Bible resources for children

I'm often asked for recommendations for Bible resources for children. The good news is that parents have a huge impact on the faith of their children. Praying and reading the Bible with your kids will greatly shape their faith, so that even if they  drift away from the church in their adulthood, their childhood memories often act like a homing beacon back to Christ.

Here are some great resources to read to your children:

The Jesus Storybook Bible. Each story is like a mini-sermon, focusing on faith in Christ. The book goes beyond a simple retelling to show the gospel behind the story. The tagline of the book is, "every story whispers His name."

Children's Bible in 365 Stories. This is a straightforward and faithful retelling of the basic Bible stories in simple language. This is an excellent "first Bible" for children to start reading on their own (ages 9-11). Great illustrations too.

Read Aloud Bible Stories. This book retells Bible stories in very simple language, appropriate for 3-4 year olds. The illustrations are basic but charming. This is a great way for kids to start to get familiar with the Bible.

Often, the greatest benefit of reading the Bible to your children is the benefit to the parents. You'll be amazed how often you are moved to tears by the majesty and beauty of Christ shining through these simple children's books.