Family Devotionals: Bible Stories to Read Together
Family devotions don’t have to be long or complicated. Ten minutes around the dinner table or at bedtime is enough to read a Bible story together, talk about it and pray. The Bible pictures parents talking about God’s Word in the middle of ordinary life:
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (BSB)
How to do family devotions in 10 minutes
- Read. Read one of the Bible stories below out loud. Let older kids take a turn reading.
- Ask. Use the questions in each devotional, or simply ask, “What does this story teach us about God?”
- Pray. Keep it short. Thank God for one thing from the story and ask Him to help your family live it out.
Tips by age: Little ones can act out the story or draw it. Elementary kids can find the story in their own Bible. Teenagers can lead the discussion some nights.
Bible stories to read together
These family devotionals follow the story of the Bible, from Joseph and Moses to the kings and prophets.
Joseph and Moses
- Joseph Saved His Family
- Moses Was Born and Called
- The Red Sea Crossing
- Bread from Heaven
- Jethro Helped Moses
- The Ten Commandments
- The Golden Calf
- The Tabernacle Was Built
- Rules for Sacrifice
- The Bronze Snake
The Promised Land
Kings and prophets
- David Showed Mercy
- God’s Covenant with David
- The Kingdom Divided
- Elijah and the Widow
- Elijah at Mount Carmel
- Elisha and the Army
Jesus
More for parents
- Bible Resources for Parents: Bibles, books, music and videos for every age.
- Parenting: resources to help you disciple your kids as they grow.
- Kids & Student Ministries: what your kids experience on Sundays at Clarity.
We’d love to see you on Sunday. Clarity Church meets Sundays at 10am at Edinbrook Elementary in Brooklyn Park. Come as you are.