ABC Bible Verses for Little Ones (free printable cards)
“A, B, C, D, E, F, G…” (Admit it, you sang it in your head, right?) The alphabet song is one of the first we learn as children. It’s a catchy tune to help us learn the foundational block for reading. But the alphabet is also a great way to memorize Scripture. You can use ABC Bible verses for your whole family to memorize God’s Word.
Alphabet Bible verses are a fun way to get everyone involved in reading a studying the Bible.
When I was a child, my family loved to listen to music. And I loved to sing! I first learned Bible verses through Scripture songs. I wasn’t even old enough to realize I was memorizing Scripture.
Through the years those Bible verses stuck with me. They gained context and became a part of my life.
When we hide God’s Word in our hearts, we can learn to apply it in real-life situations. Even short Bible verses are powerful and they remind us of the amazing promises of God.
How to Use ABC Bible Verses
Using a letter of the alphabet to memorize the Bible is a great way for even small children to memorize Scripture. But it’s an amazing tool for moms and dads, too!
Adding Bible verses to your daily routine is a great way for the whole family to hide God’s Word in their hearts.
Here are a few ideas for using ABC Bible verses:
1. Incorporate them into your family devotions.
2. Memorize a new verse with your family each week.
3. Use them as challenges in Bible clubs.
4. Make them part of a child’s formal education in homeschool or in Christian schools.
Make sure you download the simple ABC Bible verse cards in this post to have easy memorization right at your fingertips.
Why Does Scripture Memory Matter for Young Children?
As moms, we’re always looking for creative ways to encourage our kids to build faith. Helping them learn Bible verses from a young age is a vital part of helping kids learn about our great God.
We can try to force our kids to memorize words, but using something fun like the alphabet is a better way–and a more colorful way to help them memorize Bible verses for good. The Bible tells us how we can have eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven.
I certainly want my children to have their own understanding of God’s love and the gift of salvation. They get that knowledge through reading and memorizing Bible verses! Yes, young kids can start to build their knowledge of God.
ABC Bible Verses to Memorize
Using the alphabet is an easy way to learn so many different concepts, including Bible verses. Not only can adults memorize God’s Word by using letters of the alphabet, little children can, too!
When it comes to hiding God’s Word in little hearts, simple Scripture verses are a wonderful way to create a lifelong love of God.
Use the 26 letters of the alphabet and a corresponding Bible verse for each letter to start memorizing Scripture.
A-Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22
B-Be ye kind one to another. Ephesians 4:32
C-Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Ephesians 6:1
D-Depart from evil, and do good; Psalm 37:27
E-Even a child is known by his doings. Proverbs 20:11
F-Fear not: for I am with thee. Isaiah 43:5
G-God is love. 1 John 4:8
H-Honor thy father and thy mother. Exodus 20:12
I-I am the vine, ye are the branches. John 15:5
J-Jesus wept. John 11:35
K-Keep thy tongue from evil. Psalm 34:13
L-Look unto me, and be ye saved. Isaiah 45:22
M-Marvel not…Ye must be born again. John 3:7
N-No man can serve two masters. Matthew 6:24
O-O, give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good. Psalm 118:1
P-Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 147:1
Q-Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19
R-Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8
S-Seek ye first the kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33
T-Trust in the Lord with all thine heart. Proverbs 3:5
U-Unto us a child is born. Isaiah 9:6
V-Vengeance is mine…saith the Lord. Romans 12:19
W-Wait on the Lord. Psalm 27:14
X-Examine me, O Lord. Psalm 26:2
Y-Ye are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14
Z-Zion heard, and was glad. Psalm 97:8
ABC Bible Verse Books for Little Ones
Help even your youngest child start to learn God’s Word with these ABD Bible verse books. Using books is a story-filled way to introduce your kids to individual Bible verses.
- My ABC Bible Verses by Susan Hunt
- A is for Amen! The ABCs of God’s Promises: A Bible Verse Alphabet Book for Little Ones
- The Biggest Story ABC by Kevin DeYoung
More Bible Resources for Your Kids
- The Story of Esther Coloring Pages (free printable)
- Abraham (Almost) Sacrifices Isaac: Kids’ Bible Lesson
- Daniel in the Lion’s Den Coloring and Activity Pages