Free Bible Lessons for Children

Do you need a children’s church lesson? This page is our main index of free Bible lesson plans. All our content is 100% free to download, print and use then in your ministry. The lessons below are designed for kids church, Sunday school, children’s ministries or kids worship. For most, you will need to find the right games, crafts, coloring sheets, or bible activities. Each lesson plan is a work in progress, so come back and share your suggestions after you’ve used it.

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Children’s Bible Lessons About Jesus

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner With Jesus?

• Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11) – this lesson plan shows the connection between Jesus’ miracle in John 2:1-11 and our fellowship as Christians around the Lord’s Table.
• Jesus Accepts Zacchaeus (Luke 19:2-10) – this lesson shows how Jesus accepted broken people and offers forgiveness even now. It is based on the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus from Luke 19:2-10.
• Breakfast On The Beach (John 21:4-14) – Children will experience the Breakfast on the Beach story and explore how Jesus continually reminds us of his power, love, and forgiveness, even when we have forgotten him.
• The Passover Children’s Bible Lesson – In the story of the first Passover, God saves his people.  Christians gather around the meal of Holy Communion during worship to be reminded that Jesus gave his body and blood so that we will live forever.

Stories of Jesus’ Birth

• Luke 1:5-25 God promises the birth of John the Baptist — This lesson explains the angel’s announcement of John’s birth and ministry.
• Luke 1:26-45 God promises the birth of Jesus to Mary — When the angel promised the birth of Jesus, he also told Mary two very special facts about him.
• Matthew 1:18-25 God prepare Joseph for the birth of Jesus — Another birth announcement and more hints to how special this coming baby was going to be.
• Matthew 2 A Tale of Two Kings — This lesson compares the humble King Jesus and the prideful King Herod.

More Bible Stories About Jesus

• Luke 2:41-52 When Jesus Was A Child – The events when Jesus was only 12 years old gives us some insight into how God wants children to behave.  It also shows his divinity.
• Matthew 3:1-12 John The Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus
• Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus Battles The Devil and Temptation
• John 2:13-22 Jesus Cleanses The Temple
• Matthew 8:1-17 Jesus Is Greater Than Sickness – In this Bible story Jesus shows he is more powerful than sickness and disease.
• The “I AM” Names of Jesus: These lessons help the kids discover that Jesus was much more than a great teacher, he was the eternal God come as a man.
• John 3:1-21 Nicodemus Comes to Jesus at Night – This lesson is a great way to introduce children to important salvation concepts like the new birth.
• John 4:5-39 Jesus and the Woman at the Well – In this lesson, children will learn about the forgiveness and new life that Jesus gives. It is based on the Bible story in John where Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman.
• John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand (alternate version of this lesson) Jesus shows compassion and his divinity in this lesson about the feeding of the 5,000.
• John 6:22-40 Jesus Is The Bread of Life
• Luke 10:25-27: Good Samaritan Parable (Love Your Neighbor)
• John 9: Jesus Heals The Man Born Blind
• The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Bible Lesson) – This lesson shows how both the prodigal son and the older brother need forgiveness. It highlights God’s want to save both good and bad people.
• Jesus and the Adulterous Woman – This is a powerful story about God’s love for all people, even the one’s that society is willing to throw away.
• Jesus raises Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44) – Use this lesson to teach the children that Jesus has power over all things, even the grave.

Creation Bible Lessons

• Elementary Editions: Creation Day #1 |  Creation Day #2 | Creation Day #3 | Creation Day #4 | Creation Day #5| Creation Day #6 & 7 | Creation Review Lesson
• Preschool Editions: See our preschool Bible lessons
• Related Resources: Creation Story Book, songs about Creation, Genesis 1:1 coloring page and Creation Craft idea

More Children’s Bible Lessons

Bible Stories from the Book of Esther

• “The Banquets” from Esther Chapter 1
• “Esther Becomes Queen” from Esther Chapter 2
• “The Plot Against the Jews” from Esther Chapter 3
• “Esther’s Important Decision” from Esther Chapter 4
• “Esther’s Request” from Esther Chapter 5
• “Esther Prepares for the Second Banquet” – Ch. 6
• “Esther’s Request and the End of Haman’s Evil Plan” Ch. 7
• “God Saves Esther and Her People” Ch. 8
• more coming soon

Bible Stories from Genesis

• Adam and Eve – first sin lesson plan (preschool version)
• Noah and the Flood (preschool version)
• God give Abraham & Sarah a Son (preschool version)
• Jacob and Esau Bible Lesson (preschool version)
• Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors (preschool version)
• God’s People Make an Offering & Build the Tabernacle (preschool version)
• more coming soon

More Bible Lessons for Children

• Children’s Lesson about Love (Valentines Day?) – 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
• Give Up Something? No Way! (Bible Lesson about Sacrifice)
• The Story of Ruth and the Kindness of God – Children will learn the virtue of kindness from the story of Ruth and Naomi.
• God Looks at Our Heart Bible Lesson – Based on 1 Samuel 16:1-13 when God chooses young David to be the King of Israel.
• God Gives Manna in the Wilderness (Not Meatballs) – This lesson uses the popular children’s picture storybook to introduce the Bible story about Manna from Heaven.
• Pride and Humility Lesson Plan – This children’s Bible lesson teaches the difference between being humble and being proud. It includes several group learning activities for kids.
• You, Joseph, and Greatness Lesson Plan
• Self Control Lesson Plan – This kids church lesson is based on Proverbs 25:28.
• Pets are a Blessing Lesson: This lesson draws from the creation account to show kids that animals matter to God. The children will learn that God wants them to care for animals as part of his creation.
• Mother’s Day Sunday School Lesson – This was  a simple lesson plan I first taught in our children’s church, but it would work well in Sunday school too.
• God Saves Jonah – This was an early lesson plan and needs some revision, but all the content is good.
• The Adoption of Baby Moses – This is a powerful lesson about God’s care and points to our adoption in Christ.

Big Picture Bible Lessons For Children

This is a new children’s church curriculum I’m writing for Spring – Summer – Fall 2009. I’ll be adding links as I post the lesson plans. They were written as children’s church lessons, but they could be the framework for a kids Sunday school lessons too. Each lesson plan below is based on a chapter from The BIG Picture Story Bible, published by Crossway and written by David R. Helm and Gail Schoonmaker. Click here to download PDF sample chapters from Westminster Bookstore.

1. The Very Good Beginning (Creation Bible Lesson)
2. A Very Sad Day (Fall Bible Lesson)
3. Life Outside The Garden (Noah’s Flood Bible Lesson)
4. God’s Big Promise (God’s Promise To Abraham Lesson)
5. God’s People Grow (Story of Joseph Lesson)
6. God’s People Become Great (Exodus Bible Lesson)
7. God’s Great Sign (Exodus / Passover Bible Lesson)
8. Going Into God’s Place (Joshua Bible Lesson)
9. God’s Blessings Grow (The Kingdom of David & Solomon)
10. God’s People Disobey (Exile Bible Lesson)
11. God’s Promise Remains (Latter Prophets Bible Lesson)
12. Many Silent Years (Bible Lesson Begins New Testament)

Need more help? Check out these free Bible craft websites and more free Sunday School lessons. Or learn how to write your own lesson plans.

About These Bible Stories Lessons

Each children’s church lesson was built around popular bible stories for kids.  I want the children to understand each Bible story and its practical teaching.

Most of these children’s Bible lessons can be modified to teach in kids church or use as a  preschool lesson plans. I have written these bible study lessons for kids since I started in teaching kids church (aka junior church).

Each lesson plan includes clear goals and targeted learning activities for Children’s Church. I try to include relevant activities, children’s church games, Bible crafts, children’s Bible stories, or other material that will help you teach. These were originally taught in my Baptist church, but they should work for any Christian church or  non denominational churches.

More Children’s Church Ideas

• Visit the Children’s Church Ministry website
• Visit Fishers of Kids for free children church ideas
• Visit Children’s Ministry Today
• See more curriculum for children’s church

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