King Solomon had more money and stuff than anyone else, but he still wasn’t always happy. He taught the kids that having lots of money has both good and bad parts to it and it isn’t money that makes you truly rich.Money lesson for kids: True riches aren’t gold or toys—they’re knowing Jesus and being loved by God.
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Ep7: A million to stop a giant angel (2 Sam. 24)
King David made a big mistake by counting all the people like they were his instead of God’s. To stop a giant angel from hurting the city, he had to pay a lot of money—but even that couldn’t fix the real problem in his heart.Money lesson for kids: While David’s money stopped the giant angel, only Jesus' free love can stop our sin.
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Ep6: Parapets are better than pools (Deut. 22)
Dinah and Keziah were building houses, but when it came time to finish their roofs, Dinah chose a cool pool instead of a safety wall called a parapet. When someone almost got hurt at her party, Dinah realized it’s better to spend money keeping people safe than trying to show off.Money lesson for kids: Use your money to care for others, not just to impress them—because love gives, even when it costs.
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Ep5: Skinny cow years (Genesis 41)
When Jacob’s family experiences years of abundant harvests, they celebrate and indulge without preparing for the future. But when seven years of famine hit, they realize the importance of saving during good times—just like Joseph did in Egypt.Money Lesson for kids:Kids will learn the importance of saving money during times of abundance so they can be prepared for times of need.
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Ep4: Going the extra camel (Genesis 24)
Rebekah was a hardworking and kind young girl who showed love to God by going the extra mile—even when it meant dealing with grumpy camels! Because of her willingness to serve with joy, she became part of God’s big plan and was chosen to be Isaac’s wife, the future great-grandmother of Jesus.What kids will learn about money:Kids will learn that when we work hard and do our best with our work—even when it’s tough or unfun—we can be part of something much bigger than ourselves in God’s story.
About Money Storybook Bible Podcast: Teaching kids about money through Bible stories
Given that money is the second most discussed topic in the Bible, why not have the Bible to teach your children about money? This podcast will feature 24 episodes, 1 Bible story per episode where I read to my two children. Each story will connect your children to God's teaching about money, include a fun exercise to learn about how money works, and, most importantly, connect everything back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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