Colecciones de cuentos

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Colecciones de cuentos

Una creciente biblioteca de conjuntos de historias bíblicas curadas — Apóstoles, La historia de Dios, Profetas, Mujeres de la Biblia, Sueños y visiones, Encuentro de poder, Discipulado y obediencia, Perdón, Sanidad, Esperanza, Oración, Persecución, Parábolas, y más — cada uno emparejado con pasajes bíblicos específicos para que un discipulador pueda encontrar rápidamente las historias adecuadas para la situación de una persona. Incluye versiones adaptadas para personas de trasfondo animista, musulmán, budista e hindú, brindando a los oyentes orales y a los nuevos creyentes una forma accesible y culturalmente relevante de encontrarse con las Escrituras.

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Colecciones de historias bíblicas para aprendices orales

Veintiún conjuntos seleccionados de historias bíblicas: elige la colección que se adapte a tu gente y a su cosmovisión. Cuenta la historia, luego deja que el grupo descubra: inhala al oír la Palabra, exhala al obedecerla y compartirla con otros.

Afinar una historia con un problema de visión del mundo

Una historia puede hablar más fuertemente que un sermón sobre la visión de Dios sobre cuestiones culturales. Estas historias hacen coincidir una verdad bíblica con una barrera cultural o de cosmovisión:

La Promesa de Dios a Abraham Génesis 12:1-9; Génesis 17:1-8Ilustra la relación de Dios con el hombre: Él no es distante e incognoscible
Los Diez Mandamientos Éxodo 19:16-20:17Ilustra que Dios es Santo
Saúl en Endor 1 Samuel 28Ilustra el mal de la brujería y la consulta a médiums, y la opinión de Dios sobre estas cosas
Abraham es puesto a prueba Génesis 22:1-19Ilustra sacrificio de sangre
Elías es alimentado por los cuervos 1 Reyes 17:1-6Ilustra que Dios es nuestro Proveedor
El sueño de Salomón 1 Reyes 3:1-15Ilustra la importancia de los sueños
Se Encuentra el Libro de la Ley 2 Reyes 22–23Ilustra la idolatría y la visión de Dios sobre los ídolos hechos por el hombre
Naamán Sanado de Lepra 2 Reyes 5Ilustra la sanación y el poder de Dios
El Becerro de Oro Éxodo 32Ilustra la idolatría y el odio de Dios hacia la idolatría
El hijo pródigo Lucas 15:11-32Ilustra el perdón
La Historia de Lázaro Juan 11:1-43Ilustra el poder de Dios
Pablo en Atenas Hechos 17:16-34Ilustra la naturaleza religiosa de ciertas culturas
Ladrillos sin paja Éxodo 5:1-6:18Ilustra la opresión y la casta social — La visión de Dios sobre la igualdad
La visión de Peter sobre la comida Hechos 11:1-18Ilustra la visión de Dios sobre los tabúes alimentarios

Idea de actividad: no des las respuestas — asigna las historias a parejas y deja que cada pareja descubra qué barrera, qué problema cultural o qué verdad bíblica aborda cada historia, y cómo podría ayudar a cambiar la cosmovisión.

La Colección de los Apóstoles66 historias66 historias — la iglesia nace, de la Ascensión a las Cartas.
  1. La Ascensión de Jesús y el Reemplazo del Duodécimo Apóstol Hechos 1:1-26
  2. Pentecostés y el discurso de Pedro Hechos 2:1-47
  3. Pedro y Juan en el Templo Hechos 3:1-26
  4. El arresto de Pedro y Juan y su liberación Hechos 4:1-31
  5. Ananías y Safira Hechos 4:32-5:11
  6. Arresto y persecución de los apóstoles Hechos 5:12-42

De aproximadamente los años 33-35 d.C.

  1. La elección de los siete y el arresto de Esteban Hechos 6:1-15
  2. El discurso de Stephen Hechos 7:1-53
  3. Stephen está drogado Hechos 7:54-8:4
  4. El Evangelio en Samaria Hechos 8:5-25
  5. Felipe y el etíope Hechos 8: 26-40
  6. Saulo es convertido y viaja a Arabia Hechos 9:1-25 también Gálatas 1:11-17

Desde aproximadamente los años 36-39 d.C.

  1. Saulo va a Jerusalén, Tarso y Cilicia Hechos 9:26-27, Gál 1:18a; Gál 1:18b-24; Hechos 9:28-31
  2. Pedro, Eneas y Tabita Hechos 9:32-43
  3. Pedro y Cornelio Hechos 10:1-48
  4. Pedro explica sus acciones hacia los gentiles Hechos 11:1-18

Desde aproximadamente los años 43-46

  1. Fundación de la Iglesia en Antioquía Hechos 11:19-30
  2. El arresto y la milagrosa liberación de Pedro Hechos 12:1-19y, como opción, Recitar 1 Pedro 4:12-19 sobre la persecución)
  3. Muerte de Herodes el Perseguidor Hechos 12:20-25y, como opción, Recitar 11 Pedro 2:1-10)

Aproximadamente de los años 46-48 d.C.

  1. La Llamada Misionera de Saulo y Bernabé Hechos 13:1-12
  2. El Evangelio a la Provincia de Galacia Hechos 13:13-43
  3. La Respuesta del Pueblo Hechos 13:44-52
  4. Pablo y Bernabé plantan iglesias en Galacia Hechos 14:1-20
  5. Pablo Enseña a las Nuevas Iglesias Hechos 14:21-25y, como opción, Recitar Gálatas 5:16-26 y 6:1,2 en el fruto del Espíritu Santo)

De aproximadamente los años 48-50 d.C.

  1. El Regreso a Antioquía Hechos 14:26-28
  2. Controversia en Antioquía Hechos 15:1-2y Gálatas 2:11-21
  3. La Reunión en Jerusalén Hechos 15:2b-21
  4. La Carta a los creyentes gentiles Hechos 15:22-35
  5. La Carta de Santiago Santiago 1:1-27

De aproximadamente los años 50-51 d.C.

  1. Pablo, Bernabé, Marcos, Silas y Timoteo fortalecen las iglesias Hechos 15:36-16:1
  2. Pablo en Filipos Hechos 16:6-15(y, como opción, Recitar de la carta de Pablo: Filipenses 2:1-11)
  3. Pablo y Silas en la Prisión Hechos 16:16-40(y, como opción, Recitar de la carta de Pablo: Regocíjense en el Señor siempre. Otra vez digo, regocíjense. Vuestra mansedumbre sea conocida a todos los hombres. El Señor está cerca. Por nada estén afanosos; antes bien, en todo sean conocidas vuestras peticiones a Dios en oración y ruego, con acción de gracias. Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, guardará vuestros corazones y vuestros pensamientos en Cristo Jesús. Por lo demás, hermanos, todo lo que es verdadero, todo lo honesto, todo lo justo, todo lo puro, todo lo amable, todo lo que es de buen nombre; si hay alguna virtud, si algo digno de alabanza, en esto pensad. Lo que aprendieron y recibieron y oyeron y vieron en mí, esto hagan; y el Dios de paz será con ustedes.
  4. El ministerio de Pablo en Tesalónica Hechos 17:1-9 y narración de 1 Tesalonicenses 2:1-9
  5. Pablo en Berea y Atenas - El Dios Desconocido Hechos 17:10-34
  6. Pablo se traslada a Corinto por 18 meses. Hechos 18:1-17 y narración en 1 Corintios 2:1-5
  7. Pablo escribe a los Tesalonicenses desde Corinto 1 Tes. 1:1-10 y 2:17-3:6 (y, como opción, Recita de la carta de Pablo: 1 Tes. 5:1-11 sobre la Segunda Venida)

From Approximately the Years 52-54 AD

  1. Paul Goes to Syria Acts 18:18-23
  2. Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos Acts 18:24-28
  3. Paul Goes to Ephesus Acts 19:1-9(and as an option Recite from Paul's letter: Ephesians 4:32-5:2)
  4. Paul Teaches the Ephesians Acts 19:10(and as an option Recite from Paul's letter: Ephesians 4:2-6;11-16)

From Approximately the Years 55-56 AD

  1. Paul Teaches at the School of Tyrannus Acts 19:11-22(and as an option Recite from Paul's letter: Ephesians 6:10-18 on the Armor of God)
  2. From Ephesus Paul Writes to the Corinthians I Corinthians 1:1-9 and 16:19-24
  3. Silversmiths' Riot in Ephesus Acts 19:23-41

From Approximately the Year 57 AD

  1. Paul's Third Visit to Corinth, Greece Acts 20:1-3a(and as an option Recite from Paul's letter: 1Corinthians 13:1-13 on Love)
  2. Paul Writes a Letter to the Romans Romans 1:1-10 and 15:22-23(and as an option Recite from his letter: Romans 12:9-21
  3. Paul in Troas Acts 20:3-12
  4. Paul Meets with the Ephesian Elders Acts 20:13-38
  5. Paul's Journey Continues Acts 21:1-16
  6. Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem Acts 21:17-36
  7. Paul Speaks to the Crowd Acts 21:37-40 and 22:1-29
  8. Paul and the Sanhedrin Acts 22:30 and Acts 23:1-22
  9. Paul Escapes to Caesaria Acts 23:23-35 and 24:1-26

From Approximately the Year 59 AD

  1. Paul Appeals to Caesar Acts 24:27 and 25:1-12
  2. Festus Consults the King Acts 25:13-27
  3. Paul Tells His Story to King Agrippa Acts 26:1-32
  4. Paul Sails for Rome Acts 27:1-12
  5. The Storm Acts 27:13-44
  6. At Malta Acts 28:1-10(and as an option Recite James 5:13-16 on prayer for the sick)

From Approximately the Years 60-64 AD

  1. Paul Arrives in Rome Acts 28:1-29
  2. Paul's Home in Rome Acts 28:30-31(and as an option Recite from Paul's letter to the Romans: Romans: 5:1-8)
  3. Paul Sends a Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1-2 and 6:21-22(and as an option Recite: Ephesians 5:21-33 and 6:1-4)
  4. Paul Sends a Letter to the Philippians Philippians 1:1-2;2:25-30;4:21 (and optionally Recite from Phil. 4:10-23
  5. Paul Sends a Letter to the Colossians Colossians 1:1-2 and 4:7-18(and as an option Recite Col. 3:12-17 on the characteristics of believers)
  6. Paul Sends a Letter to Philemon of Colosse Philemon 1-18
  7. Paul Writes a Letter to Timothy 1 Tim. 3:1-15
  8. Paul Writes a Letter to Titus Titus 1:1-5(and as an option Recite Titus 1:6-9 on qualifications of elders)
God’s Story Collection50 stories50 stories from Creation to the church — arranged by the 4 Fields.
  1. Creation Genesis 1:1-31 and 2:1,2
  2. The Fall of Man Genesis 3:1-21
  3. Cain and Abel Genesis 4: 1-16
  4. Noah and the FloodStory from: Genesis 8:6-22Introduction summarized from Gen.6:1-14 and 7:1-12
  5. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9
  6. The Story of Job Job 1:1-22

Part 2 Stories of Abraham and His Sons Stone clearing

  1. The Call of Abram Genesis 12:1-9
  2. The Covenant Genesis 17:15-27
  3. The Birth of Isaac Genesis 21:1-7
  4. God Provides a Sacrifice Génesis 22:1-19
  5. A Bride for Isaac Genesis 24:1-27
  6. Jacob and the Blessing Genesis 27:1-40
  7. Joseph's Dream Genesis 37:1-36

Part 3 Stories of the Prophets Sowing

  1. Joseph in EgyptTaken from Acts 7:9-16
  2. The Story of MosesTaken from Acts 7: 17-42
  3. The Covenant at Shechem Joshua 24:1-33
  4. Gideon and the Midianites Judges 7:1-22
  5. David Spares Saul's Life I Samuel 26:1-25 (then perhaps Recite Psalm 25)
  6. The Wisdom of Solomon I Kings 3:1-15 (then perhaps Recite Proverb 3)
  7. Elías es alimentado por los cuervos I Kings 17: 1-6
  8. Elijah on Mt. Carmel I Kings 18:16-46
  9. The Prophet Isaiah and King Hezekiah I Kings 20: 1-21 (then Recite Isaiah 40 or Is 9:1-6)
  10. The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:1-19
  11. Daniel and the Writing on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31

Part 4 Stories of Jesus Sowing, Watering, Harvesting

  1. An Angel Visits Mary Luke 1:26-56 or Matthew 1:18-25
  2. The Messiah is Born Luke 2:1-38
  3. The Boy Jesus Luke 2:40-52
  4. John Prepares the Way Matthew 3:1-12 or Luke 3:1-18
  5. Jesus' Baptism and Temptation Matthew 3:13-4:11
  6. Jesus' First Disciples John 1:35-51
  7. Jesus Forgives Sins Mark 2:1-12
  8. Gadarene Demoniac Mark 5:1-20
  9. The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7
  10. Lazarus Is Raised John 11:1-54
  11. Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-19
  12. The Passover Supper Matthew 26:17-30
  13. Jesus Is Arrested Mark 14:26-52 or John 18:1-14
  14. Jesus' Trial Mark 14:53-72; John 18:28-19:16
  15. The Crucifixion of Jesus Mark 15:16-47
  16. The Risen Christ Luke 24:36-53

Part 5 Stories of God's People Discipleship

  1. The Ascension and Waiting for the Holy Spirit Acts 1
  2. Day of Pentecost Acts 2
  3. Peter and John Heal a Beggar Acts 3:1-43
  4. The Disciples Share Hechos 4:32-5:11
  5. The Story of Stephen Acts 6,7:1-8:1

Part 6 Stories of the Apostles Train Leaders

  1. Philip Preaches in Samaria Acts 8:2-25
  2. Saul Begins to Preach Acts 9:19-31
  3. Peter Heals Aeneas and Dorcus Hechos 9:32-43
  4. The Macedonian Call Acts 15:36-16:15
  5. Paul Visits Corinth Acts 18
The Prophets Collection18 storiesWith recitations from Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Lamentations & Matthew.
  1. A Story of Adam Genesis 2:4-25 and 3:1-19
  2. A Story of Noah Genesis 6:1-22
  3. A Story of Job Job 1:1-22
  4. Stories of Abraham
       a. Friend of God Genesis 12:1-9
       b. Abram and Lot Genesis 13:1-18 and 14:1-16
       c. Abraham and the Covenant Genesis 15:2-18
       d. Ishmael, Son of Abraham ***Genesis 16:1-15 and 25:12-18)
       e. The Lord Talks to Abraham Genesis 18:1-15
       f. Abraham and Isaac ***Génesis 22:1-19
  5. Stories of Joseph
       a. Joseph, Sold by his Brothers Genesis 37:1-36
       b. Joseph in Egypt Genesis 41:41-57
  6. Stories of Moses
       a. Prophet of God Exodus 2:1-23 and 3:1-22
       b. Moses and the Passover ***Exodus 11:1-10 and 12:1-30
       c. Moses and the 10 Commandments Exodus 19:16-25 and 20: 1-17
  7. The Prophet Joshua Joshua 24:1-33
  8. A Story of Samson Judges 14:1-20 and 15:1-20
  9. A Story of Ruth Ruth 1:1-22
  10. Hannah, mother of a Prophet I Samuel 1:1-28
  11. The Prophet Samuel1 Samuel 3:1-21
  12. Stories of King David
       a. David and Goliath I Samuel 17:1-58
       b. David's Victories 2 Samuel 8:1-18Recite 2 Samuel 22:1-34Recite from Psalms 3,5,6 and others.
  13. The Wisdom of King Solomon I Kings 3:1-15Recite Solomon's Proverbs 9 and 10 andRecite Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
  14. The Prophet JonahAll of Jonah chapters 1,2,3,4(Please note each chapter is very short)
  15. The Prophet Isaiah & Envoys from Babylon Isaiah 39:1-8Recite Isaiah 40:1-31 and Isaiah 53
  16. The Prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:1-19 Recite from Lamentations Chapter 3.
  17. The Prophet Daniel in the Den of Lions Daniel 6:1-28
  18. Stories of The Prophet and Messiah Jesus
       a. The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17
       b. The Birth Matthew 1:18-24
       c. The Magi Matthew 2:1-23
       d. The Prophet John Matthew 3:1-17
       e. The Ministry Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 20:17-34
       f. Death and Resurrection Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 14:26-72, Mark 15:16-47, Luke 24:36-53 Recite from Matthew 5:1-12Recite from Matt 5:43-48 and 6:1-24.*** Use with Discretion
The Women’s Collection43 stories43 stories of God working through and for women.
  1. A Wife for Adam Genesis 2
  2. The Consequences of Adam and Eve's Sin Genesis 3
  3. God Saves Noah's Family Genesis 6:1-14; 7:6-12; 8:6-22
  4. Sarah, Abraham and the Promised Son Genesis 17 and 21:1-7
  5. Sarah and Hagar Genesis 16 and 17:20
  6. The Son of Sarah… God's Provision of Acceptable Sacrifice Genesis 22
  7. A Bride for Isaac Genesis 24
  8. Rachel and Leah Genesis 29:1-35 and 30:1-24
  9. The Suffering of Tamar the Widow Genesis 38
  10. Potiphar's Wife and Joseph…God's Intercession Genesis 39
  11. Moses, his Mother and Sister Miriam Exodus 2:1-10; 12:31-40;13:17-22;14:1-31; 15:19-21
  12. Rahab and the Entry into Jericho Joshua 2:1-24
  13. The Story of Deborah Judges 4 and 5
  14. The Story of Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1
  15. The Story of Hannah I Samuel 1 and 2:1-10
  16. Saul and the Witch at Endor I Samuel 28 & I Chronicles 10:1-14
  17. The Story of Abigail I Samuel 25
  18. The Story of Bathsheba II Samuel 5:1-5; 11 and 12
  19. Two women and a Baby…Solomon's Wise Ruling I Kings 3
  20. The Queen of Sheba Visits Jerusalem I Kings 10:1-13
  21. Queen Jezebel I Kings 21:1-28
  22. The Widow at Zarepath I Kings 17:7-24
  23. The Widow's Oil II Kings 4:1-7
  24. The Shunammite Woman II Kings 4:8-37; 8:1-6
  25. Naaman's Wife, her Servant and the Healing of Leprosy II Kings 5
  26. Queen Athaliah II Kings 11
  27. Queen Hadassah (Esther) Esther 2: 8-23; all of 4
  28. The Story of Elizabeth and Zechariah Luke 1:5-23
  29. Mary and the Birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-45 and 2:1-7
  30. The Prophetess Anna at the Temple Luke 2:36-38
  31. Mary and Joseph Seek young Jesus at the Temple Luke 2:41-51
  32. The Wedding at Cana John 2:1-11
  33. The Woman at the Well John 4:1-42
  34. The Raising of Jairus' daughter Luke 8: 40-56
  35. The Widow's Only Son Luke 7:11-17
  36. The Woman at Simon's house Luke 7: 36-50
  37. The Widow's Offering Mark 12:41-44
  38. Syro-Phoenician Woman's Faith Mark 7:24-37
  39. A Mother's Request Matthew 20:20-28
  40. The Wedding Banquet…a Parable Matthew 22:1-14
  41. The Ten Virgins…a Parable Matthew 25:1-13
  42. Mary, Martha and Lazarus John 11:1-44
  43. The Women Visit the Empty Tomb Luke 24:1-12
Dreams & Visions Collection22 storiesFor cultures where God speaks through dreams.
  1. Abraham's Dream Gen 15:1-21
  2. Abimelech's DreamRecite: Gen 20:3
  3. Jacob's Dream of Stairway Gen 28:10-22
  4. Jacob's Dream of Goats Gen 31:1-21
  5. Joseph's Dreams Gen 37:5-41:40
  6. The Dream about Gideon Judges 7:1-25
  7. El sueño de Salomón 1Ki 3:5-15
  8. Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Dan 2:1-49
  9. Daniel Interprets Dreams Dan 4:1-37
  10. Daniel's Dream of Four Beasts Dan 7:1-28
  11. Prophet Joel on DreamsRecite: Joel 2:28

New Testament Dreams and Visions

  1. Joseph's Dream Matt 1:18-25
  2. Visit of Magi Matt 2:1-12
  3. Escape to Egypt Matt 2:13-23
  4. Dream of wife of Pilate Matt 27:11-19
  5. Paul's Conversion Acts 9:1-9
  6. Ananias Vision Acts 9:10-19
  7. La visión de Peter sobre la comida Hechos 11:1-18
  8. Peter's Vision in Jail Hechos 12:1-19
  9. Paul's Vision of Macedonia Acts 16:6-10
  10. Paul's Vision in Corinth Acts 18:7-10
  11. Paul's Vision of Jesus Acts 26:12-20
Witchcraft & Sorcery Collection13 storiesGod’s power and truth over the occult.
  1. Pharaoh's Sorcerers & Moses Exodus 7:1-13
  2. Commandment Deuteronomy 18:1-14
  3. Idolatry Forbidden Deuteronomy 4:
  4. Saul and the Witch of Endor 1 Samuel 28
  5. Jezebel and King Jehu 2 Kings 9:1-37 and verse 10:36
  6. King Manasseh, Idols and Repentance 2 Chronicles 33:1-20
  7. Prophets of Balak and Balaam Numbers 23
  8. Israel Exiled 2 Kings 17:1-17
  9. The King's Sorcerers Daniel 2:1-23
  10. Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8:4-25
  11. The Jewish Sorcerer Acts 13:1-7
  12. Elymas the Sorcerer Acts 13:8-12
  13. Sorcerers burn their Scrolls Acts 19:8-22
Idolatry Collection15 storiesGod’s view of idols — and the freedom He gives.
  1. Ten Commandments Exodus 20
  2. El Becerro de Oro Éxodo 32
  3. Moab Seduces Israel Numbers 25:1-18
  4. Gideon Saves Israel Judges 6,7,8
  5. Micah's Idols Judges 17,18
  6. Solomon's Wives I Kings 11:1-13
  7. The Man of God from Judah I Kings 12 and 13:1-10
  8. Jeroboam and the Prophet 1Kings 14
  9. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal 1Kings 18
  10. Ahab and Jezebel 1Kings 19
  11. Balams Oracles Numbers 22
  12. Shadrach, Michack, Abednego Daniel 3:1-30
  13. Jeremiah and the Clay Pot Jeremiah 19:1-15
  14. Israel's Idolatry Jeremiah 44
  15. Fall of Jerusalem Jeremiah 52
The Power Encounter Collection20 storiesJesus’ authority over sickness, spirits, storm and death.
  1. The Temptation of Jesus Luke 4:1-13
  2. Jesus Drives out an Evil Spirit Mark 1:21-28
  3. Jesus Raises a Widow's Son Luke 7:11-17
  4. Jesus Calms the Storm Mark4:35-41
  5. Healing a Demon Possessed Man Mark 5:1-20
  6. Jesus and Beelzebub Matthew 12:22-29
  7. The Canaanite's Daughter Mark 7:24-30
  8. Jesus Heals Woman with a Spirit Luke 13:10-17
  9. Healing a Boy with a Demon Matthew 17:14-21
  10. The Fig Tree Withers Matthew 21:18-22
  11. Jesus and Lazarus Juan 11:1-43
  12. Death of Jesus and the Temple Curtain Matthew 27:45-56
  13. The Resurrection of Jesus Matthew 28:1-20
  14. Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8:9-25
  15. Peter's Escape from Prison Acts 12:1-11
  16. The Sorcerer Elymas meets Paul Hechos 13:1-12
  17. A Slave Girl is Healed Acts 16:16-18
  18. Paul in Ephesus Acts 19:1-20
  19. Eutychus Raised from the Dead Acts 20:7-12
  20. Paul in Malta Acts 28:1-10
The Discipleship / Obedience CollectionStories illustrating 7 principles of obedience to Christ.

Stories to illustrate 7 principles of obedience to Christ.
Repentance:Jesus and Zacchaeus Luke 10:1-10The Repentance of Paul Acts 26:12-20The Calling of Matthew Luke 5:27-31The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7Jesus Preaches Repentance in Galilee Mark 1:14-20The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31Baptism:Jesus is Baptized Matthew 3:13-17The New Believers Acts 2:36-41Crispus and His Household in Corinth Acts 18:5-8Paul's Baptism in Damascus Acts 9:1-19Lydia's Baptism Acts 16:11—15
Love:The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37The Anointing of Jesus' Feet Luke 7:36- 50Jesus Teaches on Love Matthew 5:1,2 & 43-48Paul Demonstrates Compassion Acts 16:25-34The Elders' of Ephesus Grief for Paul Acts 20:17-37God's Love Revealed to Nicodemus John 3:1-16The Love of a Father Luke 15:11-20The Lord's SupperThe Lord's Supper from Luke Luke 19:1-10The Lord's Supper from Matthew Matthew 26:17-30The Lord's Supper from Mark Mark 14:12-26Breaking Bread in Troas Acts 20: 7-12The Lord's Supper in Corinth I Corinthians 11:17-33Prayer:Jesus Teaches us to Pray Matthew 6:5-15The Judge and the Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8Ezra Prays and Fasts Ezra 8:15-23The Jerusalem Believers Pray Acts 4:23-31The Prayer at Gethsemane Mark 14:32-42Intercession for Peter Acts 12:1-11Giving:The Poor Widow Mark 12:41-44The Believers Share their Possessions Acts 4:32-37Ananías y Safira Acts 5:1-11The Gifts of the Philippians Philippians 4:10-20The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-30The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14 & Mat 6:1-4The Sheep and the Goats Matthew 25:31-40Sharing your
Faith and Making Disciples:The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20The Workers are Few Matthew 9:35-38The Seventy are Sent Out Luke 10:1-17The First Converts Share about Christ John 1:35-51Jesus Sends the Disciples to Samaria and Beyond Acts 1:6-11The Angel Exhorts the Apostles Acts 5:17-32In Iconium Acts 14:1-7Listen to the Lord's Guidance Acts 16:6-10

The Forgiveness Collection20 storiesStories of forgiveness given and received.
  1. Jacob and Esau Genesis 32:1-21 and 33:1-20
  2. Joseph Forgives his Brothers Genesis 50:15-22
  3. Moses and the Israelites Numbers 14:1-25Optional: Recite Psalm 90: A prayer of Moses
  4. David Spares the Life of Saul I Samuel 26:1-25Optional: Recite Psalm 86 :A Psalm of David
  5. Absalom Returns to Jerusalem II Samuel 14:1-21Optional: Recite Psalm 130
  6. The Israelites Confess their Sins Nehemiah 9:1-5Optional: Recite Nehemiah 9:6-19
  7. God's Patience with King ManassehII Chronicles: 33
  8. Hezekiah's Illness Isaiah 38:1-8 and verse 21Optional: Recite Isaiah 38: 9-20
  9. Jeremiah Buys a Field Jeremiah 32:1-16
  10. The Lord's Compassion on Ninevah Jonah 4
  11. Jesus Forgives a Woman' Sins Luke 7:36-50
  12. Jesus and the Paralytic Matthew 9:1-7
  13. The Calling of Matthew Matthew 9: 9-13
  14. Jesus Forgives Peter Luke 22:54-62 and John 21:15-19
  15. Jesus on the Cross Luke 23:26-35
  16. Parable of the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7
  17. Parable of the Lost Son Lucas 15:11-32
  18. Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:26-35
  19. Paul and Ananias Acts 9:11-19
  20. The Lord's Grace toward Paul I Timothy 1:12-16
The Healing Collection17 storiesGod heals — from Abraham to the apostles.
  1. Abraham and Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18
  2. Moses Hand Restored Exodus 4:7
  3. The Bronze Snake Numbers 21:4-9
  4. The Man of God Heals 1 Kings 13
  5. The Widow's Son Healed 1 Kings 17
  6. The Shunammites Son Raised 2 Kings 4
  7. Naaman Healed of Leprosey 2 Reyes 5
  8. King Hezekiah's Illness 2 Kings 20:1-11
  9. The King's Dream and Healing Daniel 4:1-37
  10. Jesus Heals the Sick Matthew 4:23-25
  11. The Man with Leprosey Matthew 8:1-4
  12. The Faith of the Centurion Matthew 8:5-13
  13. Jesus Heals Many Matthew8:14-17
  14. Jesus Heals Demon-Possessed Matthew 8:28-34
  15. Jesus and the Paralytic Matthew 9:1-8
  16. Jesus Heals Blind and Mute Matthew 9:27-34
  17. Faith of Canaanite Woman Matthew 15:21-28
The Hope Collection15 storiesStory-and-dialogue sets that kindle hope.
  1. Jacob's Dream at Bethel took place about 1975 BCDialogue Introduction to the story . Jacob was the son of Isaac who was the son of Abraham. In this story Jacobwas traveling to Paddan Aram in the region of Haran,, to marry a daughter of Laban. His family did not want him tomarry a Hittite or Caananite woman but rather to marry a relative of his mother Rebeka
       h. His father Isaac blessedhim as he left saying: "May God give you and your descendants the blessing given to Abarahan, so that you may takepossession of the land where you now live as an alien. "As Jacob was traveling from Beersheba he had an amazingdream.Tell the Story from Genesis 28:10-20. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  2. Water from the Rock took place about 1445 BCDialogue Introduction to the story . When Moses and the Hebrew people fled from Egypt to the desert, Mosesfound many times that the people were rebellious and they would argue with him and with the Lor
       d. The people weregrumbling because of the lack of food or water. At the time of this story they were wandering in the desert. Listen tohow God helped Moses.Tell the Story from Exodus 17:1-7. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  3. Ruth Meets Boaz took place about 1100 BCDialogue Introduction to the story .After the death of Moses and the battles of conquest under Joshua, Israel andJudah lived under the rule of the JUDGES. During this time there was a famine in the land and a family leftBethlehem and moved to Moa
       b. The sons married Moabite women and when the sons died one of the women, Ruthdecided to follow her mother-in –law Naomi back to Bethlehem. When they got there they were very poor and shewas now in a strange lan
       d. Listen to this story from the Scriptures that tells how God provided for Ruth when she mether dead husband's relative named Boaz.Tell the story from Ruth 2:1-12. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  4. David and Mephiboseth took place about 1005 BCDialogue Introduction: David had become the King over all Israel. King Saul was dead and David had won manyvictories over the Phillistines.. David did what was just and right for his peopl
       e. Let's listen to this story about Davidand the mercy he had on Saul's grandson.Tell the Story from 11 Samuel 9:1-13 Use only the words of the Scripture.
  5. The Widow's Oil took place about 852 BCDialogue Introduction to the story .After the time of Solomon when Joram was the King of Israel and Jehoram wasthe King of Judah there was a great man of God, a prophet, Elisha who had a school for prophets. One of the menfrom the company of prophets die
       d. Listen to this story about his widow.Tell the Story from 11 Kings 4:1-7. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  6. The Water of Jericho took place bout 852 BCDialogue Introduction to the story.After the time of Solomon when Joram was the King of Israel and Jehoram was the King of Judah there was a greatman of God, a prophet.Elisha who had a school for prophets. One time Elisha, the prophet and teacher was stayingin Jericho. His company of prophets had returned from a journey. Listen to what happened to them in Jericho.Tell the Story from 11 Kings 2:19-22. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  7. Jonah in Ninevah took place about 755 BCDialogue Introduction to the story. Jonah was a prophet of God at the time of the King Jeroboam of Israel. Godasked Jonah to go to the powerful city of Ninevah and preach against it because its wickedness was very great.Jonah ran away from the Lord and at Joppa got on a ship headed to Tarshis. A terrible storm came and the people ofthe ship blamed Jonah and threw him over into the se
       a. A huge fish swallowed Jonah and he was inside the fish forthree days. He cried out to God for mercy and the Lord commanded the fish and it vomited Jonah onto dry lan
       d. ThenJonah was obedient to Go
       d. Listen to this story about what Jonah did as the Lord brought hope to the people ofNineva
       h. Tell the Story from Jonah 3:1-10. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  8. Jonah in Ninevah took place about 755 BCDialogue Introduction to the story. Jonah was a prophet of God at the time of the King Jeroboam of Israel. Godasked Jonah to go to the powerful city of Ninevah and preach against it because its wickedness was very great.Jonah ran away from the Lord and at Joppa got on a ship headed to Tarshis. A terrible storm came and the people ofthe ship blamed Jonah and threw him over into the se
       a. A huge fish swallowed Jonah and he was inside the fish forthree days. He cried out to God for mercy and the Lord commanded the fish and it vomited Jonah onto dry lan
       d. ThenJonah was obedient to Go
       d. Listen to this story about what Jonah did as the Lord brought hope to the people ofNineva
       h. Tell the Story from Jonah 3:1-10. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  9. Daniel and the Lions took place about 541 BCDialogue Introduction to the story. Daniel was a prophet of God, living in Babylon under King Nebuchadnezzar andthen under his son King Belshazzar. These were kings of the Babylonians. Then Darius, King of the Medes took overthe kingdom. He appointed the prophet Daniel, along with 119 others to administrate the kingdom. One day becauseDaniel would not abandon his worship of the one God he was put into a den of lions. Listen to the story about whatGod di
       d. Tell the Story from Daniel 6:12-23. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  10. Nehemiah Helps the Poor took place about 444 BCDialogue Introduction to the story. After the great Kings of Israel like David and Solomon there were many morekings. Some were evil in the sight of God and some were good, but the Hebrew people themselves displeased God inmany ways, especially by worshiping the idols and foreign gods. God allowed the Babylonians to conquer the peopleof Israel and take them into captivity to Babylon. Finally they were released from their captivity. Along with many ofthe freed captives, Nehemiah a great man of God returned to Jerusalem. His desire was to rebuild the wall that hadbeen destroyed by the conquerors. He saw the great injustices done to the common people of Jerusalem and thesurrounding region. Listen to the story from the Scriptures that tell what he did to help the peopl
       e. Tell the story from Nehemiah 5:1-13. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  11. The Healing at the Pool took place about 28 After Christ.Dialogue Introduction: The book of John tells us many stories about Jesus' teaching and miracles. Listen to thisstory of Jesus' great power and his mercy.Tell the Story from John 5: 1-8. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  12. Jesus teaches the People about 28 After Christ.Dialogue Introduction Soon after Jesus had named his 12 Disciples he was teaching in the countrysid
       e. Some ofthese words are among the most beautiful words Christ spoke to man.Tell the Story from Luke 6:17-26. Use only the words of the Scripture. (Note to storyteller. You may recite thewords like poetry.)
  13. The Parable of the Lost Sheep took place about 29 After Christ.Dialogue Introduction:. Jesus often told parables to the peopl
       e. One day as Jesus was teaching not only hisfollowers were gathered but also the tax collectors and sinners. Listen to this story of what happene
       d. Tell the Story from Luke 15:1-7. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  14. Peter, Aeneas and Tabitha took place about 36 ADDialogue Introduction: The book of Acts tells us about Peter's work sharing the gospel and ministering to thebelievers. Listen to this story about Peter.Tell the Story from Hechos 9:32-43. Use only the words of the Scripture.
  15. Paul and Silas in Prison took place about 50 ADDialogue Introduction:. Paul and Silas were in Philippi a Roman colony in Macedoni
       a. Listen to this story aboutwhat happened to them ther
       e. Tell the Story from Acts 16: 16-36. Use only the words of the Scripture.
The Prayer Collection25 storiesTell the story, then recite the prayer itself.
  1. A Prayer of Abraham Genesis 15:1-19
  2. A Prayer of Abraham's Servant Genesis 24:1-27
  3. A Prayer of Jacob Genesis 32: 9-21
  4. A Prayer of Moses Exodus 4:10-17
  5. A Prayer of Samson Judges 16
  6. A Prayer of Hannah I Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:1-10
  7. A Prayer of David II Samuel 7:1-29
  8. A Prayer of Solomon I Kings 3:1-15
  9. A Prayer of Elijah I Kings 18:1-46
  10. A Prayer of Jehosaphat II Chronicles 20: 1-30
  11. A Prayer of Hezekiah II Kings 18 and 19 or Isaiah 37:14-20
  12. A Prayer of Job Job 42
  13. A Prayer of Ezra Ezra 9:4-19
  14. A Prayer of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-11
  15. A Prayer of Jeremiah Jeremiah 32:17-25
  16. A Prayer of Daniel Daniel 2:17-23
  17. A Prayer of Jonah Jonah 1:1-2:10
  18. A Prayer of Simeon Luke 2:21-35
  19. A Prayer of Jesus…The Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:5-15
  20. A Prayer of Jesus on the Mount of Olives Luke 22:39-46
  21. A Prayer of Jesus for the Believers John 17:20-26
  22. A Prayer of the Early Believers Acts 4:23-31
  23. A Prayer of Stephen Acts 7:54-60
  24. A Prayer of Paul for the Ephesians Ephesians 1:15-23 and 3:14-21 (base narrative on Eph1:1-2 and 6:21-23; Paul probably wrote these prayers andletter from prison in Rome about 60 AD)
  25. A Prayer of Paul for the Philippians Philippians 1:9-11 (base narrative on Phil 1:1-2. Paul wrote this letter from prison in Rome about 61AD)
The Persecution Collection16 storiesGod’s people under pressure — and God’s faithfulness.
  1. The Oppression of Israel Ex 2:1-12
  2. Ladrillos sin paja Ex 5-6:12
  3. Opposition Ezra 4:1-24
  4. Queen Esther Esther 3
  5. Jeremiah Threatened with Death Jeremiah 26:1-18
  6. Jeremiah in Prison Jeremiah 37:1-21
  7. Shadrack, Michach, Abednego Daniel 3:1-30
  8. Daniel and the Lion's Den Daniel 6:1-28
  9. Parable of the Sower Luke 8
  10. Apostles Persecuted Hechos 5:12-42
  11. Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:8-15 and 7:51-59 and 8:3
  12. Conversion of Paul Acts 9:1-19
  13. Peter's Escape from Prison Hechos 12:1-19
  14. Paul is Stoned Acts 14:1-19
  15. Paul's StoryGal 1:11-24
  16. Heroes of the Faith Hebrews 11
The Parables Collection30 storiesThe stories Jesus told.
  1. The Sower Luke 8:4-15; Matthew 13:1-5; Mark 4:1-2
  2. The Weeds Matthew 13:24-30; continued Matthew 13:36-43
  3. The Mustard SeedMatt13:31-32; Mark 4:30-34; Luke 13:18-19
  4. The Yeast Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21
  5. The Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44
  6. The Pearl Matthew 13:45
  7. The Net Matthew 13:47-50
  8. The Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-7; Matthew 18:10-14
  9. The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:23-35
  10. The Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20: 1-16
  11. The Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32
  12. The Tenants Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18
  13. The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14
  14. The Ten Virgens Matthew 25:1-13
  15. The Talents Matthew 25:14-30
  16. New Garment, New Wineskins Matthew 9:16-17
  17. The Wise and Foolish Builders Luke 6:46-49
  18. The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
  19. The Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21
  20. The Watchful Servant Luke 12:35-48
  21. The Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24
  22. The Tower Luke 14:28-30
  23. The King that Goes to War Luke 14:31-33
  24. The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10
  25. El hijo pródigo Lucas 15:11-32
  26. The Shrewd Manager Luke 16:1-15
  27. The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
  28. The Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8
  29. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14
  30. The Ten Minas Luke 19:11-26
The Genealogy Collection17 storiesFor cultures that recite and esteem genealogies.
  1. From Adam to Noah Genesis 5
  2. The Clans of Noah's Sons Genesis10
  3. From Shem to Abraham Genesis 11:10-32
  4. The Sons of Ishmael Genesis 25:12-18
  5. The Descendants of Abraham and Keturah Genesis 25:1-4
  6. The Descendants of Esau Genesis 36:1-40
  7. The Sons of Jacob in Egypt Genesis 46:8-26
  8. The Descendants of the 12 Tribes Numbers 1:17-46 or Num 26
  9. The Genealogy of David Ruth 4:13-22
  10. Historical Records from Adam to AbrahamI Chronicles: 1 and 2
  11. The Sons of David I Chronicles 3:1-9
  12. The Kings of Judah I Chronicles 3:10-24
  13. The Genealogy of Saul I Chronicles 8:1-40
  14. The Exiles who Returned from Babylon Ezra 2: 3-61
  15. Those who Returned with Ezra Ezra 8: 1-14
  16. The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17
  17. The Genealogy of Jesus from Luke Luke 3:21-38
The Poetry Collection32 storiesBiblical poetry as oral literature — recitations for oral cultures.
  1. In the Beginning Genesis 1:1-31
  2. A Song of Moses Exodus 15:1-18
  3. A Song of Deborah Judges 5:1-31
  4. David's Song of Praise 2 Samuel 22:1-51
  5. Our Days on Earth Job 8:1-22
  6. The Psalms Psalm 8Psalm 16Psalm 23Psalm 24Psalm 27:4-5Psalm 33Psalm 34Psalm 37:1-4Psalm 43Psalm 51Psalm 63Psalm 67Psalm 100Psalm 113Psalm 119:189-96Psalm 119:129-136Psalm 121Psalm 130Psalm 136Psalm 144Psalm 150
  7. The Wife of Noble Character Proverbs 31:10-31
  8. A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
  9. Wisdom Ecclesiastes 7:1-29
  10. Remember your Creator Ecclesiastes 12:1-7
  11. The Song of SongsSong of Songs Chapter 1-8
  12. To Us a Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7
  13. A Song of Praise Isaiah 26:1-21
  14. Comfort for God's People Isaiah 40:21-31
  15. The Servant Isaiah 52:13-end and 53:1-13
  16. The Year of the Lord's Favor Isaiah 61:1-11
  17. Everlasting Love Jeremiah 31:3-14
  18. A Lament for Israel's Princes Ezekiel 19:1-13
  19. The Day of the Lord Joel 2:28-32
  20. A Promised Ruler from Bethlehem Micah 5:1-5
  21. Habakkuk's Prayer Habakkuk 3:1-19
  22. Gather Together Zephaniah 2:1-3
  23. The Lord Cares for Judah Zechariah 10:1-12
  24. Zechariah's Song Luke 1:57-80
  25. Mary's Song Luke 1:46-55
  26. The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-10 or Luke 6:20-45
  27. Do not Worry Luke 12:22-31
  28. The Word became Flesh John 1:1-14
  29. The Depth of God's Wisdom Romans 11:33-36
  30. The Greatest is Love I Corinthians 13:1-13
  31. The Nature of Jesus Philippians 2:6-11
  32. He Who Sits on the Throne Revelations 7:15-17
Animist-Sensitive Collection23 pairingsReference only — not a final list. Each need or worldview issue is paired with the story that answers it.

Stories for Evangelism — a narrative answer to human needs

Hunger and Poverty→Elijah is Fed by Ravens I Kings 17:1-6
Lack of Hope (Fatalism)→Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7
Illness→Naamán Sanado de Lepra 2 Reyes 5
Fear of Death and of the Dead→Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
Lack of Peace, Anger, Hatred→Jesus the Bread of Life John 6:25-40
Oppression by majority or dominant society, poor self esteem→Jesus Washes the Feet John 13:1-17
Fear of Evil Spirits and curses of enemy→A Slave Girl is Healed Acts 16:16-18
Troubling Dreams→Madness of Nebuchadnezzar Dan 4:1-34
Infertility→Ana and Her Faith I Samuel 1:1-28
Fear of the Companion Spirit (totem, evil eye, omens and sorcery)→Sorcerer Elymas & Paul Hechos 13:1-12

Stories for Discipleship — a narrative theology

Worship of Idols, saints, multiple gods→The Riot in Ephesus Acts 19:23-41
Need to Pacify the spirit world→The Woman of Faith Mark 7:24-30
God is distant→God Speaks to Abraham Gen. 12:1-9
All animals and nature have supernatural spirit→Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41
gods communicate by nature & spirits→Jacob and the Angel Gen 32:22-32
Need to appease spirit world→Books of Sorcery Burned Acts 19:8-22
Blood sacrifice…spirits require offeringand also punishment→The Lamb of GodGen 22:1-19 and Recitation of Isaiah 53:1-12
Community responsible for harmony with spirit world and ancestors→Jesus & Power over Supernatural Mark 9:14-32; Mark 21:18-22
All illness is spiritual …need to pacify→The Dead Girl is Raised Mark 5:21-43
Need to consult healer/shaman→The Witch at Endor I Samuel 28:1-25
Reverence for Magic/Divination→The Diviners of the King Daniel 2:1-23
Eternity is an unknown concept→Jesus and Nicodemus John 3:1-21
Symbols like cross or Bible are transformed into magical fetishes→The Idols of Micah Judges 17,18
Muslim-Sensitive Collection30 pairingsReference only — not a final list. Each need or worldview issue is paired with the story that answers it.

Stories for Evangelism — a narrative answer to human needs

Economic→Elijah fed by the Ravens I Kings 17:1-6
Sickness→Naamán Sanado de Lepra 2 Reyes 5
Relationships→El hijo pródigo Lucas 15:11-32
Need of Hope→Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7
Fear→Daniel in the Lions' Den Daniel 6:1-28
Death→The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
Troubling Dreams→Madness of Nebuchadnezzar Daniel 4:1-34
Justice and Equality→Ladrillos sin paja Exodus 5:6-18
Need for Peace→Jesus Comforts His Disciples John 16:17-33
Fear of the Djinn→Simon the Magician Acts 8:9-25
Fear of Persecution→John and Peter in Prison Acts 4:1-134
Paranoia and Conspiracy→Joseph and His Brothers Gen 44:1-45 or Daniel and the Fiery Furnace Dan 3:1-30
Infertility→Ana and her Faith I Samuel 1:1-28

Stories for Discipleship — a narrative theology

God is Distant, uncommunicative→La Promesa de Dios a Abraham Genesis12:1-9
Man does not sin by nature→The Fall of Man Genesis 3:1-24
Salvation is through works→Jesus Pardons a Sinful Woman Luke 7:36-50
Dishonesty is ok if not caught→Ananías y Safira Acts 5:1-11
No understanding of Grace→Joseph Explains Grace Genesis 45:1-28
Nature of God misunderstood→God is Holy. 10 Commandments Ex 19:16-25
View of Ancient Heritage→Abrahm's Call Genesis 11:26-13:4
Reveres the line of Ishmael→The Covenant Genesis 15:1-17:22
Consults the sorcerer→Saúl en Endor I Samuel 28:1-25
Disputes the Death andResurrection of Christ→Death and Resurrection Matt 27:32-28:18
Disputes the Deity of Christ→The Prophet John Identifies Jesus John 1:1-34
Disputes that Jesus was Sinless→The Temptation Luke 4:1-13
View of Reciprocity→Abraham Intercedes for Sodom Gen 18, 19
Mohammed is the Mediator→Jesus Prays in the Garden John 17:1-18:1
Purpose of Sacrifice→The Lamb of God Gen 22:1-19 ( Isaiah 53:1-12)
Role of the Marabout vsServanthood→Jesus Washes Disciples' Feet John 13:1-17
Lack of Humility→The Pharisee and Tax Collector Luke 18:1-14
Buddhist-Sensitive Collection20 pairingsReference only — not a final list. Each need or worldview issue is paired with the story that answers it.

Stories for Evangelism — a narrative answer to human needs

Sickness→Naamán Sanado de Lepra 2 Reyes 5
Need of Hope→Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7
Fear→Daniel in the Lions' Den Daniel 6:1-28
Need for Peace→Jesus Comforts Disciples John 16:17-33
Fear of Spirits→Simon the Magician Acts 8:9-25
Suffering→Jesus Heals Woman Luke 13:10-13
Pride→Pharisee and Tax Collector Luke 18:7-14
Helplessness→The Widow's Oil 2 Kings 4:1-7
Death→The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
Love→The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37

Stories for Discipleship — a narrative theology

No God, No Creator→The Creation Genesis 1:1-2:4b
No Christ→Peter Identifies Jesus Luke 9:18-22
Karma→Jesus Heals the Blind Man John 9:1-3
Merit-earning→Joseph Explains Grace Genesis 45:1-28
Man is not an individual being→Creation of Adam and Eve Gen. 2:4b-25
Samsara, The Cycle→The Resurrection John 20
Dharma…works…salvation→Jesus Heals Paralytic Luke 5:17-26
Enlightenment→Jesus and Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
Nirvana→Woman at the Well John 4:1-26
Power Encounter→Story of Lazarus John 11:1-43 (also see Power Encounter Collection)
Hindu-Sensitive Collection20 pairingsReference only — not a final list. Each need or worldview issue is paired with the story that answers it.

Stories for Evangelism — a narrative answer to human needs

Poverty→The Widow's Oil II Kings 4:1-7
Disease→A Crippled Woman Healed Luke 13:10-17
Lack of Hope→Healing at the Pool John 5:1-8
Lack of Peace→Jesus the Bread of Life John 6:25-40
Fear of Demons/Spirits→A Slave Girl is Healed Acts 16:16-18
Troubling Dreams→El sueño de Salomón I Kings 3:5-15
The Caste System→Jesus at the Pharisee's Luke 14:1-14
Need of a god who will listen→Gideon talks to God Judges 6:1-40
Fear of Persecution→John and Peter in Prison Acts 4:1-13
Love→The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37

Stories for Discipleship — a narrative theology

Misconceptions about Creation→The Creation Genesis 1:1-2:4
Belief it is sin to call one a sinner→Sin Enters the World Genesis 3:1-24
Multitudes of unknowable gods→Image of Gold Daniel 3:1-30
Idolatry→Micah's Idols Judges 17 & 18
Lack of belief in Grace…noassurance of pleasing ones gods→Jesus and Grace Luke 7:36-50
Jesus as appearance of Krishna→Who Jesus Is John 8:12-30
Reincarnation and endless rebirth→Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
Need to understand true Sacrificeand shedding of Blood→The Lamb of God Genesis 22:1-19 and recitation of Isaiah 53:1-12
Hold of Hindu society on individual→Cost of Following Christ Luke 9:57-62
Ritual and offerings for petitions→The Woman of Faith Mark 7:24-30

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