Snuggle Up: Bedtime Bible Stories

Love is an action

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

Instructions for Jesus's disciples

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.

Jesus is the Bread of Life

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

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

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

Showing gratitude

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 Tuesday

Jesus had help from God and Twelve Disciples

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

Jesus teaches the teachers.

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.

Jesus is dedicated 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.

Season 2, Episode 4: God has come to live with us!

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

Advent Bonus Episode 3: Story of the Three Trees

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

Season 2, Episode 3: A prophet is born

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.

Season 2, Episode 2: What is God's Name?

What name do you like to call God?

Advent Bonus Episode 2: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas

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

Season 2, Episode 1: Where does God live?

Where do you think God lives?

Advent Bonus Epidsode 1: All the Colors of Christmas

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.

Episode 12: How Close is God?

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 yo

What is God like for you?

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.

Episode 10: What does God want?

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 trea

Episode 9: Making Up

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

Episode 8: Have you ever felt scared?

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.