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Bible stories for kids
15 stories from the Bible, told in short sentences for children. Read one aloud or press Listen. Then open the passage and talk about it together.
- Read it aloud, or press Listen.
- Open the passage and read a few verses together.
- Ask one question from Talk about it.
From the Old Testament
- God makes the worldSix days of making, and a seventh day of rest.
- Noah and the arkA big boat, the animals, a dove, and a rainbow promise.
- Abraham counts the starsGod makes Abraham a promise too big to count.
- Joseph forgives his brothersSold by his brothers, Joseph ends up saving them.
- Baby Moses in a basketA brave mother, a watching sister, and a princess at the river.
- Crossing the Red SeaThe sea opens, and God’s people walk through on dry ground.
- David and GoliathA shepherd boy, five smooth stones, and a giant.
- Daniel and the lionsDaniel keeps praying, and God shuts the lions’ mouths.
- Jonah and the big fishJonah runs from God, and learns how much God cares.
From the New Testament
- The first ChristmasA baby in a manger, angels, shepherds, and wise men.
- Jesus calms the stormWind and waves obey Jesus.
- A boy shares his lunchFive loaves, two fish, and more than enough.
- The lost sheepA story Jesus told about a shepherd who goes looking.
- Zacchaeus climbs a treeA short man, a tall tree, and a changed heart.
- Jesus is aliveThe cross, the empty tomb, and the best news.
Told from the text
Each story is told from the passage it names, in the order the Bible tells it. Nothing is added that the text does not say. Where storybooks often add something, like a whale or three wise men, the note for grown-ups says what the Bible says instead. Hard parts are told gently, not changed. Every verse is from theLumin Translation.
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Questions from parents
What age are these Bible stories for?
They are written for children about 3 to 8 to hear, and for children about 6 to 10 to read on their own. Each story takes 2 or 3 minutes to read aloud. Older children can open the passage and read the whole account.
Are these stories accurate to the Bible?
Each one is told from the passage it names and adds nothing the text does not say. Where storybooks often add a detail, like a whale or three wise men, the note for grown-ups says what the Bible says instead. Hard parts are told gently, not changed, and the note says where to read them.
How do I use these with my kids?
Read one aloud at bedtime or at the table, or press Listen and let the phone read it. Then open the passage together, and ask one of the talk-about-it questions. One story and one question is plenty.
Can I print these stories?
Yes. Each story prints as a clean page with the passage and the questions, for Sunday school or a family Bible time.
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