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Bible lessons from Luke for kids
Luke tells the careful account of Jesus’ life, from the angel’s visits and the Christmas story to the parables of the lost and the road to Emmaus.
16 Bible stories, one subject: the book of Luke. 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.
- Lessons
- 16 (of 19 from Luke)
- Passages
- Luke 1:5–25, Luke 1:26–38, Luke 1:39–56, Luke 1:57–80, Luke 2:1–5, Luke 2:6–20, 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: 16 stories about the book of Luke
An Angel Visits Zacharias
Luke 1:5–25 · story film
While the priest Zacharias served in the temple, the angel Gabriel told him that he and Elisabeth would have a son named John. Because he did not believe, Zacharias could not speak until the promise came true.
Big idea: God hears our prayers, even the ones we have prayed for a long time.
Memory verse:
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Luke 1:13 (KJV)Ask: Where was Zacharias when the angel came? In the temple, burning incense (Luke 1:9).
Game: Silent Zacharias (about 10 minutes)
Gabriel Visits Mary
Luke 1:26–38 · story film
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to tell a young woman named Mary that she would have a Son, and she should call His name Jesus. Mary trusted God and said yes.
Big idea: Nothing is impossible with God.
Memory verse:
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37 (KJV)Ask: What town did Mary live in? Nazareth, a city of Galilee.
Game: Yes, Lord! (about 8 minutes)
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Luke 1:39–56 · story film
Mary hurried to the hill country to visit her cousin Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped for joy, and Mary sang praise to God.
Big idea: God’s good news makes us want to praise Him.
Memory verse:
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:46–47 (KJV)Ask: Who did Mary go to visit? Her cousin Elisabeth.
Game: Leap for Joy (about 8 minutes)
John Is Born
Luke 1:57–80 · story film
Elisabeth had her baby, and the neighbors wanted to name him after his father. Zacharias wrote, “His name is John,” and right away he could speak again and praised God.
Big idea: God keeps His word, so we praise Him for His mercy.
Memory verse:
And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
Luke 1:76 (KJV)Ask: What did Zacharias write on the writing table? “His name is John.”
Game: Writing Tablet Relay (about 10 minutes)
The Journey to Bethlehem
Luke 2:1–5 · Micah 5:2 · story film
Caesar Augustus ordered everyone to be taxed in their own city, so Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the city of David, with Mary, just as the prophet Micah had said.
Big idea: God is in charge of history, even of kings and emperors.
Memory verse:
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:2 (KJV)Ask: Who ordered that all the world should be taxed? Caesar Augustus.
Game: Road to Bethlehem (about 10 minutes)
The Christmas Story
Luke 2:6–20 · Matthew 1:21 · story film
Jesus was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. Angels told shepherds the good news, and the shepherds came with haste to find the baby, just as the angel had said.
Big idea: Jesus came to be our Saviour.
Memory verse:
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11 (KJV)Ask: Where did Mary lay baby Jesus? In a manger, because there was no room in the inn.
Game: Shepherds, Come with Haste! (about 10 minutes)
Simeon and Anna See the Baby
Luke 2:21–38 · story film
When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, old Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, and Anna the prophetess gave thanks and told others about Him.
Big idea: Jesus is the one God’s people were waiting for.
Memory verse:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:30 (KJV)Ask: What had God promised Simeon? That he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Game: Wait for It (about 8 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)
Rejected at Nazareth
Luke 4:16–30 · story film
In His hometown synagogue, Jesus read from Isaiah and said the Scripture was fulfilled that day. The people grew angry and tried to throw Him off a hill, but He passed through them and went on His way.
Big idea: Jesus came to bring good news, even to people who reject Him.
Memory verse:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Luke 4:18 (KJV)Ask: Which prophet’s book did Jesus read? Esaias (Isaiah).
Game: Who Has the Scroll? (about 10 minutes)
Fishers of Men
Luke 5:1–11 · Matthew 4:18–22 · Mark 1:16–20 · story film
Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Jesus told him to let down his nets, and they caught so many fish the nets broke. Peter, Andrew, James and John left everything to follow Jesus.
Big idea: Following Jesus is worth leaving everything.
Memory verse:
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19 (KJV)Ask: How many fish had Peter caught all night? Nothing.
Game: Fishers of Men Net Tag (about 10 minutes)
The Centurion’s Faith
Luke 7:1–10 · Matthew 8:5–13 · story film
A Roman centurion’s servant was very sick. The centurion believed Jesus could heal him just by speaking a word, and Jesus marveled at his faith. The servant was healed that same hour.
Big idea: Jesus’ word has power everywhere.
Memory verse:
When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Luke 7:9 (KJV)Ask: Who was sick? The centurion’s servant.
Game: Captain’s Orders (about 8 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)
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25–37 · story film
A lawyer asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbour?” Jesus told of a man beaten by thieves. A priest and a Levite passed by, but a Samaritan stopped, bound his wounds and cared for him.
Big idea: Be a neighbour to anyone who needs help.
Memory verse:
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:27 (KJV)Ask: Who passed by the hurt man without helping? A priest and a Levite.
Game: Good Samaritan Bandage Relay (about 12 minutes)
Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38–42 · story film
Martha was busy serving while her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to His word. Jesus told Martha that Mary had chosen the good part.
Big idea: Time with Jesus is the most important thing.
Memory verse:
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Luke 10:42 (KJV)Ask: What was Martha doing? Serving, and she was cumbered about much serving.
Game: Busy Martha, Listening Mary (about 8 minutes)
The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
Luke 15:1–10 · Matthew 18:12–14 · story film
Jesus told of a shepherd who left ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost, and of a woman who swept her house to find one lost coin. Both called their friends to rejoice.
Big idea: Heaven rejoices when one person comes back to God.
Memory verse:
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Luke 15:7 (KJV)Ask: How many sheep did the shepherd have? One hundred.
Game: Lost Coin Sweep (about 10 minutes)
The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11–32 · story film
A younger son took his inheritance and wasted it in a far country. When he came to himself, he went home to tell his father, “I have sinned.” His father saw him a great way off, ran to him and welcomed him with a feast.
Big idea: God the Father runs to welcome us home.
Memory verse:
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Luke 15:24 (KJV)Ask: What did the younger son do with his money? He wasted his substance with riotous living.
Game: Welcome Home (about 10 minutes)
A 8-week series on the book of Luke
| Week 1 | An Angel Visits Zacharias (Luke 1:5–25). God hears our prayers, even the ones we have prayed for a long time. |
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| Week 2 | Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38). Nothing is impossible with God. |
| Week 3 | Mary Visits Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56). God’s good news makes us want to praise Him. |
| Week 4 | John Is Born (Luke 1:57–80). God keeps His word, so we praise Him for His mercy. |
| Week 5 | The Journey to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–5). God is in charge of history, even of kings and emperors. |
| Week 6 | The Christmas Story (Luke 2:6–20). Jesus came to be our Saviour. |
| Week 7 | Simeon and Anna See the Baby (Luke 2:21–38). Jesus is the one God’s people were waiting for. |
| Week 8 | The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52). Jesus grew in wisdom, and we can too. |
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 the book of Luke to memorize
“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.”
Luke 1:13 · An Angel Visits Zacharias
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Luke 1:37 · Gabriel Visits Mary
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”
Luke 1:46–47 · Mary Visits Elisabeth
“And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;”
Luke 1:76 · John Is Born
“But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”
Micah 5:2 · The Journey to Bethlehem
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 · The Christmas Story
“For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,”
Luke 2:30 · Simeon and Anna See the Baby
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Luke 2:52 · The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Questions people ask
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke tells the careful account of Jesus’ life, from the angel’s visits and the Christmas story to the parables of the lost and the road to Emmaus.
Which Bible stories teach the book of Luke?
An Angel Visits Zacharias (Luke 1:5–25), Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38), Mary Visits Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56), John Is Born (Luke 1:57–80), The Journey to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–5), and 11 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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