Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Memory path
Memory verse cards (ESV)
One clear ESV verse for each children’s Bible story (25 cards). Read aloud. Cover a few words. Say it together. Print this page for fridge or class cards—no extra download required.
How parents use these cards
- Print this page (letter size, color or black-and-white).
- Cut along the dashed borders—one verse per card.
- Practice at the table or in the car: say it, cover words, say it again.
- Link each card to its story page (name under the verse) when you want the full lesson.
Ages ~4–7: short verses first; echo one phrase at a time. Ages ~8–12: whole verse, then explain one hard word.
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Tip: print, then cut along the dashed borders for fridge or class cards. Keep the reference line with the verse text.
Old Testament
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
Genesis 6:8
But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
Genesis 15:6
And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.
Joshua 6:16
And Joshua said to the people, “Shout, for the LORD has given you the city.”
Ruth 1:16
Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.
1 Samuel 3:10
And the LORD came and stood, calling as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant hears.”
1 Samuel 17:47
And that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the LORD’s.
1 Kings 18:21
How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.
Esther 4:14
And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
Daniel 6:23
So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.
Jonah 2:9
Salvation belongs to the LORD!
Jesus
Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Mark 10:14
Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
Mark 4:39
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
John 6:35
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
Luke 24:6
He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee.
Acts
Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 8:35
Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.
Acts 9:20
And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.”
2 Timothy 3:15
and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 16:14
The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.
Acts 16:31
And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”