Bible Stories for Kids

Read, talk and do. Each guide points you to the Scripture, summarizes the story in plain words, and gives your family questions and an activity to make the lesson stick.

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Beginnings

Creation and early history

Genesis 6–9

Noah’s Ark

Noah obeys God, builds a great ark, and witnesses God’s promise after the flood.

Genesis 1–2

God Creates the World

God creates light, land, plants, animals, people, and everything in the world.

Courage

Faith during challenges

1 Samuel 17

David and Goliath

A young shepherd trusts God and faces a mighty warrior when everyone else is afraid.

Daniel 6

Daniel in the Lions’ Den

Daniel continues praying faithfully even when a new law puts his life in danger.

Kings & Prophets

Leaders and messengers

Esther 4–8

Esther Shows Courage

Queen Esther risks her position to speak before the king and protect her people.

Jonah 1–4

Jonah and the Great Fish

Jonah runs from God’s instruction but learns about obedience, repentance, and mercy.

Wisdom & Kindness

Mercy and wise choices

Luke 10:25–37

The Good Samaritan

Jesus tells a story about showing mercy to a stranger who needed help.

Genesis 37–50

Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Joseph experiences betrayal and hardship but later chooses forgiveness and helps save his family.

Jesus’ Ministry

Teachings and miracles

John 6:1–14

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

Jesus uses a small meal of bread and fish to feed a very large crowd.

Luke 15:1–7

The Lost Sheep

Jesus describes a shepherd searching for one lost sheep and rejoicing when it is found.

Faith & Miracles

Trusting God’s power

Mark 4:35–41

Jesus Calms the Storm

The disciples become frightened during a storm, but Jesus speaks and the wind becomes still.

Exodus 14

Moses and the Red Sea

God makes a way through the sea when the Israelites appear trapped.