Top 50 Bible Stories For Kids
Bible Stories for Kids - Top 50 List
Based on Google searches and overall popularity of the story, we created the following list of Bible stories for kids. Let it be known that the order of this list in no way conveys a story’s importance. We also left some stories out of the list that, due to the subject matter, may not be the best Bible stories for children. If you are interested in a more prioritized list you can check out our 17 Best Bible Stories For Kids To Learn Before They Grow Up.
We used Bible lessons for kids from our own curriculum and even lessons from other companies, churches, non-profits, and blogs to compile this list. The purpose of this list is to provide children's pastors, directors, teachers, parents, and volunteers with a comprehensive list of some of the best Bible stories for kids to learn.
Each Bible story is linked to a fun, easy, and exciting lesson that anyone can teach. Every lesson is very kid-friendly, and honestly, a ton of fun to teach. Be sure to check out every lesson because you may find a brand new way to teach one of your favorite Bible stories for kids!
1. David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
2. Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7)
3. Jesus' Resurrection (Matt 28:5-20)
4. Jesus' Crucifixion (Mark 15:22-40)
5. Noah's Ark (Genesis 6-8)
6. Jesus' Walks on Water (Mark 6:48-53)
7. Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5)
8. Creation of the World Creation of the world (Genesis 1:1-25)
9. Joseph's coat, dreams, and sold by his brothers for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37)
10. Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
11. Jesus' Resurrection (Matt 28:5-20)
12. The Great Commission (Matt 28)
13. Daniel and the lions' den (Daniel 6)
14. Esther saves her people (Esther 5,6)
15. Burning bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17)
16. Peter's miraculous escape from prison (Acts 12:1-19)
17. The Last Supper (Mark 14:18-26)
18. Angel visits Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
19. Feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:32-44)
20. Jesus and the children (Luke 18:15-17)
21. Jesus chooses his disciples (Matt 4:18-22)
22. Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4:35-41)
23. Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish (John 21:1-25)
24. Jesus appears to his disciples (John 20:19-23)
25. The empty tomb (John 20:1-8)
26. Woman washes Jesus' feet (Luke 7:36-50)
27. New Jerusalem (Rev 22)
28. The man with leprosy (Mark 1:40-45)
29. The house upon the sand and the rock (Matt 7:24-27)
30. Hannah's prayer to the Lord (1 Samuel 2:1-10)
31. Jonah and the fish (Jonah 1:1-2:10)
32. Samson (Judges 13)
33. The Fall (Genesis 3)
34. Jonah at Nineveh (Jonah 3-4)
35. Rahab and the spies (Joshua 2)
36. The golden calf (Exodus 32)
37. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
38. The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)
39. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
40. Parable of the sower (Luke 8:5-8)
41. Shepherds visit Jesus (Luke 2:15-18)
42. Parable of the lost sheep/lost coin (Luke 15:3-10)
43. Jesus talks with the Samaritan Woman (John 4:4-42)
44. Parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32)
45. Saul's conversion (Acts 9:1-19)
46. Jesus's Arrest (Mark 14:43-50)
47. Abraham's call (Genesis 12:1-3)
48. Lydia (Acts 16)
49. Capture of Jericho (Joshua 6)
50. Parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
If you're still looking for more inspiration check out the sites below for more ideas on Bible stories for kids.
https://ministry-to-children.com/lessons/
https://childrensministry.com/free-sunday-school-lessons/
Frequently asked questions
How do I make Bible stories interesting for kids?
Involve kids in the story. Use interactive teaching methods like allowing them to act out parts of the story. Use tangible props they can hold and feel - a smooth stone for a lesson on David, a unique piece of fruit for a lesson on Adam and Eve, etc.
What are the best Bible stories to teach first?
Stories that help kids know who God is. The stories of Creation and Noah's ark show God's power. The stories of God's promise to Abraham, the Exodus, King David, and the birth of Jesus show God's faithfulness. The stories of Jesus' life, death and resurrection display God's love.
How do I explain difficult Bible concepts to young children?
Keep the focus on the big picture of who God is. He is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. Follow Jesus' example of using parables to take abstract concepts and make them concrete. When a child asks "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" you can respond with something like: "Have you ever gotten hurt while playing outside? Now what if your parents said you can never ever play outside because you might get hurt. You have to stay inside this bubble where you will always be safe. Would that feel very loving? No! Now we know that God is loving and that's why he gives us free will. But sometimes the choices we make and the choices others make have consequences and God allows those things to happen because He loves us enough to give us freedom to make choices."