For Children & Families
Kids Lessons
Planting the seeds of biblical faith in young hearts — through stories, Scripture, and the living roots of the Christian faith.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
A Word to Parents and Teachers
Children are not too young to encounter the living God. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God has spoken to children, called them by name, and invited them into His story. The Isaiah 11:1 Project believes that the best gift we can give young learners is an accurate, joyful, and deep introduction to the biblical faith.
These lessons are designed to be used by parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, and homeschool families. Each lesson is rooted in the Hebraic context of Scripture — helping children understand not just the stories, but the God behind the stories.
We follow the Ezra 7:10 model: study it, do it, teach it. Children who learn to love the Word of God early will carry that love for a lifetime.
Study It
Deep engagement with Scripture in its Hebraic context
Do It
Living out biblical truth in daily family life
Teach It
Passing the faith to the next generation
Foundational Bible Stories
The great stories of Scripture that every child should know
In the Beginning — Creation
God spoke the world into existence. Light, sky, land, creatures, and finally — people made in His image. This story teaches children that the universe has a Creator who is personal, powerful, and good.
Key Lesson
You are made in God's image. You are not an accident — you are His masterpiece.
Noah and the Covenant
When the world was filled with wickedness, God chose one faithful family. After the flood, He placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His promise — a covenant that He keeps forever.
Key Lesson
God keeps His promises. When you see a rainbow, remember: God never forgets His word.
Abraham — The Father of Faith
God called Abraham to leave everything he knew and follow Him to a land he had never seen. Abraham trusted God — and God counted that trust as righteousness.
Key Lesson
Faith means trusting God even when you cannot see the whole picture.
Moses and the Exodus
God heard the cries of His people enslaved in Egypt and sent Moses to set them free. The Passover lamb, the parting of the sea, and the journey to freedom — this story points forward to Jesus.
Key Lesson
God hears when His people cry out. He is a God who rescues.
David — A Heart After God
God chose the youngest, smallest son of Jesse to be king — not because of his size, but because of his heart. David faced the giant Goliath with five smooth stones and unshakeable faith.
Key Lesson
God does not look at the outside. He looks at the heart.
Daniel in the Lion's Den
Daniel refused to stop praying to God even when it meant being thrown to the lions. God shut the lions' mouths and delivered Daniel — because Daniel trusted Him completely.
Key Lesson
Courage means doing the right thing even when it is scary.
Jesus and the Apostles
The New Testament through Hebraic eyes
Matthew 5:17
Jesus the Jewish Rabbi
Jesus was born into a Jewish family, raised in a Jewish home, and taught as a Jewish rabbi. Understanding His Jewish context helps children see the richness of His teaching — the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, and the Last Supper all come alive in their Hebraic setting.
Mark 3:13–19
The Twelve Disciples
Jesus chose twelve ordinary people — fishermen, a tax collector, a zealot — to be His closest students. Like a rabbi gathering talmidim (disciples), He called them to follow Him, learn from Him, and become like Him.
Luke 22:14–20
The Passover and the Last Supper
The Last Supper was a Passover meal. When Jesus broke the bread and lifted the cup, He was connecting His sacrifice to the Exodus story every Jewish child knew by heart. Understanding Passover unlocks the meaning of communion.
1 Corinthians 15:20
The Resurrection — First Fruits
Jesus rose from the dead on the Feast of First Fruits — the biblical holiday celebrating the first harvest of the year. Paul calls Jesus the 'first fruits' of all who will rise. The resurrection is rooted in the Hebrew calendar.
Acts 2:1–4
Pentecost — The Holy Spirit Comes
The Holy Spirit came on the disciples on the Feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) — the same day God gave the Torah at Mount Sinai. The same God who wrote the Law on stone now writes it on hearts of flesh.
Acts 9:1–19
Paul — From Persecutor to Apostle
Saul of Tarsus was a Pharisee who hunted Christians — until he met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. His transformation is one of the most dramatic in all of Scripture, and a reminder that no one is beyond God's reach.
How to Study Scripture as a Family
Simple, proven practices for making the Bible come alive at home
Read It Together
Choose a passage and read it aloud as a family. Even young children benefit from hearing the Word read with expression and care. Use a clear, readable translation like the ESV or NIV.
Ask Good Questions
After reading, ask: What happened? Who are the people in this story? What did God do? What does this tell us about who God is? Good questions open young minds to discovery rather than just information.
Find the Hebrew Roots
Many New Testament stories connect directly to Old Testament events, feasts, and prophecies. Use the Blue Letter Bible app to look up key words in Hebrew and Greek — even children love learning that 'Messiah' and 'Christ' both mean 'Anointed One.'
Memorize a Verse
Choose one verse from the passage to memorize together. Write it on a card, put it on the refrigerator, and review it throughout the week. Scripture hidden in the heart is a treasure that lasts a lifetime.
Pray It Back to God
Close your study by praying the passage back to God. If you studied a story about God's faithfulness, thank Him for being faithful. If you studied a command, ask Him for the strength to obey it. This connects head knowledge to heart transformation.
Live It Out
The Ezra 7:10 model — study it, do it, teach it — applies to families too. Find one way to apply the lesson during the week. Then ask your children to teach it to someone else: a friend, a grandparent, or a younger sibling.
Learning by Age Group
Ages 3–5
Little Roots
God made me. God loves me. The Bible is God's Word.
Picture Bibles, simple songs, creation crafts, memorizing John 3:16
Ages 6–9
Growing Branches
The great stories of the Old Testament and the life of Jesus.
Story maps, timeline projects, Passover seder at home, simple word studies
Ages 10–13
Deep Roots
The Hebraic context of Scripture, the feasts of Israel, and the apostolic church.
Blue Letter Bible word studies, church history timelines, reading Encountering the Old Testament with a parent
Ages 14+
Bearing Fruit
Theology, apologetics, Christian citizenship, and personal calling.
Full program study, God and Country curriculum, mentorship, teaching younger children
Recommended Resources for Families
Blue Letter Bible App
Free and powerful — children as young as 10 can begin exploring original Hebrew and Greek words. Available on all devices.
God and Country 2026
As children grow into teenagers, introduce them to the biblical foundations of Christian citizenship.
Fast Start in Christian Living
A foundational study guide ideal for older children and new believers beginning their walk with God.
Introduction to the Program
Learn more about the full Isaiah 11:1 Project curriculum and how to enroll your family.