Bible Stories for Big Kids
By Anne Russ
Bible Stories for Big KidsMay 11, 2021
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Doubting Thomas
Locked room mystery and a need for proof
Apr 23, 202203:42
Jesus and Nico
Jesus gives Nicodemus a lot to think about.
Jan 19, 202203:42
Table Tumping Jesus
The story of how Jesus lost his @&*# at the temple
Jan 14, 202203:54
Home By Another Way
We’re not sure exactly who the wisemen were, but they were some bold and brave bearers of gifts
Jan 02, 202205:05
The Oft Overlooked Anna and Simeon
The story of Anna and Simeon who had been waiting for the baby Jesus
Dec 29, 202104:18
Post-Annunication Visitation
Listen to what happens AFTER Mary finds out she's gonna have God's baby.
Dec 11, 202103:24
A Word from the Prophet Jeremiah to the People in Exile
Jeremiah sends word to the exiles
Nov 24, 202102:45
Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness…
Nov 17, 202103:06
Solomon Builds the Temple
Solomon gives the Ark of the Covenant a permanent (well…semi-permanent) home
Oct 27, 202103:51
The call of David
God throws tradition out the window and makes a strange choice
Oct 20, 202104:41
Moses and Excuses
Also known as the story of the burning bush
Sep 30, 202106:14
Jacob and Esau
The story of one brother tricking another out his birthright
Sep 27, 202104:19
Who the heck is Habakkuk?
The waiting prophet with his own (albeit short) book in the Bible
Jul 27, 202104:46
Moses—Reluctant Hero
Our God is a relentless God
Jul 06, 202104:43
Delilah’s Story
The story of Samson from Delilah’s POV
Jun 29, 202105:22
Samson’s Mom
A miracle, a gender reveal, an encounter with the holy and a woman using her brain
Jun 25, 202105:53
Jacob was a Jerk
Look at what God did with Jacob. Imagine what God can do with you!
Jun 15, 202106:20
Cain and Abel
Am I my brother’s keeper?
Jun 08, 202104:19
Balaam and the Stubborn Ass
God has some fun with an errant prophet
May 18, 202104:54
Hagar’s Tale (Part 2)
The trouble doesn’t stop after Hagar has Ishmael
May 11, 202103:57
Hagar’s Tale (part 1)
Hagar names the God who sees
Apr 28, 202102:51
Not Noah’s Story
The oldest of the old, old stories
Apr 12, 202107:01
Alliterative Emmaus
An alliterative version of the story of The Road to Emmaus
Apr 06, 202103:05
Lazarus and The Rich Man
One of the less fun parables Jesus told
Mar 08, 202103:54
Lost and Found
There is much rejoicing when that which has been lost is found
Mar 02, 202105:14
Special Purim Edition
The story of Esther
Feb 25, 202104:12
Jesus and the Fig Trees
Jesus and his complicated relationship with fig trees
Feb 22, 202104:37
The Good Samaritan
A classic
Feb 18, 202103:37
Fishing for People
A boat full of fish. Some freaked out fishermen. A big career plot twist.
Jan 21, 202103:50
Hometown Hero...Not
A hero is always without welcome in his/her/their hometown
Jan 15, 202103:57
Baptism of Jesus
J the B was not out to win friends, but he sure influenced a lot of people
Jan 09, 202104:38
The Three (?) Wisemen
The story of Ephiphany...celebrated on January 6
Jan 05, 202104:54
Jesus Ditches His Parents
The only story we have of Jesus’ childhood—the one where he ditches his parents
Jan 01, 202104:17
Joseph’s Turn
The same angel who came to Mary in the light of day, show up for Joseph in the dead of night.
Dec 07, 202004:11
Joel
Envision a new and better future
Dec 02, 202004:09
The Angel Gabriel
We don’t know who was more afraid—Gabe or Mary.
Dec 01, 202005:31
No express train to Bethlehem
To get to the manger, you gotta stop at the River Jordan
Nov 24, 202004:52
Special Delivery—Daniel and the Lion’s Den
Delivered from the Lions
Nov 23, 202005:48
Jeremiah
A new covenant written on the heart
Nov 15, 202004:50
The Call of Isaiah
It was in the year that King Uzziah died...
Nov 09, 202004:49
Jonah and American Ninevites
This may be the year we really get where Jonah was coming from.
Nov 02, 202007:35
Enough
Even in the Biblical equivalent of the Wild West, God provides
Oct 26, 202005:38
Don’t Build that House
King David’s plans are derailed. Who can relate?
Oct 20, 202004:24
Hannah’s Song
The beginning of Hannah’s story. She’s part of the rather exclusive club of women who are actually named in scripture.
Oct 13, 202004:59
Israelite Idol
When you wander in the desert too long, you start to believe you can make your own gods.
Oct 05, 202004:31
The Origin Story of Passover
Hear how it all began
Sep 27, 202006:34
Joseph—who could read a dream, but not a room
The story of Joseph’s rise and fall and rise and fall and rise again. Clearly, God loves a good rollercoaster ride.
Sep 21, 202005:27
You’ll Be Counting Stars
The prequel to the Abraham and Isaac story
Sep 14, 202004:10
Adam and Eve
The Bible story that tells us something how we came to be and how we got where we are.
Sep 07, 202005:41
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