Bible story for new months
Here are some Bible stories that can be used to teach children about the importance of new beginnings and fresh starts:
January: Creation Story (Genesis 1-2)
Teach children about God's creation of the world and how He saw that it was good. This story can help kids understand that God is always making new things and that He is a God of new beginnings.
February: Noah's Ark (Genesis 6-9)
Share the story of Noah and the ark, where God saved Noah and his family from a flood that destroyed the earth. This story can help kids understand that God is always willing to start anew and that He is a God of second chances.
March: The Israelites' Journey to the Promised Land (Exodus 13-14)
Teach children about the Israelites' journey out of slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. This story can help kids understand that God is always leading us to new places and that He is a God of provision and guidance.
April: The Resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12)
Share the story of Jesus' resurrection from the dead, which is a symbol of new life and new beginnings. This story can help kids understand that Jesus is the source of all new life and that He is always willing to give us a fresh start.
May: The Early Church (Acts 2:1-47)
Teach children about the early church and how it grew and flourished after Jesus' resurrection. This story can help kids understand that God is always at work in our lives, even when we don't see Him, and that He is always willing to give us new opportunities to serve Him.
June: The Story of Jonah (Jonah 1-4)
Share the story of Jonah, who was swallowed by a whale and then given a second chance to obey God. This story can help kids understand that God is always willing to give us a second chance and that He is a God of mercy and forgiveness.
July: The Story of Ruth (Ruth 1-4)
Teach children about the story of Ruth, a foreigner who became part of the family of God through her faith in Him. This story can help kids understand that God is always willing to welcome new people into His family and that He is a God of inclusion and love.
August: The Story of Moses (Exodus 1-4)
Share the story of Moses, who was raised by an Egyptian princess and then called by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery. This story can help kids understand that God is always calling us to new adventures and that He is a God of power and provision.
September: The Story of Esther (Esther 1-10)
Teach children about the story of Esther, a young Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved the Jewish people from destruction. This story can help kids understand that God is always working behind the scenes to protect and provide for us, even when we don't see Him.
October: The Story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
Share the story of Zacchaeus, a short man who climbed a tree to see Jesus and was welcomed by Him. This story can help kids understand that God is always willing to reach out to us and welcome us into His family, no matter who we are or what we've done.
November: The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50)
Teach children about the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually became a leader in Egypt. This story can help kids understand that God is always working to bring good out of bad and that He is a God of redemption and restoration.
December: The Story of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)
Share the story of the Magi, who followed a star to find Jesus and worship Him. This story can help kids understand that God is always guiding us to new places and that He is a God of wonder and awe.