Great Stories of the Bible: Level 2
I Can Read! / Adventure Bible Series
What’s inside...
An engaging introduction to some of the most influential and inspiring stories from the Bible, designed for young readers to enhance their reading skills while learning about spiritual and moral lessons from biblical times. Great Stories of the Bible is a six book treasury of level 2 Adventure Bible I Can Read titles designed for newly independent readers and based on the Adventure Bible —the #1 Bible for kids! Read all about people in Bible times and their adventures in these well-known Bible stories. This 6-book bind-up
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the stories in this book make you feel and why?
Which story was your favorite and what did you learn from it?
How do you think the characters felt during their challenges?
What would you have done differently if you were in one of these stories?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like a character in one of the stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the stories and characters to life, changing your tone of voice to match the emotions and actions.
Pause after significant events in the stories to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, helping them develop empathy.
Relate the moral lessons from the stories to your child’s everyday experiences, making the lessons more relevant and memorable.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or actions for the characters, enhancing their creative and critical thinking skills.
Discuss the historical and cultural context of the stories to broaden your child's understanding of different times and places.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and empathy
Explanation: Stories such as the Good Samaritan teach children the importance of helping others in need, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Real-World Application: Children can practice compassion by being kind to classmates who may be different from them or in need of a friend.
Example Lesson: Honesty and integrity
Explanation: Tales like that of young Joseph, who spoke the truth even when it was difficult, highlight the benefits of honesty.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by always telling the truth, even when they might be afraid of the consequences.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and diligence
Explanation: The story of Noah and the Ark shows the rewards of hard work and being responsible in completing tasks given.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to complete their homework or chores thoroughly, understanding that responsibility is a key part of personal growth.
Example Lesson: Faith and trust
Explanation: Stories like Daniel in the lion's den exemplify the power of maintaining faith and trust even in challenging times.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to trust in themselves and their capabilities, as well as in the support system around them.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness
Explanation: The narrative of Joseph forgiving his brothers, who sold him into slavery, teaches the importance of forgiveness.
Real-World Application: Children learn they can choose to forgive friends who may have upset them, fostering long-lasting, healthy relationships.