7 Animated Bible Stories

Summary

This script narrates a series of biblical stories, starting with Noah's Ark and the great flood, followed by the tales of Sodom and Gomorrah, the fall of Babylon, the Tower of Babel, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, and the Israelites' conquest of Jericho. It concludes with the birth of Jesus, the journey of the Magi, and King Herod's attempt to kill the newborn king, highlighting themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The world was once a dark and selfish place, devoid of kindness, which saddened God.
• 🛶 Noah was a righteous man who stood out among his peers, and God chose to save him and his family from a great flood.
• 🐘 Noah was tasked with building an ark to house his family and two of every kind of animal, despite the ridicule from others.
• 🌧️ A catastrophic flood occurred, lasting for 40 days and 40 nights, wiping out all life on Earth except for those on the ark.
• 🕊️ After the flood, Noah sent out a raven and then a dove to check if the waters had receded, with the dove returning with an olive leaf signaling life's return.
• 🌈 God made a covenant with Noah, promising never to destroy the Earth with a flood again, symbolized by the rainbow.
• 🏙️ The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God for their wickedness, but Lot was saved because of his righteousness.
• 🔥 Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt for disobeying the angels' warning not to look back at the destruction of the cities.
• 🏛️ The fall of Babylon was a result of its pride and idolatry, despite its great wealth and power, as foretold by Daniel.
• 🗼 The Tower of Babel incident led to the confusion of languages and the scattering of people across the Earth, teaching humility and the importance of unity.
• 📜 Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, which were fundamental rules for the Israelites to live by, emphasizing respect for God and others.
• 🏰 The Israelites conquered the fortified city of Jericho by marching around it and shouting, as per God's plan, demonstrating the power of faith.
• 👑 King Herod's fear of losing power led him to order the massacre of innocents in Bethlehem, but Jesus was saved by divine intervention and fled to Egypt.

Q & A

What was the world like before the great flood according to the script?

The world was a sad and dark place where people were selfish and mean, forgetting about being kind and good to each other.

Why did God choose Noah to build the ark?

God chose Noah because he was different from others; he was kind, cared for his family, and always tried to do what was right.

What was the purpose of the ark that Noah built?

The ark was built to hold Noah's family and two of every kind of animal in the world, ensuring their survival during the great flood that God planned to cleanse the world.

How did the animals know to come to the ark?

The script does not provide a specific reason, but it is implied that it was part of God's plan, as the animals arrived in pairs just as God had said.

What was the duration of the rain during the great flood?

The rain poured for 40 days and 40 nights.

How did Noah determine when it was safe to leave the ark?

Noah first sent out a raven, which returned finding nowhere to land. Then he sent out a dove, which also returned. After waiting longer and sending the dove out again, it brought back an olive leaf, indicating that the waters were receding and it was safe to leave.

What promise did God make to Noah after the flood?

God promised that He would never send a flood to cover the whole earth again and put a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this promise.

Why did God decide to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?

God decided to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because the cities were filled with people who made very bad choices, didn't listen to anyone, and were wicked.

What lesson did Lot and his daughters learn from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?

Lot and his daughters learned the consequences of bad choices and the importance of listening and following guidance, especially when it comes from God.

What was the significance of the Tower of Babel story in the script?

The Tower of Babel story illustrates the importance of recognizing our limitations and understanding that we are not all-powerful. It also shows how God created diversity in languages and ways of living, making the world more interesting and emphasizing the value of learning to listen and understand each other.

What were the Ten Commandments and why were they given to the Israelites?

The Ten Commandments were a set of rules given by God to the Israelites to help them live peacefully with each other and stay close to Him. They covered principles such as worshiping only the one true God, respecting parents, not committing murder or adultery, not stealing, not bearing false witness, and not coveting what others have.

How did the Israelites conquer the fortified city of Jericho?

The Israelites conquered Jericho by following God's unusual battle plan, which involved marching around the city with trumpets and the Ark of the Covenant for six days, and then seven times on the seventh day, followed by a shout that caused the walls to fall down flat.

Why did King Herod order the killing of all boys in Bethlehem who were 2 years old and under?

King Herod ordered the killing of the boys in Bethlehem because he feared losing his power and throne to the new king, Jesus, whose birth was announced by a bright star and sought by wise men from the East.