10 Easy Bible Memory Verses for Kids

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Bible memory verses for kidsMost Christian parents and Sunday School teachers say that Bible memorization is important for children. It helps kids hide God’s Word in their heart and builds a framework for interpreting life.

But what Bible memory verses should I start with?

Here are the kids bible memory verses that I recommend as a good starting point. They will help children think about the character of God. By starting with easy Bible verses, the children will have confidence to learn more. These are also great to use as preschool Bible verses.

10 Easy Bible Memory Verses For Kids

  • Proverbs 30:5 (coloring page) Every word of God proves true.
  • Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters.
  • Deuteronomy 6:5 (coloring pagehand movements) You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
  • Matthew 22:39 (coloring page) You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
  • Psalm 19:1 – The heavens declare the glory of God.
  • Genesis 1:1 (coloring page) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
  • Psalm 139:14 – I praise you God, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
  • Isaiah 43:5 (coloring page) Do not be afraid for I am with you.
  • Psalm 1:6 – The LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

More Bible Verses For Children?

What other verse would you add to the list? What scripture memory would be a good next step after learning these basic Bible verses? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts. You can also print this list to use with your family.

Update: I’ve compiled most of your suggestions and posted a follow-up to this list. It’s 30 More Easy Bible Verses. You can read some tips for scripture memory with toddlers.

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{ 72 comments… read them below or add one }

Jack May 21, 2012 at 11:47 am

God richly bless you
John 1:12
Romans 8:28
Romans 6:23
Romans 3:23

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Isaac April 21, 2012 at 12:23 pm

John 11:35 “Jesus Wept”

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Amy March 5, 2012 at 3:27 pm

1 John 4:19

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KA Clark January 26, 2012 at 10:02 pm

John 3:16

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venice January 13, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Love your web site may God continue to bless your ministry
Phillipians 4 v 13

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Mary January 12, 2012 at 12:57 pm

This is awesome and simply great. Love the site. It is been so helpful. I really like the fact that I don’t have to look for verses for the pre-school and toddlers to memorize. May God continue to bless you with wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Thank you!

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debra November 3, 2011 at 3:58 am

I do children’s church and i know the children would have been sitting in sunday school class for awhile by the time they come to me , so I have them run around doing some games first to get out their energy and then the bathroom broke so then they are ready to sit some more and listen , and it seen to work for me . They love it !!

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Matt October 29, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Hebrews 13:1
Let brotherly love continue

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