
The Binding of Isaac
Abraham’s faith is pushed to the limit in the ultimate test of devotion to God.
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Abraham’s faith is pushed to the limit in the ultimate test of devotion to God.

A betrayed brother rises to power in Egypt and saves his family through the power of forgiveness.

A shepherd witnesses a miraculous flame and is called by God to lead his people to freedom.

A young shepherd defeats a giant warrior with a sling and unwavering faith.

A prophet attempts to outrun God only to find a second chance within the belly of a giant fish.

Moses leads the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom through miraculous divine power.

The first humans face temptation and the loss of paradise after eating forbidden fruit.

A powerful narrative of the first siblings and the tragic consequences of envy.

One righteous man builds a sanctuary to preserve life during a world-cleansing flood.

Humanity's attempt to reach the heavens ends in a divine confusion of tongues and cultures.

A young Abraham uses wit to prove that man-made idols hold no divine power.

A story of two brothers, a bowl of red stew, and a blessing that changed the course of history.

Jacob discovers a divine gateway between heaven and earth during a night of lonely flight.

Jacob survives a divine night of wrestling to earn a new name and a sacred blessing.

A father's gift and a son's dreams spark a betrayal that shifts the course of history.

Divine justice descends upon Egypt as Moses leads the fight for his people's freedom.

Moses leads the Israelites through divided waters to escape Egyptian pursuit and find freedom.

Impatience leads a nation to worship a false idol while their leader receives the divine law.

A talking donkey stops a prophet from cursing Israel by revealing an angel's hidden presence.

Faith and the blast of a shofar bring down the impenetrable walls of Jericho.

A legendary strongman loses his power to a lover's betrayal but finds redemption in sacrifice.

A widow’s unwavering loyalty leads to a legacy of faith and redemption.

Elijah calls down divine fire on Mount Carmel to prove God's power over the false idol Baal.

A man's unwavering faith saves him from a pit of hungry lions through divine intervention.