Snuggle Up: Bedtime Bible Stories

We hear a lesson from the Bible about how actions speak louder than words.

The Beatitudes, a word that means blessings, tells us how Jesus wants us to live. If we try and do these things, we will be blessed and happy.

We hear the story of Jesus meeting friends on a road. At first they do not recognize their friend Jesus.

We hear the story of the day Jesus dies.

The people shout praises and welcomed Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey.

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." Jesus gives us life.

For this bonus Lenten episode we hear the story of The Golden Rule, written by Ilene Cooper.

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." We learn that if we follow Jesus, we too can be lights in the world.

We begin to learn who Jesus is by listening to the story of the Good Shepherd.

We learn today from Mem Fox's Whoever you Are.

Today we learn about Zacchaeus, another person Jesus met.

God created you to be uniquely you! And God loves you, even when you make mistakes. In this bonus Lenten episode we read from Susan Verde's book, I AM HUMAN - A Book of Empathy.

We hear a story of a grateful man who returns to thank Jesus for showing kindness and healing him. Also, an announcement of bonus Snuggle Up episodes released on Tuesdays during Lent.

We hear a story about a woman who met Jesus at a well. She learns from Jesus about God's generous love that flows like fresh water.

We hear the story of Jesus's friends Mary and Martha, who both showed Jesus how much they loved him.

In tonight's story Jesus chooses 12 people to teach so they can tell other people about God.

Tonight, we hear the story of John baptizing Jesus.

We hear a second and final story of Jesus when he was a child. When Jesus was twelve he taught the teachers in the temple.

Anna and Simeon are in the temple for Jesus's dedication. They get to see the One from God who will be the light for all people.

Wednesday, January 6 is the Epiphany of the Lord. Listen to the story of the magi's visit to Jesus.

Merry Christmas! Pastor Julia reads the story of the birth of Jesus. He's here! from the Jesus Storybook Bible written by Sally Lloyd-Jones. Enjoy the last Snuggle Up episode of the year. We are taking vacation next week and will be back in 2021!

We hear Pastor Julia read a traditional folktale, the Story of the Three Trees.

We continue to prepare for the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Today we hear the story of the birth of John the Baptist. He will grow to have a very special job for God.

What name do you like to call God?

Today we read Santa's Favorite Story, Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas. By Hisako Aoki & Ivan Gantschev.

Where do you think God lives?

Listen to the beautiful book, All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner and use your imagination to picture all the colors of Christmas.

Announcement of BONUS episodes for Advent beginning Tuesday, December 1. We prepare for the birth of Jesus on Christmas. God is very close to us at all times. When do you feel close to God?

Today we talk about what God is like. God is like a mother hen, a shepherd, a rock. Jesus called God, father. One way to describe God is to describe Jesus.

What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) We hear from Micah about how God wants us to treat one another.

Esau and Jacob get over their fight and make-up - they wanted to be brothers again.

Jacob is given a new name to remind him God is always with him. This story reminds us God is always with us too, including when we are scared.

As the story of Jacob and Esau continues, we learn what big thing happened to make them so mad.

Even though things were very different when the Bible was written, the Bible still has much to teach us. Today's story is about twins and the beginning of a rivalry.

We can make our circle of love larger when we see Jesus in the face of others. Who can you include into your circle of love?

It is hard to leave behind what you know. But remember, God meets you in all of the new places where you find yourself.

In episode 3 we share a story that may be familiar to you - a story that ends with God's promise to keep us safe. Knowing that promise is a good way to fall asleep.

We Were All Farmers Once - we read a second story of creation together.

God made everything including you. And God said it all is beautiful.

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