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The Jesus Story

From manger to empty tomb. Follow the life of the most influential person who ever lived.

15 stories

A teenage girl, no room at the inn, a baby born in a barn with animals. Angels sing to shepherds. Christmas but make it real.

Luke 2:41-52

Boy Jesus at the Temple

Twelve-year-old Jesus stays behind in the temple, debating scholars. His parents panic. He says 'I'm in my Father's house.'

Matthew 3:13-17

Jesus Gets Baptized

Jesus walks into the Jordan River and the sky opens. A dove descends. God says 'that's my son' out loud.

Matthew 4:1-11

40 Days in the Desert

Starving and alone, Jesus faces the devil's three best tricks. He shuts them all down with Scripture.

Luke 6:12-49

Picking the Twelve

After a night of prayer, Jesus picks his squad — fishermen, a tax collector, a zealot, and a traitor. Interesting choices.

Luke 10:25-37

The Good Samaritan

A man gets robbed and left for dead. Religious people walk past. The despised outsider stops to help. 'Who was the neighbor?'

Luke 15

The Prodigal Son

He took his inheritance, blew it all, and came crawling back to eat pig food. His dad threw him a party anyway.

Matthew 17:1-13

The Transfiguration

Jesus takes three disciples up a mountain. His face blazes like the sun. Moses and Elijah appear. Peter wants to build tents.

John 11:1-44

Lazarus Lives Again

Dead four days, sealed in a tomb. Jesus weeps, then shouts 'Lazarus, come out!' And he does. The ultimate mic drop.

Matthew 21:1-11

Palm Sunday

Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. Crowds wave palms and shout 'Hosanna!' The king arrives — but not how anyone expected.

Matthew 26:17-30

The Last Supper

His final meal with his 12 closest friends. Bread and wine become his body and blood. One of them is about to betray him.

Matthew 26:36-46

Gethsemane

'Take this cup from me. But not my will — yours.' In crushing sorrow, Jesus chooses obedience over escape.

Matthew 27:32-56

The Crucifixion

They mocked him, beat him, and nailed him to a cross. The sky went dark. He said 'It is finished' and gave up his spirit.

Matthew 28:1-10

The Resurrection

Three days later, the tomb is empty. He's alive. Everything he said was true. The greatest comeback in history.

Acts 1:1-11

The Ascension

Jesus leads his disciples to a hillside, blesses them, and rises into the sky. Two angels say 'he'll be back.'

Frequently Asked Questions

What stories are in the The Jesus Story collection?

The The Jesus Story collection includes 15 stories: The Birth of Jesus, Boy Jesus at the Temple, Jesus Gets Baptized, 40 Days in the Desert, Picking the Twelve, and 10 more. All available as immersive audio on Bible Tea.

Can I listen to The Jesus Story stories for free?

Yes! All 15 stories in the The Jesus Story collection are completely free to listen to on the Bible Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.

What Bible chapters does The Jesus Story cover?

The The Jesus Story collection covers Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:41-52, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 4:1-11 and more. Each story is a modern retelling with immersive narration.