistines captured him.
LESSON 39
Israel’s First King
God had given the Israelites judges to lead them, but they wanted a king. Samuel anointed Saul as the first king, but later Jehovah rejected Saul. Why?
LESSON 40
David and Goliath
Jehovah picks David to be the next king of Israel, and David shows why he is a good choice.
LESSON 41
David and Saul
Why does one of these men hate the other, and how does the hated one behave?
LESSON 44
A Temple for Jehovah
God approves of King Solomon’s request and gives him great privileges.
LESSON 49
A Wicked Queen Is Punished
Jezebel plots to kill Naboth in order to steal his vineyard! Her wickedness does not go unnoticed by Jehovah.
LESSON 50
Jehovah Defends Jehoshaphat
Good King Jehoshaphat turns to God in prayer when Judah is threatened by enemy nations.
LESSON 51
The Warrior and the Little Girl
A young Israelitess tells her mistress about Jehovah’s great power—with miraculous results.
LESSON 52
Jehovah’s Fiery Army
How Elisha’s servant comes to see that ‘there are more with us than with them.’
LESSON 54
Jehovah Was Patient With Jonah
How did one of God’s prophets come to be swallowed by a huge fish? How did he get out? And what lesson did Jehovah teach him?
LESSON 55
Jehovah’s Angel Protected Hezekiah
Judah’s enemies say that Jehovah will not protect his people, but they are wrong!
LESSON 56
Josiah Loved God’s Law
Josiah becomes king when he is eight years old, and he helps his people to worship Jehovah.
LESSON 57
Jehovah Sends Jeremiah to Preach
What this young prophet said made the elders of Judah very angry.
LESSON 58
Jerusalem Is Destroyed
The people of Judah continue to worship false gods, so Jehovah abandons them.
LESSON 59
Four Boys Who Obeyed Jehovah
Young Judeans are determined to remain faithful to Jehovah, even in the royal court of Babylon.
LESSON 60
A Kingdom That Will Last Forever
Daniel explains the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar’s strange dream.
LESSON 61
They Did Not Bow Down
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to worship the king of Babylon’s golden image.
LESSON 66
Ezra Taught God’s Law
After the Israelites listened to Ezra, they made a special promise to God.
LESSON 67
The Walls of Jerusalem
Nehemiah learned that his enemies planned to attack. Why wasn’t he afraid?
LESSON 68
Elizabeth Has a Baby
Why was Elizabeth’s husband told that he would not be able to speak until the baby was born?
LESSON 70
Angels Announce the Birth of Jesus
The shepherds who heard the announcement reacted quickly.
LESSON 73
John Prepares the Way
John grows up to be a prophet. He teaches that the Messiah is coming. How do people react to his message?
LESSON 75
The Devil Tests Jesus
Three times the Devil tests Jesus. What are his three temptations? How does Jesus respond?
LESSON 76
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Why does Jesus drive animals out of the temple and overturn money changers’ tables?
LESSON 77
The Woman at the Well
A Samaritan woman is surprised that Jesus speaks to her. Why? What does Jesus tell her that he has not shared with anyone else?
LESSON 78
Jesus Preaches the Kingdom Message
Jesus invites some of his disciples to become “fishers of men.” Later, he trains 70 of his followers to preach a message of good news.
LESSON 79
Jesus Performs Many Miracles
Wherever he goes, sick people come to him for help, and he cures them. He even brings a little girl back from the dead.
LESSON 82
Jesus Teaches His Disciples How to Pray
What kind of things does he tell his disciples to keep on asking for?
LESSON 86
Jesus Resurrects Lazarus
When Jesus sees Mary crying, he also starts to cry. But their tears soon turn into joy.
LESSON 87
Jesus’ Last Supper
Jesus gives important instructions to his apostles during their last meal together.
LESSON 88
Jesus Is Arrested
Judas Iscariot leads a large mob armed with swords and clubs so that they can arrest Jesus.
LESSON 89
Peter Denies Jesus
What happens in the courtyard of the house of Caiaphas? And what happens to Jesus inside the house?
LESSON 93
Jesus Returns to Heaven
Before doing so, however, he gives his disciples some very important instructions.
LESSON 95
Nothing Could Stop Them
The religious leaders who had Jesus killed now try to silence his disciples. But they cannot.
LESSON 96
Jesus Chooses Saul
Saul is a violent enemy of the Christians, but that is about to change.
LESSON 97
Cornelius Receives Holy Spirit
Why does God send Peter to the house of this man, who is not a Jew?
LESSON 98
Christianity Spreads to Many Nations
The apostle Paul and his missionary companions begin the preaching work in distant lands.
LESSON 99
A Jailer Learns the Truth
How are a demon, an earthquake, and a sword all involved in this story?
LESSON 100
Paul and Timothy
The two men work together as friends and fellow servants for many years.
LESSON 101
Paul Is Sent to Rome
The journey is full of dangers, but no difficulty can slow down this apostle.
LESSON 103
“Let Your Kingdom Come”
The Revelation to John shows how God’s Kingdom will change life on earth.
