Kids Bible Stories

Scripture: Mark 7:1–8, Romans 13

The Pharisees and teachers of the law looked devoted to God. They knew Scripture, followed many religious traditions, and appeared very obedient. But when they criticized Jesus’ disciples for eating without performing a ceremonial washing, Jesus revealed what was truly happening beneath their outward appearance: they honored God with their words, but their hearts were far from Him.

In this episode, children will learn :

1. That good-looking actions do not always flow from a heart that loves God.

2. We’ll explore the difference between real fruit and “pretend fruit”

3. Discover how God’s commands show us what love looks like.

4. Remember that we obey God because He loved us first—not to earn His love or impress others.

5. We still obey even if we don't feel like it.

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Scripture: Mark 6:45–56

After feeding 5,000 people, Jesus sends His disciples across the lake. When strong winds leave them struggling in the darkness, Jesus comes to them—walking on the water!

In this episode, kids will discover that Jesus is the powerful King and Lord over creation. We’ll also learn that He is a patient, faithful Shepherd who cares for His people even when they are afraid or slow to understand. When fear comes, we can remember who Jesus is, look back on His faithfulness, and ask Him to help us trust Him.

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Scripture: Mark 6:30–44; Psalm 23:1; John 10:11

Jesus and his disciples are searching for a quiet place to rest—but thousands of people follow them. When Jesus sees the crowd, he has deep compassion because they are like sheep without a shepherd.

In this episode, children will hear how Jesus miraculously feeds more than five thousand people with only five loaves and two fish. They’ll discover that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who sees, cares for, and provides for his sheep.

The disciples could not perform the miracle, but Jesus invited them to participate. They brought him what they had and trusted him to do what only he could do.

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Family support makes it possible for Kids Bible Stories to continue reaching children around the world. There are two ways to help—and supporters through either option can receive a shout-out in a future episode!

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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.

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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

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Love Kids Bible Stories? You can help us keep making it — and get a shoutout on a future episode!

One-time gift → DonorboxGive once, get a shoutout.

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Join the Family Library → Patreon:

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.

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