Bible characters for kids are standard Sunday school fare. Heroes from the Old and New Testaments teach us important lessons today. Some of the first ways we instruct children in God’s Word is by reading about beloved Bible characters.
Begin with an age-appropriate children’s Bible or Bible storybook. Look for easy-to-understand text and attention-grabbing images. Read aloud with excitement, pointing out pictures and answering questions along the way.
Search online for a list of Bible characters for kids, from Genesis to Revelation. Remember to include people from a variety of nations and backgrounds. Also include female Bible characters, people from parables, miracles, and more.
Note: Some teachers avoid “Bible characters” and “Bible stories.” Their thinking? Those may imply that Scripture is fictional. But referring to “Bible accounts” and “Bible people” can get awkward. So use the wording that works best for you. Just emphasize to kids that everything in the Bible is from God and true.
For a glimpse of free resources available online, we’ve collected a bunch below. Use or adapt these for Sunday school lessons, children’s church messages, and family devotions.
22 Bible Characters for Kids
First up, here are materials about key people in the Bible.
1. Overview
Sermons4Kids has a list of many Bible characters for kids. Click on each name for loads of free teaching and enrichment resources.
Next, make Scripture come to life with these Bible figures. You can print and cut them out.
3. List of Bible Characters
This site offers helpful summaries about important people in Scripture.
4. Male Bible Characters
Boys may be drawn toward Bible stories that feature male characters.
5. Female Bible Characters
Girls may be drawn toward Sunday school lessons featuring biblical girls and women.
