Bible stories to read together.

Jeremiah and Hananiah

Jeremiah wore a yoke as a sign that Judah and the nearby nations should serve Babylon, but Hananiah stood up and said the opposite.

Jeremiah 27:1–28:17Read story

Jeremiah 32:1–15Read story

Jeremiah Buys a Field

While Jerusalem was under siege, Jeremiah bought a field as a sign that God had not finished with the land.

The Broken Promise to Free the Slaves

While Jerusalem was under threat, the people promised to free their Hebrew servants, then broke that promise, and Jeremiah announced God's judgement.

Jeremiah 34:1–22Read story

Jeremiah 35:1–19Read story

Jeremiah and the Rechabites

Jeremiah brought the Rechabites into the house of Yahweh, and their refusal to drink wine became a lesson for Judah.

The King Burns Jeremiah's Scroll

Jeremiah's message was written on a scroll, read aloud, burned by a king, and then written again.

Jeremiah 36:1–32Read story

Jeremiah Is Imprisoned and Rescued from the Cistern

During Jerusalem's siege, Jeremiah kept speaking God's warning even when powerful men tried to silence him.

Jeremiah 37:1–38:28Read story

Jeremiah 39:11–40:6Read story

Jeremiah Stays with the Survivors

After Jerusalem fell, Jeremiah was released and chose to live with the people left in Judah.

Jeremiah Is Taken to Egypt

After asking Jeremiah to seek God's guidance, the remnant of Judah refused the answer and went to Egypt anyway.

Jeremiah 42:1–43:13Read story

Baruch Reads to the Exiles

In Babylon, Baruch read his book aloud, and the people answered with tears, prayer, fasting, and a gift for Jerusalem.

Baruch 1:1–9Read story

Ezekiel Packs for Exile

God told Ezekiel to act out a warning that the people had refused to hear.

Ezekiel 12:1–20Read story

Ezekiel's Bereavement and Its Sign

God gave Ezekiel a painful sign to show what was coming for the house of Israel.

Ezekiel 24:15–27Read story

News of Jerusalem's Fall Reaches Ezekiel

A survivor brought Ezekiel the news that Jerusalem had been struck down, and God opened Ezekiel's mouth to speak again.

Ezekiel 33:21–33Read story

Daniel and the King's Dream

A troubled king demanded the hidden dream and its meaning, and God revealed the secret to Daniel.

Daniel 2:1–49Read story

The Fiery Furnace

Three men refused to worship a king’s image, and God showed his power in the fire.

Daniel 3:1–30Read story

Nebuchadnezzar Learns Humility

King Nebuchadnezzar tells how a frightening dream and a proud boast taught him that the Most High rules every kingdom.

Daniel 4:1–37Read story

The Writing on the Wall

At a royal feast, a king saw mysterious words appear on the wall, and Daniel told him what they meant.

Daniel 5:1–31Read story

Susanna and Daniel's Wise Questions

When two judges tell a cruel lie about Susanna, Daniel’s careful questions uncover the truth.

Daniel (Greek) 13:1–64Read story

Daniel and the Priests of Bel

Daniel helped a king discover who was really taking the offerings placed before Bel.

Daniel (Greek) 14:1–22Read story

Daniel and the Dragon

Daniel refused to worship Babylon’s dragon and showed that it was not a true god.

Daniel (Greek) 14:23–27Read story

Daniel and Habakkuk in the Lions' Den

In this Catholic additional episode from Greek Daniel, God cares for Daniel in a lion’s den in an unexpected way.

Daniel (Greek) 14:28–42Read story

Hosea and His Family

God used Hosea's family life as a living sign of Israel's unfaithfulness, judgement, and future return.

Hosea 1:1–11; Hosea 3:1–5Read story

Amos Faces Amaziah

When Amaziah tried to stop Amos at Bethel, Amos answered that the Lord had sent him to speak to Israel.

Amos 7:10–17Read story

Jonah and the Plant

Outside Nineveh, God used a vine to teach Jonah a closing lesson about compassion.

Jonah 4:1–11Read story