34 Best Bible Stories for Kids
Teaching children about the Bible is an important part of many families’ spiritual journeys. However, getting children excited about reading and learning from the Bible can be a challenge.
That’s where Bible stories for kids come in! These stories are designed to make the lessons and messages of the Bible accessible and engaging for young readers.
See also: Inspirational Bible Verses for Kids
In this article, we will look at why Bible stories are important for kids and share some of the best Bible stories for kids.
1. The Story of Creation
This is one of the most popular Bible stories for kids, and it tells of how God created the world and everything in it. It is a great story to teach your children about God’s power and love, and how He created us to be His children.
You can find the entire story of creation in the book of Genesis 1 & 2.
2. The Story of Noah and the Ark
In the story, Noah is directed by God to build an ark and to take his family and two of every kind of animal into it. After forty days and nights of rain, the ark comes to rest on Mount Ararat.
The story teaches us that we need to be obedient to God, even when it doesn’t make sense. It also teaches us that God is faithful and will keep His promises.
You can find the entire story in the book of Genesis 6-9.
3. The Story of Abraham and Isaac
In the story, Abraham is about to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command. Just as he is about to do it, an angel stops him and tells him not to.
The story teaches us that we need to be willing to obey God, even when it is difficult. It also teaches us that God is always faithful and will never let us down.
You can find the entire story in the book of Genesis 22:1-19.
4. The Story of Joseph and His Brothers
This is a great Bible story for kids that teaches about forgiveness, love, and family. In the story, Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually, he becomes the second most powerful man in Egypt. He saves his family from starvation during a famine.
The story teaches us about forgiveness and reconciliation. It also teaches us that God can use even the bad things that happen to us for good.
You can find the entire story in the book of Genesis 37:1-50:26.
5. The Story of Moses
In the story, Moses is born at a time when the Egyptian Pharaoh has issued a decree that all male Hebrew babies should be killed. Moses’ mother hides him for three months but then he is found and placed in the care of an Egyptian princess.
He grows up in the palace but eventually realizes his true identity and flees to Midian. He then returns to Egypt and leads the Hebrew people out of slavery.
The story teaches us that God can use anyone, no matter how unlikely they may seem, to accomplish his purposes. It also teaches us about faith and obedience.
You can find the entire story in the book of Exodus 1-15.
6. The Story of Joshua and the Battle of Jericho
This is another great Bible story for kids that teaches about obedience and trust in God. In the story, Joshua leads the Israelites into battle against the city of Jericho. They march around the city walls for seven days and then the walls come crashing down.
By obeying God’s commands, they were able to defeat their enemies and take possession of the Promised Land.
The story teaches us that God can help us overcome any obstacle, no matter how insurmountable it may seem. It also teaches us that we need to be obedient to God, even when His commands don’t make sense to us.
You can find the entire story in the book of Joshua 6.
7. The Story of Gideon and the Battle of Midian
In the story, Gideon leads a small army of Israelites against a much larger force of Midianites. He does this by using a strategy of divide and conquer.
The story teaches us that we need to be bold in our faith and that even when the odds seem insurmountable, God can help us achieve victory.
You can find the entire story in the book of Judges 7.
8. The Story of Samson and Delilah
In the story, Samson is a strong man who is given great strength by God. He falls in love with Delilah and she betrays him by cutting his hair, which is the source of his strength. He is captured and blinded by the Philistines but eventually kills them all before dying himself.
The story teaches us that we need to be careful who we trust. It also teaches us that God can use even the weakest of people to accomplish his purposes.
You can find the entire story in the book of Judges 16.
9. The Story of Ruth and Naomi
In the story, Ruth is a foreigner who comes to Israel with her mother-in-law, Naomi after the death of her husband. Ruth is very loyal to Naomi and eventually meets and marries Boaz. They have a son named Obed who becomes the grandfather of King David through whom the Messiah will come.
The story teaches us that God blesses those who are faithful and loyal. It also teaches us about the importance of family and how we should treat others.
You can find the entire story in the book of Ruth.
10. The Story of Esther
In the story, Esther is a Jewish girl who becomes the queen of Persia. She uses her position to save her people from being destroyed by the king’s evil advisor, Haman.
The story teaches us that God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes. It also teaches us that we should be willing to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
You can find the entire story in the book of Esther.
11. The Story of David and Goliath
In the story, David is a young boy who defeats the Philistine giant, Goliath. He does it with just a sling and a stone.
The story teaches us that God can help us defeat our enemies, even when they seem much bigger or stronger than we are. It also teaches us that we need to trust in God, even when the odds seem against us.
You can find the entire story in the book of 1 Samuel 17:1-58.
12. The Story of the Three Hebrew Boys in the Fiery Furnace
In this story, we see the power of God in action. This story tells of how three young Hebrew men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, were thrown into a fiery furnace by an angry king. But, even amid these flames, they remained unharmed.
The story is a great reminder that God is always with us, even in the midst of our trials and tribulations. He is always there to protect us and to guide us through whatever we may face in life.
You can find the entire story in the book of Daniel 3.
13. The Story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den
This is another great Bible story for kids that teaches about obedience and faith. Daniel is put into a den of lions by king Darius because he refuses to worship anyone but God. God shut the mouths of the lions so that they would not hurt Daniel.
Daniel was saved from the lions because he had faith in God and obeyed Him. This story is a great reminder for us that we need to have faith in God and obey Him, no matter what.
This story also teaches us that God is always with us and will protect us from harm.
You can find the entire story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den in the book of Daniel 6:1-28.
14. The Story of Jonah and the Big Fish
In the story, Jonah is called by God to go and preach to the people of Nineveh. He doesn’t want to go so he tries to run away. He gets on a ship but is thrown overboard during a storm. A big fish swallows him and he spends three days in its belly. He is then spit up on the shore near Nineveh.
He preaches to the people and they repent of their sins.
The story teaches us that we need to be obedient to God, even when we don’t want to. It also teaches us that God can use anyone, no matter how unlikely they seem, to accomplish his purposes.
You can find the entire story of Jonah and the Big Fish in the book of Jonah.
15. The Story of The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
In the story, Jesus is put on trial and sentenced to death. He is crucified but he rises from the dead three days later.
The story teaches us about the power of resurrection and that nothing is impossible for God to do. It also teaches us that we need to have faith in Jesus, even when things seem hopeless.
You can find the entire story in the book of Matthew 27-28, Mark 15-16, Luke 23-24, and John 18-19.
16. The Story of Jesus healing the blind beggar
In this story, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. The blind man cried aloud the more despite people telling him to be quiet. When Jesus heard him, He commanded the man to be brought to him, and he healed him.
This story is a great reminder to us that we should never give up on our faith. We should have faith in God no matter what situation we may find ourselves in.
You can find the entire story of Jesus healing the blind man in the book of Luke 18.
17. The Story of Jesus feeding the Five Thousand
This is another popular Bible story for kids, and it teaches about compassion and love. In the story, Jesus is traveling and teaching when he comes across a large crowd of people. He had compassion for them and healed their sick.
The people are hungry, so Jesus asked his disciples to bring him the five loaves of bread and two fish that they had. He then blesses the food and breaks it into pieces, and the disciples begin distributing it to the crowd.
Even though there were so many people, everyone was fed and there were even some leftovers! This story teaches us that Jesus is compassionate and that he has the power to provide for us, even when it seems impossible.
You can find the entire story of Jesus feeding the 5000 in the book of Matthew 14.
18. The Story of Jesus Walking on Water
In the story, Jesus sent his disciples ahead of him in a boat. His disciples encountered a storm and became very afraid. Jesus then walked out to them on the water.
At first, the disciples were scared, but then they realized that it was Jesus. Peter had the faith to get out of the boat and walk on the water too. However, his faith wavered and he began to sink. Jesus saved him and they both got back in the boat.
The story teaches us that we need to have faith in Jesus even when things are tough.
You can find the entire story of Jesus walking on water in the book of Matthew 14
19. The Story of the woman with the issue of blood
In the story, a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years came up behind Jesus and touched his cloak. As soon as she did, she was healed.
The story teaches us that faith can heal us, even when all hope seems lost. It also teaches us that we should never give up hope, even when things seem impossible.
You can find the entire story in the book of Mark 5:25-34.
20. The Story of the Widow’s Mite
In the story, a widow gives all she has to the temple treasury. Jesus sees her and commends her for her faithfulness.
The story teaches us that we should be willing to give everything we have to God. It also teaches us that even the smallest act of kindness can be significant in God’s eyes.
You can find the entire story in the book of Mark 12:41-44.
21. The Story of Jesus healing the ten lepers
In the story, Jesus heals ten men who were suffering from leprosy. He tells them to go and show themselves to the priests, and as they are walking away they are healed. One of the men, who was a Samaritan, comes back to thank Jesus and praise God.
The story teaches us that we need to have faith in Jesus and that he can heal us of any disease. It also teaches us to always remember to thank God for what he has done for us.
You can find the entire story in the book of Luke 17.
22. The Story of the Good Samaritan
In the story, a man is robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite see him but don’t stop to help. A Samaritan comes along and helps him.
The story teaches us that we need to love our neighbor, even if they are not like us. It also teaches us that we should be willing to help anyone who is in need, no matter who they are or what they have done.
You can find the entire story in the book of Luke 10:25-37.
23. The Story of the Lost Sheep
In the story, a shepherd loses one of his sheep. He leaves the ninety-nine others and goes to look for the one that is lost. When he finds it, he is very happy and celebrates with his friends.
The story teaches us that God is interested in even the smallest details of our lives. It also teaches us that we need to be concerned about those who are lost and help them find their way back to God.
You can find the entire story in the book of Luke 15:1-7.
24. The Story of the Prodigal Son
In the story, a man has two sons. The younger one asks for his inheritance and then leaves home and squanders it all. He eventually comes back and is welcomed by his father with open arms.
The story teaches us that God is always willing to forgive us, no matter what we have done. It also teaches us that we should never give up hope, even when things seem hopeless.
You can find the entire story in the book of Luke 15:11-32.
25. The Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus
In the story, a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus both die. The rich man goes to hell and Lazarus goes to heaven. The rich man begs Abraham to let him have some water to cool his tongue but Abraham says it is not possible.
The story teaches us that money cannot buy salvation. It also teaches about the consequences of not following God.
You can find the entire story in the book of Luke 16:19-31.
26. The Story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead
In the story, Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead. This was a powerful miracle that showed everyone that Jesus has the power over death.
The story teaches us that we need to put our faith in Jesus and that he can perform miraculous signs and wonders.
You can find the entire story in the book of John 11.
27. The Story of Jesus ascending into heaven
In the story, Jesus ascends into heaven after he had been resurrected from the dead. He tells his disciples to go and spread the good news to all people.
The story teaches us that Jesus is alive and that we need to spread the gospel to all people.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 1.
28. The Story of Ananias and Sapphira
In the story, a man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sell some property and bring part of the money to the apostles. They claim that they are giving all of the money, but they actually keep some for themselves.
God strikes them both dead because they lied about giving all of the money. The story teaches us that we need to be honest with God and others.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 5.
29. The Story of Stephen’s Martyrdom
In the story, Stephen is brought before the Sanhedrin, accused of blasphemy, and stoned to death. As he is dying, he prays that God forgives his killers.
The story teaches us that we need to be ready to die for our faith in Jesus Christ. It also teaches us that we need to pray for those who persecute us.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 7.
30. The Story of Saul’s Conversion
In the story, Saul (later known as Paul) is on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians. He is knocked off his horse by a bright light and hears the voice of Jesus.
Jesus tells Saul to go into the city and he will be told what to do. Saul is converted to Christianity and starts preaching about Jesus.
The story teaches us that Jesus can work in anyone’s life, no matter how bad they are. It also teaches us that we need to be prepared to share the gospel of Christ to the ends of the earth.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 9.
31. The Story of Peter and Cornelius
In the story, an angel tells Peter to go to the house of a man named Cornelius. When he arrives, he finds out that Cornelius is a Gentile.
The story teaches us that God is interested in all people, not just Jews. It also teaches us that we need to be willing to share the gospel with anyone, no matter who they are, their background, their color, or their religion.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 10.
32. The Story of Paul and Silas in Prison
In the story, Paul and Silas are arrested and put in prison. During the night, they sing hymns and praise God. There is a huge earthquake and the prison doors are opened. The jailer is about to kill himself when Paul stops him.
The story teaches us that we should never give up hope, even in the darkest of times. We should also praise God even when things are tough.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 16.
33. The Story of Paul’s Shipwreck
In the story, Paul is shipwrecked on an island. He is bitten by a snake but survives. He then heals the father of Publius and many other sick people on the island.
The story teaches us that we need to be bold in our faith and that God can use us to perform miracles even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
You can find the entire story in the book of Acts 28.
34. The New Heaven and New Earth
In the story, John sees a new heaven and a new earth. He also sees the Holy City, the New Jerusalem.
The story teaches us that there is hope beyond this life and that we need to be looking forward to the future. It also teaches us that we need to be living our lives in a way that is pleasing to God so that we can be part of the New Jerusalem.
You can find the entire story in the book of Revelation 21.
Final Thoughts
These are just a few of the many stories in the Bible that can teach us important life lessons. As you read the Bible, look for these stories and think about what they are trying to teach us. Also, consider how you can apply these lessons to your own life and that of your kids.
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