Free Bible lessons for kids · 12 lessons
Bible lessons about God’s provision for kids
God takes care of His children. He sent manna in the wilderness, fed Elijah with ravens, and fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fishes.
These free Bible lessons for kids all teach God’s provision. Each one comes with an animated story film told word for word from the King James Version, a coloring page, a class sheet, a teacher guide with a 45-minute plan, questions with answers and a game.
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 12
- Passages
- Exodus 15:1–27, Exodus 16:1–36, Genesis 22:1–19, Ruth 2:1–4:17, 1 Kings 17:1–7, 1 Kings 17:8–24, 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
Bible stories that teach God’s provision
The Song and the Sweet Water
Exodus 15:1–27 · story film
Moses and the people sang a song to the LORD, and Miriam led the women with timbrels. Three days later the water at Marah was bitter, but God showed Moses a tree to cast in, and the water was made sweet.
Big idea: God deserves our songs, and He cares for our needs.
Memory verse:
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
Exodus 15:2 (KJV)Ask: Who led the women in singing? Miriam the prophetess, with a timbrel.
Game: Bitter or Sweet? (about 10 minutes)
Bread from Heaven
Exodus 16:1–36 · story film
In the wilderness the people complained that they were hungry. God sent quails in the evening and, in the morning, small white bread called manna on the ground. They gathered it every day, and twice as much before the sabbath.
Big idea: God gives us what we need, day by day.
Memory verse:
Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.
Exodus 16:4 (KJV)Ask: What came in the evening? Quails.
Game: Gather the Manna (about 10 minutes)
God Will Provide
Genesis 22:1–19 · story film
God tested Abraham, telling him to offer his only son Isaac on a mountain in the land of Moriah. As they went up, Isaac carried the wood and asked, “Where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” and Abraham answered, “God will provide himself a lamb.” At the altar the angel of the LORD called out of heaven to stop him, and God provided a ram caught in a thicket in the stead of his son; long after, God gave His own Son, Jesus, the Lamb of God (John 1:29; Romans 8:32).
Big idea: God provides what we need, and He gave Jesus, the Lamb, for us.
Memory verse:
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
Genesis 22:8 (KJV)Ask: What did Isaac carry up the mountain? The wood for the burnt offering (Genesis 22:6).
Game: Find the Ram (about 10 minutes)
Ruth in the Fields of Boaz
Ruth 2:1–4:17 · story film
Ruth went out to glean barley behind the reapers, and she came to the field of Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi’s husband. Boaz was kind to her because of her love for Naomi: he let her glean among the sheaves and told his young men to let fall handfuls on purpose for her. Later Boaz redeemed the family’s land and married Ruth, and their son Obed became the grandfather of King David, from whose family Jesus was born (Matthew 1:5–16).
Big idea: God takes care of those who come to trust under His wings.
Memory verse:
The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Ruth 2:12 (KJV)Ask: In whose field did Ruth glean? The field of Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech (Ruth 2:3).
Game: Gleaning Relay (about 10 minutes)
Ravens Feed Elijah
1 Kings 17:1–7 · story film
Elijah told wicked King Ahab that there would be no dew nor rain for years, but according to God’s word. Then the LORD sent Elijah to hide by the brook Cherith, and every morning and every evening the ravens brought him bread and flesh, and he drank of the brook. God took care of His servant in a lonely place, just as He had promised.
Big idea: God takes care of those who trust and obey Him.
Memory verse:
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)Ask: What did Elijah tell King Ahab? There would be no dew nor rain these years, but according to his word (1 Kings 17:1).
Game: Raven Delivery (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)
The Pots of Oil
2 Kings 4:1–7 · story film
A widow whose husband had feared the LORD owed a debt, and the creditor was coming to take her two sons. Elisha told her to borrow empty vessels from all her neighbours, shut the door, and pour from her one pot of oil. The oil kept flowing until every vessel was full, and Elisha told her to sell it and pay her debt.
Big idea: God can take the little we have and make it more than enough.
Memory verse:
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)Ask: What did the widow have in her house? Nothing but a pot of oil (2 Kings 4:2).
Game: Borrow the Vessels (about 10 minutes)
Feeding the Five Thousand
John 6:1–14 · Matthew 14:13–21 · Mark 6:30–44 · Luke 9:10–17 · story film
A great crowd was hungry. A boy had five barley loaves and two small fishes. Jesus gave thanks, and everyone ate and was filled, with twelve baskets left over.
Big idea: Jesus gives more than enough, for He is the bread of life.
Memory verse:
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
John 6:35 (KJV)Ask: What did the boy have? Five barley loaves and two small fishes.
Game: Twelve Baskets Full (about 10 minutes)
The Good Shepherd
John 10:1–18 · story film
Jesus said He is the Good Shepherd. His sheep know His voice and follow Him, and He gives His life for the sheep.
Big idea: Jesus knows us and takes care of us.
Memory verse:
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:11 (KJV)Ask: What does a good shepherd do for his sheep? He gives his life for the sheep.
Game: Whose Voice? (about 10 minutes)
Breakfast by the Sea
John 21:1–14 · story film
The disciples fished all night and caught nothing. At morning Jesus told them to cast the net on the right side, and they caught 153 great fish. On the shore Jesus had a fire and breakfast ready.
Big idea: Jesus provides for His friends.
Memory verse:
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
John 21:12 (KJV)Ask: Where did Jesus tell them to cast the net? On the right side of the ship.
Game: Cast on the Right Side (about 10 minutes)
Feed My Sheep
John 21:15–19 · story film
Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter said yes, and Jesus told him to feed His sheep and follow Him.
Big idea: Jesus forgives and gives us work to do for Him.
Memory verse:
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John 21:17 (KJV)Ask: How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Him? Three times.
Game: Peter, Lovest Thou Me? (about 10 minutes)
Consider the Lilies
Matthew 6:25–34 · Luke 12:22–31 · story film
Jesus told the people not to worry. God feeds the birds and dresses the lilies of the field more beautifully than King Solomon. If He cares for them, He will surely care for us.
Big idea: God takes care of us, so we do not need to worry.
Memory verse:
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 (KJV)Ask: What did Jesus tell us to look at? The fowls of the air and the lilies of the field.
Game: Bird Feeders (about 15 minutes)
How to teach God’s provision to kids
- Preschool: Bring a basket of bread or crackers and thank God for food and care.
- Elementary: Make a chart of each story: what did people need, and how did God provide?
- Preteens: Read Matthew 6:25–34 and talk about worry versus trusting God to provide.
8 weeks of lessons on God’s provision
| Week 1 | The Song and the Sweet Water (Exodus 15:1–27). God deserves our songs, and He cares for our needs. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Bread from Heaven (Exodus 16:1–36). God gives us what we need, day by day. |
| Week 3 | God Will Provide (Genesis 22:1–19). God provides what we need, and He gave Jesus, the Lamb, for us. |
| Week 4 | Ruth in the Fields of Boaz (Ruth 2:1–4:17). God takes care of those who come to trust under His wings. |
| Week 5 | Ravens Feed Elijah (1 Kings 17:1–7). God takes care of those who trust and obey Him. |
| Week 6 | The Widow’s Meal and Oil (1 Kings 17:8–24). When we trust God and share, He provides all we need. |
| Week 7 | The Pots of Oil (2 Kings 4:1–7). God can take the little we have and make it more than enough. |
| Week 8 | Feeding the Five Thousand (John 6:1–14). Jesus gives more than enough, for He is the bread of life. |
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.
Verses to learn: God’s provision
“The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
Exodus 15:2 · The Song and the Sweet Water
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.”
Exodus 16:4 · Bread from Heaven
“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.”
Genesis 22:8 · God Will Provide
“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”
Ruth 2:12 · Ruth in the Fields of Boaz
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 · Ravens Feed Elijah
“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
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 · The Pots of Oil
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35 · Feeding the Five Thousand
Questions people ask
What does the Bible teach kids about God’s provision?
God takes care of His children. He sent manna in the wilderness, fed Elijah with ravens, and fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fishes. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, KJV)
Which Bible stories teach God’s provision?
The Song and the Sweet Water (Exodus 15:1–27), Bread from Heaven (Exodus 16:1–36), God Will Provide (Genesis 22:1–19), Ruth in the Fields of Boaz (Ruth 2:1–4:17), Ravens Feed Elijah (1 Kings 17:1–7), and 7 more on this page.
How do I teach kids that God provides?
Walk through the stories where God met real needs, like manna (Exodus 16) and the five loaves (John 6), and pray together about what your class needs.
How do I teach God’s provision to preschoolers?
Bring a basket of bread or crackers and thank God for food and care.
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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