The Kids Bible
What’s inside...
Offers an illustrated collection of Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments, from the creation to the resurrection of Jesus and the earliest spreading of the Gospel message. The Kids Bible includes key stories such as Creation, David and Goliath, Noah's Ark, Baby Moses, Jonah, Jesus' Birth, Jesus' Baptism, The Lost Sheep, Easter, and Pentecost. From the creation of a beautiful world to the sending of Jesus to be our Savior, God showed that He loves us. Read these favorite Bible stories, illustrated by bright and lively pictures, to learn about the God who made us to be His children through Jesus, the Savior.
Age
4-8
Length
61 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What story from 'The Kids Bible' did you find most interesting and why?
How do you think the characters felt in the story you read today?
What lessons can we learn from the stories in this book?
If you could ask any character in the book a question, what would it be?
How can you apply the values from this story in your daily life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage children to express their feelings about the story’s events or characters. This helps in understanding their perspective and moral reasoning.
While discussing the stories, relate them to real-life situations to make the themes more relatable and meaningful.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or different choices the characters might make, enhancing their critical thinking.
Praise your child for their insights, which boosts their confidence in expressing thoughts and opinions about what they read.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and kindness
Explanation: Various stories in 'The Kids Bible' teach children about the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion, reflecting the teachings of characters like Jesus.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these values by helping a friend in need or sharing their toys with others.
Example Lesson: Honesty and integrity
Explanation: Teachings in 'The Kids Bible' highlight the significance of being truthful and making morally right decisions, as demonstrated by figures such as Moses and Daniel.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to tell the truth even in difficult situations and to choose what is right over what is easy.
Example Lesson: Courage and perseverance
Explanation: The stories of David and Goliath, and Noah's Ark, instill the virtues of courage in facing daunting challenges and persevering despite adversity.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to face fears and challenges head-on, whether it’s trying out for a sports team, standing up to a bully, or persisting through a challenging task.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Parables such as The Good Samaritan teach the responsibility towards others and the importance of proactive social behavior.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and understanding the impact of those actions on others around them.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness
Explanation: Through the parable of the Prodigal Son among others, children learn about the power of forgiveness and the importance of second chances.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to forgive others who may have wronged them and to seek forgiveness when they have wronged others.