The Creation- This tale explains how the earth and heavens were created. It is told from the hebrew narrative genesis. Creation happened over the span of a week. Within that week 8 divine commands were executed over 6 days. The 7th day was a day for rest. On the first day god creates light. On the second a firmament, a division between relams. On the third day he creates the earth and sea to divided parts of the newly created world. Also that day he issued the fourth divine command; for the earth to grow grass and trees from which fruit will grow. On the fourth day god creates a light firmament, dividing day and night, and creating seasons; two lights are also created the sun and the moon. On the 5th day god commands that the earth teems with creatures, he creates birds and sea creatures. God commands the creatures to be fruitful and procreate. On the sixth day god asks the land to bring forth living creatures, thus creating the existence of livestock and reptiles. He also creates man and woman in his image. Much like the creatures before god asks all the new creation to be fruitful and multiply... On the seventh and final day of the creation god rests and blesses the earth.
The mark of Cain- This particular subject refers to the first born son of Adam and Eve. God put a curse upon him to warn others that if you killed him it would wreak the vengeance of god. The passage describes two brothers, Cain and Abel. Cain the brother who "tilled the ground" and Abel the brother who "kept the sheep" both eventually made sacrifices to god. Cain kills Abel and god confronts him and thus making killing a sin or at least an unfavorable sort of task in life.
Lot and his wife- Lot was the son of Haran, Abrahams brother. Abranham leads a revolt against those who are trying to overthrow the king. In the midst of it all god gets angry and decides to punish the five cities of the plain. God sent angels to save Lot and his family from the destruction. The men of sodom want to rape the angels, but Lot offers his daughter instead who claims are virgins. The men of course refuse. God tells the angels to move his family to safety. The angels forcibly remove the family urging to get to safety and to never look back. As they are escaping Lots wife looks back and is turned into a pillar of salt.
Sodom and Gomorrah- Sodom and Gomorrah are two cities who destroyed by god in the bible. For the sins of their inhabitants Sodom, Gamorrah,Zoar ,Admah, and Zeboin were all destroyed. Sodom and Gomorrah are really big metaphors for sinfulness and sexual perversions. These two cities are part of the Pentopolis.
The Nativity- The nativity is arguably one of the most recognized bible stories. It tells about the birth of Jesus in Nazareth. This story plays a major role in the vast majority of Christian religions. In the Gospel Of Luke, the angel Gabriel tells Mary she is going to have a child. And she has to name it Jesus.She asks the angel how this is possible if she is virgin, and gabriel replies to her telling her the holy spirit will visit her and that with god, nothing is impossible. When it is time for the child to be born, Mary and her husband travel little ways from home. Realizing it is time to finally have the baby they must stop in Manger where finally Jesus is born.
Lazarus- Lazarus was a follower of Jesus who is said to have been resurrected by Jesus himself. Lazarus was ill. And his sisters also being follower of Jesus sent word to him to see if anything could be done. Jesus got the message and traveled to them only to find out Lazarus had been in his tomb for four days. Lazarus' sister Martha approached Jesus, but he reassured her saying that he would rise. Jesus proclaimed that he was the resurrection and that whoever believed in him had life and that in reality there really was no death. Jesus had the rock blocking Lazarus' tomb moved, and out walked Lazarus.
The Crucifixion- The crucifixion marks the end of Jesus' life on earth. This takes place after his trial and arrest as his sentence for all of his blasphemy. This event is critical to all of the religion because it justifies the death of anointed ones as a necessary and proper cause to save us from ourselves. Jesus was resurrected 3 days later and appeared to his disciples in a 40 period before going to heaven.
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Thirty pieces of silver- This refers to Judas Iscariot. He was one of the original 12 apostles. he was in charge of the money bag but is more known for his betrayal of Jesus. He sold out Jesus for thirty pieces of silver to Pontius Pilates soldiers.
David and Goliath- This is the tail of the future king of israel and a philistine warrior. David is young and overhears the Philistine champion, the giant Goliath challenging to fight the Israelites champion. David insists that he can defeat Goliath despite the odds. David beats Goliath using his sling shot. And thus the Philistines flee and leave the Israelites alone.
Buddha/Buddhism- Based around the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who lived around 5 b.c. in ancient India. All teachings recognize Buddha as an enlightened teacher who's purpose is to held people end their suffering according to the laws of karma. To achieve this state of enlightenment and stop the endless life cyles you have to see the world for what it really is. A transition between another.
Golgotha- Also known as the Calvary, it refers to the site where Jesus’ crucifixion took place. Located outside of ancient Jerusalem’s city walls. The site is often referred to with the skull of Adam. Although its name and significance have lost meaning through time.
The Prodigal Son- Also known as the Lost Son, its one of the most famous parables about Jesus. It is usually read on the third Sunday of lent. The story is about Jesus telling a story of a man who has two sons. The youngest son demands that his father give him his inheritance money he goes off to a far country to spend it all. In consequence he must take a job as a pig herder. Humbled by his lowly job, he comes to his senses and goes back to his father to beg for his forgiveness. Basically welcomed back with open arms things go back to normal all with the exception of the older brothers anger. The father calms him by saying “Son thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad : for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again, and was lost, and is found.”
Revelations- This is a book in the bible, which solely deals in apocalyptic events. The book basically describes what would be the end of the world… The events that are foreseen are : The Great Tribulation, the Campaign of Armageddon, the Second coming of the Messiah and his 1000 year reign, the imprisonment of Satan, a final rebellion by Satan, God’s final judgment over Satan, the great white throne judgment, and the creation of the new heavens and new earth.
Jonah and The Whale- This story deals with Jonah a sort of messenger from god. God sends Jonah to see Ninevah. Ninevah is Israel’s enemy, so Jonah decides not to go. Jonah tries to escape god by traveling by ship but (ironically) there was a storm. Jonah knew that god had cause the storm so he asked the sailors to throw him overboard to end it all. But he did not drown because God sent a whale to save him and take him to shore. Jonah prayed to god again and took up his mission. He goes to Nineveh and tells the people that they must confess their sins to god or else he would destroy the nation. The people of Ninevah agree and are saved from gods wrath.
Samson and Delilah- the most famous love story in the bible. Al though not in love with Delilah at first, Samson eventually does indeed end up with her. He goes to a whore house to get over his old love, but it ends up rather disastrous. the next day he meets Delilah and falls in love. Delilah is offered 1100 coins to find out what Samson's weakness is(which turn out to be losing his hair). In the end she betrays him and his eyes are burned out of his head.
Moses and the flight from Egypt- This story represents the flight of the jews from persecution. Led by moses gods new anointed messenger, the jews follow him many years across the desert to a safe place. During the journey the 10 commandments are set by god given to moses to inform the people.
