
I. The Sermon on the Mount
II. The Sermon on the Mount
III. The Sermon on the Mount
IV. The Sermon on the Mount
V. The Last Supper
VI. Peter Denies His Lord; and the Risen Saviour Forgives
VII. "Father's Plan"
VIII. Prophecy of the Jews: A Separate People
IX. "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord"
X. The Prophecy of a Suffering Messiah
A gentle yet vivid retelling brings the core moments of the New Testament to life, beginning with the Sermon on the Mount. The narrator moves from the lakeside hills where Jesus addressed throngs of listeners to humble anecdotes of ordinary people—like the simple‑hearted man called “half‑witted”—who embody each of the Beatitudes. By weaving historical detail with the timeless pronouncements, the story invites listeners to hear the ancient words as if spoken today.
The offering continues with thoughtful reflections on poverty of spirit, mourning, meekness, longing for righteousness, and mercy. Each illustration shows how these virtues shape daily life, encouraging a personal sense of comfort and purpose. Listeners will find the familiar teachings presented in clear, relatable language that makes meditation on the Gospel both accessible and uplifting.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd., 1928.
Release date
2024-04-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for warm, morally grounded stories for children, this Victorian author wrote fiction and Bible retellings that were meant to be both comforting and instructive. Her books mix everyday family life with gentle lessons about kindness, faith, and perseverance.
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