Kids Bible Stories

Luke 1:30-32   I hope you enjoy day 1 in our Advent series.   This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we discuss what advent means. This is our introduction before we begin our daily, short, Advent Bible readings. We've made these very simple, practical, and engaging. You do not have to purchase anything or print things.  We wanted to make it very easy for you, the parent, who is the primary teacher to consistently use this tool this advent season. Our prayer is that this tool comes alongside you, parents,  helping to equip and empower you to  teach your children about Jesus.   We hope you enjoy it! Make sure to click subscribe so you don't miss an episode.  To contact me, simply visit : https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Chronicles 20: 1-6, 14-17, 21-23 & Psalm 118:1 Today we hear that King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a war which they didn't want to be a part of. They still gave thanks to God during the tough time, even before the war was won.  We also briefly discuss the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday and learn that the pilgrims and those in our Bible story had a lot of sad and hard things they could’ve focused on, yet they chose to look for some good things to thank God for. This doesn’t mean we have to put on a happy face or ignore sad feelings; it means we still trust that God is good, He loves us, and we can be thankful for that even in sad times. We will hear a special ending as our wonderful listeners chime in on what they are thankful for.  Thanks for listening! To connect with me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job 34:19 & Isaiah 64:8 Today will be different than our normal Bible stories because we are doing a special episode to explore the  large world our God has made, learn about the people he created, and hear how we are the same and different.  Sometimes, we can get caught up in seeing just our little world and forget that not everyone lives the way we do. We explore the world as we hear about a group of children in the Philippines and how they get to school. Everyone gets to see just how big the world is, but how connected we are in Jesus.  The link to see the kids crossing in the canoe and learn more about them is here: https://explorer.compassion.com/how-do-you-get-to-school/ The website has cool activities, pictures, and articles your family can enjoy too.   Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International.  We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 119:105-112 & John 8:12 Today's story is shorter than usual b/c we need time to discuss it. In this episode, the Bible shows us Jesus is the best light, the real light. The kids will consider if there are bad lights. This is where our fireflies and fish discussion comes in.  The magnificent light Jesus offers us helps guide us… “Your word is a lamp to my feet,  a light on my path" through God’s word. The kids will recognize that  some things try to be a brighter light than Jesus & pull our attention to it. Sometimes, these "lights" want to guide us and act like they are the best light but they aren’t. Only Jesus is the 1 true light, who wants what’s really best for us. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International.  We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to  https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 2: 2-11  Today we hear the classic story of Jesus changing the water into wine at a wedding. This was his first miracle and we see Him use the people and the things they had on hand to participate in this miracle.  I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps facilitate conversations  in your family.   This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, please visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an informative episode rather than our usual ones.  If your child would like to participate in an upcoming episode, simply record them saying their name and one or two things that they're grateful for. This will be used in one of our episodes about gratitude. Submit the voice clip to biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com by Nov 12,2022.  Thanks for participating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear  Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what’s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what’s going on outside of us.  Jesus is such a powerful & loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what’s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you thanks to the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids that just came out this month. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:19-23 & 35-42 In today's episode, we will hear priests asking John the Baptist who he is. They have journeyed all the way to find him in order to understand who he really was.  We discuss that there are others in the Bible with the same name so it's important to know which John we are reading about.  We also meet Andrew and hear that he was excited to follow Jesus. Andrew couldn't wait to tell his brother, Simon, all about the Messiah. The kids will be reminded that we too get to tell others about Jesus just like Andrew did.  Today's episode is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:12-17 & Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do, whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift.  To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope  today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations.  Parents, please join us in our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made the process effortless. Please go to compassion.com/kbs or text KBS to 83393 If you already sponsor a child or begin, please email me: biblestoriespodcast@gmail.com  I would like to do something special in a future episode! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.