Kids Bible Stories

Scripture : Mark 7:31–37; Isaiah 35:4–6Series: The Gospel of Mark, Part 27 Jesus meets a man who cannot hear and can hardly speak. Through personal, compassionate actions and one powerful command—“Be opened!”—Jesus completely heals him. Children will discover how this miracle fulfills God’s promise through Isaiah and reveals Jesus as the promised King, compassionate healer, and Savior. In this epi...

Scripture References: Mark 7:17–30; Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 5:8 Jesus travels to the region of Tyre, where a Gentile mother boldly asks Him to heal her daughter. Jesus answers with a short parable about children’s bread and little dogs. Although His words may sound insulting to us at first, Jesus was not cruelly insulting this hurting mother. His parable showed the order of His ministry—Israel fi...

Mark 7:9–23 Jesus continues His conversation with the Pharisees and teachers of the law, showing how human traditions can become excuses for disobeying God. Through the example of Corban, Jesus reveals that something can sound religious while still hiding a heart that is far from Him. Then Jesus turns everyone’s attention from what is outside the body to what is within. In this episode, kids will...

Scripture: Mark 7:1–8, Romans 13 The Pharisees and teachers of the law looked devoted to God. They knew Scripture, followed many religious traditions, and appeared very obedient. But when they criticized Jesus’ disciples for eating without performing a ceremonial washing, Jesus revealed what was truly happening beneath their outward appearance: they honored God with their words, but their hearts w...

Scripture: Mark 6:45–56 After  feeding 5,000 people, Jesus sends His disciples across the lake. When strong winds leave them struggling in the darkness, Jesus comes to them—walking on the water! In this episode, kids will discover that Jesus is the powerful King and Lord over creation. We’ll also learn that He is a patient, faithful Shepherd who cares for His people even when they are afraid...

Scripture: Mark 6:30–44; Psalm 23:1; John 10:11  Jesus and his disciples are searching for a quiet place to rest—but thousands of people follow them. When Jesus sees the crowd, he has deep compassion because they are like sheep without a shepherd. In this episode, children will hear how Jesus miraculously feeds more than five thousand people with only five loaves and two fish. They’ll discove...

Mark 6:14–29  & Proverbs 16:18 PARENTS: Because children of many different ages and stages listen to this podcast, a few details in this account have been carefully adapted while remaining faithful to what Scripture teaches. In this episode, we do not include the graphic details of John’s death. In today’s episode, we hear what happened to John the Baptist after he courageously confronted Kin...

Mark 6:6–13 Jesus sent out the Twelve — two by two, with nothing but a walking stick and their sandals. Why twelve? And why send them out with nothing? In this episode, we go all the way back to Jacob and the twelve tribes of Israel to discover what Jesus was really doing — and we learn that the power to do His work is always a gift He gives, never something we pack, earn, or figure out on our own...

Mark 6:1-6 Jesus goes home to Nazareth — and sees the people who watched Him grow up. They know His mother, His brothers, His sisters. Isn't that just the carpenter? They think and when He stands up in the synagogue and teaches with astonishing wisdom, they don't fall to their knees. They fold their arms. In this episode we walk through the verse that says "And he could do no mighty work there." W...

Matthew 27:50-56, 2 Chronicles 3:8-14 & Hebrews 4:14, 16 This episode is part of our Solomon series — one of listeners' all-time favorites and one of our most-downloaded series yet! If you'd like to start from the beginning, just search "277" in your podcast app, or head here & search episode 277 to begin from the start of the series. In our last episode, we heard how Solomon built the temple. Tod...

🐟 Our very first Summer Series episode — and it's a very special one! This episode was turned into a FREE Read-A-Loud book, complete with page-turning cues so you can follow right along. This beautifully illustrated book can be used on your digital devices OR printed from home, and the PDF is sent straight to your email for you to enjoy — completely free! This is the story of Jonah and the great...

Mark series · Part 18 | Scripture: Mark 5:35–43 The messengers arrive with the worst news a father could ever hear: Jairus's little girl has died. "Why bother the teacher anymore?" But Jesus turns to the heartbroken dad and says, "Don't be afraid; just believe." Together we walk the long, silent road to Jairus's house and witness one of the most tender moments in the Gospel of Mark — Jesus taking...

Scripture: Mark 5:21–35 Series: Mark part 17 In today's episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and meet a woman who had been sick for twelve years. She had tried everything. Spent everything. And nothing had worked. But she had heard about Jesus—and she believed that if she could just get close enough to touch His cloak, she would be healed. And she was. Instantly. But then Je...

Series: Mark Part 16Scripture: Mark 5:1–20 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and see Jesus step onto the shore in the region of the Gerasenes. There, He meets a man who is suffering terribly and living among the tombs. This story includes demons, sometimes the Bible also calls them unclean spirits, but we handle this carefully and remind kids of the most import...

Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 Series: Mark Part 15 Have you ever been in a storm and felt afraid? In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear the incredible story of Jesus calming the storm. After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee by boat. Many of the disciples were experienced fishermen, so they knew storms well—but this storm...

Scripture: Mark 4:21–34Series: Gospel of Mark, Part 14 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches the crowds using parables. Last time, we learned how people respond differently to God’s Word in the Parable of the Sower. Today, Jesus builds on that teaching and helps us understand something new: not just how we respond, but what God is doing. Through the p...

Scripture: Mark 4:1–20 In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as Jesus teaches beside the lake and tells the Parable of the Sower. Jesus uses the picture of a farmer scattering seed to help us understand what happens in our hearts when we hear God’s Word. Kids will be invited to ask: How do I respond when I hear God's word ? In this story, the seed represents God’s Wor...

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Mark 3:20–35 & 1 John 3:8 In today’s episode, we hear one of the most important questions anyone could ever ask: Who is Jesus really?  Some people thought Jesus was out of His mind. Others accused Him of doing evil. But Jesus made the truth clear— He is the Son of God, and He came to destroy the works of the devil, rescue sinners, and bring people into the family of God.  We also hear Jesus say so...

📚 Series: The Gospel of Mark Mark 3:7–19 🎧 Episode Summary: Why would Jesus choose these men? In today’s episode, we step into a moment where crowds are pressing in from every side—people eager to see Jesus, hear Him, and be healed. But then, something quieter—and just as important—happens. Jesus goes up on a mountainside… and begins calling people to Himself. One by one, He chooses twelve men—v...

Mark 3:1–6 In today’s story, Jesus enters a synagogue on the Sabbath and meets a man with a shriveled hand. While others watch closely—waiting to see if Jesus will break their rules—Jesus does something unexpected. He heals. But instead of celebrating, the religious leaders become angry. Why? Because they cared more about their rules… than people. In this episode, we explore what the Sabbath was m...

Scripture: Mark 2:18–28 In today’s episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and hear Jesus answer some questions. Why weren’t His disciples fasting? Why did the Pharisees get upset when they picked grain on the Sabbath? And what was Jesus showing everyone about God’s law, grace, and what it really means to belong to Him? Kids will learn that Jesus did not come to patch up an old...

Luke 22:31-34, 54-62, & John 21:1-17 In today’s episode, we follow one of Jesus’ closest friends—Peter. From the quiet upper room, to the dark courtyard, and finally to breakfast on the beach, we’ll hear how Peter made a big promise to Jesus… and then broke it. But the story doesn’t end there. After Jesus rises from the dead, He lovingly gives Peter a second chance. This is a beautiful story of sa...

John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, & 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens—Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and m...

Matthew 27, John18 & 19 , &  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (li...