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Peter: Bible lessons for kids
Peter left his nets to follow Jesus, walked on the water, denied Jesus and was forgiven, and then preached boldly on the day of Pentecost.
14 Bible stories, one subject: the life of Peter. Teach them as a series or one at a time; each lesson has its film, coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and game, all free.
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Matthew 16:16 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 14
- Passages
- John 1:29–51, Luke 5:1–11, Matthew 14:22–33, Matthew 16:13–20, Matthew 17:1–13, John 21:15–19, and more
- 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
14 Bible lessons about the life of Peter
Behold the Lamb of God
John 1:29–51 · story film
John pointed to Jesus and said, “Behold the Lamb of God.” Andrew followed Jesus and brought his brother Simon. Philip found Nathanael and said, “Come and see.”
Big idea: When we meet Jesus, we want to bring others to Him.
Memory verse:
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1:29 (KJV)Ask: What did John call Jesus? The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
Game: Come and See (about 8 minutes)
Fishers of Men
Luke 5:1–11 · Matthew 4:18–22 · Mark 1:16–20 · story film
Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. Jesus told him to let down his nets, and they caught so many fish the nets broke. Peter, Andrew, James and John left everything to follow Jesus.
Big idea: Following Jesus is worth leaving everything.
Memory verse:
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19 (KJV)Ask: How many fish had Peter caught all night? Nothing.
Game: Fishers of Men Net Tag (about 10 minutes)
Jesus Walks on the Water
Matthew 14:22–33 · Mark 6:45–52 · John 6:15–21 · story film
In the night Jesus came to the disciples walking on the sea. Peter walked on the water to Him, but when he saw the wind he was afraid and began to sink. Jesus caught him.
Big idea: Keep your eyes on Jesus.
Memory verse:
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:27 (KJV)Ask: How did Jesus come to the boat? Walking on the sea.
Game: Stepping Stones (about 10 minutes)
Peter’s Great Confession
Matthew 16:13–20 · Mark 8:27–30 · Luke 9:18–21 · story film
Jesus asked His disciples who people said He was, and then, “But whom say ye that I am?” Peter answered, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Big idea: Everyone must answer: who is Jesus?
Memory verse:
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Matthew 16:16 (KJV)Ask: What question did Jesus ask His disciples? “Whom say ye that I am?”
Game: Who Am I? (about 10 minutes)
The Transfiguration
Matthew 17:1–13 · Mark 9:2–13 · Luke 9:28–36 · story film
Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain. His face shone like the sun, Moses and Elias appeared, and a voice from a bright cloud said, “Hear ye him.”
Big idea: Jesus is God’s glorious Son, so we listen to Him.
Memory verse:
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Matthew 17:5 (KJV)Ask: Which three disciples went up the mountain? Peter, James and John.
Game: Up the Mountain (about 10 minutes)
Feed My Sheep
John 21:15–19 · story film
Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Lovest thou me?” Three times Peter said yes, and Jesus told him to feed His sheep and follow Him.
Big idea: Jesus forgives and gives us work to do for Him.
Memory verse:
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John 21:17 (KJV)Ask: How many times did Jesus ask Peter if he loved Him? Three times.
Game: Peter, Lovest Thou Me? (about 10 minutes)
The Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:1–41 · story film
The disciples were together when a sound like a rushing mighty wind filled the house and tongues like fire sat on each of them. They were filled with the Holy Ghost, Peter preached, and about three thousand believed.
Big idea: God gives His Spirit to help us tell about Jesus.
Memory verse:
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Acts 2:21 (KJV)Ask: What did they hear from heaven? A sound as of a rushing mighty wind.
Game: Rushing Wind Race (about 10 minutes)
Peter Heals the Lame Man
Acts 3:1–26 · story film
At the temple gate called Beautiful, a man lame from birth asked Peter and John for money. Peter said he had no silver or gold, but in the name of Jesus told him to rise up and walk. The man went walking, leaping and praising God.
Big idea: Jesus’ name has power to change lives.
Memory verse:
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Acts 3:6 (KJV)Ask: What was the name of the temple gate? Beautiful.
Game: Walking, Leaping, Praising (about 10 minutes)
We Cannot But Speak
Acts 4:1–31 · story film
The rulers arrested Peter and John and told them not to speak in Jesus’ name. They answered that they could not stop telling what they had seen and heard, and the church prayed for boldness.
Big idea: We can be brave to tell about Jesus.
Memory verse:
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:12 (KJV)Ask: What did the rulers command Peter and John? Not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Game: Can’t Stop Telling (about 8 minutes)
Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5:1–11 · story film
Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold land and kept back part of the money while pretending to give it all. Peter said they had not lied to men but to God.
Big idea: God wants us to be honest.
Memory verse:
Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
Acts 5:4 (KJV)Ask: What did Ananias and Sapphira sell? A possession (land).
Game: True or False Run (about 8 minutes)
Dorcas Lives Again
Acts 9:36–43 · story film
Dorcas was full of good works and made coats and garments for widows. When she died, Peter knelt down, prayed, and said, “Tabitha, arise,” and she opened her eyes.
Big idea: Small kindnesses matter to God.
Memory verse:
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 9:36 (KJV)Ask: What town did Dorcas live in? Joppa.
Game: Coats for Neighbors (about 15 minutes)
Peter and Cornelius
Acts 10:1–48 · story film
God gave Peter a vision of a great sheet and taught him not to call any person unclean. Peter went to the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and Cornelius and his family believed and received the Holy Ghost.
Big idea: The good news of Jesus is for every person.
Memory verse:
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Acts 10:34 (KJV)Ask: Who was Cornelius? A centurion of the Italian band who feared God.
Game: Everybody Under (about 10 minutes)
An Angel Frees Peter
Acts 12:1–19 · story film
King Herod put Peter in prison, chained between two soldiers. The church prayed without ceasing. An angel woke Peter, the chains fell off, and the iron gate opened by itself. Peter knocked at the door, and Rhoda was so glad she forgot to open it.
Big idea: God hears His people when they pray together.
Memory verse:
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Acts 12:5 (KJV)Ask: What was the church doing while Peter was in prison? Praying without ceasing.
Game: Chains Fall Off (about 10 minutes)
In the Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36–56 · Mark 14:32–50 · Luke 22:39–53 · John 18:1–11 · story film
Jesus went to a garden called Gethsemane to pray. He asked Peter, James and John to watch with Him, but they fell asleep. Jesus prayed, “Not my will, but thine, be done,” and then He was arrested.
Big idea: Jesus chose to obey His Father, even when it was hard.
Memory verse:
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 26:41 (KJV)Ask: What was the garden called? Gethsemane.
Game: Prayer Garden (about 15 minutes)
Plan it as a series: 8 weeks
| Week 1 | Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29–51). When we meet Jesus, we want to bring others to Him. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Fishers of Men (Luke 5:1–11). Following Jesus is worth leaving everything. |
| Week 3 | Jesus Walks on the Water (Matthew 14:22–33). Keep your eyes on Jesus. |
| Week 4 | Peter’s Great Confession (Matthew 16:13–20). Everyone must answer: who is Jesus? |
| Week 5 | The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–13). Jesus is God’s glorious Son, so we listen to Him. |
| Week 6 | Feed My Sheep (John 21:15–19). Jesus forgives and gives us work to do for Him. |
| Week 7 | The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–41). God gives His Spirit to help us tell about Jesus. |
| Week 8 | Peter Heals the Lame Man (Acts 3:1–26). Jesus’ name has power to change lives. |
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.
Verses to learn: the life of Peter
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
John 1:29 · Behold the Lamb of God
“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:19 · Fishers of Men
“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
Matthew 14:27 · Jesus Walks on the Water
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:16 · Peter’s Great Confession
“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”
Matthew 17:5 · The Transfiguration
“He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.”
John 21:17 · Feed My Sheep
“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Acts 2:21 · The Day of Pentecost
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”
Acts 3:6 · Peter Heals the Lame Man
Questions people ask
Who was Peter in the Bible?
Peter left his nets to follow Jesus, walked on the water, denied Jesus and was forgiven, and then preached boldly on the day of Pentecost.
Which Bible stories teach the life of Peter?
Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29–51), Fishers of Men (Luke 5:1–11), Jesus Walks on the Water (Matthew 14:22–33), Peter’s Great Confession (Matthew 16:13–20), The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–13), and 9 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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