Bible Stories for Kids › Week 7: God's Good Rules › Day 44

The Ten Commandments

A Bible story for kids from Exodus 20:1–21. Day 44 of 365.

On the mountain, God gave Moses ten important rules called the Ten Commandments.

They told people how to love God: Love only God. Don't worship idols. Say God's name with respect. Rest on God's day.

And how to love others: Honor your mom and dad. Don't hurt people. Be faithful. Don't steal. Don't lie. Don't want what others have.

Key Verse

You shall have no other gods before me.Exodus 20:3, ESV

Talk About It

Which commandment do you think is hardest for kids?

Story Questions

How many commandments did God give?

Ten

What is the first commandment?

Have no other gods

What does it mean to covet?

Want what belongs to someone else

Try This Today

Hold up ten fingers and try to name all ten commandments together.

Pray Together

God, help me love you most and love others well. Amen.