Bible Stories

Bible stories for children, organized by theme, each containing valuable biblical lessons.

Old Testament

Creation and Beginnings

The Creation of the World
The Creation of Humanity
The Creation of Adam
The Creation of Eve

Sin and Consequences

The Fall
Cain and Abel
The Tower of Babel

God’s Covenant and Promises

Adam’s Descendants to Noah
Noah and the Flood
God’s Covenant with Noah
The Call of Abram
Abram and Lot Separate
God’s Covenant with Abram

Faith, Struggles, and Blessings

Sarai and Hagar
Birth of Isaac Foretold
Sodom and Gomorrah
The Birth of Isaac
Abraham Sends Away Ishmael
The Sacrifice of Isaac
Isaac and Rebekah
The Birth of Esau and Jacob
Esau Sells His Birthright
Isaac in the Land of the Philistines
Isaac Blesses Jacob
Jacob’s Dream
Jacob, Rachel, and Leah
Jacob Flees from Laban
Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob Meets Esau
God Blesses and Renames Jacob

Joseph’s Journey and Forgiveness

Joseph’s Dreams
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
Joseph Interprets Two Prisoners’ Dreams
Joseph Rules in Egypt
Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt
Joseph’s Brothers Return to Egypt
Joseph Tests His Brothers
Joseph Brings His Family to Egypt
Jacob Blesses His Sons

Moses’ Early Life and God’s Call

The Birth of Moses
Moses Flees to Midian
The Burning Bush

Signs, Wonders, and Deliverance

Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Snake
Egypt’s Ten Plagues
The Passover
The Passover Communicated
The Exodus
Crossing the Red Sea

Sustenance and Guidance in the Wilderness

Bread from Heaven
Israel at Mount Sinai

The Covenant and the Law

The Ten Commandments
The Golden Calf
Making the Tabernacle

Laws and Regulations

Laws for Sacrifices
Laws for Feasts
The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

Challenges and Rebellion in the Wilderness

Israel Leaves Sinai
Spies Sent into Canaan
Korah’s Rebellion
Aaron’s Staff Buds
The Bronze Serpent
Defeat of Sihon and Og
The Waters of Meribah
The Death of Aaron

Encounters and Preparation for the Promised Land

Balaam and the Talking Donkey
Census of the New Generation
The Death of Moses

Joshua’s Leadership and Conquering the Promised Land

God Commissions Joshua
Rahab Hides the Spies
Israel Crosses the Jordan
Twelve Memorial Stones from the Jordan
The Commander of the Lord’s Army
The Fall of Jericho
The Sin of Achan
The Fall of Ai
The Gibeonite Deception
The Sun Stands Still
Joshua’s Charge to Israel’s Leaders
The Covenant Renewal and Joshua’s Death

Judges and the Cycle of Apostasy and Deliverance

The Continuing Conquest of Canaan
Left-Handed Ehud and the Secret Sword
Deborah and Barak
The Call of Gideon
Gideon Defeats Midian
Jephthah’s Promise
The Birth of Samson
Samson’s Marriage
Samson Defeats the Philistines
Samson and Delilah
The Death of Samson

Loyalty, Love, and Redemption

Ruth and Naomi

Samuel’s Life and the Transition from Judges to Kings

The Birth of Samuel
The Lord Calls Samuel
The Philistines Capture the Ark
Israel Demands a King

The Rise and Fall of Saul

Saul Chosen to Be King
Saul Anointed King
Saul Defeats the Ammonites
Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice
Jonathan Defeats the Philistines
The Lord Rejects Saul
The Death of Saul

David’s Early Life and Relationship with Saul

David Chosen by God
David in Saul’s Service
David and Goliath
David Marries Michal
Jonathan Warns David
David and the Holy Bread
David Spares Saul’s Life

David’s Time as an Outlaw and Leader

David and Abigail
David and Achish
Witch of Endor
David’s Wives Are Captured

David’s Reign as King

David Anointed King of Judah
Abner Joins David
David Anointed King of Israel
David Returns the Ark to Jerusalem
The Lord’s Covenant with David
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth

David’s Later Life and Legacy

David and Bathsheba
David Pardons His Enemies
David Avenges the Gibeonites
The Last Words of David

Solomon’s Reign and Wisdom

Solomon Anointed King
Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom
Solomon’s Wisdom
Solomon Builds the Temple
Dedicating the Temple
The Lord Appears to Solomon
The Queen of Sheba
Solomon Turns Away from God

The Divided Kingdom and the Early Kings of Israel and Judah

Israel Revolts Under Rehoboam
Jeroboam’s Golden Calves
Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad
Naboth’s Vineyard
Ahab and the False Prophets
Ahab Killed in Battle

Prophets Elijah and Elisha

Elijah Fed by Ravens
Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal and Asherah
The Lord Speaks to Elijah
The Call of Elisha
Elijah Denounces Ahaziah
Elijah Taken to Heaven
Elisha and the Bears
Elisha and the Widow’s Oil
Elisha Raises the Shunammite’s Son
Naaman Healed of Leprosy
The Axe Head Recovered
Horses and Chariots of Fire
The Syrians Flee
The Death of Elisha

Later Kings and Events in Israel and Judah

Moab Rebels Against Israel
Hazael Murders Ben-Hadad
Jehu Anointed King of Israel
Athaliah and Joash
Jehoash Repairs the Temple
Amaziah Reigns in Judah
Azariah Reigns in Judah
Ahaz Reigns in Judah
Hoshea Reigns in Israel
Hezekiah Reigns in Judah
The Lost Book Found: King Josiah’s Story
Fall and Captivity of Judah

Judah’s Kings and Exile

Manasseh Reigns in Judah

Restoration and Rebuilding

The Exiles Return
Rebuilding the Temple

Esther and the Preservation of the Jews

Esther Becomes Queen
Esther Saves the Jews

Job’s Story of Suffering and Restoration

Job Afflicted by Satan
The Lord Answers Job
The Lord Restores Job’s Fortunes

The Prophets and Their Visions

The Potter and the Clay
Vision of Angels
Jerusalem Will Be Destroyed
The Valley of Dry Bones

Daniel and the Experiences in Babylon

Daniel and the King’s Food
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Statue
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Tree
The Handwriting on the Wall
Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Jonah and the Call to Repentance

Jonah and the Big Fish
Jonah Goes to Nineveh

New Testament

Jesus’ Early Life

The Visit of the Wise Men
The Flight to Egypt

Jesus’ Ministry Begins

The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Jesus’ Teachings and Parables

The Sermon on the Mount
Build Your House on the Rock
Forgiving One’s Brother
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Laborers in the Vineyard
The Parable of the Tenants
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
The Parable of the Talents

Jesus’ Miracles and Healings

Jesus Heals Many
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
Jesus Calms the Storm
Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
Jesus Walks on the Water
The Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith
Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand
Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida
Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus

Events Leading to Jesus’ Crucifixion

The Death of John the Baptist
The Temple Tax
A Mother’s Request
Withered Fig Tree
Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ
The Transfiguration
Who Is the Greatest?
The Sadducees Ask about the Resurrection
The Widow’s Offering
Jesus Anointed at Bethany

Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection

The Last Supper
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus
Jesus before the Council
Judas Hangs Himself
Jesus’ Beatings
The Death of Jesus
The Resurrection

Births and Early Life of John the Baptist and Jesus

Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
The Birth of Jesus Christ
Mary Visits Elizabeth
The Birth of John the Baptist
The Shepherds and the Angels
The Boy Jesus at the Temple

Jesus’ Ministry and Teachings

John the Baptist Prepares the Way
The Temptation of Jesus
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath
The Parable of the Sower
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Lord’s Prayer
Knock and It Shall Be Given
The Parable of the Rich Fool
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
The Cost of Discipleship
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Lost Coin
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Rich Man and Lazarus
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Jesus’ Miracles and Healings

Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
A Sinful Woman Forgiven
Jesus and the Woman with Bleeding
Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter
Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers

Jesus and His Followers

Martha and Mary
Let the Children Come to Me
The Rich Young Ruler
Jesus and Zacchaeus

Events Leading to Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection

The Triumphal Entry
Signs of the End of the Age

Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension

On the Road to Emmaus
The Ascension

Jesus’ Miracles and Teachings

The Wedding at Cana
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Nicodemus and the Secret of Being Born Again
The Woman at the Well
Jesus Heals an Official’s Son
The Healing at the Pool on the Sabbath
I Am the Bread of Life
Jesus at the Feast of Booths
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
Christ the Good Shepherd
Jesus Raises Lazarus

Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection

Jesus Before Pilate
The Empty Tomb
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
Jesus and Thomas
Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples

The Early Church and the Holy Spirit

The Coming of the Holy Spirit
The Lame Beggar Healed
Ananias and Sapphira
The Apostles Arrested and Freed
The Stoning of Stephen

Conversion and Healing Stories

Simon the Magician Believes
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
The Conversion of Saul
Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem
Aeneas and Dorcas
Peter and Cornelius

The Spread of the Gospel

The Church in Antioch
Peter’s Miraculous Escape from Prison
Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
Paul and Barnabas Separate
Paul and Silas in Prison
Paul Addresses the Areopagus
A Riot at Ephesus
Eutychus Raised from the Dead

Paul’s Journey to Rome and Imprisonment

Paul Goes to Jerusalem
Paul Arrested in the Temple
Paul Speaks to the Crowd
A Plot to Kill Paul
Paul Sent to Felix the Governor
The Trial Before Felix
Paul Before Agrippa and Bernice
The Shipwreck
Paul on Malta
Paul Preaches at Rome under Guard