New Testament Stories

With Teaching Tips 💡

1. The Birth of Jesus

One night, Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem. There was no room in the inn, so they stayed in a stable with animals. Then, baby Jesus was born! Angels sang to shepherds, “Good news! A Savior is here!” A bright star shone in the sky, and everyone was so happy to meet the special
baby.

Memory Verse:

“A Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Wrap a doll in a blanket as baby Jesus, use a flashlight for the star, and make angel “whoosh” sounds. Let kids make star crafts with yellow paper and glitter while singing “Twinkle, Twinkle” with “A Savior is born” lyrics. Say the verse three times—point up for “Savior,”
hug yourself for “born to you,” and smile big!

2. Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus and His friends were in a boat when—whoosh!—a big storm came. Waves splashed, and
the wind roared. The disciples were scared, but Jesus stood up and said, “Peace, be still!” The
storm stopped right away. “Wow,” they said, “Jesus is amazing!”

Memory Verse:

“He said to the storm, ‘Quiet! Be still!’” (Mark 4:39, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Rock side to side like a boat and whisper “Peace, be still” dramatically. Use a
blue sheet as water—kids shake it for the storm, then freeze when Jesus calms it. Say the verse
loud, then quiet, cupping hands around ears for “He said” and holding palms out for “Quiet! Be
still!”

3. The Good Samaritan

A man got hurt on the road, and people walked by without helping. Then a kind stranger, a
Samaritan, stopped. He bandaged the man’s boo-boos, gave him a ride on his donkey, and paid
for a safe place to rest. Jesus said, “Be kind like that!”

Memory Verse:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Act it out—pick a “hurt” kid to lie down, then wrap a cloth “bandage” on them.
Kids draw a heart and write “Be Kind” inside. Say the verse pointing to a friend for “neighbor”
and patting your chest for “yourself”—repeat it silly and fast!

4. Jesus Feeds the 5,000

Lots of people were hungry, but there was only one boy with five loaves of bread and two fish.
He gave them to Jesus. Jesus prayed, and—poof!—the food grew and grew! Everyone ate until
they were full, and there were even leftovers. Sharing is awesome!

Memory Verse:

“Jesus said, ‘Give them something to eat.’” (John 6:10, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Tear real bread and hold toy fish—pass bread bits to kids. Make fish shapes
with playdough or paper. Say the verse pretending to hand out food for “Give them” and pointing
up for “Jesus said”—do it three times!

5. The Lost Sheep

A shepherd had 99 sheep, but one got lost. He left the others and searched high and low. “Baa!”
He found his little sheep stuck in a bush! He carried it home and threw a party. Jesus said, “I
love finding people who are lost, too!”

Memory Verse:

“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Hide a paper sheep and let kids “baa” to find it. Glue cotton balls on a sheep
picture. Say the verse holding up one finger for “I” and making a heart for “good
shepherd”—repeat with a sheep “baa” voice!

6. Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

Zacchaeus was super short and couldn’t see Jesus over the crowd. So, he climbed a tree—up,
up, up! Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down! I’m coming to your house!”
Zacchaeus was so happy, he promised to be good from then on.

Memory Verse:

“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Have a kid climb a chair (safely!) and call out, “Zacchaeus, come down!” Color
a tree and add a Zacchaeus figure. Say the verse with binoculars hands for “seek” and a wave
for “save”—do it fast and slow!

7. Jesus and the Children

Some grown-ups said, “Kids, don’t bother Jesus!” But Jesus smiled and said, “No, let them
come! I love them!” He hugged the children and blessed them. Now every kid knows Jesus is
their friend.

Memory Verse:

“Let the little children come to me.” (Mark 10:14, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Invite kids to sit close and give them a big “Jesus hug.” Trace their hands and
write “Jesus loves me” on them. Say the verse beckoning with hands for “come” and pointing to
self for “me”—repeat with a happy voice!

8. The Parable of the Sower

A farmer tossed seeds everywhere. Some landed on hard ground and didn’t grow. Some got
eaten by birds. But some fell on good soil and grew into big, happy plants! Jesus said, “Listen to
God’s words like good soil listens to seeds.”

Memory Verse:

“Listen and understand!” (Matthew 13:23, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Toss pretend seeds (paper bits) and show “soils” (rocks, sand, dirt). Plant
seeds in cups to take home. Say the verse cupping ears for “listen” and nodding for
“understand”—repeat it loud and whispery!

9. The Triumphal Entry

Jesus rode a donkey into town, and people cheered, “Hosanna!” They waved palm branches
and laid coats on the ground like a red carpet. It was a big parade for the King of love!

Memory Verse:

“Hosanna to the Son of David!” (Matthew 21:9, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

March in a circle waving green paper “palms” and laying “coats” (fabric scraps).
Cut out palm leaves from green paper. Say the verse waving hands high for “Hosanna” and
pointing forward for “Son of David”—shout it like a cheer!

10. The Last Supper

Jesus had a special dinner with His friends. He took bread, broke it, and said, “This is like
me—remember me when you eat it.” Then He shared juice, too. It was a way to say, “I’ll always
be with you.”

Memory Verse:

“Do this in memory of me.” (Luke 22:19, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Break a cracker and pass it around (safely), saying, “Remember Jesus.” Draw
a table with bread and cups. Say the verse pointing to head for “memory” and heart for
“me”—repeat it softly three times!

11. Jesus Rises from the Dead

Jesus died on a cross, and His friends were sad. But three days later, on Easter, the tomb was
empty! An angel said, “He’s alive!” Jesus came back, smiling, and His friends danced with joy.
He beat death—what a surprise!

Memory Verse:

“He is not here; he has risen!” (Matthew 28:6, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Hide a “tomb” (box), then open it and shout “He’s alive!” Make an empty tomb
with a paper plate and rolled-away stone. Say the verse shaking head for “not here” and
jumping for “risen”—do it with a big cheer!

12. Peter Walks on Water

Jesus walked on water to His friends’ boat. Peter said, “Me too!” He stepped out and
walked—wow!—but then he got scared and started to sink. “Help!” Jesus grabbed his hand and
pulled him up. “Trust me,” Jesus said.

Memory Verse:

“Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (Mark 5:36, NIrV)

Teaching Tips:

Step side to side on “water,” sink down, then reach up for help. Make a boat
from a paper cup and straw mast. Say the verse waving hands for “don’t be afraid” and pointing
up for “believe”—repeat it bravely!

13. The Prodigal Son

A boy said, “Dad, give me money!” He ran away and spent it all. Oops! He got hungry and sad,
so he went home. His dad didn’t yell—he ran out and hugged him tight. “You’re back! Let’s have
a party!” Love wins!

Memory Verse:

“My son was lost and is found!” (Luke 15:24, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Run in place, then give a group hug with “Dad.” Draw a happy family hugging.
Say the verse hiding eyes for “lost” and clapping for “found”—repeat with a happy shout!

A man couldn’t see anything, but Jesus made mud, put it on his eyes, and said, “Go wash.”
Splash! The man opened his eyes and saw trees, people, everything! “Thank you, Jesus!” he
shouted.

Memory Verse:

“I was blind, but now I see!” (John 9:25, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Cover your eyes, then “wash” them off and blink big—“I can see!” Paint with
mud-colored watercolors. Say the verse covering eyes for “blind” and pointing to them for
“see”—repeat with a surprised voice!

15. The Wise and Foolish Builders

Two guys built houses. The wise one built on rock—strong and steady. The foolish one built on
sand—wobble, crash! When rain came, the rock house stood tall, but the sand house fell. Jesus
said, “Build your life on my words!”

Memory Verse:

“Build your house on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24, adapted)

Teaching Tips:

Stack blocks—keep one pile steady, knock the other down with “rain.” Build
mini houses with blocks or paper. Say the verse patting the ground for “build” and pointing up for
“rock”—repeat it strong and steady!

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