If you are looking for simple, easy to understand bible verses to teach your kids (and learn along with them), you are in the right place friend. Scripture memorization can seem overwhelming. However, if we start small, it can feel a lot less daunting and a lot more doable. Check out a full year worth of simple bible verses you can start memorizing with your kiddos today!
1. The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5
2. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3
3. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11
4. “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. Ephesians 4:28
5. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2
6. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
7. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5
8. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
9. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
10. We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
11. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
12. Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
13. Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:14
14. Rejoice Always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
15. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
16. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
17. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8
18. With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:16
19. I and My Father are one. John 10:30
20. To answer before listening – that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13
21. The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9
22. The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? Psalm 27:1
23. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
24. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
25. My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest. Exodus 33:14
26. Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
27. For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
28. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18
29. It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you. Deuteronomy 31:8
30. For by grace you have been saved through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9
31. If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
32. You did not choose me but I chose you. John 15:16
33. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
34. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12
35. Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
36. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
37. For whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13
38. I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
39. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105
40. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment. 2 Timothy 1:7
41. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Colossians 3:20
42. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
43. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
44. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
45. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
46. Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7
47. But if not, He is still good. Daniel 3:18
48. For the word of God will never fail. Luke 1:37
49. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
50.And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:3
51. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. Romans 16:20
52. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17
Why is teaching our children scripture important?
Scripture is so important for our children to learn. We need to equip them with spiritual guidance by teaching them His word! They need a reference whenever things get tough in their little lives, just like we do.
We want our kids to be able to come to us whenever they are experiencing hardships. However, we want them to run to the Father first! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Tips for scripture memorization with kids (of all ages)
- include the context
What does this scripture mean? Why is it important? How can we apply this bible verse to our lives? Including these details make it easier for children to understand. Be sure to answer any questions they may have. Make sure to break it down in a way that will be easy for them to remember.
- make it fun
Some examples may be to relate it to their favorite bible story or create a story involving your child. (Think Veggie Tales), throw in some rhyming words, make it into a song, make up a memory game, etc. Grab their attention!
- adapt to their learning style
If your child is a visual learner, consider making fun flash cards to help them memorize scripture. If they are an auditory learner, consider putting on an video or making up a song with them to help them understand. If they are more hands on, try doing a fun relatable craft to get the verse to stick. & if one way doesn’t work, don’t be afraid to try something new! Catering to their learning style will make them much more eager to learn!
- use repetition
Revisit and repeat these bible verses often! Don’t be afraid to go back and revisit past verses that you have already learned. Chances are if you only learn it for a week, you may not remember it 6 months later (think high school algebra). Yikes. Repetition is an easy and effective way to get important things to stick in your brain.
- share your experience
Show your children how learning bibles verses is an important part of your life. For example, you could say something like: when I’m feeling lonely, I remember Exodus 33:13 and I know that I am never alone because God is always with me. Use these opportunities to witness to your children. Tell them of a time you used the word to help you through a certain event or handle your emotions. Show them how you apply scripture to your daily life and encourage them to do the same!
Our kids are imitators. They want to be like us. If you show your kids how you use bible verses in your daily life, they will likely be more willing to learn them. Demonstrate!
Free Printables
I put together this handy pdf with all 52 short bible verses so that you can easily access these scriptures. I strongly encourage you to print the verses and use them in your home. You can access it here.
Just think, a year from now you and your child will have learned over 50 verses in the Bible-together! Just one verse per week is all it takes!
But hey, life happens and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. No worries! You do not have to rush through these. Do not feel pressured. Learn at your own pace. Scripture is always ready and available to us at any time.
Wrap up
I hope you have enjoyed reading through these easy bible verses for kids. I had a great time compiling this list and I cannot wait to jump in and learn these with my own children. I pray these bless your children, build their faith, and draw them closer to the Lord. After all, what more could we want as parents?
