Free Bible lessons for kids · 14 lessons
Bible stories about kids in the Bible
God used children and young people all through the Bible: Samuel heard God’s voice, David faced Goliath, a boy gave his lunch to Jesus, and Paul’s nephew saved his life.
Here are 14 free lessons that help children learn children in the Bible 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.
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 14
- Passages
- Exodus 1:1–2:10, Genesis 21:1–7, 1 Samuel 1:1–28, 1 Samuel 3:1–21, 1 Samuel 17:1–51, 2 Kings 4:8–37, 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 children in the Bible
Baby Moses in the Basket
Exodus 1:1–2:10 · story film
Pharaoh ordered that every Hebrew baby boy be thrown into the river. Moses’ mother hid him and then laid him in an ark of bulrushes among the flags by the river. Pharaoh’s daughter found him, and his own mother nursed him.
Big idea: God watches over His people, even in dangerous times.
Memory verse:
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Exodus 2:10 (KJV)Ask: What was the basket made of? Bulrushes, daubed with slime and pitch.
Game: Down the River (about 10 minutes)
Isaac Is Born
Genesis 21:1–7 · story film
The LORD did for Sarah just as He had spoken: when Abraham was an hundred years old, Sarah bare him a son at the very time God had promised. Abraham named the baby Isaac, and Sarah said, “God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.” Isaac was the child of promise, and from his family Jesus would one day be born (Matthew 1:1–2).
Big idea: God always does what He says, right on time.
Memory verse:
The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Psalm 126:3 (KJV)Ask: Did God keep His promise to Sarah? Yes. The LORD did unto Sarah as He had spoken, and she bare Abraham a son at the set time (Genesis 21:1–2).
Game: The Laughing Game (about 8 minutes)
Hannah’s Prayer
1 Samuel 1:1–28 · story film
Every year Elkanah’s family went up to worship the LORD at Shiloh, and Hannah was very sad because she had no children. In the temple she prayed and wept, and she promised that if God gave her a son, she would give him to the LORD all the days of his life. Eli the priest said, “Go in peace,” God answered her prayer with baby Samuel, and when he was weaned Hannah brought him to the house of the LORD.
Big idea: We can pour out our hearts to God, and He hears our prayers.
Memory verse:
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
1 Samuel 1:27 (KJV)Ask: Why was Hannah so sad? She had no children (1 Samuel 1:2).
Game: Lip Reading (about 8 minutes)
Speak, LORD
1 Samuel 3:1–21 · story film
The child Samuel served the LORD in the temple at Shiloh with old Eli the priest. One night, as he lay down where the ark of God was, the LORD called, “Samuel!” Three times Samuel ran to Eli, until Eli understood and told him to answer, “Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth.” Samuel listened, and as he grew the LORD was with him and made him a prophet to all Israel.
Big idea: God speaks to us, and even children can listen and obey.
Memory verse:
And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
1 Samuel 3:10 (KJV)Ask: Where was Samuel lying down when the LORD called? In the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was (1 Samuel 3:3).
Game: Samuel! Samuel! (about 10 minutes)
David and Goliath
1 Samuel 17:1–51 · story film
The Philistine giant Goliath, six cubits and a span tall, defied the armies of Israel for forty days, and Saul and all Israel were greatly afraid. Young David trusted the LORD who had delivered him from the lion and the bear. He chose five smooth stones out of the brook, went out in the name of the LORD, and with one stone from his sling the giant fell upon his face to the earth.
Big idea: The battle is the LORD’s, so we can trust Him when we face giants.
Memory verse:
And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.
1 Samuel 17:47 (KJV)Ask: How tall was Goliath? Six cubits and a span (1 Samuel 17:4), more than nine feet tall.
Game: The Battle Is the LORD’s (about 10 minutes)
The Shunammite’s Son
2 Kings 4:8–37 · story film
A great woman in Shunem made a little room for Elisha, and God gave her the son she had never had. Years later the boy was taken ill in the field and died on his mother’s knees, but she hurried to Elisha, and when his servant asked about the child, she said, “It is well.” Elisha shut the door and prayed unto the LORD, and the child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.
Big idea: Nothing is too hard for God, so we can bring Him our biggest troubles.
Memory verse:
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27 (KJV)Ask: What did the woman and her husband make for Elisha? A little chamber on the wall with a bed, a table, a stool and a candlestick (2 Kings 4:10).
Game: A Little Room for Elisha (about 10 minutes)
Naaman Is Healed
2 Kings 5:1–19 · story film
Naaman, the great captain of Syria, was a leper, and a little maid from Israel told her mistress that God’s prophet could heal him. Elisha sent word to wash in Jordan seven times; Naaman was angry at first, but he listened to his servants, dipped seven times, and his flesh came again like the flesh of a little child. Jesus Himself remembered Naaman to show that God’s mercy reaches every nation (Luke 4:27).
Big idea: God graciously heals and saves those who humbly trust His word.
Memory verse:
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14 (KJV)Ask: Who told Naaman’s wife about the prophet in Samaria? A little maid from Israel who waited on her (2 Kings 5:2–3).
Game: Seven Dips (about 10 minutes)
Daniel Purposes in His Heart
Daniel 1:1–21 · story film
King Nebuchadnezzar took young men from Jerusalem to Babylon, among them Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, to be trained for his palace on the king’s meat and wine. Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself, and he politely asked for ten days of pulse and water instead. At the end of ten days the four looked healthier than all the rest, and God gave them knowledge and wisdom, so the king found them ten times better than all his magicians and astrologers.
Big idea: Even when we are young and far from home, we can choose to honour God.
Memory verse:
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)Ask: What did Daniel purpose in his heart? That he would not defile himself with the king’s meat or the wine which he drank (Daniel 1:8).
Game: Veggie Taste Test (about 10 minutes)
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:41–52 · story film
When Jesus was twelve, His family went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Mary and Joseph searched three days and found Him in the temple, listening to the teachers and asking them questions.
Big idea: Jesus grew in wisdom, and we can too.
Memory verse:
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 2:52 (KJV)Ask: How old was Jesus on this trip? Twelve years old.
Game: Sardines (about 12 minutes)
The Widow’s Son at Nain
Luke 7:11–17 · story film
Jesus met a funeral at the gate of Nain. A widow’s only son had died. Jesus had compassion on her, touched the bier, and said, “Young man, I say unto thee, Arise,” and he sat up.
Big idea: Jesus cares when we are sad, and He has power over death.
Memory verse:
And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
Luke 7:16 (KJV)Ask: Who was crying at the gate? A widow whose only son had died.
Game: Arise! (about 8 minutes)
Jairus’s Daughter
Mark 5:21–43 · Luke 8:40–56 · Matthew 9:18–26 · story film
On the way to heal Jairus’s daughter, a woman touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was healed. Then word came that the girl had died, but Jesus said, “Be not afraid, only believe,” and raised her up.
Big idea: We can trust Jesus even when it seems too late.
Memory verse:
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Mark 5:36 (KJV)Ask: Who was Jairus? A ruler of the synagogue.
Game: Touch the Hem (about 8 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)
Jesus Blesses the Children
Mark 10:13–16 · Matthew 19:13–15 · Luke 18:15–17 · story film
Parents brought their little children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus was displeased, took the children in His arms and blessed them.
Big idea: Jesus loves children and wants them to come to Him.
Memory verse:
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14 (KJV)Ask: Who tried to keep the children away? The disciples.
Game: May I Come? (about 8 minutes)
Paul’s Nephew Saves the Day
Acts 21:27–23:35 · story film
Paul was arrested in Jerusalem. More than forty men vowed not to eat until they had killed him, but Paul’s sister’s son heard of it and told the chief captain, who sent Paul away safely by night.
Big idea: God can use anyone, even a young person, to do His work.
Memory verse:
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
Acts 23:11 (KJV)Ask: How many men made the plot? More than forty.
Game: Spy and Tell (about 10 minutes)
Plan it as a series: 8 weeks
| Week 1 | Baby Moses in the Basket (Exodus 1:1–2:10). God watches over His people, even in dangerous times. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Isaac Is Born (Genesis 21:1–7). God always does what He says, right on time. |
| Week 3 | Hannah’s Prayer (1 Samuel 1:1–28). We can pour out our hearts to God, and He hears our prayers. |
| Week 4 | Speak, LORD (1 Samuel 3:1–21). God speaks to us, and even children can listen and obey. |
| Week 5 | David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1–51). The battle is the LORD’s, so we can trust Him when we face giants. |
| Week 6 | The Shunammite’s Son (2 Kings 4:8–37). Nothing is too hard for God, so we can bring Him our biggest troubles. |
| Week 7 | Naaman Is Healed (2 Kings 5:1–19). God graciously heals and saves those who humbly trust His word. |
| Week 8 | Daniel Purposes in His Heart (Daniel 1:1–21). Even when we are young and far from home, we can choose to honour God. |
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.
Bible verses about children in the Bible to memorize
“And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.”
Exodus 2:10 · Baby Moses in the Basket
“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”
Psalm 126:3 · Isaac Is Born
“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:”
1 Samuel 1:27 · Hannah’s Prayer
“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.”
1 Samuel 3:10 · Speak, LORD
“And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.”
1 Samuel 17:47 · David and Goliath
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32:27 · The Shunammite’s Son
“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14 · Naaman Is Healed
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12 · Daniel Purposes in His Heart
Questions people ask
Who was who in the Bible?
God used children and young people all through the Bible: Samuel heard God’s voice, David faced Goliath, a boy gave his lunch to Jesus, and Paul’s nephew saved his life.
Which Bible stories teach children in the Bible?
Baby Moses in the Basket (Exodus 1:1–2:10), Isaac Is Born (Genesis 21:1–7), Hannah’s Prayer (1 Samuel 1:1–28), Speak, LORD (1 Samuel 3:1–21), David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1–51), and 9 more on this page.
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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