This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Matthew 24:45–51; Mark 13:34–37; Luke 12:35–48 Jesus told his disciples that he would return after his death and ascension into heaven. To help them prepare for his return, he told them a parable to warn them how to be ready. As…
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The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25) Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Matthew 25:31–46 Jesus told his disciples about the final judgment so that he could teach them about how they should live their lives before he came back. His message still applies today to us who await his return. As you read…
The Root of Jesse: An Advent Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Bible Verse: Isaiah 11:1–10 In addition to an Advent wreath, the Jesse Tree is a common way to count the days leading up to Christmas. Each day, we remember an ancestor of Jesus, leading all the way back to Jesse,…
Samuel Anoints David as King: A Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Pray without Ceasing: Bible Stories for Kids about Prayer. 1 Samuel 16:1–13 God does not look on us as we see each other. We might think that God blesses those who are strong, but the Lord blesses those whom he will strengthen and…
Daniel and the Lion's Den: A Bible Story for Kids about Prayer
This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Pray without Ceasing: Bible Stories for Kids about Prayer. Daniel Prays Every Day Daniel 6 After the Jews were conquered by the Babylonians, they were forced to live away from their home. It was not easy to continue to worship God, and some…