The Bible is filled with powerful stories that reveal God’s plan from creation to the coming of Christ and the hope of eternal life. These stories are not just history. They are lessons of faith, obedience, redemption, and God’s enduring love. For anyone who wants a guide through Scripture, here is a list of major Bible stories arranged from Genesis to Revelation.
Stories from Genesis
Creation of the world
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Cain and Abel
Noah and the Ark
Tower of Babel
Call of Abraham
God’s covenant with Abraham
Sodom and Gomorrah
Abraham and Isaac
Jacob and Esau
Joseph and his brothers
Joseph in Egypt
Stories from Exodus
Birth of Moses
Moses and the burning bush
The ten plagues of Egypt
The first Passover
Crossing of the Red Sea
God gives manna in the wilderness
The Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai
The golden calf
Construction of the tabernacle
Stories from Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
Laws for holy living
The spies in Canaan
Korah’s rebellion
Moses strikes the rock
Balaam and his donkey
Moses’ farewell and death
Stories from Joshua and Judges
Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan
Fall of Jericho
Sun stands still in battle
Deborah the judge
Gideon’s victory with three hundred men
Samson and Delilah
Ruth and Naomi
Stories from 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel
Hannah prays for a son
God calls Samuel
Israel asks for a king
Saul becomes king
David and Goliath
Friendship of David and Jonathan
Saul’s jealousy of David
David becomes king
David and Bathsheba
Absalom’s rebellion
Stories from 1 Kings and 2 Kings
Solomon asks for wisdom
Building of the temple
Elijah fed by ravens
Elijah and the prophets of Baal
Elijah taken to heaven
Elisha and the widow’s oil
Naaman healed of leprosy
Hezekiah prays for deliverance
Josiah’s reforms
Fall of Jerusalem
Stories from 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles
David brings the ark to Jerusalem
Solomon builds the temple
Dedication of the temple
Revival under Jehoshaphat
The exile to Babylon
Stories from Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Return from exile
Rebuilding of the temple
Nehemiah rebuilds the wall of Jerusalem
Esther saves her people
Stories from Job, Psalms, and Proverbs
Job tested through suffering
The Lord answers Job from the storm
Wisdom sayings of Proverbs
Prayers and praises in the Psalms
Stories from the Prophets
Isaiah’s vision in the temple
Jeremiah’s call and laments
Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones
Daniel in the lions’ den
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace
Jonah and the great fish
Hosea’s message of God’s love
Stories from the Gospels
Birth of John the Baptist
Birth of Jesus
Wise men visit Jesus
Jesus baptized by John
Jesus tempted in the wilderness
Jesus turns water into wine
Sermon on the Mount
Feeding of the five thousand
Jesus walks on water
The Good Samaritan
The Prodigal Son
Raising of Lazarus
The Last Supper
Jesus prays in Gethsemane
The crucifixion of Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus
The Great Commission
Stories from Acts
Ascension of Jesus
Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Peter heals a lame beggar
Stephen the first martyr
Conversion of Saul
Paul’s missionary journeys
Paul and Silas in prison
Paul’s shipwreck
The gospel spreads to Rome
Stories from the Letters and Revelation
Paul teaches faith and grace in Romans
Paul writes to the Corinthians about love
The armor of God in Ephesians
Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians
Faith and works in James
The vision of heaven in Revelation
Letters to the seven churches
The new heaven and new earth
Final Thoughts
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one great story of God’s relationship with humanity. Each story reveals something about God’s character, His promises, and His plan for salvation through Jesus Christ. Reading these stories in order helps believers see how creation, covenant, prophecy, and redemption are all part of one continuous message of hope. Whether you are studying for the first time or deepening your faith, these Bible stories provide a foundation for understanding God’s Word and applying it to daily life.