75 Bible journal questions for kids

How to use these Bible questions with kids

Read a short Bible story or a few verses together. A children's Bible works well for little ones. Then ask one to three questions from this page. Let your child answer in their own words. There are no wrong answers when they are sharing what they noticed or felt.

• Ages 4 to 6: Ask one question. Let them draw the answer and tell you about it. You can write down their words.
• Ages 7 to 9: Ask two questions. They can write a sentence or two and add a drawing.
• Ages 10 to 12: Ask three questions, including one about how the story fits their own life.

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14 KJV

Easy Bible journal questions for any story

1. Who is this story about?Write
2. Where does the story happen? Draw the place.Write
3. What is the most important thing that happens?Write
4. What is your favorite part of the story?Write
5. Was anyone in the story scared? What helped them?Write
6. What did God do in this story?Write
7. Who was brave in this story?Write
8. Who made a good choice? Who made a bad choice?Write
9. How do you think the people in the story felt?Write
10. What would you have done if you were there?Write
11. Draw a picture of the best part.Write
12. Tell the story in three sentences: beginning, middle and end.Write

Questions about God and Jesus

1. What does this story teach us about God?Write
2. What is one word that describes God after this story?Write
3. How did Jesus help someone today in the story?Write
4. How does God show He loves people in this story?Write
5. What do you think Jesus' voice sounded like?Write
6. If you could ask Jesus one question, what would it be?Write
7. How is God like a good shepherd, a loving dad or a strong rock?Write
8. What is something God made that you love?Write
9. When do you feel close to God?Write
10. Why do you think Jesus told stories to teach people?Write
11. What does it mean that God is always with you?Write
12. Write or draw a thank you card to Jesus.Write

Questions to help kids live it out

1. What can you do this week because of this story?Write
2. Who can you be kind to tomorrow?Write
3. Is there someone you need to say sorry to?Write
4. How can you help at home this week without being asked?Write
5. When is it hard for you to be brave? What can you pray?Write
6. How can you share something with a friend?Write
7. Who can you tell about this Bible story?Write
8. What is one way you can obey your parents this week?Write
9. How can you show love to someone who is not nice to you?Write
10. What is one thing you can thank God for every morning?Write
11. How can you be a good friend like the people in this story?Write
12. What do you want to remember from this story when you go to school?Write

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

Bible journal questions for kids about favorite Bible stories

1. Creation (Genesis 1): What would you have liked to see God make? Draw it.Write
2. Noah's ark (Genesis 6 to 9): How do you think Noah felt waiting in the ark? What did God promise with the rainbow?Write
3. Joseph (Genesis 37 to 45): How did Joseph forgive his brothers? Is there someone you can forgive?Write
4. Baby Moses (Exodus 2): Who helped keep baby Moses safe? Who keeps you safe?Write
5. David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17): What made David brave? What feels like a giant to you?Write
6. Daniel and the lions (Daniel 6): Why did Daniel keep praying? When do you pray?Write
7. Jonah (Jonah 1 to 3): Why did Jonah run away? What happened when he obeyed?Write
8. Baby Jesus (Luke 2): Who came to visit baby Jesus? What gift would you bring Him?Write
9. Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4): What scares you? How can Jesus help?Write
10. Feeding 5,000 (John 6): The boy shared his lunch. What can you share?Write
11. The good Samaritan (Luke 10): Who was a good neighbor? How can you be one?Write
12. The lost sheep (Luke 15): How does the shepherd feel when he finds the sheep? How does God feel about you?Write
13. Zacchaeus (Luke 19): How did Zacchaeus change after meeting Jesus?Write
14. Easter (Luke 24): How did Jesus' friends feel when they found out He was alive?Write
15. Jesus and the children (Mark 10): What would you say if you could sit with Jesus?Write

Bible verse questions for kids

Use these when you read one verse instead of a whole story. Good first verses: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 56:3, Proverbs 3:5, John 3:16, Ephesians 4:32 and Philippians 4:13.

1. Write the verse in your best handwriting.Write
2. Circle the most important word. Why did you pick it?Write
3. Say the verse in your own words.Write
4. When could this verse help you?Write
5. Draw a picture that shows what the verse means.Write
6. Can you say the verse from memory three days in a row?Write
7. Who could you teach this verse to?Write
8. What does this verse tell you about God?Write
9. Make up hand motions for the verse and practice them.Write
10. Write a short prayer using the words of the verse.Write

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Psalm 56:3 KJV

Prayer journal questions for kids

1. What are three things you are thankful for today?Write
2. Who do you want to pray for? Write their names.Write
3. Is anyone you know sick or sad? What can you ask God?Write
4. What are you worried about? Tell God about it.Write
5. What do you want to say sorry to God for?Write
6. What happy thing happened this week? Say thank you to God.Write
7. What do you hope God will help you with tomorrow?Write
8. Did God answer a prayer for you? Write what happened.Write
9. Write a prayer for your family.Write
10. Write a prayer for your school, your teacher and your friends.Write
11. What do you love about God? Tell Him.Write
12. Write a short bedtime prayer.Write
13. Who helped you today? Ask God to bless them.Write
14. Draw a picture of something God gave you today, then say thank you.Write

For more, see the prayer journal for kids and our journal prompts for kids.

Tips for parents and teachers

• Keep it short. Five to ten minutes is plenty for most kids.
• Let them draw. Drawing is real journaling, especially for young children.
• Read together first. Use a children's Bible for little ones and a simple translation for older kids.
• Listen more than you teach. Ask, wait, and enjoy what they notice.
• Make it special. Let kids decorate their journal cover with stickers or washi tape.
• Be consistent. Same time each day, like after breakfast or at bedtime.
• Write with them. Kids love seeing a parent or teacher journal too.
• Celebrate answered prayers. Look back each month and thank God together.

Grown-ups can find their own questions in Bible journal prompts and a simple study page in the Bible journal template.

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