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Rebel Prophet – Jonah 1 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Mar 24, 2022
2 min read

Rebel Prophet Story (Jonah 1)

Wicked City – city, serpent, crown, cloud – God told his prophet Jonah to visit Nineveh City and announce his judgement against the people for their wickedness.

Jonah’s Escape – water, sailboat, man, flame – Jonah chose to board a sailboat heading away from the city.

Terrible Storm – thunderstorm, boat, waves – God sent a violent storm. The sailors prayed to their gods for help. They woke up Jonah and asked him to pray also.

Self Sacrifice – water, boat, sailor, flag – Jonah knew the storm was his fault. He convinced the sailors to throw him overboard. When Jonah hit the water, the storm stopped. The sailors believed in God. God also sent a whale to rescue Jonah. He lived inside for three days.

Storytellers Sight

Why would a prophet rebel against God’s command?
Do you think Jonah really thought he could avoid obeying God? Have you ever run away from God?
Why did the sailors ask Jonah to pray to his God?
What indicates that these sailors were good men?
Make a list of all the descriptions of this great storm.
How did this experience change the sailors’ beliefs?
When has God judged you for rebelling against him?
How do we witness God as Redeemer in this story?

Storytellers Discipleship

The following activities will help you remember the story, apply wisdom to your own life, and tell the story to others.

Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
Tell the story with the drawings.
Draw your own pictures to illustrate the story.
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal wisdom in the story.
Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
Disciple others to become Spirit-filled storytellers.

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Genesis Stories List – Draw Bible Stories Project

Mar 24, 2022
2 min read

Genesis Stories

We are creating our own list of story names for every book of the Bible to include in our future publication: Draw Bible Stories.

By the time we finish, we will have a master list of every passage of the whole Bible.

We’d love your feedback as we develop these lists. We just completed the rough draft of our Genesis Stories list. Take a look, and let us know if you think there’s a better name for any of these stories.

The only requirement is that each story can only have two words. Leave a comment with your ideas. Thanks for all your prayers, generosity, collaboration, and advocacy.

Genesis – Yahweh & Israel

Yahweh’s Creation 1:1-2:3

Eden Garden 2:1-25

Paradise Lost 3:1-24

First Murder 4:1-26

Noah’s Ancestors 5:1-32

Noah’s Generation 6:1-8

Noah’s Ark 6:9-22

Noah’s Flood 7:1-8:22

Noah’s Covenant 9:1-17

Noah’s Sons 9:18-28

First Nations 10:1-32

Babylon Tower 11:1-9

Abram’s Ancestors 11:10-32

Abram’s Calling 12:1-9

Abram’s Fear 12:10-20

Abram & Lot 13:1-18

Abram’s Courage 14:1-16

First Tithe 14:17-24

Abram’s Covenant 15:1-21

God Sees 16:1-16

Father Abraham 17:1-14

Sarah & Isaac 17:15-27

Sarah Laughs 18:1-15

Abraham’s Mercy 18:16-33

Sodom’s Depravity 19:1-11

Lot’s Escape 19:12-29

Lot’s Incest 19:30-38

Sarah’s Defender 20:1-18

Isaac & Ishmael 21:1-10

Ishmael’s Covenant 21:11-21

Beersheba Covenant 21:22-34

Sacrificing Isaac 22:1-19

Rebekah’s Family 22:20-24

Sarah’s Grave 23:1-20

Isaac’s Wife 24:1-67

Abraham’s Family 25:1-20

Struggling Brothers 25:21-26

Esau’s Birthright 25:27-34

Isaac’s Covenant 26:1-6

Isaac’s Fear 26:7-11

Isaac’s Wealth 26:12-22

Well Covenant 26:23-35

Stolen Blessing 27:1-40

Jacob’s Escape 27:41-28:9

Heaven’s Stairway 28:10-22

Jacob’s Refuge 29:1-14

Tricked Deceiver 29:15-30

Competing Wives 29:31-30:24

Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43

Jacob’s Fear 31:1-21

Stolen Idols 31:22-35

Laban’s Covenant 31:36-55

Jacob’s Return 32:1-23

Wrestling God 32:24-32

Jacob’s Reunion 33:1-20

Dinah’s Revenge 34:1-31

Jacob’s Covenant 35:1-15

Jacob’s Family 35:16-29

Esau’s Tribe 36:1-43

Joseph Dreamer 37:1-11

Slave Brother 37:12-36

Tamar’s Justice 38:1-30

Joseph’s Integrity 39:1-23

Prison Dreamers 40:1-23

Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-32

Famine Preparation 41:33-57

Accused Spies 42:1-38

Judah’s Promise 43:1-14

Benjamin’s Feast 43:15-34

Silver Cup 44:1-17

Substitute Slave 44:18-34

Joseph’s Reunion 45:1-15

Pharaoh’s Invitation 45:16-28

Egypt Covenant 46:1-7

Israel’s Family 46:8-27

Goshen Sanctuary 46:28-47:12

Pharaoh’s Fifth 47:13-26

Joseph’s Oath 47:27-31

Joseph’s Sons 48:1-22

Twelve Blessings 49:1-28

Israel’s Farewell 49:29-50:13

Joseph’s Mercy 50:14-21

Joseph’s Farewell 50:22-26

Replacing Judas – Acts 1 – Draw Bible Stories Project

Mar 15, 2022
2 min read

Replacing Judas Story (Acts 1)

Constant Prayer – disciples, flame, house – Jesus’ disciples returned to Jerusalem after his ascension. They stayed in a house unified in prayer and worship.

Judas’ Betrayal – Jesus, chains, Judas, gallows – Peter stood up and spoke about Judas’ betrayal, how it was prophesied by David, and how terrible was his death.

Jesus’ Witness – empty tomb, man, flame, flag – Peter said the Psalms prophesied a replacement. The new apostle must be someone who had been with Jesus since John’s baptism, and witnessed his resurrection.

Dream Team – Jesus, cloud, flame, apostle – They chose two candidates. They prayed for discernment. The Holy Spirit confirmed Matthias as the new apostle.