8 Bible Stories About Encouragement To Teach Your Kids

Are you looking for Bible stories about encouragement to teach your kids? I’ve put together a list of eight powerful tales that highlight the importance of support and resilience.

By sharing these stories, you can inspire your children to recognize the power of encouragement in their own lives.

See also: Understanding the Story of Noah’s Ark for Kids

8 Bible Stories About Encouragement To Teach Your Kids

1. David and Goliath: The Little Hero

• The Challenge: Once upon a time, a young boy named David faced a huge giant named Goliath. Everyone was scared of Goliath, but not David. He knew something important: with God’s help, he could do anything.
• The Victory: David picked up five smooth stones, and with just a sling and his faith, he defeated Goliath! This story teaches us that no matter how small we are, we can overcome big challenges.

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV)

2. Esther: The Brave Queen

• The Dilemma: Queen Esther had to make a big decision. She needed to save her people, but speaking up could be very dangerous. Esther was scared, but she knew what she had to do.
• The Triumph: Esther bravely talked to the king and saved her people. Her story teaches us that sometimes, we need to be brave and speak up, even when it’s hard.

For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

Esther 4:14 (NIV)

3. Noah: The Faithful Builder

• The Task: God asked Noah to build a huge boat, an ark. It sounded strange, but Noah trusted God and started building.
• The Reward: Because of Noah’s faith and hard work, he saved his family and many animals from the big flood. His story shows us that when we trust and obey, amazing things can happen.

Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him. (ESV)
Noah did everything just as God commanded him (NIV).
So Noah did these things; according to everything that God had commanded him, so he did. (NASB)

Genesis 6:22

4. The Healing of the Blind Man

• The Miracle: In Jerusalem, Jesus met a man who had been blind since birth. Jesus made mud, put it on the man's eyes, and told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. When the man obeyed, he could see!
• The Lesson: This story shows us that Jesus has the power to change our lives. It also teaches us about spiritual sight – understanding and believing in Jesus.

He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.

John 9:11 (KJV)

5. Job's Faithfulness in Suffering

• The Challenge: Job was a good man who loved God, but he faced very hard times. He lost almost everything he had. Even though he was sad and confused, Job never stopped trusting God.
• The Encouragement: Job’s story teaches us that even when things are tough, we can still trust God. God knows our struggles and is with us through them all.

Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.

Job 1:21 (NIV)

6. The Healing of the Paralyzed Man

• The Act of Faith: Four friends brought a paralyzed man to Jesus, but the house was too crowded. They didn’t give up; they lowered him through the roof! Jesus saw their faith and healed the man.
• The Insight: This story teaches us about the power of faith and the importance of helping others. It shows how friends can bring us closer to Jesus.

And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."

Mark 2:5 (ESV)

7. Jehoshaphat's Victory

• The Impossible Odds: King Jehoshaphat faced a huge army. It seemed impossible to win. But he turned to God for help and led the people in prayer and fasting.
• The Remarkable Victory: God told them not to be afraid and that He would be with them. Jehoshaphat and his people sang praises to God, and the enemy armies turned on each other. They won without fighting!

And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the abattle is not yours, but God's

2 Chronicles 20:15 (NIV)

8. Mary and Martha

• The Visit: When Jesus visited Mary and Martha, Martha was busy with all the work. Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to him.
• The Lesson: This story teaches us that spending time with Jesus and listening to Him is the most important thing. It's good to be active and help, but we should not forget to also spend time with God.

But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:42 (NKJV)

Key Takeaways

• Faith Over Fear: Just like David, we can face our giants with faith.
• Courage to Speak: Esther shows us the power of speaking up for what is right.
• Trust and Obey: Noah’s story teaches us that trusting and obeying God leads to wonderful things.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Bible story talks about encouragement?
  Joshua leading Israel — “Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 1:9
• What are some examples of God’s encouragement?
  Noah and the covenant Genesis 6:18; the promise to Moses and Israel Exodus 3:17; Jesus’ promise of the Spirit and peace John 14:16–18, John 14:27
• What is the most encouraging verse in the Bible?
  “I can do all things through Christ.” Philippians 4:13
• What Bible story inspires you?
  David and Goliath — faith over odds. 1 Samuel 17:45–47
• Who showed encouragement in the Bible?
  Barnabas, the “son of encouragement.” Acts 4:36–37; Acts 9:27
• Who in the Bible needed encouragement?
  Elijah, comforted by an angel with food and water. 1 Kings 19:4–8