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Bible lessons about the Bible, God’s Word for kids
The Bible is God’s Word. It is true, it points to Jesus from beginning to end, and it helps us know God and live for Him. Timothy knew the Scriptures from a child, and the Bereans searched them daily.
Here are 9 free lessons that help children learn the Bible, God’s Word from the Bible itself. Every lesson has a story film, a coloring page, a class sheet, a teacher guide, questions with answers and a game, ready to teach.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 9
- Passages
- Psalm 1, Exodus 19:1–20:21, Matthew 4:1–11, Matthew 13:1–23, Luke 24:13–35, Acts 6:1–7, 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: 9 stories about the Bible, God’s Word
A Tree by the River
Psalm 1 · story film
The first psalm says the blessed person delights in God’s law and thinks about it day and night. That person is like a strong tree planted by rivers of water that bears fruit in its season.
Big idea: God’s Word makes us strong like a well-watered tree.
Memory verse:
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalm 1:3 (KJV)Ask: What does the blessed man delight in? The law of the LORD.
Game: Planted Trees (about 8 minutes)
The Ten Commandments
Exodus 19:1–20:21 · Deuteronomy 5 · story film
At Mount Sinai there was thunder, lightning, a thick cloud and the sound of a trumpet. God came down on the mountain and spoke the Ten Commandments, and later wrote them on two tables of stone.
Big idea: God gives us His law because He loves us.
Memory verse:
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Exodus 20:3 (KJV)Ask: Where did God give the Ten Commandments? On Mount Sinai.
Game: Two Tablets Toss (about 10 minutes)
Jesus Is Tempted
Matthew 4:1–11 · Luke 4:1–13 · story film
After forty days in the wilderness, the devil tempted Jesus three times. Each time Jesus answered with the Word of God, and the devil left Him.
Big idea: God’s Word helps us say no to temptation.
Memory verse:
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:4 (KJV)Ask: How long was Jesus in the wilderness? Forty days and forty nights.
Game: It Is Written! (about 10 minutes)
The Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:1–23 · Mark 4:1–20 · Luke 8:4–15 · story film
Jesus told a story about seed that fell on the wayside, on stony places, among thorns and on good ground. Only the seed on good ground brought forth fruit.
Big idea: Let God’s Word grow in a good heart.
Memory verse:
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Luke 8:15 (KJV)Ask: What does the seed stand for? The word of God.
Game: Good Soil Toss (about 10 minutes)
The Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:13–35 · story film
Two disciples walked to Emmaus, sad about Jesus’ death. Jesus walked with them and explained the Scriptures, but they did not know Him until He broke bread at their table.
Big idea: The whole Bible points to Jesus.
Memory verse:
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
Luke 24:32 (KJV)Ask: Where were the two disciples walking? To a village called Emmaus.
Game: Where Is the Bread? (about 8 minutes)
Seven Helpers Are Chosen
Acts 6:1–7 · story film
Some widows were being missed when food was handed out. The apostles had the church choose seven men full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom to serve, so the apostles could keep praying and teaching.
Big idea: Everyone in God’s family has a way to serve.
Memory verse:
Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2 (KJV)Ask: Who was being neglected? Widows, in the daily handing out of food.
Game: Nobody Missed Relay (about 10 minutes)
The Bereans Search the Scriptures
Acts 17:10–15 · story film
In Berea the people received the word gladly and searched the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul taught was true. Many of them believed.
Big idea: We check everything by God’s Word.
Memory verse:
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Acts 17:11 (KJV)Ask: What did the Bereans do every day? They searched the Scriptures.
Game: Bible Detective (about 12 minutes)
Timothy Learns the Scriptures
2 Timothy 1:1–5 · 3:14–17 · story film
Paul reminded young Timothy of the faith of his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice, and that he had known the Holy Scriptures since he was a child.
Big idea: It is never too early to know God’s Word.
Memory verse:
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)Ask: Who were Timothy’s grandmother and mother? Lois and Eunice.
Game: Pass It Down (about 8 minutes)
Doers of the Word
James 1:19–27 · story film
James wrote that it is not enough to hear God’s Word. We must do what it says, not be like a man who looks in a mirror and then forgets what he saw.
Big idea: Hearing God’s Word means doing it.
Memory verse:
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
James 1:22 (KJV)Ask: What should we be quick to do and slow to do? Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Game: Mirror, Mirror (about 8 minutes)
Tips for teaching the Bible, God’s Word
- Preschool: Hold a Bible together and say, “The Bible is God’s Word. It is true.”
- Elementary: Practice finding verses in your Bibles and read the memory verse straight from the page.
- Preteens: Read 2 Timothy 3:15–16 and ask what it means that Scripture is given by inspiration of God.
A 8-week series on the Bible, God’s Word
| Week 1 | A Tree by the River (Psalm 1). God’s Word makes us strong like a well-watered tree. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:1–20:21). God gives us His law because He loves us. |
| Week 3 | Jesus Is Tempted (Matthew 4:1–11). God’s Word helps us say no to temptation. |
| Week 4 | The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23). Let God’s Word grow in a good heart. |
| Week 5 | The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35). The whole Bible points to Jesus. |
| Week 6 | Seven Helpers Are Chosen (Acts 6:1–7). Everyone in God’s family has a way to serve. |
| Week 7 | The Bereans Search the Scriptures (Acts 17:10–15). We check everything by God’s Word. |
| Week 8 | Timothy Learns the Scriptures (2 Timothy 1:1–5). It is never too early to know God’s Word. |
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: the Bible, God’s Word
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Psalm 1:3 · A Tree by the River
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
Exodus 20:3 · The Ten Commandments
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4 · Jesus Is Tempted
“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.”
Luke 8:15 · The Parable of the Sower
“And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?”
Luke 24:32 · The Road to Emmaus
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 · Seven Helpers Are Chosen
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
Acts 17:11 · The Bereans Search the Scriptures
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
2 Timothy 3:16 · Timothy Learns the Scriptures
Questions people ask
What does the Bible teach kids about the Bible, God’s Word?
The Bible is God’s Word. It is true, it points to Jesus from beginning to end, and it helps us know God and live for Him. Timothy knew the Scriptures from a child, and the Bereans searched them daily. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105, KJV)
Which Bible stories teach the Bible, God’s Word?
A Tree by the River (Psalm 1), The Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:1–20:21), Jesus Is Tempted (Matthew 4:1–11), The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23), The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35), and 4 more on this page.
How do I help kids love the Bible?
Read it aloud often, let them find verses themselves, memorize a verse a week, and show how every story points to Jesus (Luke 24:27).
How do I teach the Bible, God’s Word to preschoolers?
Hold a Bible together and say, “The Bible is God’s Word. It is true.”
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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