New Testament
New Testament Stories for Kids
New Testament stories for kids introduce young children to Jesus: his birth, his life and teaching, his death and his resurrection. My First Bible includes 18 New Testament stories written for children aged 3 to 7.
The stories begin with an angel visiting Mary and the birth of Jesus. Children then meet Jesus as a boy, and see him calling his disciples, calming the storm, feeding many people and welcoming the children. There are also the Good Samaritan, the lost sheep and Zacchaeus. The Easter stories are told gently, and the book ends with Jesus sending his disciples.
Each story has a free page with a short summary, a picture and discussion questions. These stories of Jesus for children work well at home, in Sunday school and at church.
18 stories in this topic
Story 23
An Angel Visits Mary
Luke 1:26–38
Story 24
Jesus Is Born
Luke 2:1–7
Story 25
The Shepherds Come to See Jesus
Luke 2:8–20
Story 26
The Wise Men and the Star
Matthew 2:1–12
Story 27
Jesus as a Boy
Luke 2:41–52
Story 28
Jesus Calls His Disciples
Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20
Story 29
Jesus Turns Water into Wine
John 2:1–11
Story 30
Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25
Story 31
Jesus Feeds Many People
Matthew 14:13–21; John 6:1–13
Story 32
Jesus Welcomes the Children
Mark 10:13–16
Story 33
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25–37
Story 34
The Lost Sheep
Luke 15:1–7
Story 35
Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
Luke 19:1–10
Story 36
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Matthew 21:1–11
Story 37
The Last Supper
Luke 22:7–20
Story 38
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Luke 23:26–49; John 19:16–30
Story 39
Jesus Is Alive Again
Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18, 19–20
Story 40
Jesus Sends His Disciples
Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:6–11
Tips for parents
- After each story, ask your child how Jesus helped someone in it.
- Choose one small act of kindness to do that week, just as the Good Samaritan did.
- Use the story of the lost sheep to remind your child that everyone matters to God.
Frequently asked questions
How many stories about Jesus are in the book?
My First Bible has 18 New Testament stories. They begin with an angel visiting Mary, follow the life and teaching of Jesus, and end with Jesus sending his disciples. Every story also has its own free page on the website.
Is the story of Jesus dying on the cross suitable for young children?
Yes. It is told gently, without frightening or graphic pictures, and it is followed by the joyful, hopeful story Jesus Is Alive Again. All the stories are written for children aged 3 to 7, with questions to talk about as a family.
Where can I get the book?
The book is available on Amazon. It is Kiswahili-first, with an English edition called My First Bible. The full book is on Amazon in Kiswahili and English.