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Bible lessons about giving and generosity for kids
God gave His Son for us, and He loves a cheerful giver. A poor widow gave two mites, the first church shared everything, and Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
7 Bible stories, one subject: giving and generosity. Teach them as a series or one at a time; each lesson has its film, coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and game, all free.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”2 Corinthians 9:7 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 7
- Passages
- 2 Samuel 9:1–13, 1 Kings 17:8–24, Matthew 2:1–12, Mark 12:41–44, Acts 2:42–47, Acts 13:1–12, and more
- Ages
- Preschool to preteen (3 to 12), with tips for each age
- Each lesson
- Story film (KJV), coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and answers, a game
- Cost
- Free: no subscription, no cost per child, no sign-up to teach
The lessons: 7 stories about giving and generosity
Kindness to Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 9:1–13 · story film
When David was king, he remembered his promise to his friend Jonathan and asked, “Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” He found Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, who was lame on both his feet, and brought him to the palace. David said, “Fear not,” gave him back all the land of Saul, and Mephibosheth ate at the king’s table continually, as one of the king’s sons.
Big idea: God has been kind to us, and He wants us to show His kindness to others.
Memory verse:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)Ask: Why did David want to show kindness to someone from Saul’s house? For Jonathan’s sake, because Jonathan was his friend (2 Samuel 9:1).
Game: Room at the Table (about 10 minutes)
The Widow’s Meal and Oil
1 Kings 17:8–24 · story film
God sent Elijah to a poor widow in Zarephath who had only a handful of meal and a little oil left for herself and her son. Elijah said, “Fear not,” and asked her to make him a little cake first, for God promised that the barrel of meal would not waste nor the cruse of oil fail until the rain came. She obeyed, and they ate many days; and later, when her son fell sick and stopped breathing, the LORD heard Elijah’s prayer and the child revived.
Big idea: When we trust God and share, He provides all we need.
Memory verse:
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalm 34:8 (KJV)Ask: What was the widow doing at the gate of the city? Gathering sticks to bake her last meal for herself and her son (1 Kings 17:10–12).
Game: The Jar That Never Ran Out (about 10 minutes)
Wise Men Follow the Star
Matthew 2:1–12 · story film
Wise men from the east saw His star and came to Jerusalem; then the star went before them to Bethlehem. They found the young child with Mary in a house, worshipped Him, and gave Him gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Big idea: Jesus is worthy of our worship and our best gifts.
Memory verse:
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Matthew 2:2 (KJV)Ask: What led the wise men? His star, which they saw in the east.
Game: Follow the Star (about 10 minutes)
The Widow’s Two Mites
Mark 12:41–44 · Luke 21:1–4 · story film
In the temple during His last week, Jesus watched people put money in the treasury. Rich men gave much, but a poor widow gave two mites, all she had. Jesus said she gave more than them all.
Big idea: God sees the heart behind our giving.
Memory verse:
And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
Mark 12:43 (KJV)Ask: Where was Jesus sitting? Over against the treasury in the temple.
Game: Two Mites Drop (about 8 minutes)
The Church Shares Everything
Acts 2:42–47 · Acts 4:32–37 · story film
The believers met together, learned from the apostles, prayed, ate together with glad hearts and shared what they had so that no one was in need.
Big idea: God’s family loves and shares.
Memory verse:
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:42 (KJV)Ask: Name the four things the church continued in. The apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers.
Game: Share the Rainbow (about 10 minutes)
Barnabas and Saul Are Sent
Acts 13:1–12 · story film
While the church at Antioch prayed and fasted, the Holy Ghost said to set apart Barnabas and Saul. They laid hands on them and sent them out on the first missionary journey.
Big idea: God sends people out to share the good news.
Memory verse:
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Acts 13:2 (KJV)Ask: Which church sent out Barnabas and Saul? The church at Antioch.
Game: Two by Two (about 10 minutes)
Paul’s Farewell
Acts 20:17–38 · story film
At Miletus Paul said goodbye to the elders of Ephesus. He reminded them to care for the church and to remember that it is more blessed to give than to receive. They knelt and prayed together.
Big idea: Giving brings more blessing than getting.
Memory verse:
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35 (KJV)Ask: Who did Paul say goodbye to? The elders of the church at Ephesus.
Game: Give It Away (about 10 minutes)
Teaching giving and generosity at every age
- Preschool: Practice sharing a toy or snack and say, “God loves a cheerful giver.”
- Elementary: Ask what the widow gave and why Jesus said she gave more than everyone else.
- Preteens: Talk about giving time and gifts, not just money, and why God looks at the heart behind our giving.
Plan it as a series: 7 weeks
| Week 1 | Kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1–13). God has been kind to us, and He wants us to show His kindness to others. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | The Widow’s Meal and Oil (1 Kings 17:8–24). When we trust God and share, He provides all we need. |
| Week 3 | Wise Men Follow the Star (Matthew 2:1–12). Jesus is worthy of our worship and our best gifts. |
| Week 4 | The Widow’s Two Mites (Mark 12:41–44). God sees the heart behind our giving. |
| Week 5 | The Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47). God’s family loves and shares. |
| Week 6 | Barnabas and Saul Are Sent (Acts 13:1–12). God sends people out to share the good news. |
| Week 7 | Paul’s Farewell (Acts 20:17–38). Giving brings more blessing than getting. |
Each week: welcome and pray, show the story film, talk through the questions, learn the memory verse, then color the page or do the class sheet.
Memory verses about giving and generosity (KJV)
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness to Mephibosheth
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalm 34:8 · The Widow’s Meal and Oil
“Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”
Matthew 2:2 · Wise Men Follow the Star
“And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:”
Mark 12:43 · The Widow’s Two Mites
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
Acts 2:42 · The Church Shares Everything
“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
Acts 13:2 · Barnabas and Saul Are Sent
“I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Acts 20:35 · Paul’s Farewell
Questions people ask
What does the Bible teach kids about giving and generosity?
God gave His Son for us, and He loves a cheerful giver. A poor widow gave two mites, the first church shared everything, and Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, KJV)
Which Bible stories teach giving and generosity?
Kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:1–13), The Widow’s Meal and Oil (1 Kings 17:8–24), Wise Men Follow the Star (Matthew 2:1–12), The Widow’s Two Mites (Mark 12:41–44), The Church Shares Everything (Acts 2:42–47), and 2 more on this page.
What does the Bible teach kids about giving?
That God sees the heart, not the size of the gift (Mark 12:41–44), and that He loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). Giving is a way to thank God for all He has given us.
How do I teach giving and generosity to preschoolers?
Practice sharing a toy or snack and say, “God loves a cheerful giver.”
Are these lessons free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet and game is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no cost per child and no sign-up needed to teach.
Which Bible translation is used?
The films and memory verses show the King James Version word for word. In the lessons you can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible, the ESV or dozens of other English Bibles, every verse is labelled with its translation, and tapping a verse on the film opens its whole chapter.
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