Twenty favorite Bible stories to read together — one big story of God’s love.
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14 · ESV
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Kids’ Bible Reading PlanThe Church · Hitchcock, TX
For parents
Make the Bible their friend.
The goal of this plan isn’t to get through it fast — it’s to help your child fall in love with the One the Bible is about. Read one story at a time, as slowly as you like. Repeat the favorites. Make it warm.
These twenty stories trace the big story of the Bible: God makes a world, rescues His people, sends His Son, and saves us forever. Use the simple rhythm below with each one.
How to read each one — Read, Wonder, Pray
Read
Read the story together from a kids’ Bible or the verses listed.
Wonder
Ask the question. Let your child imagine and respond.
Pray
Thank God for what the story shows, in a sentence or two.
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The stories · Part 1 & 2
God makes a world & rescues His people.
CreationGenesis 1What’s your favorite thing God made?
Adam & EveGenesis 2–3Why do you think God gave us choices?
Noah’s ArkGenesis 6–9How did God keep Noah’s family safe?
Abraham’s PromiseGenesis 12, 15What big promise did God make to Abraham?
Baby MosesExodus 2How did God protect baby Moses?
The Red SeaExodus 14What did God do that no one else could?
David & Goliath1 Samuel 17How was David brave with God’s help?
Daniel & the LionsDaniel 6How did God take care of Daniel?
Jonah & the Big FishJonah 1–3What happens when we run from God?
The Lord Is My ShepherdPsalm 23How is God like a shepherd to you?
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The stories · Part 3 & 4
Jesus comes, and Jesus saves.
The First ChristmasLuke 2Why is it good news that Jesus was born?
Jesus Is BaptizedMatthew 3What did God say about Jesus?
Jesus Calms the StormMark 4What can Jesus do that surprises you?
Jesus Feeds 5,000John 6How did Jesus take care of so many people?
Jesus & the ChildrenMark 10How do you know Jesus loves kids?
ZacchaeusLuke 19How did Jesus change Zacchaeus’s heart?
The Lost SheepLuke 15How does this story show God looks for us?
The Last SupperLuke 22What did Jesus want His friends to remember?
The First EasterLuke 23Why did Jesus do the hardest thing of all?
Jesus Is Alive!Luke 24How does it feel that Jesus is alive today?
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Keep reading
The best story ever told.
When you finish, don’t stop — start again, or pick up a kids’ Bible and keep going. The more your child hears that God made them, loves them, and saved them, the deeper it takes root.
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