Kids Bible Stories

#422: When Looking Good Matters More Than Doing What’s Right -Mark . Part . 21

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 King Herod about his sin. Herod knew John was a righteous and holy man—and he even liked listening to him. But when Herod had to choose between doing what was right and protecting his reputation, pride took over. Kids will learn that pride is more than bragging. Pride says, “I know best,” and places our desires above God’s Word. We’ll also discover why simply hearing God’s truth is not the same as believing, repenting, and obeying. What We’ll Learn * John courageously spoke God’s truth—even when it was scary. * Hearing God’s Word is not the same as obeying it. * Pride can make us care more about looking good than doing what is right. * Discuss what humility is not. ❤️ Shout outs- Support the show Love Kids Bible Stories? You can help us keep making it — and get a shoutout on a future episode! * One-time gift →⁠ Donorbox⁠ [https://donorbox.org/help-children-hear-the-bible]Give once, get a shoutout. OR * ⁠Join the Family Library → Patreon: ⁠ [https://patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Either option gets you a shoutout. The Family Library on Patreon adds ad-free listening and bonus resources as our way of saying thank you. ---- Thanks to today's sponsor, ⁠⁠GoMinno!! ⁠⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/KBSGoMinno]You'll want to check out this great resource for your family.

# 421 : Why Twelve? - Mark · Part . 20

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. In this episode: * Why the number twelve points all the way back to Jacob and the twelve tribes of Israel * How the first twelve tribes struggled to do their job — and how Jesus started fresh with a new twelve * What it meant to travel with "nothing" — and who the disciples had to trust * What it means to repent ❤️ Shout outs- Support the show Love Kids Bible Stories? You can help us keep making it — and get a shoutout on a future episode! * One-time gift → Donorbox [https://donorbox.org/help-children-hear-the-bible] Give once, get a shoutout. OR * Join the Family Library → Patreon: [https://patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Either option gets you a shoutout. The Family Library on Patreon adds ad-free listening and bonus resources as our way of saying thank you. ---- Thanks to today's sponsor, ⁠GoMinno!! ⁠ [https://tinyurl.com/KBSGoMinno]You'll want to check out this great resource for your family.

#420:  Isn't That Just the Carpenter? · Mark · Part 19

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." Was Jesus not strong enough? Not for one second. Kids will learn why the King held back the joy of His kingdom from a town that had shut the door on Him — and why sometimes a big danger isn't doubting Jesus, but getting used to Him. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN * "His own country" / "hometown" means Nazareth — the village where Jesus grew up (He was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth) * Being astonished by Jesus is not the same as believing in Jesus * Calling Him "the son of Mary" instead of "the son of Joseph" was a quiet insult * "Could do no mighty work" does not mean Jesus lacked power — it means it would have been wrong for the King to pour out His kingdom's joy on people who had rejected Him * Jesus' miracles are signs, not tricks — windows showing the King has arrived * Faith is a gift from God, not something we work up on our own -------- Thanks to today's sponsor, GoMinno!! [https://tinyurl.com/KBSGoMinno]You'll want to check out this great resource for your family. --------- Support either way = Shout outs 1. ⁠ ad-free episodes + 🎨 Coloring page + more⁠ [https://patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] 📩 OR 2. ⁠One time gift [https://donorbox.org/help-children-hear-the-bible]

SUMMER SERIES: Who Wants to be First? (379)

Mark 10:35–45 In today’s episode, we hear the surprising story of James and John asking Jesus a very big question — and how the other disciples reacted!  Jesus teaches them (and us!) something amazing — true greatness doesn’t come from bossing people around or being first. It comes from serving others, just like Jesus did. He is the King of kings, but He came to help, love, and give His life for us. At the end, we talk about simple ways kids can follow Jesus’ example this week - to keep their eyes open for ways to be a helper. Helpers serve and whether it’s big or small, it makes a  difference.  They are reminded that when you help someone, you are serving — just like Jesus did. He is our perfect example.------------ Want to connect with me or search podcast episodes by topic, scripture, and more, click here: ⁠https://www.kbspodcast.com/⁠ [https://www.kbspodcast.com/] Want ad-free episodes, coloring pages, the Bedtime Stories podcast, and more? It's all in the Family Library [https://patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. 🎁 Plus, you'll join the team helping children hear God's Word in their homes every day.

SUMMER SERIES: Nothing Can Satisfy You Like God: Solomon Part VII

1 Kings 10:1-14, 22-24 & Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 We're pressing pause on our Mark series for our summer series of listener favorites! This episode comes from a much-loved series from our listeners called the Solomon series. If you'd like to start at the beginning, simply go to episode 277. Today we begin to comprehend just how wealthy Solomon was. With his wealth and his wisdom, Solomon tells us anything he saw and wanted, he got. This might sound incredible, but Solomon learned a very valuable lesson: everything is meaningless without God. Things or fame—none of that will satisfy us fully, because what we are really searching for is God. The Creator of our souls is the One who satisfies us. The kids will hear examples of this so they can begin to understand how this applies to their own lives. To connect with me or search podcast episodes by topic, scripture, and more, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ [https://www.kbspodcast.com/] Want to listen to ad-free episodes, get coloring pages, listen to the Bedtime Stories podcast, and more? Check out the Family Library [https://patreon.com/Kidsbiblestories?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]to enjoy all of it!