Much of the Bible seems custom made for teaching lessons about faith, discipline, and courage to impressionable youngsters. Classic children's Bible stories are part of the fabric of Western culture and are a delight to pass from one generation to the next. For those who would like to introduce their kids to these classic tales of good and evil, there are plenty of books and Internet sites that can refresh your memory.

Everyone remembers the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but few remember the details of the tale. Jonah was asked by God to preach His word, but Jonah refused and fled by ship. In order to save their ship from God's wrath, the crew tossed Jonah overboard, where he was swallowed by a whale. Only after agreeing to do the Lord's work was Jonah freed after three days and nights.

Noah's Ark

The tale of Noah and the Ark he is asked to build by God is a great story to get kids excited about learning about the Bible. There are many colorful toy play sets available with two of every animal (or at least a great deal of animals) for children to act the story out themselves. When children become part of the story, they are more likely to remember it and the lessons it offers.

David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion's den, Joshua and the Battle of Jericho--there are scores of great stories that can be used to present lessons relevant to the kids of today. Like fairy tales and fables, Bible stories employ fantastic premises to captivate the imagination, while at the same time delivering a solid moral. Unlike those other sources, however, children's Bible stories also start kids off on a lifelong journey of faith.