Tiny Try-It-Out: Faith Building Blocks - The Bible

The Bible is a gift from God filled with stories about God’s people, beautiful poems and songs, advice on how to live a Christ-centered life, and so much more. It’s a “Toolbox” for following Jesus! Dig in to God’s word and find a treasure chest of tools to help you grow in faith.

Parents, use your own discretion when it comes to your kids. If content is rated for certain ages then we will indicate that. Enjoy!

Pause, light a candle, & take 15 minutes for caring conversation and prayer.

Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read: Acts 8:30-31: So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to get in and sit beside him.
Reflect: In this story from Acts Philip helps a stranger to understand the bible’s message of God’s love. Who has helped you to understand the bible?
Pray: “Dear God, thank you for the bible (our toolbox for faith) and for the people who have helped us to read, understand, and apply it to our lives. Amen.”
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”

For more conversation starters, try Daring Deep Discussions.
For more Bible texts, go to Suggested Scripture Readings.

Going Deeper

  • Create your own scroll with the words of the Shema, a very old and important biblical prayer in both the Christian and Jewish traditions.
  • Challenge yourselves with this Bible Scavenger Hunt. Practice looking up verses and then completing the activities based on the clues!
  • Make a list of bible verses by asking a few of the people who are important to you to tell you their favorite bible verse or passage. Take time to look up and read one each day.
  • Practice this adaptation of Lectio Divina, an ancient prayerful approach to scripture that includes reading, meditating, praying, and contemplating.

Do you know all the books of the Bible? Learn this catchy song, and you’ll learn the books in order!

Watch this Bible Project video to explore the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Don’t let the animation fool you – this video is even better for grownups than kids.

Good News for Kids on August 18 celebrates the gift of the Bible – one of our great tools for faith!

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