Bible Story Summaries and Profiles
Bible story summaries are designed to help teachers or parents of children tell the story in a way that is engaging and appropriate for them. You should always seek to adapt the story as needed to make it appropriate for the kids under your care. Each Bible story summary contains a story title, the Bible text for the story, one or more Bible story truths to help parents or teachers communicate core truths about the story, and a kid-friendly summary of the story. The story summary is also available as a PDF you can get by clicking on the Get Activity button at the bottom of the story summary page. Story profiles are a little different, but are also included in this list.
God Protected Baby Moses Story Profile
This story profile provides a simple overview of the story of Moses and the bulrushes along with highlights and relevant points of interest based on the text. The story summary is written for kids. When possible, we try to provide an approximate date for the event.
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Jesus’ Temptation Story Summary
This Bible story summary, based on Matthew 4:1-11, will help kids understand the story of Jesus’ temptation, how he was tempted but never sinned, and how we can also overcome temptation.
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Zacchaeus Met Jesus Story Summary
This story summary is about the time Jesus ministered to a man named Zacchaeus. You may wish to see if there’s an emphasis you want to include.
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Jesus’ Baptism Story Summary
In Matthew 3, kids learn that Jesus obeyed God by being baptized. Jesus’ baptism showed that Jesus would take the punishment for our sins. When we’re baptized we’re showing that we have died to sin and now live for Jesus.
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Peter and Cornelius Become Friends Story Summary
Cornelius was a Roman centurion who loved God, but he was a Gentile so he couldn’t worship with or be friends with the Jews. His story will help kids understand that Jesus broke the barriers that separate people and invites everyone into His kingdom.
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Stephen Served and Preached Story Summary
In Acts 6 & 7, we learn about Stephen and his service in the early church. Stephen was one of the first deacons (servants) and was the first martyr. His story will help kids understand that faith has a cost but the presence of Jesus always gives courage.
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The Birth of John the Baptist Story Summary
In Luke 1, we learn that God promised Zechariah a special son. John was the prophet that prepared the way for Jesus. This story summary will help kids to see that God keeps His promises and that John was born to prepare the way for Jesus.
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Israel Rejected God as Their King Story Summary
In 1 Samuel 8-10, we read that the people of Israel demanded a king. This disappointed God, but He told Samuel to pick Saul as king. Saul looked like the king they thought they wanted, but he disappointed them. This story will help kids to see that only God knows what is best for us.
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God’s People Wandered in the Wilderness Story Summary
Deuteronomy 8:2-6 recounts the story of God’s people wandering in the wilderness found in Exodus 16 and Numbers 14. This story summary will help children understand God’s tender care and Israel’s struggle to obey. Israel needed a Savior to help them obey.
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