50 Bible Stories Every Adult Should Know Volume 2: New Testament

This book will prove a feast, especially for those being exposed to many of these stories for the first time.Jerry Jenkins, bestselling novelist and writer of The Left Behind series

Do you sometimes wish you knew more about the Bible—but you don’t know where to start? Understanding this collection of essential but lesser-known Bible stories will enrich your life and feed your soul. 
 
50 Bible Stories Every Adult Should Know: New Testament Edition includes: 

• Engaging true stories featuring Bible text from reliable modern translations, along with brief introductions providing historical background and context.
• Practical truths applicable to your busy everyday life.
• Quotes and facts related to literature, ancient geography, and pop culture.
•  Nearly 100 vibrant, classic fine art illustrations throughout.

 
The art and style of each story in this unique resource offers you an immersive experience into the Bible. You may never be the same.
 

Matthew Lockhart spent over twenty-five years in leadership positions for religious education publishers including Group, Standard, and David C Cook, developing Bible study and educational resources used by a variety of denominations. Matt continues to write, curate Bible art, and develop publishing projects. He and his wife live in Colorado.
 

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8
01 MARY AND THE ANGEL GABRIEL: How Can This Be? 10
02 THE BIRTH OF JESUS: Away in a Manger 16
03 JESUS PRESENTED AT THE TEMPLE: In My Father’s House 22
04 BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION: From Touted to Tested 26
05 CALLING THE FIRST DISCIPLES: Dinner with Sinners 32
06 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: Living Water 38
07 JESUS TEACHES AND HEALS: Homecoming 44
08 JESUS CREATES A STIR ON THE SABBATH: The Healing Pool 50
09 SERMON ON THE MOUNT: A Firm Foundation 54
10 JESUS ANOINTED: Tears and Jeers 58
11 THE RICH FOOL: Eat, Drink, and Be Wary 62
12 LORD OF THE HARVEST: Wheat and Weeds 66
13 JESUS STILLS THE TEMPEST: Superstorm 70
14 JESUS AND A DEMONIAC: Legion of Darkness 74
15 JESUS FEEDS OVER FIVE THOUSAND: Bread and Water 78
16 JESUS ILLUMINATED: Starstruck 84
17 THE GOOD SAMARITAN: Roadside Rescue 88
18 JESUS ON PRAYER: Let Us Pray 92
19 JESUS AND A MAN BORN BLIND: Mud in Your Eye 96
20 THE GOOD SHEPHERD: Door #1 102
21 MARY, MARTHA, AND LAZARUS: Raising the Dead 106
22 THE PRODIGAL SON: Lost and Found 112
23 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS: Reversal of Fortune 116
24 JESUS AND THE LITTLE CHILDREN: Childlike Faith 120
25 THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD: Amazing Grace 124
26 JESUS AND ZACCHAEUS: Seeing and Believing 128
27 THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: A Grand Entrance 132
28 THE WICKED TENANTS: A Cornerstone and Stumbling Block 136
29 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET: Leading by Example 140
30 THE LORD’S SUPPER: Do This in Remembrance 144
31 IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE: Agony and Betrayal 148
32 JESUS AND PETER QUESTIONED: Tried and Denied 152
33 JESUS BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE: Kangaroo Court and Mob Rule 156
34 THE CRUCIFIXION: The Horrible, Beautiful Cross 162
35 THE RESURRECTION: Risen! 168
36 JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES: Revealed 172
37 JESUS AND PETER REUNITED: Restored 176
38 JESUS’ PARTING WORDS: Returned to Sender 182
39 THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH: Tongues of Fire 186
40 THE DEATHS OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA: Putting on Airs 192
41 THE STONING OF STEPHEN: The Courage of Conviction 196
42 PHILIP AND THE ETHIOPIAN OFFICIAL: Roadside Service 200
43 SAUL’S JESUS ENCOUNTER: Blinded by the Light 204
44 BARNABAS BEFRIENDS PAUL: A Dynamic Duo 210
45 PETER AND THE CENTURION: An Officer and a Gentleman 216
46 PETER’S ESCAPE AND HEROD’S DEATH: Touched by an Angel 222
47 BONFIRE AND RIOT IN EPHESUS: Fahrenheit 451 228
48 PAUL SETS SAIL FOR ROME: Shipwrecked 234
49 PAUL ON MALTA AND IN ROME: Shake It Off 240
50 JOHN’S VISION ON PATMOS: Coming Attractions 244
SCRIPTURE INDEX 250
ABOUT THE ART 254
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 255