REAL Bible Stories

Jacob Goes Home: Genesis 32-33

Shirlee Babson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:03:18 +0000

After cheating his near relative Laban, Jacob fled with his flocks to return to his homeland -- where the elder brother he'd cheated years before, who had sworn to kill him, awaited.

The Real Story of Christmas, Part 3

Shirlee Babson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:06:19 +0000

In Part 3 of the Real Story of Christmas, Jesus is finally born, the Wise Men come, and the family flees the wrath of Herod.

The Real Story of Christmas, Part 2

Shirlee Babson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:00:37 +0000

In Part 1, Shirlee only got as far as Mary being told the Holy Spirit would come upon her. And Mark pulled out a mysterious paper. Find out what it says, and learn more about the real Christmas story in Part 2!

The Real Story of Christmas, Part 1

Shirlee Babson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:20:36 +0000

In the first part of the real story of Christmas, Zechariah gets dumb, Elisabeth gets pregnant, and the Holy Ghost comes upon Mary -- no doubt a sticky situation. The kids ask tough questions, like why these people, seeing angels, still asked for 'signs'! And Mark whips out a mysterious piece of paper.

Shirlee Explains Karma

Shirlee Babson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:06:00 +0000

Shirlee gives the kids a lesson on karma and the Hindu caste system. They won't like what they hear!

Jacob flees; Rachel is a thief and liar. Genesis 31

Shirlee Babson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:00:55 +0000

In Genesis 31, a cowardly Jacob flees from Laban's land, and Rachel is exposed as a liar and a thief. The kids are shocked at this "godly" behavior!

Human Sacrifice #1: Genesis 22

Shirlee Babson — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:39 +0000

Many primitive societies, doubtless ruled by demons, engage in human sacrifice. They throw people into volcanoes, or light them on fire, or cut their throats. Isn't that sick? Did you know that God demanded human sacrifice?

Dueling Wombs; Jacob Gets Whored Out; and Laban Discovers Payback. Genesis 30

Shirlee Babson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:19:19 +0000

Leah and Rachel compete to bear the most children for Jacob, even tossing their slave girls into the battle. Rachel whores Jacob out to Leah for drugs. And Laban gets payback for foisting Leah off on Jacob.

Jacob gets wives: Genesis 28-29

Shirlee Babson — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:21:43 +0000

Jacob flees to Haran and marries a near relative or two. Is incest best? Isaac thinks so!

Jacob and Esau, Part 2: Genesis 27

Shirlee Babson — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:13:56 +0000

What did Jacob do to earn God's favor? It may surprise you!