Devotions
Category Archives: New Testement Bible Stories
Mary visits Elizabeth
The angel Gabriel told Mary “Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God.” Mary got ready … Continue reading →
The angel Gabriel visits Mary
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, … Continue reading →
The birth of John the Baptist foretold
A man named Zechariah was serving as priest before God in the Temple. When the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at … Continue reading →
Jesus chooses Saul (Paul)
Saul (later known as Paul) was breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to … Continue reading →
It’s time to follow Jesus
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will … Continue reading →
Jesus heals two blind men
After Jesus raised a dead girl, he went on from there. Two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, … Continue reading →
Jesus raises a dead girl
A man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, someone came … Continue reading →
