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Ages 8 to 11: Read and Explore

Ages 8 to 11: Read and Explore

Read each Bible account in clear language, remember one verse, answer a few questions, try an activity, and think about what the account can teach. Pictures help you follow what is happening. Take your time, and ask an adult when something is hard to understand.

Old Testament

  1. God creates the worldGenesis 1:1–2:3God makes light, sky, land, living creatures, and people, then rests.
  2. Adam and Eve, and leaving EdenGenesis 2:4–3:24Adam and Eve disobey God, and they must leave the garden.
  3. Noah and the ark, and the rainbow promiseGenesis 6:9–9:17Noah builds the ark, survives the flood, and receives God's rainbow promise.
  4. The tower of BabelGenesis 11:1–9People build a great tower, and God confuses their shared language.
  5. God's promise to Abraham: stars in the skyGenesis 12:1–9; 15:1–6God promises Abraham countless descendants, and Abraham believes what God says.
  6. Joseph's dreams and his coat of many colorsGenesis 37Joseph's dreams anger his brothers, who sell him after taking his special coat.
  7. Joseph forgives his brothersGenesis 42–45Joseph tests his brothers, reveals who he is, and forgives them.
  8. Baby Moses in the basketExodus 2:1–10Moses is hidden in a basket, found by Pharaoh's daughter, and raised safely.
  9. The burning bushExodus 3:1–4:17God speaks to Moses from a burning bush and sends him to Pharaoh.
  10. The plagues and the first PassoverExodus 7–12God sends plagues on Egypt, while Israel prepares and keeps the Passover.
  11. Crossing the Red SeaExodus 14God parts the sea for Israel, then the waters return over Egypt's army.
  12. Manna from heaven and water from the rockExodus 16; 17:1–7God gives hungry Israel manna from heaven and water from a rock.
  13. The Ten CommandmentsExodus 19–20God speaks to Israel at Sinai and gives the Ten Commandments.
  14. The walls of JerichoJoshua 6Israel marches around Jericho, the people shout, and the walls collapse.
  15. Ruth and NaomiRuth 1–4Ruth stays with Naomi, works faithfully, and becomes part of a new family.
  16. Hannah prays for a son1 Samuel 1:1–2:11Hannah prays deeply for a son, and God gives her Samuel.
  17. God calls young Samuel1 Samuel 3Samuel hears his name at night and learns that God is calling him.
  18. Samuel anoints the shepherd boy David1 Samuel 16:1–13Samuel visits Jesse's family and anoints David, the youngest shepherd son.
  19. David plays his harp for King Saul1 Samuel 16:14–23David plays music for troubled King Saul, bringing him relief.
  20. David and Goliath1 Samuel 17David trusts God, faces Goliath with a sling, and defeats him.
  21. David and Jonathan's friendship1 Samuel 18:1–4; 20David and Jonathan become loyal friends and protect their friendship through danger.
  22. David spares Saul's life1 Samuel 24David has a chance to kill Saul but chooses to spare him.
  23. "The Lord is my shepherd": Psalm 23Psalm 23The psalm describes the Lord as a shepherd who guides, protects, and provides.
  24. Solomon asks for wisdom1 Kings 3Solomon asks God for wisdom to judge the people well.
  25. Elijah fed by ravens, and the widow's jar that never ran out1 Kings 17:1–16Ravens bring Elijah food, and a widow's flour and oil keep lasting.
  26. Elijah and the fire from heaven1 Kings 18:16–39Elijah prays on Mount Carmel, and God's fire consumes the soaked offering.
  27. Elijah goes up in a chariot of fire2 Kings 2:1–12Elijah is taken upward in a whirlwind as Elisha watches.
  28. Elisha and the widow's oil2 Kings 4:1–7A widow pours her little oil into many jars until every jar is full.
  29. Naaman is healed2 Kings 5:1–19Naaman washes in the Jordan as Elisha directs, and his skin becomes clean.
  30. Esther saves her peopleEsther 2–9Queen Esther risks approaching the king and helps save her people.
  31. The fiery furnaceDaniel 3Three faithful men are thrown into a blazing furnace and come out unharmed.
  32. Daniel and the lionsDaniel 6Daniel keeps praying to God, is thrown to lions, and survives.
  33. Jonah and the big fishJonah 1–4Jonah runs from God's command, is swallowed by a great fish, then obeys.
  34. Nehemiah rebuilds the wallNehemiah 2; 4; 6:15–16Nehemiah leads Jerusalem's people as they rebuild the wall despite opposition.

New Testament

  1. The angel visits MaryLuke 1:26–38An angel tells Mary she will give birth to Jesus, and she agrees.
  2. Jesus is bornLuke 2:1–7Mary gives birth to Jesus in Bethlehem and lays him in a manger.
  3. The shepherds and the wise menLuke 2:8–20; Matthew 2:1–12Shepherds visit the newborn Jesus, and later wise men bring him gifts.
  4. Boy Jesus in the templeLuke 2:41–52Twelve-year-old Jesus stays at the temple, listening and asking questions.
  5. Jesus is baptizedMatthew 3:13–17Jesus is baptized by John, and God's Spirit descends upon him.
  6. Jesus calls his disciples, and the great catch of fishLuke 5:1–11Jesus gives fishermen an enormous catch, then calls them to follow him.
  7. Water into wineJohn 2:1–11At a wedding, Jesus turns water into wine as his first sign.
  8. The Lord's PrayerMatthew 6:5–15Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray with humility, trust, and forgiveness.
  9. Jesus calms the stormMark 4:35–41Jesus commands the wind and sea, and the dangerous storm becomes calm.
  10. Jesus walks on waterMatthew 14:22–33Jesus walks across the water to his disciples, and Peter steps out too.
  11. Feeding the five thousandJohn 6:1–14Jesus feeds a huge crowd with five loaves and two small fish.
  12. Friends lower a man through the roofMark 2:1–12Four men lower their paralyzed friend through a roof, and Jesus heals him.
  13. Jairus' daughter livesMark 5:21–43Jesus goes to Jairus' home and raises his daughter back to life.
  14. Ten lepers, and the one who said thank youLuke 17:11–19Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one returns to thank him.
  15. The good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37A Samaritan stops for a wounded stranger and cares for him generously.
  16. The lost sheep and the lost sonLuke 15Jesus tells of a found sheep and a son welcomed home.
  17. Jesus welcomes the childrenMark 10:13–16Jesus welcomes children brought to him and blesses them in his arms.
  18. ZacchaeusLuke 19:1–10Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus, then gladly welcomes him home.
  19. Blind Bartimaeus seesMark 10:46–52Bartimaeus calls to Jesus for mercy, and Jesus gives him sight.
  20. The widow's two coinsMark 12:41–44A poor widow gives two small coins, giving all she has.
  21. Lazarus lives againJohn 11:1–44Jesus calls Lazarus from the tomb, and Lazarus comes out alive.
  22. Palm SundayMatthew 21:1–11Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey while crowds spread garments and branches.
  23. The Last SupperLuke 22:7–20; John 13:1–17Jesus shares Passover with his disciples, gives bread and cup, and washes feet.
  24. The cross and the empty tombLuke 23–24:12Jesus is crucified and buried, but his tomb is found empty.
  25. Jesus goes back to heavenActs 1:1–11Jesus blesses his followers, rises into heaven, and promises the Spirit.
  26. PentecostActs 2:1–41The Holy Spirit fills the disciples, and Peter speaks to the gathered crowd.
  27. Paul meets Jesus on the roadActs 9:1–22Saul meets the risen Jesus on the road and becomes a changed man.
  28. An angel frees Peter from prisonActs 12:1–19An angel wakes Peter, opens the prison doors, and leads him outside.
  29. Paul and Silas sing in prisonActs 16:16–34Paul and Silas sing and pray in prison before an earthquake opens doors.

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