Free Bible lessons for kids · 6 lessons
Bible lessons from Mark for kids
Mark moves fast through Jesus’ power and compassion: calming the storm, raising Jairus’s daughter and welcoming little children.
These free Bible lessons for kids all teach the book of Mark. Each one comes with an animated story film told word for word from the King James Version, a coloring page, a class sheet, a teacher guide with a 45-minute plan, questions with answers and a game.
- Lessons
- 6
- Passages
- Mark 2:1–12, Mark 4:35–41, Mark 5:21–43, Mark 10:13–16, Mark 10:46–52, Mark 12:41–44
- Ages
- Preschool to preteen (3 to 12), with tips for each age
- Each lesson
- Story film (KJV), coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and answers, a game
- Cost
- Free: no subscription, no cost per child, no sign-up to teach
6 Bible lessons about the book of Mark
Through the Roof
Mark 2:1–12 · Luke 5:17–26 · Matthew 9:1–8 · story film
The house was so crowded that four friends could not bring a man sick of the palsy to Jesus. They opened the roof and let him down. Jesus forgave his sins and told him to rise and walk.
Big idea: Jesus has power to forgive sins, so bring your friends to Him.
Memory verse:
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.
Mark 2:5 (KJV)Ask: How many men carried their friend? Four.
Game: Through the Roof Relay (about 12 minutes)
Jesus Calms the Storm
Mark 4:35–41 · Matthew 8:23–27 · Luke 8:22–25 · story film
A great storm arose while Jesus slept in the boat. The disciples woke Him, afraid. Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace, be still,” and there was a great calm.
Big idea: Jesus is stronger than every storm.
Memory verse:
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39 (KJV)Ask: What was Jesus doing during the storm? Sleeping on a pillow in the boat.
Game: Storm and Calm (about 8 minutes)
Jairus’s Daughter
Mark 5:21–43 · Luke 8:40–56 · Matthew 9:18–26 · story film
On the way to heal Jairus’s daughter, a woman touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was healed. Then word came that the girl had died, but Jesus said, “Be not afraid, only believe,” and raised her up.
Big idea: We can trust Jesus even when it seems too late.
Memory verse:
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
Mark 5:36 (KJV)Ask: Who was Jairus? A ruler of the synagogue.
Game: Touch the Hem (about 8 minutes)
Jesus Blesses the Children
Mark 10:13–16 · Matthew 19:13–15 · Luke 18:15–17 · story film
Parents brought their little children to Jesus, but the disciples tried to send them away. Jesus was displeased, took the children in His arms and blessed them.
Big idea: Jesus loves children and wants them to come to Him.
Memory verse:
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14 (KJV)Ask: Who tried to keep the children away? The disciples.
Game: May I Come? (about 8 minutes)
Blind Bartimaeus
Mark 10:46–52 · Luke 18:35–43 · Matthew 20:29–34 · story film
Blind Bartimaeus sat by the road near Jericho and cried, “Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.” People told him to be quiet, but he cried all the more. Jesus healed him, and he followed Jesus.
Big idea: Keep calling out to Jesus. He hears.
Memory verse:
And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
Mark 10:52 (KJV)Ask: Where was Bartimaeus sitting? By the highway side, begging, near Jericho.
Game: Bartimaeus Polo (about 10 minutes)
The Widow’s Two Mites
Mark 12:41–44 · Luke 21:1–4 · story film
In the temple during His last week, Jesus watched people put money in the treasury. Rich men gave much, but a poor widow gave two mites, all she had. Jesus said she gave more than them all.
Big idea: God sees the heart behind our giving.
Memory verse:
And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
Mark 12:43 (KJV)Ask: Where was Jesus sitting? Over against the treasury in the temple.
Game: Two Mites Drop (about 8 minutes)
A 6-week series on the book of Mark
| Week 1 | Through the Roof (Mark 2:1–12). Jesus has power to forgive sins, so bring your friends to Him. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41). Jesus is stronger than every storm. |
| Week 3 | Jairus’s Daughter (Mark 5:21–43). We can trust Jesus even when it seems too late. |
| Week 4 | Jesus Blesses the Children (Mark 10:13–16). Jesus loves children and wants them to come to Him. |
| Week 5 | Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46–52). Keep calling out to Jesus. He hears. |
| Week 6 | The Widow’s Two Mites (Mark 12:41–44). God sees the heart behind our giving. |
Each week: welcome and pray, show the story film, talk through the questions, learn the memory verse, then color the page or do the class sheet.
Memory verses about the book of Mark (KJV)
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.”
Mark 2:5 · Through the Roof
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Mark 4:39 · Jesus Calms the Storm
“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36 · Jairus’s Daughter
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:14 · Jesus Blesses the Children
“And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.”
Mark 10:52 · Blind Bartimaeus
“And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:”
Mark 12:43 · The Widow’s Two Mites
Questions people ask
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark moves fast through Jesus’ power and compassion: calming the storm, raising Jairus’s daughter and welcoming little children.
Which Bible stories teach the book of Mark?
Through the Roof (Mark 2:1–12), Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41), Jairus’s Daughter (Mark 5:21–43), Jesus Blesses the Children (Mark 10:13–16), Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46–52), and 1 more on this page.
Are these lessons free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet and game is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no cost per child and no sign-up needed to teach.
Which Bible translation is used?
The films and memory verses show the King James Version word for word. In the lessons you can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible, the ESV or dozens of other English Bibles, every verse is labelled with its translation, and tapping a verse on the film opens its whole chapter.
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